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365 days a year
Including holidays!

Leadership

Meet Our Leadership at South Metro Animal Emergency Care

Dr. David Lindquist

Medical Director

David Lindquist, DVM, received his undergraduate degree from the University of Chicago in 1991. He then graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine, in 1995. He has practiced small animal medicine at several clinics since then. He completed an emergency and critical care internship at the Animal Emergency Center in Glendale, WI, in 2004. Dr. Lindquist joined SMAEC in 2008. He lives in Baldwin, WI, with his wife, their 3 daughters and 2 dogs. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, gardening, being a volunteer driver for the VA Hospital and being active in the Roberts Lions Club.

Lauryn M.

Hospital Administrator

Lauryn joined our team in January of 2023. She has her Bachelor of Science in Zoology and has been working in the veterinary field since 2018. She has three cats, Flynn, Luna, and Phillip, and one dog, Stella. In her free time she enjoys reading and spending time with her friends. She has special interests in animal behavior and parasitology.

Ally F.

Assistant Hospital Administrator

Ally joined our team in July 2025. She has Bachelors degree in event management with a minor in animal science. She has a dog, Hans, and a horse named Ashley. In her free time she enjoys reading, gardening, and horseback riding. She is excited to combine her passion for helping others and her love of animals in this role! 

Katie N.

Inventory Coordinator

Katie joined SMAEC in July 2016. She graduated in 2018 from Dakota County Technical College with her Veterinary Technician Degree. She loves all kinds of animals, but her favorites are cows and sea turtles. In Katie’s free time she enjoys attending and showing at car shows, going antique shopping and spending time with family. She shares her home with her silly boxer, Castle.

Jennifer C.

Lead Customer Service Representative

Jennifer joined our team in August of 2023. She has been working in the veterinary field for over 10 years, in both emergency and general practice clinics. She has two Boston Terriers, Daisy Mae and Vinny, and a cat named Farrah. She has a special interest in client education and in veterinary mental health.

Open 24 hours
365 days a year
Including holidays!