Bloomington Veterinary Hospital

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Technicians & Assistants

Larissa - CVT
I went to the Medical Institute of Minnesota now called Argosy University and graduated as a Veterinary Technician in 1999. I started as an intern and have been employed at Bloomington Veterinary Hospital as a Certified Veterinary Technician ever since! My responsibilities include participating in the management team and supervising the CVT/technicians, assistants and kennel staff. I also have a special interest in emergency medicine. I live in Shakopee with my two cats Logan and Lexie. I definitely have a soft spot for white kitties.

Jenny - CVT
After attending a few years at a 4-year college I finally came to the realization that I needed a career I loved. So when it came time to figure out what I should do as a career it was the simplest decision I have ever made, a Veterinary Technician. After completing school I started at BVH as an intern from Globe College in July 2003, I then graduated and continued working at BVH. Now I am on the Management Team and help supervise all the CVT/Technicians, Assistants and Kennel staff. The rewards from working with animals are endless, from the happy go lucky lab that just needs a nail trim to the hit-by-car kitty you help do CPR and then nurse back to health, every lick and purr is the only thanks you need. This animal/human bond is why I believe in and love my career. Denver, a mantle Great Dane who is 15 months old that we got from a breeder in Idaho as a puppy, Bo, a black Great Dane who is 17 months old that we got from Great Dane Rescue of Iowa when he was 9 months old and last but not least, Nala, a tortoise shell kitty who is 4 years old that I got from the Golden Valley Humane Society when she was 12 weeks old. We have a very fun household and enjoy spending our spare time playing/walking our dogs, home improvements, family activities and traveling. I am also a member of the Heart of Minnesota Great Dane Club.

Amber - CVT
I grew up on a hog farm south of LeSueur, MN. I graduated from Argosy University in 2005 and began my career as an intern at Bloomington Veterinary Hospital. I live in Shakopee with my fiance Michael, our two cats, Harley and Schmidty, and our pitbull Sage.

Nora - CVT
Diabetic Care Coordinator
In 2002 I decided once and for all that I did not like the career I was in and set in motion a plan that would take me back to school and set me on track to become a veterinary technician. It was a bit scary, but the time had come for a change. It took me awhile, but in late 2005 I graduated from Argosy University and completed my internship here at BVH. After completion of my internship, I was hired on here as a technician and I am so grateful to have made such a wonderful change to my life! What a joy it is to have work that I am so passionate about! In January of 2006 I took and passed the state and national exams, which allow me to use the title of CVT, Certified Veterinary Technician. I take particular interest in working with diabetic pets and helping their owners learn about the disease and the care needed to keep their pet healthy.
When not working, I like to read, hike, bike, snowshoe, and do stained glasswork. My boyfriend Steve and I like to travel and share a fondness for the beautiful North Shore area of Minnesota. I live in St. Louis Park with my spoiled, bossy, and diabetic(currently in remission) cat Trixie. I consider myself blessed to have such a good life.

Amy - CVT
I graduated from the U of M in 1996 with a BS in Child Psychology and spent the last 13 years working in childcare, which I still do on a part time basis. In 2003 I went back to school and received my Veterinary Technician degree from Argosy and passed my certification test in 2006. I began my internship here in the fall of 2005 and I was hired on as a technician. I grew up in Richfield and now live in Apple Valley with my kitties Calli, Charlie and Casey who are VERY spoiled! In my spare time I like to travel (when I can - most exciting places I've been are Italy and Korea), go for walks, read, cook, scrapbook and do some needlepoint.

Steph - CVT
I have been working at Bloomington Veterinary Hospital since 2005. I worked part-time as a veterinary assistant while pursuing my Veterinary Technician degree at Argosy University. I graduated in May and performed my internship at the UofM. I am excited to be working full time at BVH again. Izzy and Kazi are my two cats that are sisters from the same litter. They are my first experience with cats and I love it.

