Staff

Emily - Veterinary Technician

Commalita - Veterinary Assistant

Commalita graduated from the International Business College Vet Tech Institute and has worked at Affordable Vet Services as a vet tech since 2013. In her spare time she enjoys reading and spending time with her four children, Robert, Mya, and the twins, Carmen and Michael. She also shares her home with her cat Charlie.

Leann - Licensed Veterinary Technician

Leann graduated with an Associates in Applied Science from the Wayne State Veterinary Technician Program in 2006 and started at Affordable Vet Services in 2013. In her spare time she enjoys gardening, fishing, boating, water skiing, baking and in particular making cakes. She is married to Jaie and has ten year old twin boys, Luc and Brice. She also shares her home with two cats, Baby Doll and Duce, her Rottweiler Bruce and Pitbull named Chum.

Michelle - Veterinary Assistant

Michelle went to Ferris State University for Accounting. She has worked in veterinary clinics for many years. After starting her career as kennel help at a small animal veterinary clinic, she eventually worked her up to a veterinary technician position and has done this since. Michelle joined Affordable Vet Services in the summer of 2016. In her spare time she enjoys movies, baking, gardening, and traveling. She shares her home with her husband Marc, two sons Austin and Jackson, and a dog named Cooper.

Shelby – Licensed Veterinary Technician

Shelby graduated in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Veterinary Technology from Michigan State University. She started working at Affordable Vet Services in the summer of 2017. Shelby has a younger brother and 2 cats named Miggy and Eevie. She loves any and all crafts, outdoor activities (hiking/kayaking), gardening, and trying to keep succulents alive. Shelby is also an aspiring world traveler, who has plans of visiting Iceland and Germany later this summer.

Karri - Practice Manager

Karri graduated from Lake Superior State University with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education in 2006. Since starting at Affordable Vet Services in 2010, Karri has held various positions within the clinic, and became manager in 2017.  In her free time she enjoys fishing, camping, lake activities, and anything outdoors.

Phyllis – Receptionist

Phyllis has an Associate’s Degree from Washtenaw Community College, and joined the Affordable Vet Services team in July of 2017. She shares her home with her husband, two children, and 2 dogs Diesel and Lulu.