Dr. Bjornson is from Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. Her goal from the age of 3 was to be a veterinarian. She attended the University of Missouri-Columbia and received a B.S. in General Agriculture and graduated from the University of Missouri – College of Veterinary Medicine in 1990.

Dr. Hunt was raised in east central Minnesota. At an early age her parents encouraged her to combine her love of animals with her interest in medicine. She attended the College of St. Benedict and received a B.S. in natural science with an emphasis in secondary education.

Client service is 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.

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.

Carissa’s responsibilities include dental cleanings, phlebotomy, patient care and treatment, radiology, anesthesia, laboratory procedures, reception, and client education. She finds dental cleanings particularly rewarding.

Connie graduated from University of WI-Stevens Point in 1995 with a B.S. degree in Biology and Fisheries Management and more recently completed coursework in Veterinary Technologies. She has always enjoyed helping animals and people, especially loves laboratory work and client education.

Cailea has been working as a Veterinary Technician since 2006. She enjoys all aspects of Veterinary Medicine. Outside of the clinic she enjoys spending time with her family and numerous pets.

Allison grew up in a small town in SW Minnesota. She moved to Rochester for college and job opportunities. She graduated from Rochester Community and Technical College’s Veterinary Technician Program in May 2019. Allison’s favorite part of being a Vet Tech is being a part of the team that helps sick pets get well again.