Meet our staff......   Our staff is highly trained to meet all the needs of our patients. They stay up to date in all aspects of Veterinary Medicine through local and national continuing education courses.   Hospital Administrator:   Jeff Jensen Jeff grew up in Shoreview and began learning about veterinary management early in his childhood from his father, Dr. Douglas Jensen, who is the founder of Minnesota Veterinary Hospital. He has always been very interested in business and was extremely excited when he was hired in 1998 as the office manager. The dedication that he has showed to the hospital made him grow into the hospital administrator role where he is continuing his father's legacy through management of the entire hospital. His background includes an undergraduate degree in Communications with a business concentration from Augsburg College in 1998, and a certificate in Veterinary Practice Administration from the Veterinary Management Institute from Purdue University in 2000. Jeff enjoys spending time with his wife, Keri, and his 3 kids, Ellie, Alexis, and Luci; 2 rescued Labrador Retrievers, Tahoe and Hutch, and his 15 year old college roommate cat, Jimmy. When he is not busy with his family, he enjoys riding his Quarter horse, Jens. Jeff is very proud and honored to have been a part of his father's practice for over 12 years. He is committed to providing the clientele with excellence in customer service and a trusting business relationship. He enjoys seeing and hearing about the experiences from the loyal clientele who continue to show their support and appreciation for how knowledgeable and caring the team of MVH is, which makes his job all the more worth while.     Our Technicians:   Our technicians are all Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVTs). CVTs are veterinary technicians who have completed 2 years of formal education in veterinary technology, surgery, radiology, laboratory diagnostics and anesthesia. CVTs also must pass a rigorous state and national certification examination. Our CVTs are a great source of medical information for your pet, and are responsible for many areas of your pet's nursing care including drawing blood, placing IV catheters, performing and monitoring anesthesia and taking radiographs. Our technicians are very knowledgeable and understanding of how important your pet is to the family.           Lindsey Short, CVT Lindsey joined the MVH team in February 2005. She graduated from Argosy University in 2004 with an AAS degree in Veterinary Technology. She especially enjoys educating clients about their pets and learning new things. Outside of MVH, Lindsey enjoys the outdoors, playing sports, fishing, camping, traveling, and spending time with her family.           Tera Thompson, CVT Tera joined the MVH team in March 2009. She is a 2005 graduate of Argosy University with an AAS degree in Veterinary Technology. She enjoys getting to know each pet individually and making sure they feel comfortable during their visits here. During her free time she likes to watch/attend Twins games, have cookouts with friends, and walking the trails around the area. Tera also enjoys spending time with her charming cat, Viva.             Shelly Newes, CVT Shelly joined the MVH team in July 2010. She graduated from Globe University in 2007 with an AAS degree in Veterinary Technology. She has a passion for helping animals and their owners. Shelly loves taking her Chihuahua, Peanut, to the park for walks during the Summer months, or just relaxing at home with her Kitty, Cloey.           Brittany Hommes, VT Brittany joined the MVH team September 2011. She recently graduated from the Minnesota School of Business with a degree in Veterinary Technology. She enjoys meeting new faces and educating clients on the health of their furry family members. Brittany currently has a dog named Jemma and two cats, Olie and Cheetah. She enjoys being outside four-wheeling and snowmobiling with her husband & friends.         Our Receptionists:   Our receptionists are a friendly, welcoming, and multitalented group - they are the first to greet you when you walk in our door! They also schedule appointments, provide you with needed information resources, and can answer many of your questions either in person or over the phone.         Sandra Nelson Sandra has been a part of the MVH team since September of 1992 and she has worked in the field since 1984. Sandra loves every dog and cat that walks through our doors and is amazed that each one has its own personality. Outside of MVH, Sandra enjoys spending time with her husband, Mark, and their three boys; Lukas, Lorenzo, and Leo. Sandra also shares her home with three dogs; Patsy, Sweetie, and Licker.     Amanda Ritzer Amanda joined the MVH team December 2006. She recently graduated from the University of Minnesota with a BS in Animal Science, emphasizing in pre-veterinary medicine. She plans to continue on to vet school soon after. Amanda is very fascinated by the human-animal bond and believes the most rewarding part of her job is seeing the happiness each pet brings his/her owner. Outside of MVH, she enjoys pet sitting for local families and outdoor activities.       Animal Care Attendants:   Our animal care attendants all work diligently to make your pets' vacation or medical stay with us as comfortable as possible. They ensure that your pet is staying in a clean environment under careful supervision with attentive care.         Kelly Piersak Animal Care Supervisor Kelly joined the MVH team in August 2011. She is a 2009 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls with a Bachelors degree in Field Biology. She loves spending quality time with the boarding animals. Outside MVH, Kelly enjoys playing soccer and hanging out with her favorite dogs, Boone, Briggs, Mishka, and her new puppy, Kaja.           Julia Bruce (Bio coming soon!)                                       Feline Staff:   We also have a 4-legged member of the staff, Simone, who's primary duties include greeting you and your pet. She was left on our doorstep one cold December day and has been a part of the MVH family ever since. She also serves as a reminder for us all that a good nap can be a productive way to spend the day : ) Simone is always ready to say Hello! -especially if treats are offered!