Kern Road Veterinary Clinic

Rhonda Rhines, BS, LVT
(Licensed Veterinary Technician)

Rhonda joined the KRVC team in March of 1998. She worked part time while attending MSU to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician. After graduating from the Vet Tech program in August 2001 and receiving a BS in December 2002, she stayed on as a fulltime LVT.

Rhonda has loved working with animals and helping others all of her life. She was very active in 4-H and FFA while growing up. Currently she has 2 cats and 3 dogs. Polly & Jane Doe are indoor only cats that run the household. Sybil is a Whippet that holds the couch in place. Kaden and Sarah are the latest additions and are currently showing in the AKC Whippet conformation circuit.

In Rhonda’s spare time, she likes to camp or demonstrate rubber stamping with Stamping’ Up!©

Heather Alflen, LVT
(Licensed Veterinary Technician)

Hi, my name is Heather and I am a Licensed Veterinary Technician. I graduated from Baker College of Flint in June of 2004 with an associates degree in Applied Science. In July 2005 I moved to Howell from Garden City to live on my little farm that I call home. I currently house three horses, a Saddlebred named Stet, an Arabian named Dancer and a mini named Peanut. The farm also has two dogs – an English Mastiff named Lilly and a Great Dane called Oscar. My final pets consist of three cats (Tiger, TJ and Prince William), and a rabbit. The final resident at our farm is my Husband Joe, whom I have been married to since September 9, 2006. In my spare time, my hobbies are riding my horses, caring for my pets and shopping.

Darla-Kay Summers
(Technical Assisant)

Darla-Kay, a native Texan, has worked in the veterinary field since 1982. She is a graduate of Cleary University of Ypsilanti and has worked for Kern Road Veterinary Clinic since November 16, 2000. She has two children, one son - David and one daughter - Candace. Darla also enjoys her three cats. Her hobbies are tennis, dance and movies. She loves the caring and wonderful coworkers as well as giving the best possible health care and love to our patients.

Brenda Moore
(Technical Assistant)

Brenda Moore has worked at Kern Road Veterinary Clinic since retiring from a secretarial position in 2003. Her love of animals and a desire to work at a job she would enjoy prompted her to seek employment at a veterinary clinic. She has a husband, Tom, and three grown sons, Chris, Matt and Nick. Her three animals include a lab mix - Harley and two cats - Coors and Recon. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, cooking, boating, camping and running.

Jenelle Stauff
(Technical Assistant / Receptionist)

Jenelle Stauff graduated in 2002 from Michigan State University with a BS in Animal Science. She had spent some time on the road with the Kern Road doctors and was very excited at the opportunity to join the team. She originally joined the KRVC team in 2002 and stayed until early 2005. After a short recess from the veterinary field she decided she just could not stay away!

Jenelle and her new husband Chad were married in Hawaii on September 22, 2007. Free time is spent with her daughter Jordyn and son Ayden. The furry members of their family include Buddy, a Shih Tzu mix, and cats Cleo and Moo Moo. After encouragement from Amy & Dr. Vaupel, Jenelle began running in May and enjoys it very much. She also enjoys fishing with her husband and spending time watching Jordyn grow.

Allison Zaleski
(Technical Assistant)

Hi everyone! My name is Allison. I came to Kern Road a few years ago to shadow with Dr. Kobe, and have had the pleasure of becoming a part of the veterinary team as an assistant. I enjoy riding my two paint horses, Archie and Wally, as well as walking my dog Gus, and playing with my cats, Little Mister and PipSqueak. I love to read, scrapbook, and spend time with my family. I am currently a senior at Michigan State University and aspire to become a Veterinarian. I look forward to meeting new people and getting to know you and your pets!

Travis Otremba
(Technical Assistant)

Hi there, I’m Travis. Currently I attend school at Michigan State University. I am studying for a Bachelors of Animal Science degree and plan to apply to MSU College of Veterinary Medicine. My life long dream is to be an equine practitioner with a specialization in reproduction.

As an avid equestrian and animal lover, I have three horses; Lyndie, Princess and my new colt Aedan. As well, I have a beautiful cat named Calie. All of my animals mean the world to me, and I am grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of the fantastic team at Kern Road!