Meet Our Veterinary Team

Dr. Balaj is a 1987 graduate of Michigan State University who has expertise in advanced surgical procedures, laser surgery, and oncology, including chemotherapy. He joined Harper Woods Veterinary Hospital in 1987.

Dr. Pillsbury graduated from Michigan State University in 1993.
Dr. Pillsbury is an excellent surgeon, and has a special interest in Low Intensity Therapeutic Laser techniques.

Dr. Brooks is a 2020 graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College. Growing up in the Grosse Pointe area, she first stepped foot into the clinic as a child as we’ve been blessed to have her and her family as clients for many years! Dr. Brooks officially joined our clinic as a veterinarian in 2021.

Dr. Lorenz graduated from Michigan State University and went on to graduate from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. She is originally from Michigan and is excited to return home.

She is excited to continue providing excellent care to the community, having recently joined the team at Harper Woods Veterinary Hospital. Her areas of interest include oncology, soft tissue surgery, preventative medicine, and helping to provide pet owners with compassionate education.

In her free time, she enjoys gaming, weight lifting, walking, cooking/baking, traveling, and spending time with her loved ones. She has a very goofy dog named Celine Dion and four very spoiled cats of her own.

Practice Manager

Andrea graduated from Central Michigan University in 2004. Her passion for pet care extends beyond being a practice manager. For over 20 years, Andrea has worked with animals, including pet retail, veterinary medicine, and rescue groups. When she’s not at the practice, Andrea enjoys spending time with her children and two dogs.

Julie received her degree in Veterinary Technology from Macomb Community College in 1996 and started at Harper Woods Veterinary Hospital shortly thereafter. She became our Clinical Manager in 2014, and while she still works as a veterinary technician she also oversees our clinical management and patient care. In her spare time she loves to camp, craft, and spend time with her husband and son.

Denise graduated with her degree in Veterinary Technology from Macomb Community College and has been with Harper Woods Veterinary Hospital since 1996. Her bubbly personality shines through as she finds her job extremely rewarding and loves being able to help both clients and their pets. She enjoys traveling to northern Michigan and spending time with her husband on Lake St Clair in the summertime.

Hello! My name is Diana. I’m an LVT & I graduated from tech school in 2013. I have 2 dogs, Penelope Rose & Karma Marie, and a “step-dog” Kaos, aka Big Momma. Aside from my love for helping & caring for animals, I enjoy outdoor activities: fishing, going to the beach, and hiking. I also enjoy new experiences & traveling with my significant other & spending time with my family & friends.

Kennel Manager

After 15+ years already under her belt in the animal care industry, June joined us in 2012 as a Veterinary Assistant. She is attending MCC for a Digital Media & Motion Graphics degree. When June isn’t at work (or school), she enjoys camping, hiking, photography, and spending time with her two senior dogs, Taco & Lee, and a Redfoot tortoise, “Raymond.”

Kennel Assistant

Madisyn is one of our Veterinary Assistants. She began at Harper Woods Vet in 2017. Madisyn is currently going to school at Ferris State University where she is studying to be a teacher. On her free time, she loves spending time with family, friends and traveling.