Karen - Office Manager
I've been with Plaza Vet since 1987 and as office manager, help keep the office running smoothly.
I'm married with 3 horses, an English Bull Terrorist, a Labrador Retriever, one cat, and a miniature mule!
I also develop and maintain websites, including this one, through Nuance Web Design..
Michele - Technician
Michele has been on staff here since 1989. Her technical competence and years of experience will help ensure
your pet receives excellent care at our hospital.
Michele and her husband have a son, and she really enjoys being a mom!
During her spare time, Michele enjoys cheering her son on at his soccer games, and visiting their cottage up north.
Dawn - Technician
Dawn has been working here since 1994 and is an integral member of our nursing team. She's also one of the
friendly faces you'll see at the front counter.
Dawn is married and has a young daughter. Their household is rounded out with 3 dogs and 1 cat. Two of her pets are hairless breeds!
Dawn had a recent health transformation, and is now training for a marathon ~ what an inspiration she is!!
Stacy - Technician
Stacy began her career in the veterinary field in 1985 and joined the Plaza Vet team in 1987. In the early 90's
she moved to Chicago for several years where she worked at a busy animal emergency hospital before rejoining our staff
in 1999. She's also in charge of ordering inventory and does a great job keeping us stocked up.
Her love of animals shows through in her work and your pet will benefit from her years of experience.
Stacy is a Master Gardner and an accomplished softball player. She's married, and has 4 dogs who love to dress-up!
Emily - Technician
Emily's fondness for animals prompted her to become an animal attendant here in 1999. She now works as a
technician and our patients and clients enjoy her pleasant personality!
Emily and her husband have a beautiful daughter, a son, and are expecting their third child in 2012. They are also pet parents to a Shih-Tzu mix named "Chowder".
Carol - Technician
Carol has been working in the veterinary field since 1999 and has been involved with animal rescue groups that
entire time.
In 2004 she and a friend founded their own rescue called Cat's Cradle, a 501(c)(3) organization. They have adopted out over 1000 cats since its inception!
She is married with 2 dogs and 2 cats, all of which she adopted through rescues.
Kristi - Technician
Kristi had acquired 4 years experience in the veterinary field before joining the Plaza Vet team in 2005.
She received her BS degree from UMass in 2001.
Kristi is married with two dogs and a cat. She and her husband are expecting their first child in 2012.
Kristi also has her own pet sitting service, KP's Pet Sitting.
Alyssa - Technician
Alyssa has worked at Plaza Veterinary Hospital since 2006.
She is married with an adorable baby girl and two dogs at home. Alyssa and her husband are expecting their second child in 2012.
Her hobbies include scrapbooking and watching Detroit Tiger games.
Janell - Technician
Janell began working as a veterinary technician in 2001, and joined our staff in 2007.
She has 4 pit bulls and one cat at home. She's a true pit bull lover, and handsome Damien is the love of her life!
Kristin - Technician
Kristin is a Licensed Veterinary Technician, and she joined our staff in 2010. She is married with 2 sons and 2 kitties
at home.
She is pictured here with Alyssa as they were getting ready for our 50th Anniversary Open House in May 2011.
Jessica - Technician
Jessica began working here in 2011. She is married with one son, and an American Bulldog named "Lily".
Victoria - Technician
Victoria is the latest addition to our staff, although she has been in the veterinary field since 2007. Victoria
and her family moved here from Arizona in the Fall of 2011.
She is married with 4 children, 3 dogs, 2 of them are Doberman Pinschers - her favorite breed!
Chris I. - Groomer
Chris has been a full time groomer here since 1985! Because of her grooming skills and gentle nature
with animals, she is well liked by clients and their pets.
She is married with 2 sons, 2 dogs, several cats, 2 horses and 2 goats.
Chris S. - Groomer
Chris has been with us since 1995 and she also has great pet stylist and handling skills. She is married
with 2 children and 3 dogs.
Carla - Groomer
We were lucky to have Carla join us in 1999, and she rounds out our talented grooming staff! She is married
with 2 children, 4 cats and 2 dogs.
Marty - Animal Attendant
Marty, on the right, began working here in March, 2007. She and her partner have volunteered at an Exotic Animal
Sanctuary for many years. She has a strong interest in reptiles and wildlife, and has earned a Veterinary Assistant
certification.
Tammie - Animal Attendant
Tammie, on the left, was re-hired at Plaza Vet in 2009, having worked here previously. She has an array
of pets at home, and is involved with a horse rescue group.
Phil - Animal Attendant
Phil has been on staff here since 2009, and does a great job ensuring the comfort of pets that are boarding and
hospitalized here.
Phil is married, and has 3 dogs at home, two Shih Tzus and a Yorkie.
Bill - Animal Attendant
Bill has been working here part time since 2009, helping to care for our boarding and hospitalized pets.
Tally - Counter Mgr./Advice Columnist
Tally joined us after her early life on the streets.
She was a pregnant stray when we first took her in and because of her sweet nature, we decided to let her adopt us.
She is now our Front Counter Manager, and also enjoys writing her advice column as seen on this website.