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, 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 one dog.
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, has a menagerie of critters, and a young daughter.
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.
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, born in November, 2007!
Carri - Technician
Carri has been on staff here since 2000 when she moved to Michigan from Colorado. She worked at a veterinary
hospital while in Colorado and we were lucky to have her join us. She is married with a son, three dogs, and
two cats.
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 200 cats since its inception!
She is married with 2 dogs and 2 cats, all of which she adopted through rescues (including her husband).
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.
Alyssa - Technician
Alyssa has worked at Plaza Veterinary Hospital since 2006. She is married with 2 dogs at home, and
a baby on the way this year! If Alyssa could scrapbook at a Detroit Tiger's game, she would be in a state of bliss!
Janell - Technician
Janell began working as a veterinary technician in 2001, and joined our staff in 2007. She has 4 dogs and
one cat at home.
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, and
several cats.
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 began working here in March, 2007. She and her partner have volunteered at Summer Wind Exotic Animal
Sanctuary in Brown City, MI for many years. She has a strong interest in reptiles and wildlife, and has
earned a Veterinary Assistant certification.
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.