The Health Care Team at the Red Cedar Animal Hospital has been carefully selected for caring, compassionate individuals. Our team members enjoy meeting pet owners and their animals and go out of their way to make your pet’s visit to the hospital happy and special. Some pets come in as reluctant patients and go out wagging their tails or purring. We enjoy what we do, and work in a playful atmosphere.

Barbara Meining, DVM

Dr. Meining graduated from Michigan State University Veterinary School in 1985 after spending 3 years in the U.S. Army. Since then, she has worked in the Lansing area. As her own dogs have gone through their “golden years” she has developed a special interest in geriatrics. She enjoys working with pet owners to devise a protocol to keep their animals happy and healthy, with a strong emphasis on preventive medicine. “It’s all about the human-companion animal bond. My animals are like my children and have greatly enriched my life. I want to share the joy of this very special bond with other pet owners.”

She has actively bred and trained Gordon Setters for over 25 years. Her dogs have been trained in competition obedience, tracking, field events, freestyle, agility and conformation events and have earned several prestigious awards. Dr. Meining currently has several dogs and Ragdoll cats. She has been selected as the top veterinarian in the Lansing area. She enjoys most outdoor sports, especially hiking, biking and kayaking, and also has a keen interest in photography.

Jill, LVT

I graduated from the MSU Vet Tech Program in 1988 and have worked with Dr. Meining since that time. My professional interests are seizure disorders and natural supplements. My husband and I share our lives with 2 Flat Coated Retrievers, “Raven” and “Coalby” & 2 Pembroke Corgis, "Pup" and "Tempest." The dogs are involved in obedience, herding and dock diving. Rounding out the family are two cats: “Rico” and “Leo.” I am a founding member of the Capitol City Canine Club for Agility. I do many dog sports including agility, field work, obedience and tracking. I have been a 4-H leader in dogs for 10 years.




Emily, Head Receptionist and Veterinary Assistant

Emily joined the Red Cedar team in May of 2006 as a kennel attendant.  She loves working with pet parents as well as the pets, which led her to the front desk.  She shares her home with a black cat named Seoul and a rescue Pit Bull Terrier named Rogue Hazelnut.  She enjoys spending time with family and friends and traveling when she can.




Jordan, LVT

Hi, and thanks for visiting our website! I have worked in veterinary medicine for all of my adult life, and can honestly say that it is my calling. It is incredibly rewarding to help improve the lives of pets and people as a licensed veterinary technician. Outside of my career, I enjoy spending time with my two dogs. “Sadie” is my sweet English Cocker Spaniel, and “Tucker” is my naughty Boston Terrier. I proudly serve on the executive board of the Michigan Association of Veterinary Technicians. Aside from animal-related activities, I enjoy traveling, shopping for antiques & novelty items, eating vegetarian food, and spending time with my husband, Tom. I am also currently pursuing a degree in Business through Davenport University. Please bring your pets into Red Cedar Animal Hospital, PC for a visit, or just to say hello!

Bretton, LVT

Hello! My name is Bretton I am a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT). I graduated from Michigan State University (MSU) Veterinary Technology program in May of 2007. I thoroughly love my job and the challenges it brings. There’s something new everyday!  Another aspect of my job that I thoroughly enjoy is working with owners and their companions to ensure the best care is provide to their pet. I also have a special interest in feline medicine and love working with cats.
    In my spare time I enjoy, gardening, traveling, reading, collecting records, fostering animals, biking, spending time with my family, friends, and of course my furry companions.  I currently have 5 cats, Cash, Uhuru, Boots, Whiskers, and Marley. All of them have helped me better understand my feline patients and have made me a better technician.

Corlie, Receptionist

I have been a receptionist at Red Cedar Animal Hospital since 2007.  I really enjoy greeting people and their pets as they come in, and helping everyone’s day flow smoothly.  I also maintain the flowerbeds and plantings around the clinic.

 I share my home with my husband Keith, and our three dogs: Irish setter Teagan, and Irish red and white setters Jamie and Claire.  With our three sons grown and off on their own, we enjoy pursuing activities with our dogs, such as obedience, conformation showing, rally, hunt tests, and our favorite, agility.

In my “other life”, I am a musician.  In addition to teaching piano, I am a church organist and pianist, a handbell choir director, and a member of the Capital City Ringers, a community auditioned handbell ensemble in Lansing.

 When I have free time, I love gardening, walking, traveling, reading,  and spending time with my two adorable grandsons!


Jen, Office Manager

Jennifer joined the Red Cedar team in April of 2003 as our receptionist. She is a graduate of Scottsdale Culinary Institute, Le Cord en Bleu where she obtained her degree in Culinary Arts, Restaurant Management and Nutrition in Scottsdale, Arizona. Her desire to work in a customer service position in a friendly and productive work environment brought her here to Red Cedar.  She grew up near San Francisco, California and moved to Michigan in 2000 after meeting her husband.  She married her husband, Rick, in September of 2002 and her first child was born, a daughter named Evelyn Grace, on October 10, 2005. Jennifer has been recognized as the top veterinary receptionist in Lansing for 2004 and now enjoys combining her role as a stay at home mom with her role as our part time office manager.

Gloria, Groomer

I am a pet stylist at Red Cedar Animal Hospital. I have been grooming for over 11 years and have made a lot of furry friends over that time.I grew up in Canada but have been living in Michigan with my husband for about 2 years. Gordy, our little min. pin. mix is great company for us! I try to keep up-to-date with the latest in the grooming world by attending conventions and shows, along with groomers' forums online. I look forward to pampering more of yor four-legged family members here at Red Cedar.

Nina, Receptionist and Groomer

I have been a receptionist at Red Cedar Animal Hospital since September 2011. My favorite part about working here is meeting the clients and their wonderful pets! And while I love all the furry friends I meet, I have a special spot for senior pets!
 I have worked with animals for many years as a caretaker and dog groomer but now I’m a student working towards my degree as a licensed veterinary technician.
I live here in Okemos with my husband Justin and our two precious boys: Santa, our beagle baby and Ed, our goofy lab mix. We love spending our down time with our boys cuddling them at home and playing with them at the dog park!
My other interests include canine massage, swimming, spending time with family, and making and eating awesome food!


Kelly, Kennel Assistant

Hello, my name is Kelly and I absolutely adore animals! I am currently attending Baker College studying veterinary Technology. In my free time I enjoy volunteering at the local humane society, reading, writing, poetry, watching Baseball, and playing Lacrosse. The best part of every day though is surely coming home to play with my Jack Russel Terrier mix puppy Bella, and cuddle with my cat Heidi. My job at Red Cedar Animal Hospital as a kennel attendant has been the best working experience I have had! It is especially rewarding getting to meet the awesome pets and pet parents that come through.