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Dr. Anne Krake, DVM
Dr. Krake graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1982. She opened Dakota Pet Hospital in her Farmington location in 1984. In 1989 She built and relocated in Lakeville. In 2000 she became ill and has since cut back on her hours at the clinic. She is still at the clinic part-time. Dr. Krake treasures the relationships that she has been able to build with her clients over the years. She lives in Farmington with her three children: Alyssa, Brianna and Ryan. Over the years Dr. Krake has opened her home to many animals. She currently has three dogs: Beau, Aurora, and Faeren, all Golden Retrievers; seven cats, one bunny, and three ferrets. She enjoys gardening, sewing, knitting and reading. |
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Dr. Kimber Schnepf, DVM
Dr. Schnepf received her DVM degree from Iowa State University and has been with Dakota Pet since 2003. She enjoys being a part of the bond between pets and their owners. She has a special interest in Complimentary Care and has recently started additional training in acupuncture. She shares her home with her husband, Ira, and three sons: Colin, Connor and Devin. When she's not working, she enjoys walking her two Westies, Harper and Gus, watching her sons play baseball, yoga, traveling, and reading. She loves working at Dakota Pet Hospital "we have the best staff anywhere, so competent, caring and enthusiastic."
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Dr. Gregg Phillips, PhD, DVM
Dr. Phillips graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004. Prior to vet school, Dr. Phillips was a professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School, teaching medical students and residents and directing wound healing, muscle regeneration, and anticancer research. He owned and operated a team of sled dogs for over 15 years and has a special interest in working dogs. Time spent on the sled runners, bonding with his dogs, led Dr. Phillips to veterinary medicine. Each winter Dr. Phillips acts as a race veterinaran for national and international sled dog races (Beargrease, Yukon Quest, Finnmarkslopet, White Oak Classic). Dr. Phillips lives in Rosemount with his family, a golden retriever, and a half-crazed Boston Terrier! When not with his children and dogs, he enjoys reading and playing the guitar (loudly and poorly).
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Dr. Brenda Harder, DVM
Dr. Harder has been working part-time at Dakota Pet since 2004. She received her DVM degree from the University of Minnesota. She enjoys surgery and the problem solving that veterinary medicine requires. She lives in Lakeville with her husband, Don, and 5 children: Ashton, Marissa, Kaylee, Kelson, and Mason. When not working or busy with her family, she is busy on their hobby farm working with the cattle, sheep, and other animals. She has two dogs: Louie, a Boxer, and Odie, a Great Dane/Lab mix. |
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Dr. Deb McNab, DVM
Dr. McNab graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 2001. She is currently working on her certification in canine rehabilitation. Her hobbies include spending time outside hiking and running with her Border Collie, Mr. Big, and Australian Shepherd, Ranger.
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Dr. Carrie Rodman, DVM
Dr. Rodman is a 2012 graduate from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine and has her B.S. in Kinesiology and a Minor in Coaching from the University of Minnesota. Her special interests in veterinary medicine include dentistry, surgery and internal medicine. She enjoys the on-going relationships involved in the general practice setting and feels very fortunate to be a part of the Dakota Pet Hospital team. Dr. Rodman lives in Inver Grove Heights with her husband, three cats and dog. When not working, she enjoys running (especially the Twin Cities Marathon as a charity runner for the American Cancer Society), cooking and baking, and international travel. |
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| TECHNICIANS |
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Sue
Sue has been helping educate clients and care for their pets for 16+ years at Dakota Pet. She is always trying to help clients build a strong relationship/bond with their pets. She shares her home in Farmington with her husband, their daughter Alli, their twins Aden and Ava, and their two Australian Shepherds (Luke and Luna). She is very active with her dogs in sporting events such as agility and flyball. |
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Fred
Fred received his Associate of Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technology from Argosy University. He enjoys having the opportunity to learn something new every day. In his spare time, he enjoys playing darts, going out with friends, working out at the gym, and spending time with his cat Jabba and lab Finn. |
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Sara
Sara received her Associate of Applied Science degree from the Medical Institute of Minnesota (now Argosy University). Sara enjoys new puppy visits. She is very involved with showing her English cocker spaniels in conformation. She is kept busy working with her four horses and raising dairy goats. She shares her home with five dogs, five cats, and four birds. |
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Katie
Katie received her Associate of Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technology from Argosy University. She has worked as a CVT in Wisconsin, Northern Minnesota, and Lakeville. She lives with her boyfriend, son, cocker spaniel (Penelope) and a very large orange cat (Mr. Pickles). |
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MeghanMeghan received her Associate of Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technology from Argosy University. She lives with in Rosemount with her husband, two daughers Addie and Emma (who keep her very busy!), two cats (Brennan and Silas), and a crazy Siberian husky (Bandit).
