ALSAGER ANIMAL CARE CENTER

ABOUT US

Dr. Mark Alsager purchased our existing clinic in February of 1997. Prior to that he was the chief of staff here for 20 years. After the purchase our name changed and so did we. Every day we strive to provide the best in health care to our patients and to educate our clients so that they can help their companions live happier healthier lives.

We are a small animal clinic specializing in cats and dogs. However, Dr. Mark does see ferrets, iguanas, guinea pigs, and other pocket pets. We offer a wide variety of services ranging from preventative care to laser surgery.

OUR DOCTORS

Dr. Mark Alsager

Dr. Mark Alsager graduated from Michigan State University in 1980. He began his career working with PVH which was later merged with another corporate veterinary chain. In 1997, Dr. Mark decided to purchase the existing practice that he worked at for over 20 years, thus came forth Alsager Animal Care Center.

Dr. Mark is a member of the American Association of Feline Practioners. He has a special interest in feline medicine. Never has anyone seen a man's eye gleam when he knows a vomiting or constipated cat is coming through the doors. The staff has lovingly dubbed him the "Enema King".

Dr. Mark is married to an Emergency veterinarian, Dr. Judi Fleischaker, who works in the clinic on occasion. He has two dogs, Trouble- a long hair dachshund, and Arrow- a Manchester terrier. He has 2 cats, Skid and Aloha. He enjoys hiking and the outdoors with his wife, Dr. Judi.

Dr. Mark also has a daughter, Marit, who is just turning 3 years old. She is definitely a daddy's girl and already has Dr. Mark twisted around her little finger!

Dr. Judi Fleischaker

Dr. Judi Fleischaker graduated in 1980 from Colorado State University. She is a member of the Critical Care and Emergency Medical Association, and teaches emergency medicine techniques to the police Canine handlers, along with EMT's and SAR dog handler's. She has a special interest in canine reproduction. Dr. Judi currently works full time at Oakland Veterinary Referral Service in Bloomfield Hills.

Dr. Judi is married to Dr. Alsager. She enjoys the outdoors immensely. She also enjoys working with exotics and small birds. Her new favorite past time is playing with Marit. They like to travel together as a family also.

Dr. Trish Madsen Bigwood

Dr. Trish Madsen joins our staff on occasion to do surgery. Dr. Trish graduated from Michigan State University in 1991. Dr. Trish has a special interest in alternative medicine techniques. She has attended seminars on acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and animal chiropractic.

Dr. Trish is married and has a step daughter, Chloe, and a daughter Anna. She also a dog Noni, and a cat, Henry. Her Dachshund named Bob, currently lives with her mother as a companion.

Dr. Bradley Fear

Dr. Fear is our new associate veterinarian. He graduated from Michigan State in 1994 and comes to us with many years experience. He has a special interest in pocket pets such as ferrets, guinea pigs, and other exotic species. Dr. Fear also brings his surgical talents to our practice.

Dr. Fear has a couple of cats and 2 ferrets he calls his own. He has a special interest in ferret medicine.