Dr. Mark Atma is a 1988 graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University. He grew up in Southeast Michigan and attended undergraduate studies at the University of Windsor, Ont. He has always had a great affinity for animals and for nature. A particular interest for him is the human-animal bond. His hobbies include: hiking, backpacking, gardening, bicycling and kayaking. Whenever possible, he enjoys experiencing the wilderness experience in nature. He is married to Dr. Ruth TenBroek; since 1996, they have co-owned and managed Pennfield Animal Hospital. They have 3 children, two of whom are attending Calvin College in Grand Rapids. They also have 3 horses, 11 cats, one border collie, two peacocks, many chickens — and one frog.

Dr. Magers attended Harvard University, where she earned her Bachelor's Degree in 1999, and then attended Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine for her doctoral degree (2005), during which time she took a course in wildlife and capture medicine in South Africa.  After vet school, she completed a year-long internship in internal medicine, cardiology, surgery, neurology, and emergency medicine at Animal Emergency and Referral Center in the Chicago area.  She spent a year in Kalamazoo working at Kalamazoo Animal Hospital, and then 4 years in Kalamazoo practicing emergency medicine at Southwest Michigan Animal Emergency Hospital before joining the staff at Pennfield Animal Hospital in late 2010.  She is originally from Pennfield, and she and her husband Chris, their 3 children, and their dog live in Battle Creek.  She enjoys writing, snowboarding, watersports, camping, and traveling.

Jennifer joined our veterinary team in November of 1997.  She became a Certified Veterinary Assistant in 2000, and now works as our Office Manager.  She has owned a variety of pets through the years, everything from dogs and cats to reptiles and chinchillas. She is a board member and treasurer of Alley Cat Angels, a local non-profit spay/neuter organization for feral cats. Jennifer also runs her own grooming and home pet sitting business. In her spare time, she enjoys playing soccer, baking, bowling, and making crafts to sell.

Chris has been with Pennfield Animal Hospital since 1987 when Dr. Luneke owned the practice. She remained on staff when Dr. Atma and Dr. TenBroek became the new owners. Chris works as receptionist and Exam Room Assistant.  She enjoys spending time with her friends and family; especially her 2 grandchildren.

Brooke joined our team at Pennfield Animal Hospital in 2013 as a Veterinary Assistant. She loves animals, especially her two beagles, Fletcher and Higgins. Brooke lives in Battle Creek with her husband and two children. In her spare time, she loves watching her children’s extracurricular activities and spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys traveling, camping and is an avid fan of movies and music.