Dr. David Thompson: 

Dr. Thompson is the owner of Clyde Park Veterinary Clinic.  He graduated from Michigan State University in 1984.  He has a special interest in pain management, and is currently an Associate Editor on the Anesthesia/Analgesia folder on VIN (Veterinary Information Network) and is a member of the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management.  Dr. Thompson also is a member of the WMVMA, WMASAP, MVMA, and AVMA.

He is married to Wavelet, and together they have 3 sons; Alex, Tristan, and Cameron.  Dr. Thompson and his wife are blessed to have 3 grandchildren.

Dr. Jennifer Gillum:  

Dr. Gillum is a 1995 grad of Purdue University (go Boilermakers)!  She has 2 boys, Nick and Alex.  Dr. Gillum is a HUGE Basset Hound lover, sharing her home (and every other piece of furniture imaginable) with Buster and Penny, both rescues of course!  Since she owns and operates CRASH's LANDING, a non-profit feline rescue and placement center in Grand Rapids (since October 2002), she shares her home with many cats - too numerous to count!  Life is never dull, nor is clothing ever hair free at her home!  She doesn't have a lot of spare time, as working full time at the clinic and rescuing cats is a never-ending job; but Dr. Gillum does enjoy reading, watching TV, and hanging out with her friends, especially her crazy cat-loving volunteers, and her second family, the gals here at Clyde Park!

Dr. Jennifer Forney:

Dr. Forney was born and raised in central Michigan and after completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Notre Dame, she obtained her veterinary degree from Michigan State University. After practicing for several years in both Georgia and Utah, she once again returned home to Michigan and has been with our clinic since 2017.

Dr. Forney’s veterinary interests are varied but include internal medicine, endocrine (hormonal) diseases, as well as preventative and behavioral medicine. She also has special certification in the practice of Fear Free medicine (this program’s mission is to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress in pets) and is a member of the American Association of Feline Practitioners.

Outside of work, Dr. Forney enjoys outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, and boating with her husband, two young sons and their dog Grover.

Dr. Catie Gammon:

Dr. Gammon is from Petoskey, Michigan and after completing a Biology degree at and running for Hope College (GO DUTCH!), she obtained her veterinary degree from Michigan State University (GO GREEN!). She returned to West Michigan and joined the Clyde Park team in 2019.

Dr. Gammon’s veterinary interests include preventative medicine, surgery, and ultrasound. She is a member of the Michigan and American Veterinary Medical Associations. She enjoys partnering with Christian Veterinary Mission to provide care for animals and people around the world and loves any opportunity to practice her Spanish.

In her free time, Dr. Gammon is very active: you can find her running, biking, swimming, and cross- country skiing. She loves to swing dance and is learning to play the ukulele (although not very well). She is a part of the Grand Rapids Catholic Community. Dr. Gammon grew up with Golden Retrievers and continues to love the breed (and every patient that she sees)!