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.

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.

LEAD VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

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.

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!

Rachel started her career as a Certified Veterinary Technician in 2000 at Banfield Pet Hospital in Fridley, MN. This is where she (eventually) met Dr. Wittmer & Dr. Kamper in 2002. They have worked together through the years, caring for many cats & dogs. They stayed together, moving from Fridley Banfield to Coon Rapids Banfield and then to Andover Animal Hospital, where they remain good colleagues and friends. In 2014, Rachel obtained a second job at a mixed pet practice working with many species, including swine, goats, birds, rodents, horses, cats, and dogs. She can also spend time with a few exotic species like a Lemur, Serval, and a Water Monitor. “It is the love for animals, and the awesome team that I work with that brings me to work every day,” she said.

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.

Linda received her AAS degree from the Medical Institute of Minnesota in 1997. Linda has enjoyed her career as a veterinarian technician and has experience in day practice, emergency, and research. Linda joined Andover Animal Hospital in August of 2022 as a Certified Veterinary Technician. Linda lives in the country and enjoys all that nature has to offer. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, fishing, camping, and most of all, her granddaughters and family. Linda shares her home with four pugs, a great dane, and three polydactyl cats.

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.