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.

Bethany currently holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Video Game Development and an Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology from Dakota County Technical College. Bethany became Certified in December 2019.  In free time she enjoys playing video games and crafting RPG dice. She has a dog named jabba who loves people and toys. Also, two cats named marshmellow and Lucifer (after the cat in cinderella). 

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, Stringer is a black lab.

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.

Jen earned her A.A.S. in Veterinary Technology at Argosy University in 2014 and became certified shortly after. In her free time she enjoys volunteering at Furball Farm Pet Sanctuary, spending time with her friends and fiancé, reading and relaxing with her animals. She has two beagle mixes named Saydee Mae and Saphina. Also, three cats named Azazel, Lilith, Dagon and a painted turtle named Taz.

Katlan joined our SMAEC team in 2017 and after graduating high school. Katlan is attending school at Concordia University for my Bachelors in Science. She enjoys hiking, studying and reading. She has two cats: Graycee, a grey DLH who loves to bird watch, and Leo, a DSH tabby who is attached to her hip and loves to cuddle.

Kendra has a Master of Arts in Teaching from Belmont University , Medical Lab Technician Degree from North Hennepin Community College, and Bachelor Degree in Animal Science from New Mexico State University.  She enjoys doing senior care in her free time and playing the flute. Kendra has two dogs named Anisley and Lizzie. Also, five cats named Mackie, Olive, Fiona, Dove, and Crimson.

Teresa has her Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology from Argosy University.  She injoys playing and cuddling with her animals. Teresa has a dog named Dakota and three cats named Fitty, Kiki, and Manja.

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. Currently she shares her life with Toby the pug, 1 cat, and her husband Ben.