Lakeville Family Pet Clinic provides the highest quality, compassionate veterinary care to ensure your pets enjoy a long, happy, and healthy life.
Tammy is originally from Winsted but now lives in Apple Valley. She received her degree in veterinary technology from Argosy University in 2008. She completed her degree in management and human resource through Metropolitan State University in 2020. Tammy grew up on a farm and has since been around animals and has always enjoyed science. Her primary veterinary interests are in the areas of anesthesia and lab. She shares her house with her family, her dog Jellybean, three cats Baby Dill Pickle, Fuzz, and Dustbunny, and a bunny named Brownie.
Ashley is a second generation American with her mom’s side being from Guyana. She is from Rosemount and went to Minnesota School of Business in Lakeville and has been a CVT since 2016. She always thought working with animals would be the best job she could imagine. Her primary veterinary interests are in the areas of surgery and behavior. She shares her home with a dog named Archer.
Crystal is from Farmington and has been a technician for 7 years. She got her technician degree Minnesota School of Business in 2013. She wanted to be a technician because she has always wanted to help animals and this seemed like the perfect fit! Her primary veterinary interested are lab work and dental procedures. She has one dog named Sadie who is a Boxer.
Andrea is from Cannon Falls and has been a technician for 11 years. She got her technician degree from Argosy in 2012. Always finding herself drawn to animals since she was a kid, the veterinary field suited her passion. Her primary veterinary interests are client education and helping pets live their best life. She shares her home with 2 dogs, 2 cats, a hedgehog and flock of chickens; along with her husband, and their two daughters.
Jourdyn is from Rosemount but currently resides in Inver Grove Heights. She has a bachelor’s degree in animal science from UW River Falls in 2015 and her veterinary technician degree from Argosy in 2017. Her primary veterinary interest is dentistry. She shares her house with 4 dogs, 1 cat, 1 guinea pig, 2 bearded dragons, and her husband, Jake and son, Colson.
Karley received her degree in veterinary technology from Rochester Community and Technical College in 2012. Her primary veterinary interests are surgery and nutrition. Karley's passion for veterinary medicine stemmed from growing up on a sheep farm and now having a farm of her own in the Cannon Falls area. Her farm consists of Dorper sheep, Jersey cattle, chickens, honeybees, 2 cats named Pippa and Jager, and an Australian Shepherd named Reba. She enjoys life with her boyfriend Joe and his Labrador Retriever Kira, gardening and canning, and fishing.
Rachel is from a small town in southern Minnesota and currently resides in Burnsville. She received her veterinary technician degree from Dakota County Technical College in 2023.
Rachel has had a passion for animals since she was a child, growing up with dogs and cats. She lives in an apartment in Burnsville with her husband and 3 hermit crabs. They plan on getting a dog once they have more space.
Kd lives in Lakeville with her 3 dogs Jasmine, Leena and Nellie. She has been working in veterinary medicine since 2016 after she graduated with a degree in veterinary technology from MN school of Business. Her main veterinary interests are in phlebotomy and client services.
Liz is originally from Shakopee, but currently resides in Apple Valley. She shares her home with 2 cats (Lola and Olaf). Her passion for veterinary medicine stemmed from her grandfather who was a veterinarian. She completed her degree to become a technician in Lacrosse, Wisconsin in 2014. Her primary veterinary interests are in feline health, dentistry, and preventative medicine. In her free time, Liz enjoys gaming, baking, and wake surfing.
Jeni is from Lakeville but is currently residing in Northfield. She is currently enrolled with Penn Foster to achieve her veterinary technician degree. Her primary veterinary interests are behavior and surgery. She shares her house with her husband, 3 children, 1 dog named Beretta, 1 rabbit, 2 birds, 1 hamster, and 6 chickens.
Kelsey is originally from Missouri but lives in Burnsville. She received her Bachelor's in Biology from the University of Missouri and, in 2021, she received her certification in Canine Behavior and Aggression, with an emphasis in nutrition. In her free time, she runs The Good Dog Co. as a dog trainer and behavior consultant. She has two rescues: an Australian Shepherd mix named Echo and a German Shepherd/Poodle mix named Atlas.
Kelly is from Orlando originally but currently resides in Burnsville. She is currently in school at Penn Foster to obtain her veterinary technician degree. Her primary veterinary interests are exotics and animal behavior. She has a Pomsky named Asher, and a Pomeranian/Shih Tzu mix named RJ.
Kody is originally from Racine, Wisconsin and currently lives in Bloomington. He moved to the Twin Cities to pursue higher education and received his bachelor's degree in Animal Science (Pre-Veterinary Medicine) from the University of Minnesota in 2020. Kody has worked as a Veterinary Assistant for the past 7 years and is currently in the process of applying to veterinary schools. He is hoping to become a small and exotic animal veterinarian with his primary veterinary interests being dermatology and radiology. He shares his home with his husband (Hayden), Golden Retrievers (Samson and Sid), two orange tabbies (Sheldon and Sebastian), a yellow-bellied slider turtle (Squirt), and a guinea pig (Smokey).
Emma grew up in rural Minnesota, currently living in Cannon Falls. She has wanted to work with animals her whole life. In 2015 she started working for an animal shelter and transitioned to the veterinary field in 2018. In her free time, you can find her wandering around nature or cozying up with a book. She shares her home with her two cats, Mr. and Yolk, and her hamster, Munch.
Kayla grew up in Hastings, but currently resides in Lakeville with her fiancé David. She shares her home with 3 Boston terriers (Apollo, Chase, and Mickey) and 1 cat named Pip. Kayla has always had an interest in veterinary medicine and is currently pursuing her degree to become a certified veterinary technician. Her primary interests include purebred dogs and ethical genetics and breeding practice. She frequently attends dog shows around the state. Kayla is an active volunteer with a variety of rescues and loves to help pets that are in need. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching movies, and working out.
Jasper currently lives in Lakeville but moved up from Mankato. She shares her home with her son and boyfriend. Growing up with 5 dogs, various types of rodents (mice, rats, and hamsters) and rabbits has sparked her interest in veterinary medicine. While the veterinary experience is new for Jasper, she is excited to learn everything this field has to offer.
Stephanie has lived in Minnesota her entire life. She is originally from Bloomington, but currently lives in Hastings with her husband Glen & daughter Alexandra. She graduated from the MN School of Business in 1998 as a Veterinary Clinical Assistant. She has always wanted to work with animals ever since she was a little girl. Her primary interests are preventative medicine & client education. She has 2 dogs, Riley & Angel, both are Doberman Mixes. In her free time, she enjoys camping, skiing, swimming & spending time with her family & friends.
Nina is a student at Lakeville North High school. She shares her home with her family and a dog named Birdie and three cats named George, Noodles, and BMO. She hopes to get into the animal science field and become a veterinarian.
Maggie is currently in her sophomore year of high school. She lives with her parents, twin brother and older sister. She also shares her home with 2 dogs named Henry and Sophie. Maggie hopes to pursue a career in veterinary medicine once done with high school.
Jenny is from Apple Valley, MN. She shares her home with her son Mateo and family dog Kilo. Jenny’s interest in the veterinary field began when she spent her summers working on dairy farms. She loved her job there and wants to further her career in veterinary medicine.
Avery is from Lakeville, MN, and graduated from LNHS in 2024. She is currently going to school to become a veterinary technician and loves that she gets to learn so much while working here at LFPC. She has always loved animals, and her passion for working with them started in 8th grade when she got her first job on a horse farm. She has her horse (Chick), her dogs (Thor and Zeus), and her cat (Princess Winnifred).