Staff

Michelle R., CVT : Providing comfort to our fearful patients is one of the areas that Michelle loves, and excels. Growing up in St. Charles, MN Michelle had moved away to pursue her interest in business management. However, she decided to jump off the corporate ladder to follow her heart and land a position as a veterinary technician. She moved back to Rochester to be closer to family.

Melissa K., CVT : Clients services are Melissa's favorite part of her job. Melissa grew up in Rochester, MN, graduating with an Associate degree in Applied Science from Rochester Community Technical College in 2007. She has grown up with and loved pets since childhood.

Cheyan H., CVT : Cheyan grew up near Lake Zumbro, outside of Mazeppa, MN. Though her family didn't always plan on having pets, they let Cheyan keep the ones she brought home. Her family encouraged her 7th grade plan to become a veterinary technician. Upon graduation, she immediately attended RCTC and earned her certification in 2006. Cheyan most enjoys working with the patients.

Robyn M., Receptionist : With an older brother who is a veterinarian, Robyn has had "animals in her blood" from the get-go. She has worked in the Rochester area in the fields of Grooming, Boarding and Veterinary Reception for over 20 years. Robyn also has experience with training and showing dogs. Her first dog came before she was in kindergarten, and she has had at least one ever since. Thinking of herself as more of a dog person, Robyn developed a genuine appreciation for cats. "Her kids" are currently four dogs and two cats.

Christine (Chrissy) L., VT :
A Byron native, Chrissy's inspiration for employment in the veterinary field was caring for her own pets. She has had horses, dogs and cats her entire life and enjoys them all. Having worked as a veterinary receptionist in the Rochester and surrounding area for 10 years, Chrissy is currently seeking a Veterinary Technician Certification through RCTC.

Terri L., VT : Terri graduated from Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in Denver, CO in 1974. After graduation, she worked in one of the first Animal Emergency Hospitals in Denver for 2 years as well as 2 private practices. She has loved animals all of her life. At 4 years, she started practicing bandaging methods with her own dogs and cats. The past few years she has been involved in Therapy Dog work with Milo, and Agility trials with both Milo and KayCee. Terri has 6 beautiful Old World German Shepherds and 9 kitties ranging from 1 yr. to 20 years old.

Melissa (Missy) G., CVT : Missy's goal since high school was to be a veterinary technician in order to care for injured and sick patients and to keep patients happy and healthy. She graduated from high school in 1996 and received her Veterinary Technician certification in 1999. Since graduation, she has been in small animal and emergency practice. She enjoys all aspects of her career and her cheerful attitude shows it.

Annette P., Groomer : In 1995 Annette received her Veterinary Technician Certification from Willmar Technical College. She finished grooming training the same year and has been grooming professionally ever since her graduation. She enjoys all aspects of grooming and her favorite part is watching dogs do the fresh hairdo "happy dance" for a pleased owner at pickup time. Annette's grooming specialty is hand stripping. She is one of the only groomers in the area who performs this specialized technique.