Meet all Dr. Pol staff in 2022, who left the show?
Updated: 2022
You can’t just go wrong with Dr. Pol. The veteran veterinarian who manages the Pol Vet Services is a beloved figure on television. For years, the man has catered to the needs of animals and has built quite a reputation in the process. His adventures are well documented in the show “The Incredible Dr. Pol” which has 20 seasons as of 2022. Over the course of 10 years several veterinary doctor did leave the Pol veterinary service and been replaced. However showrunners have never rushed to replace old cast by star doctors, indeed, they have injected new faces and who are following in the footsteps of former and are stars in making. Today we take a closer look at the staff members of Dr. Pol, who are running the clinic and who has left the show as of 2022.
Dr.Pol Cast Member as of 2022
Dr. Jan Ham Pol:
Jan Ham Pol also known as Dr. Pol is the flag bearer of the Pol Vet Services. As the leading man of the farm, Dr. Pol is responsible for making sure things run smoothly. The 79-year-old began the clinic in 1981 after moving to Michigan. With thousands of cases in his bag, Jan Pol continues to work on the farm.
Diane Pol:
The second in command, Diane Pol is the wife of Jan Pol. Born on the 6th of February 1944, Diane was born and raised in Mayville, Michigan. An animal enthusiast, the Pol Vet Services wouldn’t have reached the heights it is today without Diane. She moves behind the scenes and works as a managerial figure for the clinic. Although Diane stays away from the medical side of things, her managerial skills certainly come in handy during the day to day workings.
Dr. Brenda Grettenberger:
A senior staff member, Dr. Brenda Grettenberger has spent most of her professional life in the clinic. Brenda was born on the 23rd of February 1967 and is a native of Michigan. She began her job at the clinic in 1992 and has climbed all the way to senior staff veterinary doctor. Early on, Brenda found it difficult to assert her authority in a field dominated by men. While farmers were skeptical she slowly asserted her authority in the clinic and has been an integral part of the TV series as well.
Dr. Ray Harp:
Dr. Ray Harp joined Dr. Pol as an associate veterinarian and started working from the 1st of July, 2019. Like Dr. Arcy, Dr. Ray loved Dr. Pol’s show and was encouraged by the show to pursue veterinary school. Born and raised in Kansas, Dr. Harp graduated with a bachelor of science degree in biology from Kansas State University. Following his time at the University, Dr. Harp began working at a dog daycare in Philadelphia, before returning to the KSU to earn his degree as a vet technician. Dr. Harp began to feature on the show in 2020 and has 16 episode until 2021. While fellow newcomers Dr.Nicole Arcy and Dr. Lisa Jones returned for 20th season of “The Incredible Dr.Pol.,” Dr Ray didnot come back. Has Dr. Harp left the show? Well, as of now there is no confirmation whether or not Dr. Harp will be part of the show in furture.
Dr.Nicole Arcy:
The youngest addition to the team Nicole Arcy officially joined the clinic on the 23rd of February 2019. She made her TV appearance in late 2019 and has gone on to establish herself as a fan favorite.
In her brief time at the clinic, Nicole has helped Dr.Pol in surgeries and taking care of the farm. An alma mater of the University of Missouri, Arcy joined the clinic as an intern before permanently settling there. Besides being a DVM Dr. Arcy boost her credential as MPH and at her age sky is the limit. Dr. Arcy has 44 epidsodes under her belt form 2019 to 2022.
Dr. Lisa Jones:
Dr. Lisa Jones joined Dr. Pol at the same as Dr. Ray did. Like Dr. Ray, Dr. Jones is an associate veterinarian and began working from the 1st of July, 2019. Prior to joining Dr. Pol at Pol Veterinarian Service the information on Dr. Jones virtually does not exist. Judging by her appearances on the show we can say Dr. Jones is budding young veterinarian. Since TV debut in 2020. Dr. Lisa has shown she is to stay and has appeared in 35 episodes from 2020 to 2022. Also, she has veteran Dr. Brenda Grettenberger to look forward to and learn since both being ladies in the veterinarian field. Dr. Lisa would be glad she does not have to face the mistrust and convince farmers as Dr. Brenda faced in her early days being only female veterianarian in the area.
The cast who left “The Incredible Dr.Pol
It is heartbreaking to bid farewell to the cast we are so used to. Over the years several cast members have left the show due to personal reasons and some looking for new adventures. Credit goes to fans who have been loyal despite big-name departures. Following is the list of the cast who left the show.
Dr. Emily Thomas:
A staff DVM at Pol veterinary service, Dr. Emily Thomas left after appearing in the current sixteenth season. Dr. Emily was born as Emily Keene on 1st April 1984 in Georgia, the southeastern state of U.S. Mother of three, Emily made show debut in 2015 and only grew among fans later. Her husband Tony Thomas assisted her in farm calls.
Dr. Emily left the show to pursue a career opportunity that does not require filming in front of the camera. Also, she wanted to spend more time with her family.
