Sharon is a Certified Veterinary Technician that started with Andover Animal Hospital in June 2015 as a hospital manager. She received her veterinary technician certification in 1999 and worked as a lead CVT of several veterinary hospitals. She has enjoyed a 25-year career working in the veterinary field. Her experiences include working in emergency veterinary medicine, both as a technician and in management, and working in research as a surgical technician. She had also received schooling in dental hygiene but working in the veterinary field is her true passion. Sharon has an adult son and a daughter, as well as a Malti/Shih-Tzu rescue named Penelope Rose affectionately referred to as “P-Woes.” Sharon enjoys traveling, walking, and spending time with her boyfriend, friends, family, and of course, P-Woes.

Mindi began her career at Andover Animal Hospital in January 2012 as an extern. Shortly after that, she graduated with her Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in veterinary technology and passed her certification exam. Mindi loves the variety of duties that being a veterinary technician offers. She also loves being able to form relationships with the animals and their owners. Mindi has a strong compassion for animals and has dreamed of working in the field since she was a little girl. In her free time, Mindi likes to travel, hike, camp, and spend time with friends and family. Awaiting Mindi at home is her husband Phil, daughter Aurora, deaf Australian Shepherd “Dopey” and Ragdoll cat “Misty.” Mindi is also expecting a second child due in May 2021.

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Amanda got her Associate of Applied Science degree in veterinary technology from Globe University in March 2014. She then passed her certification exam in July of that year. Amanda joined our team in April 2015. She enjoys all aspects of being a veterinary technician but takes a particular interest in nutrition and nursing sick/injured patients. Amanda is our OSHA Officer and makes sure that the hospital is always in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations for our staff’s health and safety. In her spare time, she enjoys crochet, cross-stitch, sewing, and reading. Amanda is greeted at home every night by her fiancé Aaron, sons Kayden and Seth, stepdaughter Lily, her bulldog mix (Yoshi), her cat (Leonard), and her plecostomus fish (Paul).

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Tia joined the team Andover Animal Hospital team in March 2008 as Veterinary Technician. She started her career working as a Veterinary Receptionist in 1999, and her interest drove her to pursue further technician training and included a stint as an emergency technician. Tia does a fabulous job keeping our shelves stocked with all the latest prescription diets and is one of our Certified Laser Technicians. She really enjoys the variety of the job and that every day brings something new. When Tia is away from work, she enjoys reading and spending time gardening. Tia is welcomed home each night by her significant other (Ben) and their four dogs: Cooper, Blu, Surly, and Porter.

Krista graduated from Bemidji State University with a degree in science. She also attended Argosy University, received her Associate in Applied Science degree in veterinary technology, and has been a Certified Veterinary Technician since 2014. Krista joined our team in December 2018. Krista has a strong compassion for animals and loves the variety that the career provides. Krista is welcomed home by her husband Scotty and her two pugs (Charley and Pixie), three cats (Onyx, Whipple, and Della), and a Dutch rabbit named Cookie. In her free time, she likes to hang out with friends and family, participate in outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling.

Jenny graduated in 2006 from Argosy University with an Associate of Applied Science degree in veterinary technology. Her love for animals started young like most of us, but she has continued to love being a voice for those that cannot speak. She loves the variety of day-to-day work in the field: from routine wellness care and education to surgery/dentistry and critical care. Minnesota homegrown, Jenny has also lived and worked in Columbus, Georgia, and Sierra Vista, Arizona, before returning home again. Jenny has two dogs (Chloe and Ares), one cat (Heria), and a wonderful husband. In her free time, Jenny loves hiking/camping with her husband and dogs or sitting on the couch with a good book and her cat on her lap.

Erin graduated from Argosy University’s Veterinary Technician program in 2003. She also has her Bachelor of Science degree in biology and nutrition from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. She has worked in the veterinary field for over 15 years. Erin lives in Blaine with her daughter and son and their three cats, Shurley, Cheeto, and Biggie. Her son also has three fish and a snail named Turbo. Outside of work, Erin enjoys spending time with her children, family, and friends. During warm months, she spends as much time as possible outdoors, on the lake, and in the sunshine. She also enjoys reading, gardening, and staying as active as possible, though a good Netflix series isn’t out of the question!

Dani graduated from the University of St. Thomas in 2008 with a Bachelor’s Degree in biology. She started working in the veterinary field in 2008 and joined our team in April 2014 as a veterinary technician. Dani enjoys the variety the area offers and especially enjoys assisting with surgery/dentistry and client education. She enjoys crafting, baking, volunteering with animal rescue organizations, and gardening in her spare time. She shares her home with her three cats (Paisley, Chesney, and Caico) and her two birds (Toby and Daisy).

Becca has been a resident of Minnesota her entire life. In her off time, she enjoys watching Netflix and spending time with her family and friends. Becca attended Upper Iowa University, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She loves her career as a veterinarian technician because she is an animal lover. Being a veterinary technician allows her to work with pets and help sick pets heal while keeping healthy pets healthy. Rebecca is welcomed home by her lab mix, Hunter, and her black lab, Nova.

Larissa has been a CVT since 2015 and joined the Andover Animal Hospital team in 2017. She has always had a passion for working with animals and enjoys client education. In her free time she enjoys crafting, collecting Furbys, and playing D&D. Larissa shares her home with her husband and son, their cats Arwen and Gimli, their dogs Bilbo and Frodo, and two aquatic turtles.

Kendra grew up with a deep affection for animals and has worked professionally since 2016 as both a grooming assistant and lead at a boarding facility. In 2019, she joined the Andover Animal Hospital team as a Vet Tech Assistant and fell in love with the field. Kendra enjoys nothing more than getting to know and care for the hospitalized patients who spend their day at our clinic and is always there to comfort those who may need a little extra tender loving care. She has a Mini Poodle mix, Esme-Rae, who makes returning home each night that much sweeter. Kendra is a huge fan of board games, traveling, and the occasional hike but is most often found curled up on the couch with Esme as well as a good book in one hand and coffee in the other.

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Becky is one of the faces you’ll see at the front desk. She has always had a soft spot for animals, and when she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in healthcare management, she decided to use her degree to work with animals (no one ever said that it had to be used for human healthcare, did they?). Becky can be found at home reading or spending time with her husband, two daughters, and small mob of animals when she is not at work. When she began working at a vet office, her husband gave her a strict rule of “If it poops, you don’t bring it home.” It is Becky’s constant mission to find a way around that rule.

Erica has always had a passion for working with animals since she was a little girl. She started her career working at a pet lodge, training dogs. Erica went to school at Animal Behavior College to become a Certified Dog Trainer. After a few years of training dogs, she decided it was time for a change. She joined the Andover Animal Hospital team in September 2020 as a receptionist. In her free time, Erica enjoys spending time with her husband and family, reading, fishing, and taking care of her animals. She has two dogs (Toby and Daisy), one cat (Oreo), and some chickens.

Kailyn joined the Andover Animal Hospital team in September 2019 as a receptionist. She is one of the many smiling faces you see at the front desk. Her passion for helping others and her love for animals led her to work within the animal care field. In her free time, she loves camping, traveling, working with horses, and going on long trail rides with friends. Kailyn is welcomed home every day by her rescue dog named Ice.