Dr. John VanDaele

Dr. John VanDaele was born and raised in northern Indiana. He graduated from Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1992.  He moved to the Saginaw area in 2000 after practicing in the metro Detroit area for eight years.  Dr. VanDaele and his wife, Danielle, opened Animal Alley Veterinary Hospital in January 2011.  Dr. VanDaele has been active in many professional and community organizations including the parish council of his church, Freeland Boy Scouts, the Saginaw Veterinary Medical Association and Michigan Veterinary Medical Association. 
Dr. VanDaele, with his wife Danielle, have 5 children at home that he loves dearly.  His pet family include a Yorkie named Senator, Steve, the Great Dane, two cats named Ringo and Olaf and a rabbit named Fred Hop. Out of the office Dr. VanDaele loves to spend time relaxing with family and friends, playing poker and spending time outdoors.
Dr. Stephanie Huff

Deb Allaben,
Hospital Manager
Megon, LVT

Justine, LVT

Julie, LVT

​Mary, Customer Care Team

I have worked in the Veterinary field for over 18 years and have been with Animal Alley for  over 6 1/2 years. I reside in Freeland with my husband Bob. We raised 5 children together and 3 have served proudly with our US Military. 3 are now married. We have a grandson named Peyton and a new granddaughter named Stella. I have a Bloodhound named Lil Dude , a Shih Tzu named Maya, a little mix named Merlyn and another Shih Tzu named Ellie Mae. I also have a Bloodhound I rescued from the shelter, her name is Willow and she is 5.  I have 2 horses and a little Donkey named Greg. We also have several kittys. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and riding and showing my horses.
Lori, Customer Care Team

Mikayla, Customer Care Team
Alan, Veterinary Assistant
Hi.  My name is Al.  I have a dog named Stella.  Stella loves to do stretches with me and listen to the Bee Gees.  We both like the stretching, but honestly, disco is a bit wasted on Stella.  I have  been with Animal Alley since September of 2018, but it feels like I've known everyone here much longer.  This place is filled with great people.  I love animals and people, and I try my best to make all our visitors to the hospital feel happy and remembered.  I like dog kisses, and talking to the cats, and seeing how much people care for their animals.  It gives me hope. 
It is a pleasure meeting you all when you come through the door, and I promise to do my best to make sure that when you say goodbye, we say goodbye as friends.
Alliah, Veterinary Assistant
Drew, Veterinary Assistant

Rachel, Veterinary Assistant

Kayla, Support Staff

Ricki, Queen of the Clinic

I have been with Animal Alley for several years now. I like to nap a lot during the day but when I do wake up, I enjoy soft loving pets on my head. I also enjoy several snacks during the day and require the staff to make sure those snacks are readily available.