Dr. Emily and her family moved to Virginia around June in 2019. She now works at Virginia Warren County Veterinary Clinic. We Hope she misses her camera days and returns to Michigan and the show “Dr. Pol.”
There were other popular employees like Dr. Sandra Wisniewski and Dr. Elizabeth Grammar who also departed the show.
Dr.Michele Sharkey:
Michele Sharkey began her journey in the Pol clinic sometime during 2018 as Staff DVM. She was officially initiated into the gang after her appearance as a newly instilled DVM, Staff Veterinarian appearance in the series. While it was Michele’s first appearance alongside Dr. Pol, it was not the first time she met him. During 2011, Michele made regular trips to the clinic to discuss the problems with her horses. Sharkey regularly featured in the series up until 2019 and since has shown no sign of returning to the series as of 2021.
Dr. Sandra Wisniewski:
Dr. Sandra debuted in 2012 in season 2 as a veterinary student. She transitioned from an aspiring student to a staff DVM while still on the show. She featured in 14 episodes before leaving the show in 2017. The primary reason as to why she left the show is down to her family commitment.
Dr. Sanda was already engaged with her fiance soon to be husband Chris Shindorf. The couple tied the knot in 2014. The problem began to arise as Sandra had to maintain her work and spend less time with Chris. She also got pregnant with her first child Madilynn whom she had in 2016.
Her husband was living in the city of Belding, Michigan while she had to attend her job in Weidman Michigan. Hence to spend more time with the family she left.
After leaving the show, she gave birth to her second child a baby boy named Sam in 2019. Sandra is currently content with her husband and children in Belding, Michigan.
Dr. Elizabeth Grammar
Dr. Elizabeth left the “The Incredible Dr.Pol” after appearing in a total of nine episodes. She dominantly appeared in her debut year in 2016.
Everyone praised her debut, must have thought she was in for the long run. However personal tragedy shattered her TV career. Her husband passed away on December 30, 2016. After that, she confined herself for some time. Reportedly she also tried to commit suicide.
She was kept under observation and was later shifted to a psychiatric ward in Macon Medical Center. After seeking treatment she further appeared in two episodes one in 2018 and others in 2019. Currently, she works as a veterinarian for “Animal Amour Veterinary Hospital and Pet Lodge” in Georgia, Hampton.
That’s it for this update on “The Incredible Dr. Pol” cast.
Gold Rush Mitch Blaschke wife, children, biography, net worth.
Ghost Hunters Barry Fitzgerald now? His Wiki-Bio, Age, career.
My 600 lb life Lisa Fleming cause of death, weight loss, husband, kids.
37 Comments
Add a Comment
This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
I miss Dr Emily the most,and I wish her and her family happiness in West Virginia.Your and family’s happiness is what’s important.
What happened to Dr. Erin who was there for 2 episodes in 2017? Her first episode was called Beginner’s Yuck. After those 2 episodes, we never heard from her again, and there doesn’t seem to be any online reference to her. Also, Dr Michele’s online information says that she left and moved back to Missouri. Any news about that?
I miss dr. Emily very much!
I am loving Dr. Nicole so hopefully she will show us some of her personal life. Also would like to see some of Dr. Brenda personal life. Maybe the producers could do a special that focuses on personal life of the people on the show. We have seen some of Dr. Pol home activities, or trips but nothing on the others except Dr. Emily a little. I would love love it and so would a lot of fans I imagine. I hope they realize they are tv stars as well as Vets.
A newcomer in watching Dr. Pol and oh!, how I love the show!! I’m a farmer from way back and I enjoy watching Dr. Pol use his vet skills and common sense while working with animals. Recording every episode especially the large animals. I must mention Ms, Brenda -she is great also!!
GRACE
If only Charles could keep his hands out of his pockets ! Drives me crazy.
I would be happy if he would just take a weed eater to his dad’s property. I think doc would like that. Best show ever.
Love the show first time ITuned in DR BRenda was “replacing some kind of prolapsed something “and have been hooked ever since. Will very much miss Emily but you have to do what you have to do. Love Brenda and would love to nose in on a little of her personal story. Looking forward to the new season starting. My husband and I have fun diagnosing problems. Wish he could meet our Roy( our 16 mo old Labordor Retriever) for a rabies vaccine or something fun. Best wishes to everyone!
I really missed Dr. Emily. She was remarkable, no matter the problem, she would go all out to help the animals. I wish her well, but wish she would come back.
I miss .Dr. Emily. She is a great vet who go all out to help the animals. I wish her well. I hope One day she will return to the show even as a guest star.
I miss Dr. Emily, but wish her all the happiness, and peace in the world at her new and calmer job.
What happened to Charles. He and his wife were expecting a baby and then we heard nothing more. LOVE the show. Have been fans for many years. Never get tired of seeing babies born and happy endings for injured and sick pets.
I love the show. Who knew when I was growing up across the road from where he was practicing in Harbor Beach at the time, that he would years later be a TELEVISION STAR!! Dr. Pol you’re awesome.
Thank you for a GREAT SHOW, Not to forget the staff at Pol Veterinary Services.