Alexis - CVT
I grew up in Delano and attended the Minnesota School of Business for Veterinary Technician. I came to BVH in April 2007 to begin my career as an intern and then a full time employee. I love the outdoors and taking my dogs Nieka (min pin)and Peyton (mini dachsund) for walks with my new husband. She is the first dog that I have owned myself along with our new puppy Peyton. Growing up with my younger sister, my family had 2 cats and one dog. I have wanted to work with animals since I was little, so I am very excited to finally be here.

Marcus - Technician
I have lived in Bloomington for over 30 years. I have been working at BVH since 1990. I have also worked at the Bloomington Animal Shelter and The Wagon Wheel, a horse boarding stable. I was voted employee of the year in 2005. I have a cairn terrier named Tobias, a ferret named Clark, 2 corn snakes, and a king snake.

Josh - Overnight Technician
I began working at Bloomington Veterinary Hospital in August of 1999. I'm originally from Eagle River, WI where I worked at a veterinary clinic from 8th grade up until I graduated from high school in 1996. I went to UW-River Falls and then moved to the Twin Cities in 1998. I've worked the overnights at BVH ever since I was hired by Dr. James Sweeney. I like the responsibility that affords me and the fact that I have gained the trust of my co-workers and clients to care for and monitor their patients and your pets. I feel that our twenty four hour nursing care is something that separates us from other clinics in the Twin Cities area. I pride myself on treating every animal I have the opportunity to care for as if it were my own.
This works out well for me since all of my pets (two dogs & two cats) live on Marco Island, in Florida, therefore I live vicariously through other peoples pets. When not working at BVH, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, cheering on my favorite sports teams, cooking, and traveling.

David - Veterinary Assistant
I am currently attending Normandale Community College to pursue my degree as a Veterinary Technician. I started working at BVH in January 2006 because of my love for animals. I have lived in Minnesota all of my life and fishing is my favorite thing to do when I am not at work. My nickname is Sweetie and if I could fly a rocket ship to the moon, I would!

Cassie - Veterinary Assistant
My name is Cassie and I'm a veterinary assistant at BVH. I am originally from Madison, Wisconsin. I moved to Minneapolis in 2004 to attend the University of Minnesota, but soon decided my calling was to work with animals. I am currently attending Minnesota School of Business studying veterinary technology. I have two pets, Andre a beagle and Manny a longhaired cat. I enjoy working at BVH, and helping to make your pet's stay with us as enjoyable as possible.

Janelle - Veterinary Assistant
My name is Janelle and I started as a part-time veterinary assistant in March 2007. I grew up on a farm in Elkton, SD and later attended SDSU for a year and a half in animal science. I relocated to the Twin Cities and currently attend Argosy University studying the veterinary technician program. I have a cat named Bo that I adopted for the Brookings Humane Society. For as long as I can remember the only career that I was interested in involved animals. It is a great pleasure to work at BVH and meet your pets.

Linda - Kennel Assistant
I was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. I am the youngest and only girl of four. One brother passed away. My family moved to Minneapolis in 1959 when I was 2 1/2 years old. We lived about 2 blocks from the University of Minnesota and moved to Bloomington in 1969. I went to Kennedy High School and graduated in June 1974. My first pet was a toy poodle named Penny. I purchased her with the money my grandparents gave me on my 10^th birthday and I had her for about 12 years. I love animals which is why I started working at BVH in October of 2003. I have a 28 year old son, Douglas II and a cat, Simba Jr. In my spare time I enjoy playing on my bowling league and spending time with animals.

Erin - Kennel Assistant
I started working at BVH in December 2006. All of my life I have lived with animals and enjoy the company they bring us as pets and friends. This is the main reason why I love what I do now! Every day that I come to work, I get to interact with you the owners and your pets, letting you know that they are in good hands and great care by our staff during their stay.
I love cats and dogs but have a lot of interest in exotic animals. Some pets that I have had in the past include rabbits, hamsters, fish and birds. In my free time I enjoy music, movies, reading, relaxing, and a little bit of handy work fixing just about everything.