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Jessica
Jessica received her B.S. in Veterinary Technology and minor in Chemistry from University of Wisconsin River Falls. Her favorite part about being a vet tech is meeting new clients and their pets. She lives in Hastings with her boyfriend, her two cats Roz and Budz, a rat named Reggie Wilson, and a lot of fish. |
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Misti
Misti graduated from North Dakota State University with a BS degree in veterinary technology and minor in business. Her favorite part of her job is educating clients. She has a special interest in nutrition. She shares her home with three labs: Maija, Abby and Crazy Nut; two rat terriers: Willie Wonka and Veruca Salt; a chihuahua: Buddy; and a cat: Kloey. Misti also enjoys participating in events with her dogs such as agility and flyball.
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Vicki
Vicki joined the DPH team in April of 2012 as a PT Veterinary Technician. She has special interests in Veterinary Emergency, Critical Care and Blood Banking. She resides in Eagan with her husband, 2 children and a multitude of pets - 2 dogs, Teeza (French Bulldog) & Brinley (Boxer) and their 2 cats, Soier & Sysco.
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Chris
Chris started at Dakota Pet in 1992 as a groomer, but has been enjoying grooming for more than 25 years. Now, she splits her time between managing the hospital and grooming. She especially enjoys working with animals that have special needs, whether they have physical limitations or behavioral issues such as anxiety or stress associated with grooming. Chris has studied the Tellington T-Touch method of working with animals and behaviors. She enjoys caring for her two Arabian horses, horseback riding, and home improvement projects. |
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Maria
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Amy
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| RECEPTIONISTS |
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Kim
Kim has been helping clients at the front desk since 2004. Her favorite part of the job is really getting to know the clients and their pets, and watching the puppies and kittens grow up. She enjoys gardening, yoga, and home improvement projects. Kim lives in Eagan with her husband and Shih Tzu, Buddah.
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LeeAnn
LeeAnn has been with us since 2006. She enjoys working with our clients and getting to know their pets. She currently resides in Farmington with her 3 children Emily, C.J. and Tara; their 4 cats Millie, Kidden, Bun Bun and Larry and their yellow lab Jane.
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Barb
Barb is always a happy face greeting clients at the front desk. She enjoys playing softball, camping, and spending time with her animals. She shares her home with nine cats (Johnny, Alley, Myra, Sassy, Tank, Squeek, Nibbles, Cheech, and Chong), four dogs (Twix, Tango, Copper and Titan), Bert the chinchilla and her eleven birds. We know what you are thinking - she's crazy - but she really cares for each and every one of them.
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Lyss (Alyssa)
Lyss is a part-time receptionist at Dakota Pet. She has a Bachelor Degree in Psychology. Lyss also works at a human hospital as a Laboratory Unit Coordinator. She currently lives in Northfield with her husband, Phil, and their cat, Hedwig. |
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Victoria
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Nick
Nick has worked for Dakota Pet Hospital since 1995 when he was just a high school student, and continued to work here while attending college at the University of Minnesota. His love for pets spurred him into the petsitting industry in 2002, and six years later he started his own solo petsitting and dog walking business, Nick's Pet Recess, for pet owners who travel or have long work hours during the day.
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Chris
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Bri
Bri is the middle child of Dr. Anne Krake and has been involved with animals since she can remember. She has grown up at Dakota Pet and is currently looking for an art teaching position. She also enjoys doing animal and pet portraits of any size and medium. |
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