Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Michelle Sonnema graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelors degree in Animal Science and teaching certification in Biology. While at Rutgers she raised a Seeing Eye puppy for The Seeing Eye in Morristown, NJ. She is a 2011 graduate of Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine where she graduated in the top ten percent of her class. During veterinary school she enjoyed volunteering at the local animal shelter and fostering dogs and cats with various medical needs. Following graduation, Dr. Sonnema completed a small animal general practice internship at Flannery Animal Hospital in New Windsor, NY. before joining The Goosepond Animal Hospital Team in 2012. She is currently a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, American Animal Hospital Association and is accredited by the United States Department of Agriculture. She has a special interest in ophthalmology and dermatology. In her spare time she enjoys snowboarding, skiing and hiking with her dogs. She currently owns three dogs named Owen and Lilah and Reno.
