Meet the Team at Red Barn Veterinary Medical Center

Dr. Collins

Relief Surgeon

Dr. Collins provides relief general surgery as well as advanced soft tissue and orthopedic surgery options. She graduated from Michigan State College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006 and has always had a passion for surgery. Through mentorship, continuing education, and hands-on learning opportunities, she has continued to expand the list of surgeries she can provide as an option for clients who cannot pursue referral.

Dr. Judi Freid

Owner, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Judi Freid graduated with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Michigan State in 1986. She has been in private practice since graduation and opened the Veterinary Medical Center in 1994. Dr. Freid also worked for a major pharmaceutical company for several years, advising other veterinary professionals and clients about drug safety and drug interactions.

She believes in providing progressive veterinary medicine in an environment with open communication between staff and clients. Dr. Freid has a specific interest in internal medicine.

She resides in West Bloomfield with her one cat, Sheila, and two dogs: a Golden Retriever named Gauge and a German Shepherd named Memphis. Her interests include travel, boating, attending art fairs, and cheering on the Detroit Lions and the MSU Spartan football team.

Dr. Sheri Giardini, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Sheri Giardini is a 1988 honors veterinary graduate of Michigan State University and joined the Red Barn team in 2013. She has a particular interest in internal medicine and enjoys regularly pursuing veterinary continuing education in this field.

Dr. G currently lives in Birmingham, MI, with two “special needs” kitties. In her spare time, she is an avid birder who especially looks forward to observing the many colorful warblers that return each spring to the Tawas area. She also frequently assists several local animal rescue groups.

She loves hiking many different nature trails and is a keen fan of stand-up comedy.

Dr. Sara Vogler, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Sara Vogler earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2016. Before pursuing veterinary medicine, she received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Michigan in 2003 and earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Dartmouth College. After graduating from veterinary school, she worked briefly in shelter medicine before finding her home in small animal general practice.

Dr. Vogler has a special interest in internal medicine and especially enjoys working through challenging diagnostic cases. She believes that no two patients—or the people who love them—are exactly alike. Her goal is to partner with families to provide thoughtful, individualized care that considers each pet’s unique medical needs as well as the circumstances and priorities of the people caring for them.

When she’s not at the clinic, Sara enjoys spending time with her husband and their rescue cat, Gibbs, an incredibly vocal and delightfully bossy 11-year-old whom they adopted when he was 10. She loves staying active by playing tennis and hiking, and she also enjoys learning languages, photography, watercolor painting, drawing, rock hunting and polishing, creating rock art, and exploring the beauty of the Great Lakes.

Dr. Rachel Sheffler, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Rachel Sheffler is a 2022 graduate of the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Following the completion of her DVM program, Dr. Sheffler completed a formal residency in diagnostic toxicology and is currently finishing a Ph.D. focused in food toxicology and ingredient safety. She aims to achieve diplomate status with the American Board of Veterinary Toxicology soon. Her interests include toxicology, nutrition, and both primary and urgent care. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, baking, and exploring the great outdoors with her two dogs, Lily and Quill.

Tayler Eggerding

Veterinary Technician

Tayler Eggerding is the daughter of Dr. Judi Freid, who owns Red Barn Veterinary Medical Center. Tayler began officially working at Red Barn VMC in the spring of 2012, although she has fond memories of life at the clinic even as a little girl.

After high school, she attended Eastern Michigan University to pursue business education, but is now following her lifelong passion of working with animals. Her role includes serving as office manager as well as a technician.

Tayler has two dogs, an American Bulldog named Chompers and a Lab-Shar-Pei mix named Maddie, along with a cat named Marmalade. In her spare time, she enjoys fishing, being out on the water, and tending to her garden.

John Hochstein

Office Manager

John is a hardworking and dependable professional who takes pride in working alongside his wife to support their shared goals and serve their community. When he’s not at work, he enjoys spending time outdoors, relaxing up north, and being out on the boat.

Kayla Canfield

Veterinary Technician

Kayla has been in the veterinary medicine field since 2019 and graduated from Saint Petersburg College’s Veterinary Technology program in 2022. Originally from Tampa Bay, Kayla now resides in Michigan.

Outside of her professional life, Kayla enjoys spending quality time with loved ones and indulging in hobbies such as crocheting, gardening, photography, and exploring the great outdoors. Her home is filled with the love of her pets: Pumpkin the dachshund, Chloe the Aussie mix, and Floki the Aussie.