Gentle hearts and tender hands, our vet techs not only care for your pet, they love them too!
Meet Our Skilled Team of Technicians
Learn Who We Are
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ChrisClinic Administrator
Chris began her career with Dakota Pet Hospital as a groomer in 1992, she now splits her time between being the clinic administrator and one of our groomers . She is particularly interested in working with animals that have behavioral issues such as anxiety or stress that may be associated with grooming and nail trims. Chris enjoys traveling, horseback riding and home improvement projects as her hobbies. She shares her hobby farm with her husband, cat Lily and her Arabian horse.
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AnnePractice Manager
Anne was a Vet Tech by trade and transitioned into people leadership about 10 years ago. Her passion has always been focused on trying to help people who love pets. She loves working with owners and care providers to make sure we can provide excellent care in an environment that supports everyone.
Anne and her family live in Lakeville and she is so excited to have found a practice that allows her to work closely with her community. In her personal life she is a busy mom and stepmom to two beautiful daughters and enjoys spending time with her family, walking and gardening.
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KrisCVT/Lead Front-End Technician
Kris is a Certified Veterinary Technician and a life long resident of Lakeville-Burnsville area. Kris believes that animals make people better humans. Kris's current pets include two rescue cats, Emily and Sidney Crosby. She loves spending time with her family and enjoys cooking, reading and rowing.
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KelliCVT/Lead Surgical Technician
Kelli is a Certified Veterinary Technician and also our Lead Surgical Technician, who was born and raised in Rosemount. She received her Bachelors of Science from the University of Wisconsin - River Falls and her Associates of Veterinary Technology from Duluth Business University in 2015. She has a domestic shorthair named Simba and a golden retriever named Olaf. She loves spending time with her husband, daughter and son, camping, watching movies, and helping animals. She has been apart of our team since August 2017, and her passion for veterinary medicine shows with every patient.
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StephanieCVT
Stephanie joined our team in 2012. She has since received her Associate of Applied Science Degree in Veterinary Technology at Argosy University. Stephanie loves the bond she has developed over the years with our clients and their pets. She lives in her tiny house on wheels with her daughter Elliott, their dogs Clyde and Birdie, and their two cats Jeff and Fiona.
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RachaelCVT
Rachael graduated from Dakota County Technical College in 2021 with her A.A.S. She joined our team in August of 2021 after being in the field for 4 years. Rachael enjoys all aspects of vet med but really loves phlebotomy, dentals, behavior and emergency medicine. She is an avid Grey’s Anatomy fan and can quiz her on all 17 seasons. She has 2 cats, 10-year-old Dexter the tabby and a kitten named Otter who she bottle fed. She also has 2 dogs, Neko the Siberian Husky and Bear the 1 eyed chocolate lab mix. Rachael could not picture herself doing anything other than working in vet med!
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KyjaCVT
Kyja has been a CVT since 2015 and graduated with an AAS from Argosy University. She joined our team in 2021. She lives in Lakeville with her husband Andrew, their two cats Masi and Chevelle and is expecting their first child in January, with the hope of adding another fur friend to their family soon! When Kyja isn't working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and doing projects around the home together. She enjoys embroidering, and crafting in her spare time, as well as playing piano, gardening with her mother and helping her parents in any way that she can.
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AshleyCVT
Ashley A. joined our team at the end of 2018. She graduated from Argosy in 2018 with her Associates in Veterinary Technology and became certified later that year. She shares her home with 3 lovely kitties Rose, Lilli & Sunnie. Ashley enjoys going to music festivals, exploring the natural world and camping.
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VickiVT
Vicki joined our family in 2012 as a part-time technician. Her interests are focused on emergency, critical care and blood banking. Vicki lives with her husband,children, dogs, cats and a hodge podge of pocket pets & fish, who have been kind enough to share Vicki with us and everyone who walks through our doors! Vicki enjoys spending time with her human and animal family but she especially loves spoiling her granddaughter to pieces!
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BeckyCVT
Becky graduated from Argosy University in 2008 with her degree is Veterinary Technology and joined our team in March of 2020. Professionally, Becky enjoys performing dentals, blood draws, client communications and laboratory work. When she is not working, Beck y loves to go running, hiking, spending time with her two kids Elizabeth and Samuel as well as hanging out with friends.
Your pet will always be treated with respect and tender loving care, by all of us at Dakota Pet Hospital.
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952-469-1525