Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Veterinary Care in Metro Detroit
Greenfield Animal Hospital has been serving Metro Detroit pets since 1962, dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary care with compassion and client education. Our independently owned practice emphasizes low-stress handling techniques to ensure comfortable visits for pets and owners. As one of only 12-15% of AAHA-accredited hospitals nationwide, we maintain over 900 standards of care across our 7,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility. Our services span preventative care, advanced diagnostics, surgery, dental care, and behavioral medicine, supported by digital X-ray, ultrasound, and in-house lab capabilities. We prioritize client education to empower pet owners in maintaining their pets' health throughout all life stages.Our team includes specialists in feline medicine, soft tissue surgery, and pain management, with multiple doctors holding Fear-Free certifications. We offer 24/7 emergency care, pet boarding, and grooming services in a climate-controlled environment. Our commitment to excellence extends to ongoing staff training, including low-stress handling techniques and advanced medical protocols. We partner with K9 Turbo Training for behavioral assessments and maintain affiliations with veterinary specialists for complex cases. For over six decades, we've remained one of the last independently owned, women-led veterinary hospitals in the region.
Services
Preventative Care
Veterinary Surgery
Dental Care
Behavioral Medicine
Pet Boarding
Grooming Services
Emergency Care
Nutritional Counseling
Microchipping
Pain Management
Details
- Year established: 1956
Highlights and features
- We are one of only 12-15% of AAHA-accredited veterinary hospitals nationwide
- Our team includes Fear-Free Certified professionals and low-stress handling specialists
- We offer 24/7 emergency veterinary care services
- Our doctors hold advanced certifications in feline medicine and behavioral counseling
- We maintain a state-of-the-art 7,000 sq. ft. facility with digital imaging capabilities
Associations and certifications
- American Animal Hospital Association
What people say
Exceptional service
Caring staff
Knowledgeable veterinarians
Low-stress handling
Excellent emergency care
Services
Preventative Care
Our comprehensive wellness programs include bi-annual physical exams, vaccinations, parasite prevention, and nutritional counseling tailored to your pet's life stage. Early detection of health issues through regular checkups helps maintain longevity and quality of life. Our team emphasizes client education to help owners make informed decisions about their pets' health.
Veterinary Surgery
We offer advanced surgical services with state-of-the-art equipment and specialized pain management protocols. Our surgical team performs spays/neuters, soft tissue procedures, and complex interventions with pre-anesthetic bloodwork and continuous monitoring. Post-operative care includes follow-up assessments to ensure proper healing and recovery.
Dental Care
Our dental services range from routine cleanings to advanced periodontal treatments and extractions. Digital X-rays help diagnose hidden oral issues while our technicians perform scaling, polishing, and fluoride treatments. We educate owners on home dental care to prevent future oral health problems that can affect overall wellbeing.
Behavioral Medicine
Specialized behavioral consultations address issues like separation anxiety, aggression, and phobias through environmental modifications and medication when needed. Our staff works with certified trainers to implement behavior modification plans. We focus on creating positive veterinary experiences to reduce fear and stress during visits.
Pet Boarding
Our climate-controlled boarding facility provides supervised care with twice-daily feeding and exercise. Pets receive individual attention from trained attendants while maintaining vaccination requirements for safety. The veterinary oversight ensures prompt medical attention if needed during their stay.
People
Dr. Jillian Shencopp
Veterinarian/Owner
Dr. Shencopp began her career at Greenfield as a kennel attendant at 16, later returning as a veterinarian after graduating from Michigan State University in 2016. She co-acquired the practice in 2021, balancing motherhood with running the hospital. Her expertise includes animal behavior, pain management, and wound care.
Evie Fredenburg
Practice Owner
Evie joined Greenfield in 2001 as a receptionist and became practice manager before co-acquiring the hospital in 2021. She overcame breast cancer during the acquisition process and remains committed to maintaining independent veterinary care in Metro Detroit.
Dr. Ashley Reynolds
Associate Veterinarian
A Royal Oak native, Dr. Reynolds graduated from MSU CVM in 2001 and specializes in soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and feline medicine. She resides in Royal Oak with her family and multiple pets, enjoying outdoor activities in her free time.
Dr. Melissa Doolin
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Doolin brings expertise in emergency care and low-stress handling, holding Fear-Free certification. She graduated from Tufts University in 2013 and contributes technical ingenuity to the practice. Her interests include soft tissue surgery and clinical pathology.
Dr. Jennifer Jachman
Associate Veterinarian
With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Jachman specializes in wildlife conservation and has worked on cheetah preservation projects in Africa. She returned to Greenfield after practicing in Colorado, bringing global veterinary perspectives to local pet care.
Questions
What veterinary services do you offer?
We provide preventative care, surgery, dental services, behavioral medicine, pet boarding, grooming, emergency care, and specialized treatments like pain management and nutritional counseling.
Are you AAHA accredited?
Yes, we maintain AAHA accreditation, meeting over 900 standards of care that only 12-15% of veterinary hospitals achieve nationwide.
Do you offer emergency veterinary care?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency services with experienced staff and advanced diagnostic equipment available at all times.
What are your boarding requirements?
Dogs require rabies, DA2PP, bordetella, leptospirosis, and influenza vaccines plus fecal/heartworm tests. Cats need FVRCP and rabies vaccines with bi-annual fecal testing.
How do you handle fearful pets?
Our Fear-Free Certified team uses low-stress handling techniques, specialized exam environments, and behavior modification plans to create positive veterinary experiences for anxious animals.
Can I access my pet's records online?
While records aren't available through PetDesk, you can request copies by calling or emailing our front desk team directly.
Videos
