Meet The Incredible Dr. Pol cast in 2023, who has left the show?
You can not just go wrong with Dr. Pol, the veteran veterinarian who manages Pol Vet Services and is a beloved figure on television. For years, man has catered to the needs of animals and has built quite a reputation in the process. His adventure is well documented in the television series “The Incredible Dr. Pol.” The reality show follows the life and work of Jan Pol, a veterinarian in rural Michigan, and his staff as they treat various animals, from pets to livestock, in the clinic and on farms. The show premiered on October 29, 2011, on Nat Geo Wild and has been airing for 22 seasons. The show has won several awards and nominations, such as the Critics’ Choice Real TV Award for Best Animal/Nature Show in 2019 and 2020. The show is also known for its humor, drama, and educational value, as it showcases the challenges and joys of veterinary medicine. Among non-technical personnel Charles Pol, Diane Pol, and Beth Pol are from the Pol family. It also has a good mix of veterinarians from veterans like Dr. Pol, and Dr. Brenda to young blood like Dr.Arcy and Dr. Lisa Jones. And while these are the current cast members, over the years the show has seen the departures of some well-known names. The list of the cast who no longer appear on the show includes Emily Thomas, Michele Sharkey, Elizabeth Grammar, and Dr. Sandra Wisniewski. At this point, it is unlikely for these cast members to return since they are currently content with their life away from the camera. As for the replacement, showrunners have never rushed to replace the old cast with star doctors, indeed, they have injected new faces who are following in the footsteps of the former and are stars in the making. In this article, we take a closer look at the cast of “The Incredible Dr.Pol” who are also staff members at Pol Veterinary Service, a clinic in rural Michigan. Also, we will cover cast members who have left the show until 2023.
“The Incredible Dr. Pol” Cast Member as of 2023
Dr. Jan Harm Pol:
Jan Harm 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 80-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. Dr. Pol is the cast member with the most appearances having 226 credits from 2011-2022.
| The Incredible Dr. Pol Cast | Years active | Episodes Appearance | Currently Active (Yes/No) |
| Dr. Jan Harm Pol | 2011-2023 | 226 | Yes |
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.
| The Incredible Dr. Pol Cast | Years active | Episodes Appearance | Currently Active (Yes/No) |
| Diane Pol | 2011-2023 | 206 | Yes |
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 her 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.
| The Incredible Dr. Pol Cast | Years active | Episodes Appearance | Currently Active (Yes/No) |
| Brenda Grettenberger | 2011-2023 | 210 | Yes |
Dr. Nicole Arcy:
The mixed animal veterinarian Nicole Arcy officially joined the animal care facility “Pol Veterinary Service” in July 2018. 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 with 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 having a DVM degree, Dr. Arcy boosts her educational credential as a graduate with a Master’s degree in Public health, and at her age sky is the limit. Dr. Arcy made 68 episode appearances from 2019 to 2023.
| The Incredible Dr. Pol Cast | Years active | Episodes Appearance | Currently Active (Yes/No) |
| Dr. Nicole Arcy | 2019-2023 | 68 | Yes |
Charles Pol:
Charles Pol is the adopted son of Dr. Jan Harm Pol and Diane Pol. He is a regular cast member and performed as executive producer of “The Incredible Dr. Pol.”
| The Incredible Dr. Pol Cast | Years active | Episodes Appearance | Currently Active (Yes/No) |
| Charles Pol | 2011-2023 | 213 | Yes |
Beth Pol:
Beth Oakes began her “The Incredible Dr. Pol” journey as Charles’s girlfriend in 2018. Over the years her relationship transitioned from fiancée to wife so have her show credits. Beth Pol appears as Charles’s wife as she assists him on farm calls.
| The Incredible Dr. Pol Cast | Years active | Episodes Appearance | Currently Active (Yes/No) |
| Brenda Grettenberger | 2018-2022 | 17 | Yes |
Dr. Lisa Jones:
Dr. Lisa Jones joined Dr. Pol in the same as Dr. Ray did. Like Dr. Ray, Dr. Jones is an associate veterinarian and began working at Pol Veterinary Service form the 1st of July, 2019. Before joining Dr. Pol the information on Dr. Jones virtually does not exist. Judging by her appearances on the show, we can say Dr. Jones is a budding young veterinarian. Since her TV debut in 2020, Dr. Lisa has shown she is to stay and has appeared in 62 episodes from 2020 to 2022. She has veteran Dr. Brenda Grettenberger to look forward to and learn from her experience. As a matter of fact, being the only female veterinarian in the area Dr. Brenda had a hard time getting the trust of farmers but she eventually won them over. Dr. Lisa would be glad she does not have to face the mistrust and convince farmers as Dr. Brenda did in her early days.
