Amanda T. CVT

Veterinary Technician

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Amanda is Technician who has been with SMAEC since July of 2016. In 2010 she graduated with honors in Veterinary Technology at the Minnesota School of Business and has become a Certified Veterinary Technician. As of April 2015, was certified as a canine massage therapist. Amanda has been fostering since 2008 in hopes of rescuing and reducing over- population as much as possible. She has also been on the Board of Directors for Last Hope Animal Rescue. Amanda has opened up her home to many dogs and cats over the years of fostering but has several cats and a rabbit of her own.

Andrea J.

Veterinary Technician

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Andrea graduated from Saint Catherine University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and Psychology. Her passions include fostering dogs and diving in our Minnesota Lakes. Andrea is Rescue Scuba certified and also has a special talent of underwater pumpkin carving! She shares her home with her rat terrier, “Dylan” who responds to sign language, her cat named “Edith Teacup Sedgewick Walton III” and her five fish tanks. Andrea joined our SMAEC family in August of 2016 and is transitioning from a technician assistant to a veterinary technician.

Ashley K. CVT

Veterinary Technician

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Bethany E. CVT

Veterinary Technician

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Bethany currently holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Video Game Development and is currently enrolled at Argosy University for an Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology. She grew up with cats and absolutely loves them. Bethany also enjoys wildlife, and hopes to have some exposure to rescuing, transporting, and releasing these animals in the future. She has two cats and one dog at home.

Beth P. CVT

Veterinary Technician

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Beth has been with the SMAEC Team since May of 2016. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology at NDSU and attended Argosy to complete her A.A.S in Veterinary Technology. Beth loves the fast-paced environment of being a technician and the variety of tasks that must be performed with each patient. She enjoys making a positive difference in the lives of not only the animals but their owners. Outside of work, Beth enjoys spending time with her family, reading, as well as camping and traveling. She shares her home with her Pug, “Zeus” and “Cuddles” her Domestic Shorthair.

Christine H. CVT

Veterinary Technician

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Derek S. CVT

Veterinary Technician

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Derek is a Certified Veterinary Technician that joined our team in 2016. He has an AAS degree in Veterinary Technology and has a passion for pet Rehabilitation. Derek is also an independent contractor for pet sitting where he specializes in caring for pets with special needs. His future goal is to expand his technical abilities and educate clients. His own dog, Ivy is a 4 year old Yorkie.

Emily E. CVT

Veterinary Technician

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Emily joined our team in November 2018. She earned her Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology from Argosy University, and is a Certified Veterinary Technician. She enjoys riding horseback riding and knitting blankets. She has a dog named Bubba, a horse named Artie, and two cats named Teddy and Oscar.

Heather P. CVT

Veterinary Technician

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Jen C. CVT

Veterinary Technician

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Jen G. CVT

Veterinary Technician

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Jen joined the SMAEC family in 2002 and has worked full-time with SMAEC since 2003. She has also provided relief work at a variety of general practice and other Emergency and Critical care facilities in the metro area. Jen was the Operations Supervisor at SMAEC from the fall of 2011 to May 2016, and has been one of the coordinators with the Twin Cities Animal Blood Bank since 2005. She possess a strong passion for emergency medicine and takes special interest in feline medicine, metabolic emergencies, nutrition in the critically ill, fluid therapy, and transfusion medicine. Despite her love of emergency medicine, Jen took a full time position with the University of Minnesota Veterinary Referral Center in May 2016 and remains on the SMAEC ER relief roster. Although work keeps Jen quite busy, she has a variety of interests that help her balance the work load. Some of her favorite activities outside of work include volunteering, yoga, and exploring Minnesota’s beautiful running and biking trails. She also enjoys watching & attending football, baseball & hockey games, local theater and live music events / festivals. Jen shares her home with her cats Fortunato & Charlie and is the proud “kitty mom” of SMAEC’s former Clinic cat Abbey.

Katie K. CVT

Veterinary Technician

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Katlan C.

Veterinary Technician

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Katlan has a strong passion for emergency medicine and exotics! She joined our SMAEC team in 2017 and after graduating high school with high honors, is now a current student at Argosy pursuing her Veterinary Technology degree, again with honors. Katlan’s future plans consist of getting CPR certified, working in animal emergency as a CVT, and obtaining her DVM degree, and a Bachelors Degree in Zoology. She enjoys hiking and exploring in her spare time, and would like to work in zoology and conservation when she becomes a veterinarian. She has a one-eyed pitbull named Maeve, who is two years old and was rescued at work.

Kendra H.

Veterinary Technician

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Siera B. BS CVT

Veterinary Technician

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Teresa E. CVT

Veterinary Technician

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Vanessa M. CVT

Veterinary Technician

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Vanessa joined our SMAEC team in 2017 and she has been a great addition! Vanessa holds an Associates degree in Veterinary Technology from Globe University and a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from the University of Wisconsin. She is a Certified Veterinary Technician and is also Fear Free Certified. Vanessa loves horses and would like to have one of her own. Currently she shares her life with Toby the pug, 2 new kittens, and her fiance Ben.

Our Team – Veterinary Technicians