Lindsey-Veterinary Assistant

Lindsey joined our team in 2019 as a veterinary assistant, while continuing her education through Penn Foster Vet Tech Program. Her love of the outdoors started young, racing sled dogs, while she had lived in Alaska.

If not at work, she enjoys hiking the North Shores or Ice fishing with her husband and 2 kids. She also shares her home with 4 cats (Amber, Violet, Stella & Luigi) and her 2 dogs (Remmington and Cosmo).

Her favorite part of her job is helping to improve the quality of life of our patients.

Arleen-Veterinary Technician

Arleen joined our team in 2018. A Graduated from the Medical Institute of Minnesota with a degree in Veterinary Technology.

Bringing with her years of experience to our clinic from the Cities. She currently shares her home with her cat (Worm) and 3 dogs (Ruffles, Daffy and Fizz).

When asked what her favorite thing about working in veterinary medicine is, she replied, “my coworkers and pushing their buttons”.

Kate-Veterinary Assistant

Kate joined our team in 2022, as our head Equine Assistant. Graduating with an AAS in Equine Science and is an equine and canine certified massage therapist.

Sharing her home with her 3 dogs (QT, Hoser, Opie), 1 cat (Elinor) and her quarter horse Tiny.

When not at work Kate enjoys dressage or a good book.

Her favorite thing about working at IRVC is seeing a wide range of appointments in a day from annual work to emergencies.

Stephanie-Customer Service Representative 

A native of Colorado, growing up near the beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park, moved to Minnesota and joined our team in January 2022 as a CSR.

Bringing her love of the outdoors here, she enjoys spending time on the lake with her son and family. She also shares her home with Bruno (golden retriever) and 2 cats, 6 toes and Dennis (the menace).

One of her favorite things about working here is seeing her coworkers’ helping animals in need.

Marley-Customer Service Representative/Technician Assistant

Marley joined our team in July 2023. Previously working in the human medical field, her love for animals has brought her here.

She shares her home with 1 dog (Luna) and 1 cat (Frozen). When she’s not at work she enjoys spending as much time as she can outside enjoying everything Minnesota has to offer. 

Her favorite part of her job is seeing the different aspect of the field, her coworkers and seeing the puppies/kittens for their first exams.

Ellie-Veterinary Technician

Ellie is a recent graduate from Ridgewater College’s veterinary technology program joined our team in August of 2023.

She is a local to the Brainerd Lakes Area where she shares her home with her dog Penny, a golden retriever. When not at work she enjoys spending her time outside riding horses.

Her favorite part of working at IRVC is seeing the different breeds of animals and helping them.

Lisa-Customer Service Representative

Lisa joined our team in March of 2022. Now Semi-retired after working in the hospitality field. She shares her home with her husband, 2 cats (Nala & Delilah), and 1 dog (Primrose.)

When not at work she enjoys spending her time with her family including her grandchild. Lisa’s favorite part of IRVC is helping clients, seeing their pets and her coworkers. 

Jessi-Manager

Jessi joined our team in August of 2023. She has spent many years working in all aspects of the field in Wisconsin and Minnesota.

She shares her home with her family and 3 dogs (Siren, Atlas, & Athena). When not at work she enjoys spending time at sporting events or gardening.

Jessi’s favorite part of IRVC is coming back to her roots of working in a mixed animal practice.