Lauren Switzer, DVM
Dr. Lauren Switzer grew up in Dearborn Heights and is very excited to be back in Metro Detroit! She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Alma College and is a 2018 graduate of the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
She joined the Southpointe team in June 2018 and has greatly enjoyed forming bonds with her patients. She has a passion for preventative care, internal medicine, and behavioral concerns. She is a current member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Michigan Veterinary Medical Association, and Southeastern Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Switzer now resides in Canton with her talkative Tonkinese mix, Meeka. In her spare time, she enjoys exercising, spending time with her niece and nephews, trying new restaurants, and bleeding Spartan green.
Rachel Brown, DVM
Rachel Brown joined Southpointe in 2017 until moving to Miami. She is happy to be back at Southpointe after returning to Michigan in early 2020. She attended Kansas State University for both her undergraduate studies in Biology and for Veterinary School. After graduating, she worked exclusively in emergency medicine for seven years before transitioning to working in both emergency and general practice.
Rachel enjoys both medical and emergency cases, and she really enjoys getting to manage these cases on a long-term basis as they recover and afterward.
Outside of work, Rachel enjoys reading, hiking with her husband, boating, and traveling.
Karie Haase, DVM
Dr. Karie Haase grew up in Flat Rock and is very happy to be Downriver again! She earned a Bachelor’s degree in General Management from Michigan State University Broad College of Business in 2015 and her Doctorate of Veterinary medicine from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2020.
She joined the Southpointe team in May 2020. She has a passion for preventative care and surgery. She enjoys working with both dogs and cats but has a special interest in feline medicine. She is a current member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Michigan Veterinary Medical Association, and Southeastern Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Haase is active in her local church and enjoys spending time with her cats, Merry and Pippin, as well as her family. In her free time, she may be found reading, puzzling, or catching up on the latest Netflix documentary.
Elena Panchal, DVM
Bio coming soon!