Staff

IRVC Support Staff

Iron Range Veterinary Clinic of Crosby & Aitkin, offers exceptional care for your pet’s needs. Our team of veterinary care professionals treats your pet as their own.

We have a number of expert caring individuals that aid in our quest for excellent care.

 

 

Lindsey-Veterinary Assistant-Manager

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 Shore 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 (Remington and Cosmo).

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

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.

Maggie-CSR/Technician Assistant

Maggie joined our team in 2024. Maggie came to us after working in several animal shelters and boarding facilities. 
She shares her home with her 3 dogs Doug, Della, Dahlia, and her retired show horse Moco.
 
When not at work she enjoys the outdoors and training her dogs, (Doug is certified in search and rescue) with the hopes that Della will be the next. 
 
Maggie’s favorite thing about working at IRVC is helping animals enjoy their visit while they receive care.  

 

Andrea-Veterinary Technician

Andrea joined our team in 2024. She is a 2007 graduate of Ridgewater college with her AAS degree in Veterinary Technology. 
 
She shares her home with her 2 dogs Greg and Mini and her cat Sage.
 
On her time off she enjoys spending time with her family and friends traveling and outdoor activities.
 
 Her favorite part of working in veterinary medicine is assisting in surgeries and dentals. 

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.

Veterinarian Biographies