MEET THE TEAM AT ECV

HEIDI

CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN (CVT) & CAMBRIDGE INVENTORY LEAD

Heidi began working at East Central Veterinarians in March of 1996. She received a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science in 1990 and spent a number of years training horses before returning to school. She received an Associate in Applied Science in Veterinary Technology in 1993. She has been working as a Certified Veterinary Technician since.

JENNY

VETERINARY ASSISTANT

Jenny grew up living in a state park on the North Shore (where her father was a park manager) which probably led to her love of the outdoors and animals. She has worked in the veterinary field since 1989 and has been with ECV since 2002 working as an assistant and receptionist. Her hobbies include breeding and raising horses, and she has, (in the past) also raised many exotic species. She also enjoys 4 wheeling, gardening, and spending time with her 3 children (including twin daughers who really keep her busy).

CHRISTINE

CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN (CVT) 

Christine has been a certified Veterinary Technician since 1994, with a specialty in exotic wildlife medicine. She worked for 7 years at an amazing 3000 acre wild animal park in Texas. Christine moved back to home to Minnesota to be closer to family. She was hired by East Central Veterinarians in 2002, quickly learning the differences between wildife and small animal medicine. You can find Christine at the clinic 3 nights a week and a few weekends a month. Her favorite part of small animal medicine is doing lab work and diagnostic tests, as well as learning about the behavior of cats. Outside of work she enjoys in-line skating, kayaking, making things with yarn and hanging out with two precious little girls.

JEN

CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN (CVT) & EDUCATIONAL LEAD

Jen joined the team at East Central Veterinarians in 2001. She graduated from the Medical Institute of Minnesota’s Veterinary Technology Program in 2000. At work she has a special interest in Laboratory procedures, surgery and working with puppies, kittens, and their owners. She is a great asset when it comes to behavioral concerns for pets. When she is not at work, she enjoys horseback riding, camping, fishing and spending time with her son.

REBECCA

CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN (CVT) 

Rebecca is a certified veterinary technician who works at both our Mora and Cambridge offices. She did her veterinary technician internship with us and just couldn’t stay away. In 2010 she completed her training and received her veterinary technician certification. Her interests include emergency care of patients and the occasional fostering of those four-legged creatures that are in need of a temporary home. Outside of work, Rebecca can be found riding her horses or working the great outdoors at their “work in progress” family farm.

KAELA

VETERINARY ASSISTANT

Kaela is a “Minnesota transplant”. She grew up near Seattle, in Poulsbo, WA. Her and her husband moved to MN with their children to be closer to family and the family cabin. She is currently sharing her smile with the folks that come through the front door at ECV. However, she is working on her coursework to become a Certified Veterinary Technician. We are excited that Kaela joined the ECV Team!

DANIELLE

CLIENT SERVICES LEAD

Danielle joined the East Central Veterinarians team in October of 2016 as a Customer Service Representative. She enjoys her time at the front desk greeting all of our clients and patients who walk through the door! Danielle attended Anoka Hennepin College leaning towards a degree in Physical Therapy but knew that she wanted to work with animals since she was little. Danielle spends her time outside of the clinic with her Fiancé and 2 boys camping, fishing and 4 wheeling.

TRISHA W.

VETERINARY ASSISTANT LEAD

I enjoy being outside on me and my husband’s little funny farm. I like riding my horse and playing with my dogs, Harley and Layla, and also my kitty Oliver. I also enjoy cooking, spending time in my garden and spending time with my family.

CHRIS

CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN (CVT)

Chris became a Certified Veterinary Technician after rescuing a pregnant dog. A graduate of Argosy University in 2006, she has worked in Emergency Medicine and Small Animal Clinics. She enjoys the veterinary interests of pet nutrition management and Canine behavior and has taught Canine Good Citizen and therapy dog classes. Her pet family includes a terrier mix, a deaf Chihuahua and 3 herding dogs which she keeps busy with Agility, Canicross, bikejoring and Treiball. Her cat is a model for her homemade cat beds during craft shows. In her spare time she plays the mandolin and relaxes on two wheels, her bicycle and her Harley.