| The Incredible Dr. Pol Cast | Years active | Episodes Appearance | Currently Active (Yes/No) |
| Lisa Jones | 2020-2023 | 62 | Yes |
Abigail Pol:
Having been born into a family of reality television actors Abigail was thrust into the limelight the moment she step into this world. Her parents Charles Pol and Beth Pol have no issues giving her stardom as a child actor. Abigail has appeared in 12 episodes from 2020-2022.
| The Incredible Dr. Pol Cast | Years active | Episodes Appearance | Currently Active (Yes/No) |
| Dr. Nicole Arcy | 2020-2022 | 14 | Yes |
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. Ray Harp:
Dr. Ray Harp joined Dr. Pol as an associate veterinarian and started working on July 1, 2019. Dr. Ray loved Dr. Pol’s show and was encouraged 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 KSU to earn his degree as a vet technician. Dr. Harp began to feature on the show in 2020 and has 17 episodes until 2021. While fellow newcomers Dr. Nicole Arcy and Dr. Lisa Jones returned for the 20th season, Dr. Ray did not. Has Dr. Harp left the show? Dr. Harp has not returned for season 21 as well, looks like he has left the show and likely showrunners won’t give any explanation for his departure.
| The Incredible Dr. Pol Cast | Years active | Episode Appearance | Currently Active (Yes/No) |
| Ray Harp | 2020-2021 | 17 | No |
Dr. Emily Thomas:
A staff DVM at Pol veterinary service, Dr. Emily Thomas did leave the show with her last appearance coming in season 15 episode 11 entitled “Little Pol Peep”. Dr. Emily was born Emily Keene on April 1, 1984, in Georgia, the southeastern state of the U.S. Mother of three, Emily made her show debut in 2015 and gained popularity as a Television veterinarian with many following appearances. Her husband Tony Thomas even became part of her work and assisted with 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 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 left the show.
| The Incredible Dr. Pol Cast | Years active | Episodes Appearance | Currently Active (Yes/No) |
| Emily Thomas | 2015-2019 | 95 | No |
Tony Thomas:
Tony Thomas is not a veterinary medicine practitioner however he got his chance on the show as a veterinary assistant. He helped his wife Emily Thomas with farm calls and other vet work.
| The Incredible Dr. Pol Cast | Years active | Episodes Appearance | Currently Active (Yes/No) |
| Tony Thomas | 2016-2019 | 20 | No |
Dr. Michele Sharkey:
Michele Sharkey graduated from the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2017. Following her graduation, she took her first job at Pol Veterinary Service. There she worked as a mixed animal veterinarian in the mixed animal field.
During her time at the Pol’s clinic, she also made it to television. Dr. Sharkey was introduced to “Dr.Pol” as DVM Veterinarian in 2018 during the 13th season. However this was not her first time on the show, in 2011, she was seen on the show discussing problems with her horses. Sharkey regularly appeared in the series until 2019 before her exit from the show.
| The Incredible Dr. Pol Cast | Years active | Episodes Appearance | Currently Active (Yes/No) |
| Michelle Sharkey | 2011-2019 | 11 | No |
Even though Michigan was her home, Dr. Sharkey always dreamed of living in Colorado state. She moved to Colorado where she currently works at SouthPark Animal Clinic.
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 appeared in 14 episodes before her last appearance in 2017. The primary reason why she left is down to her family commitment.
Dr. Sandra was engaged to her fiancé Chris Shindorf soon-to-be husband. The couple got married in 2014. The problem began to arise as Sandra had to maintain her work and spend less time with Chris. Her husband was living in the city of Belding, Michigan while she had to attend her job in Weidman Michigan. While still on the show she got pregnant with her first child Madilynn born in 2016. After the birth of her child, she left the show in 2017. She had her second child a baby boy Sam Shindorf in 2019. Sandra is a current resident of Belding, Michigan where she lives with her husband and children.