OMG ! I did not know that Dr. Emily is now in West Virginia how could I watch Dr. Pol without Dr. Emily I feel said I won’t see her anymore but as long as she is very happy in her new endeavors I am all for her….What can I say, I find her very adorable especially without makeup on, good luck Dr. Emily I wish you the best in life with you and your family.
I love the fact that every single person that works with
Dr. Pol actually cares for and loves the animals. I
worked with a vet in New York who only cared about
his bank account! All of my “critters” are my family!
I would love a visit to their office and help in any way.
Meeting everyone would be incredible!
My prayers are with you all and all of the “critters”
who need your help.
Saw first new episode tonight.(12/26/20) and almost immediately noticed Charles isn’t wearing a wedding ring, and no mention of his wife. Are they divorced and was the baby born.healthy?
I love Dr Pol’s show. However, I would only trust Dr Poll and Dr Brenda to touch my animals. The others are OK except for Dr. Emily. I am glad Dr Emily is gone. Too many animals she touched died – far more than the other vets. I would never allow her to treat my animals unless she was the only vet left. That mother goat she killed was the last straw for me. Good riddance to Dr Emily.
You may have been watching an episode that was made before he was married. There were quite a few seasons before they married. They gave been showing a marathon so I imagine that’s why he had no ring yet.
I miss Dr Emily for her personal demeanor and professionalism .I would also like to see more of Andrea.She is very good as a vet technician
Jim Hamill Canton Ohio Jan 2021
I love this show. Some thing on t.v. worth watching. Reminds me of my days on the farm. Best time of my life. Dr pol cares..its not always about the money.
When’s the show coming back on?
Does Charles ever do anything? Reminds me of a lazy son who is a spoiled worthless lazy tag along.
I just recently started watching this show and I love it! But I really miss Dr. Emily, I wish she would of stayed on with Dr. Pol.
Really? Not only does Charles help out on a lot of heavy jobs, but he produces the show and has his own family and farm.
I love this show so much!!!! It is my mom and my favorite show. I love Charles’s antics the best, and our favorite vet was Dr. Emily. She was always so dedicated, stoic and real. So sorry she is gone, but Dr. Brenda is awesome too. Love her! All of the vets are great but Brenda is special. I hope this show is on for many more years. Love you, Dr. Pol!!!!
I love the show and of course I to miss Dr. Emily. She was very funny and a very good veterinarian. Also my thoughts about not having people of color on the show. People of color have animals too, pets, farms in Michigan. I know that Michigan is or was a red state but if you love to treat animals then treat animals that has people of color owners.
I have a little dog who is called Roxy and she loves watching Dr. Pol. When we wakeup in the mornings she sets on the edge of the bed waiting for me to turn on the TV so see can watch The Incredible Dr Pol.
I watch the show with a slightly different interest. My father was a veterinarian who tragically died about a year after graduating from Vet school. His plan, before he died, was to move his family from Central California to rural Idaho and set up a veterinary practice, much like Pol Veterinary Services. As I watch the show I am looking at what my life would have been like growing up as the son of the county Veterinarian. Not a bad life! As things turned out I stayed in Central California, learned to fly (probably would not have happened if I lived in rural Idaho) became an airline pilot and flew for my airline for 40+ years including 7 years in the left seat of the 747 flying all over the world. Also, not a bad life! Thank you Dr Pol, his family and staff.
l would like to breed my bernes mounton dog one the staf has to would be wiling to me some sperm to do the do thank you very much great show big fan in ont.
Have always enjoyed Dr. Pol and Dr. Brenda. Dr. Nicole is a great addition. She’s always so happy, really smart and fits in so well. Dr. Lisa seems to need some more supervision. I wouldn’t want her to see my pet. Wish Dr. Emily all the best in Virginia. Sorry to hear of all her troubles in Michigan. She made some unfair complaints about Dr. Pol on her blog.
I wonder what happened to Andrea the vet tech. Haven’t seen her in while.
Overall Dr. Pol is my favorite vet show on tv! Hope Doc Pol never retires!
I thought it was incredibly inappropriate and insensitive for you to have commented on Dr. Grammar’s personal health issues. I am sure she has suffered enough without this tabloid sensationalism.
he eats a lot…
Dr Ray is not on the show but still works for dr. pol. he just is not televised. It may have been hard for him, as it was for dr. emily, to do a show and have a family.
Those of us hardcore emily lovers can see her on her own website- it’s got her videos and her insight
https://dremilythomasvet.com/
My favorite show on TV. I’m 79 and got a Black Lab 4 years ago. Never had dog before. She’s the runt of the litter at 45 lbs. I have a sign on the wall that says “Beware of dog SHE WILL STEAL YOUR HEART” and she has. Dr Pol is truly amazing. Ive tried to watch other shows, but find them lacking.
I have enjoyed Dr. Pol and all his associates for as long as I can remember. The photography on the show is so beautiful it makes me proud to be a Michigander. I loved Dr. Emily, too, was sorry she had to leave but a good opportunity came up and that was it.