KELSEY

CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN (CVT)

Kelsey joined our ECV team in July of 2016 as a Veterinary Assistant and Client Service Representative. After completing veterinary technology classes, she completed an externship at ECV. She recently graduated from the Veterinary Technology program at Argosy University and has passed her board exam to become a Certified Veterinary Technician.

When Kelsey is not at work she is field farming and raising a herd of beef cattle. She can also be found at barrel races and rodeos every weekend running her horses with her fiancé.

RYAN

CLIENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT LEAD 

Ryan has been an animal advocate all his life, regardless of species. He has a natural affinity for reptiles and amphibians with a special fondness for Tortoises and Turtles having 1 tortoise and 2 turtles himself. Ryan spent his childhood exploring the wildernesses, wading through rivers and ponds, and actively learning about animals of all types. He is a father of 2, and actively encourages his children to love and appreciate nature. Ryan works multiple jobs leaving little time for life outside of work, but regardless has found happiness in working with animals through ECV.

MISSY

CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE 

Missy joined East Central Veterinarians as a Customer Service Representative in May 2018. Missy has always had a strong love for all animals, and has always wanted to work at a Veterinary Clinic. Missy lives in Princeton with her husband Scott of 22 years, and her 6 kids, Milo 11 yrs. (Australian cattle dog mix), Bella 11 yrs. (Lab mix), Mikko Koivu 11 yrs. (Orange Tabby), Bindi and Rascal 1 yrs. (Gray & Tan Tabbies) Peanut 2 yrs. (Leopard Gecko) and multiple fish. Missy has been in the Customer Service industry for 24+ years. Some of Missy’s hobbies include agate hunting, diamond painting, and spending time with her husband watching their favorite TV shows & her Minnesota Wild Hockey.

TAYLOR S.

VETERINARY ASSISTANT 

 Taylor joined the East Central Veterinarian team in August 2018. She completed a Bachelor’s degree in Animal and Equine Science at North Dakota State University before returning to her hometown of Cambridge Mn. She always wanted to work with animals and was very excited to acquire a position as a veterinary assistant. Taylor enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, reading and spending time with family. She has a cat named Henri and dog named Cinder. You can find Taylor helping clients and their pets at both our Mora and Cambridge locations.

CINDY

CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE 

Cindy has worked in customer service for most of the last 20 years. She is known for her caring and concern. She has two grown children, Colin and Lynette. More recently she and her husband John rescued Phoebe Jane, a Jack Russell/Chihuahua. She enjoys being an amateur naturalist by doing things such as watching the stars, gardening, photographing wildlife, camping, hiking, birding, rock hounding, and botany.

GABRIELLE

VETERINARY ASSISTANT

Gabrielle is a Veterinary Assistant that joined the team in August of 2019. She is a true Minnesotan, coming back home after spending a few years living and working in Wisconsin. She is currently completing her coursework to become a Certified Veterinary Technician, and also finishing her bachelors degree online through St. Cloud State University. It is rare she isn’t studying or working, but with free time she likes to spend her time with her 2 dogs, rabbit, or guinea pig, or on one of Minnesota’s many lakes!

KAYLA K.

VETERINARY ASSISTANT

A graduate of South Dakota State University, Kayla holds a degree in graphic design and minors in both professional writing and visual arts. Before joining the ECV team in 2019 as a Veterinary Assistant, her career included working in a wide array of environments as a social media manager, graphic designer and marketing strategist, among other roles. She realized in 2017 that animals were her true passion and decided to dedicate her life to helping them, making ECV the purrrfect place for her to be!
On top of her responsibilities at the clinic, Kayla also works at and fosters for a local animal rescue. She currently lives with her husband, two cats, and one three-legged dog on a nearby lake. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, reading, writing, traveling, spending time on the water, and cooking.

KAISHA

VETERINARY ASSISTANT

Kaisha is a new member of the ECV staff. She worked with mice and other rodents for almost 6 years and is will be starting her journey towards becoming a CVT. Her family likes to call her Snow White or “the pet whisperer” because animals befriend her everywhere she goes.

AMY H.

VETERINARY ASSISTANT

Amy joined the East Central Veterinarian team at the end of April 2019. Amy got her love of animals from growing up on a dairy farm near Dalbo MN. She has two dogs, Domino and Freckles, and several cats, three of which she bottle fed herself. She enjoys spending time with her family that includes three children and one grandchild.