| The Incredible Dr. Pol Cast | Years active | Episodes Appearance | Currently Active (Yes/No) |
| Sandra Wisniewski | 2012-2017 | 14 | No |
Dr. Elizabeth Grammar
Dr. Elizabeth is a DVM and former staff veterinarian at Pol Veterinary Service. She regularly appeared in the show during her debut year in 2016. However personal tragedy shattered her television career. Her husband passed away on December 30, 2016. Following the tragedy, she confined herself and also tried to commit suicide. She was kept under observation and was later shifted to a psychiatric ward at Macon Medical Center. She took her time away from veterinary work altogether for some time. Currently, she works for “Animal Amour Veterinary Hospital and Pet Lodge” in Georgia, Hampton. Dr. Elizabeth was last seen on “The Incredible Dr. Pol” in 2017.
| The Incredible Dr. Pol Cast | Years active | Episodes Appearance | Currently Active (Yes/No) |
| Brenda Grettenberger | 2016-2017 | 9 | No |
That’s it for this update on “The Incredible Dr. Pol” cast.
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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.
My family has watched this show for many years.My husband was an animal control officer an care giver to the animals.They all liked him first lick..he calmed many that had been hit by cars an attacked by bigger animals . We always had dogs or cats some cows some horses some goats ..an others ..the stock yard was close by an when the calfs would get out we would catch them an put them in a dog pin to hold them till they were returned to stock yards.. Dr.Pol is a wonderful show to show people of this day an age of such power to hurt every living thing.. they show the gentle ness that the animals deserve.. An hope that our god sees those kind of people a wonderful. An the ones that hurt an distory the animals. My little dog now was dumped off on a country road in winter of below temps..she could have been a bad dog but she has won me in thirty seconds .She was visiter at the veterans home where my husband was and she won a lot of new people in one little lick an sit on there laps in wheel chairs .. she many new friends..She now takes care of me after my husband died .. she realized I needed her she makes me feel like living..
Charles is still married and he and his wife show their daughter all the time. His wife is also pregnant with a second child, a boy. They show everything in seasons 18-20.
I enjoy watching Dr Arcy. Her positive outlook makes a really positive impact.
Dr Pol is an Icon and hero of the animal kingdom. His personality and skills cant be duplicated. This show is both entertaining and informative. This show is not about the personal lives of the vets. I love the show and watch reruns. The only negative is Charles Pol. He is annoying. We call him Chicken Chuck. He makes a lousy appearance. He squints and trips on himself and should not have a speaking part. I will watch the show as long as it is on. Thank you all for the continuation.
I have just now (June 2022) started watching “The Incredible Dr. Pol” and I cannot get enough of it! I just love the show, and hope it will be on television for a very long time.
I hope Dr. Brenda will continue to be on the show, I just love her, as well as Dr. Nicole and Dr. Lisa.
I love the show! I didn’t grow up living on a farm but started working on the local farms outside of Pittsburgh, PA at 8 yrs old. I would have loved working with Dr Pol and this great crew. I too miss Dr Emily, but think Dr’s Lisa and Nicole are excellent replacements. I have to admit though (and please don’t tell my wife) that I have a crush on Dr Lisa. I think she is pretty, smart, funny and is a great vet with charming beside manner. Ya gotta love her smile too. Oh if only I was single half my age and lived in Michigan. Years ago I did live in wild wonderful Rose City for a time. Also must give a shout out to the hard working Dr Brenda and Dianne, that is the obvious glue that holds this wonderful group together. God bless you all for being the best of who you are and for doing the work that you do for your neighbors and our animal friends.
PS: Never lose your special sweetness DR Lisa!
What about the office staff and vet tech’s? Where is Andrea, Missy, Kayla, Kristin, etc…
I love the show and have watched since it first came on. Just an observation, it has lost some of it’s personality. Lots has happened, Dr. Emily left (She was funny), Charles got married and now has children, and then the pandemic hit. I miss the personal side, like Dr. Brenda’s night out with the girls. I miss the events Charles used to initiate at the clinic, Halloween dress up, pumpkin carving, Pie Day, the turkey Charles cooked for the clinic staff. Having a family is serious, but Charles hardly smiles or laughs anymore. I still will love the show, but like I said. It has lost some of it’s personality.
Dr Pol is an awesome guy, I watched all of his series and rewatch them all the time. He is a one of a kind and I love watching all of the other Dr’s too, especially Dr Brenda and Dr Emily. I like Charles too and Dianne is the best wife/mother ever.
What is with the new office staff? What happened to the ladies that have been there the whole time?