Dr. Helmholdt is a past co-owner of VCA Portage Animal Hospital. He is a 1991 cum laude graduate of the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He has practiced in the Chicagoland, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo areas. He has a special interest in veterinary cardiology. Although not board certified, he enjoys being the local bridge for pet owners between their general practitioner and board certified cardiology care when the need arises. He enjoys playing guitar, flying his airplane and spending time with his daughter's, Hannah and Olivia, and his wife of 28 years, Tonya. His pet family includes cats, Bella, Little Miss and Hope, and their most recent canine addition, Stabler.