Our Doctors
Drs. Alan & Christy Stockdale, DVM’s
Drs. Alan and Christy grew up in Michigan and attended Michigan State University. There they both earned their Doctorates of Veterinary Medicine in 1989. After graduation, they each worked in private practices in the downriver Detroit area. In 1991, they returned to Dr. Alan’s hometown of Coloma and opened Wil-O-Paw Animal Hospital.
Dr. Alan & Dr. Christy have been blessed with two children- Alan, a Veterinary student at Colorado State University and Grace, who attends Calvin College. Their “furry family” currently has 3 dogs,3 cats, a horse, a min-goat, 12 racing pigeons and multiple fish.. Dr. Alan’s hobbies include: running, cycling, and coaching cross country and track. Dr. Christy enjoys helping in the children’s ministries at Midway Church and delivering groceries to homebound seniors. She also plays percussion in the Southshore Concert Band.
Dr. Alicia Kendall, DVM
Dr. Kendall began her journey at the University of Puerto Rico earning a Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Technology. Following the completion of her undergraduate studies, she moved to the United States in 2003, to pursue a DVM, attending Michigan State University and graduating in 2007. One of the most enjoyable aspects of veterinary medicine is having the ability to create a relationship, not only with her patients, but with clients. She finds it fulfilling to be able to interact with the patients, as puppies or kittens, as they grow into adulthood. Veterinary medicine is not always easy, thus she has always found satisfaction in being able to help even when the cases are extremely challenging.
Dr. Kendall particularly enjoys internal medicine, ultrasonography and dentistry. Having grown up in Puerto Rico, Dr. Kendall is also fluent in Spanish. In her time away from the office, she enjoys her home life with her husband, daughter and her three dogs, Pancakes, Potato and Mr. Miyagi. Dr. Kendall spends time outdoors on the water with her family and friends, loves to read, and does a lot of arts and crafts (aka. Lots of glittery things with her daughter!).”
Dr. Sara Prygoski, DVM
Dr. Prygoski is originally from Grand Blanc, Michigan and has enjoyed living in west Michigan the past three years. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan. After graduation, she worked in an aquatic research lab which included lab work in Ann Arbor and field work in artic Alaska. She then entered Michigan State University and graduated with her DVM degree in 2018. Her favorite areas of medicine are soft tissue surgery, client education and feline medicine. In her spare time, Dr. Prygoski enjoys spending time with her husband, Jeff, hiking, visiting National Parks, camping, watching movies and visiting Lake Michigan.
They are also expecting their first child in August. Her pets include 3 cats, Church, Olive and Micro and a Pomeranian mix dog named Banana. She is also very excited to join the Wil-O-Paw team!”
Dr. Christine Hadley, DVM
After graduating from Michigan State University, Dr. Hadley practiced in Southeast Michigan and Northeastern Ohio before returning here in August 2021. She is very happy to be back home in Southwest Michigan to enjoy Lake Michigan and all our great produce! Dr. Hadley enjoys getting to know her clients and patients and supporting the human-animal bond. Some of her areas of interest include surgery, behavior, and pocket pets, as well as preventative medicine. She and her husband, Keith have one son and a second baby on the way. They enjoy family adventures camping, hiking, and canoeing as well as reading and listening to books together. Her furry family includes one dog, two cats and many chickens.