The History of Cascade Hospital for Animals
From a humble white farm house with one doctor to a state of the art nationally recognized 8 doctor hospital, Cascade Hospital for Animals has been serving it's community for over 54 years. It has witnessed significant advancements in veterinary medicine and equipment as well as keeping up with the needs and requests of its' clients. We hope you enjoy learning more about how Cascade Hospital for Animals started, and the people who helped it get to where it is today.
Dr. Richard Siegle Sr. and his wife Mabel decided to meet the needs of their growing clientele from the Lowell and Grand Rapids areas, so they purchased the Slater Farm in Cascade. The lower level of the farm house was converted into a clinic, while the upstairs served as an apartment for the on-call caretaker. In January 1955 Cascade Hospital for Animals opened as both a small and large animal practice. Dr. Siegle would see small animals during business hours at the clinic and then Mabel would drive him out in the country to doctor large animals at area farms.
Dr. Richard Siegle Jr. joined the practice when he graduated from Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 1978. Exhibiting the same drive as his father, Richard Jr. designed and decorated a new hospital in 1983 that now serves as Cascade Hospital for Animals and received national honors as Hospital of the Year competition from Veterinary Economics.
Dr. Steven McBride joined the practice in 1989 and became partner with Dr. Siegle Jr. in January 1995. This partnership has led Cascade Hospital for Animals into becoming the leaders in veterinary medicine in West Michigan. They provide the latest diagnostic and treatment regimens and partner with many area veterinary practices to provide specialized technology or skill sets that may not exist at those clinics.
Cascade Hospital for Animals is dedicated to setting the standard of excellence in veterinary care by offering the expertise of eight veterinarians and a dedicated staff of 64 professionals. They work together to provide quality, compassionate, state-of-the-art veterinary care for patients and their families.The hospital has garnered a loyal following of clients, as exhibited by being voted the area’s favorite veterinary hospital five consecutive years by the readers of Grand Rapids Magazine.
“Our goal is to provide excellent pet care and client education with a high level of individual attention”
-Dr. Steven McBride, Medical Director
“We offer the best medical care possible while making every effort to ensure the comfort and well-being of our patients and their owners”.
- Dr. Richard Siegle, Hospital Director
We invite you to come and experience what makes Cascade Hospital for Animals such a special place for our clients and pets.