Meet Our Team

Our dedicated professionals are the heart of Cross Veterinary Clinic. From our skilled veterinarians to our compassionate support staff, we work collaboratively to ensure your pet receives personalized and comprehensive care.

Veterinarians

Mike-Fleming

Dr. Mike Fleming

Veterinarian
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Dr. Mike has been practicing veterinary medicine for over 30 years. A graduate of Michigan State University, he’s passionate about providing compassionate care and has special interests in ultrasound, surgical laser procedures, and minor oral surgery.

Outside the clinic, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Stacey, and their three boys. You’ll often find him fishing, kayaking, or playing just about any sport.

Rachel-Walega

Dr. Rachel Walega

Veterinarian
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With 20 years of experience, Dr. Rachel brings a special interest in internal medicine and senior pet care to the Cross Veterinary Clinic team. She graduated from Michigan State University (Go Green!) and cherishes the bond between people and their pets.

When she’s not at work, she spends time with her two kids, usually at the soccer field, or enjoys the outdoors with her three dogs and two cats.

Management

Carrie-Sommer

Kaelin Giffel

Practice Manager
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Kaelin attended Grand Blanc and Penn Foster and has been working in the veterinary field for 20 years. She takes pride in building strong, lasting relationships with both patients and their pet parents, treating every animal as if they were her own. Veterinary medicine has always been her calling, and she truly can’t imagine doing anything else.

Outside of work, Kaelin enjoys spending quality time with her family. She and her husband Chris have been married for 10 years and share a daughter and two sons. Their summers are often spent relaxing by the pool, and they love being involved as sports parents.

Their home is full of furry companions, including three beloved dogs—Mitch, Betty, and Dolly Parton—as well as a cat with a big personality named Mr. Potato Flash, affectionately known as Tato. Kaelin’s favorite place in the world is Disney, where she loves sharing the magic with her family.

Licensed Veterinary Technicians

Carrie-Sommer

Carrie Sommer

Licensed Veterinary Technician
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Carrie brings six years of experience and a deep passion for both animals and their people. After attending Central Michigan University and graduating from Baker College, she found joy in building strong client relationships and educating pet owners.

Carrie enjoys life with her husband, Mason, and their dog, Ethel. She also loves reading, traveling, and attending concerts.

Veterinary Assistants

Sierra-Smith

Sierra Smith

Veterinary Assistant
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Sierra brings a heartfelt approach to her work, caring for each patient as if they were her own. A University of Michigan–Flint alum, she also fosters cats, loves doing crafts, and spends time with her two dogs, Cherry and Millie.

Hannah-Condron

Hannah Condron

Veterinary Assistant
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Hannah, a graduate of Saginaw Valley State University, strives to ensure every pet feels safe and receives the kind of care she’d want for her own. Her free time is filled with concerts, fishing, travel, and relaxing outdoors with her family, two dogs, and three cats.

Abbey-Goupil

Abbey Goupil

Veterinary Assistant/Vet Tech Student
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Abbey has been in the veterinary field for three years and loves helping dogs and cats feel better when they’re not at their best. She studied at Ashworth College and enjoys travelling to Port Huron, spending time with her boyfriend Layne, and taking her Cavapoo, Winnifred Louise, on adventures.

Megan-Burwell

Megan Burwell

Veterinary Assistant
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Megan is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science with hopes of becoming a veterinarian. She brings a kind, gentle approach to every patient and pet parent.

Megan enjoys listening to vinyl records, playing the cello, reading, and exploring nature on bike rides and walks.

Devan-Beukema

Devan Beukema

Veterinary Assistant/Veterinary Tech Student
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With over 4 years of hands-on experience, Devan is passionate about understanding the unique needs of every patient and delivering compassionate care. She is currently pursuing her veterinary technician certification through Penn Foster.

When she’s not working or studying, she enjoys running, reading, and being outdoors with her family.

Receptionists

Lexie-Stevens-Drake

Lexie

Receptionist
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Lexie is the warm voice that greets many of our clients. A Western Michigan University graduate, she prides herself on being a supportive, empathetic presence for pet owners during stressful times. In her free time, she enjoys painting, cooking, traveling, and relaxing with her two beloved cats.

Emily-Estes

Emily Estes

Receptionist
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With six years of experience, Emily focuses on making every visit and call as easy and positive as possible. She loves helping clients navigate their appointments with care. Outside the clinic, she enjoys shopping, going to concerts, and walking her dog Judy Queen.

Stacey-Fleming

Stacey Fleming

Receptionist
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Stacey has a natural talent for connecting with clients and creating a warm, welcoming environment. She finds joy in hearing about the special pets that walk through the doors and ensures every experience is a positive one. Married to Dr. Mike for over 30 years, she loves kayaking, biking, and visiting their three grown sons. Her furry family includes two dogs, Willow and Comet, and three cats, Kirby, Remi, and Manie.