Dr. Ahrenhoerster

Emergency Veterinarian Intern

Dr. Ahrenhoerster is a dedicated Emergency Veterinarian Intern based in our Minneapolis location. She pursued her veterinary education at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in the class of 2023.

Dr. Borck

Lead Emergency Veterinarian

Dr. Borck earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Minnesota in 2016. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from the University of Florida, which gives her a broad and systemic perspective on animal health.

Dr. Cook

Lead Emergency Veterinarian

Dr. Cook is an experienced small animal veterinarian who transitioned to emergency medicine two years ago. With a passion for challenging cases and a love for helping animals and their owners, she serves as a dedicated lead emergency veterinarian in Eau Claire.

Dr. DeBleeckere

Emergency Veterinarian

Dr. DeBleeckere is an Emergency Veterinarian based in our Anoka location. Driven by his passion for helping animals and the people who cherish them, Dr. DeBleeckere pursued a career in veterinary medicine.

Dr. Gordon

Emergency Veterinarian

Dr. Gordon is a veterinarian who has had a diverse and interesting background. Born and raised in New York City, she developed a passion for animals at a young age. She attended Macalester College, which introduced her to the Twin Cities.

Dr. Guidot

Emergency Veterinarian

Dr. Guidot is a dedicated emergency veterinarian serving the Minneapolis area. She obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Michigan State University in 2014, following her prior studies in zoology at the same institution.

Brian Kleist

People and Operations Director

Experienced Human Resources Manager with a demonstrated history of working with leadership to build strong, skilled, productive teams. Skilled in Career Development, Team Building, and Management.

Olivia Larson

Practice Manager - Eau Claire

Olivia is a Certified Veterinary Technician who has been in the field over 5 years. After a short period of time in general practice she found her true passion in emergency medicine and leadership.

Diana Schaapveld

Practice Manager – Brooklyn Park

Diana started in veterinary medicine over 20 years ago, and has been a Certified Veterinary Technician since 2003. As with most veterinary professionals, her love for animals started early. She grew up small hobby farm and it became her mission to find, tame, and care for each litter of kittens.

Sarah Thor

Practice Manager - Minneapolis

Sarah is a seasoned certified veterinary technician with over a decade of experience in the field. Since obtaining her certification in 2009, she has been deeply committed to the care and well-being of animals, with a high focus on surgery and exotic species.

Jessica Towley

Hospital Director

Jessica has been a CVT for the past 20+ years and has helped manage ER and ER/Specialty clinics for the past 17 years. She also has advanced certification as a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Emergency and Critical Care: VTS (ECC).