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Minnetonka Animal Hospital Doctors - About Us
 Dr. Kaaren Howe, Medical Director,
has worked in Minnetonka
veterinary clinics since ninth grade. She received her D.V.M. from the
University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 1990. She
has been the primary care provider at Minnetonka Animal Hospital
since 1994. She is certified in Veterinary Practice Administration from
Purdue University Krannert Graduate School of Management. Her
passion is well-pet care, western medicine and ensuring that the care
clients and patients receive exceeds their expectation.
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 Dr. Leilani Hotaling
received her D.V.M. from the University of
Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 1991. She was certified
by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society in 1999, certified
as Veterinary Chiropractor in 2000, certified in Canine Rehabilitation
in 2006, and received extensive training in western and eastern
medicine. She has developed and implemented a successful integrated
program that includes acupuncture, herbs, nutritional consultation,
chiropractic and conventional western medicine. Dr. Leilani's
customized and unique program has fostered the human animal bond
by providing clients additional choices for their chronically ill pets
or those with behavior problems. Her unique approach to animal
care enables the improvement of companion animal's quality of life,
provides options when other medical and surgical options have been
exhausted and counsels clients on how to cope with their companion's
challenges or end of life issues.
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 Ann
has a BA in Journalism and is a Certified Veterinary Technician. She is nearly completed with her training
as an Assistant Canine Rehabilitation Specialist. She lives with Xena (Bedlington terrier), Jake (Cairn terrier)
, and Purdy (calico cat). When not working, Ann enjoys science fiction, sewing (you should see the neat dog
collar covers she makes!) cooking, bicycling, writing and miscellaneous projects as the mood strikes.
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 Cathy
has been working in veterinary clinics since 1998 and became a Certified Veterinary Technician after
completing her degree at Argosy University in 2004. Her work as a CVT has included positions in the ICU, internal
medicine, and dermatology departments at the University of Minnesota. Cathy's special interests in veterinary
medicine include dermatology, alternative medicine, and exotics (especially birds and reptiles). Cathy's four animal
companions include a St. Bernard Mix, two cats and a king snake.
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 Cayla
and her love for animals drew her to the field of veterinary medicine as a Client Service Representative. Her animal
companions are bunnies Munchkin (a dwarf mix) and Bear (a Holland Lop/dwarf mix). In her free time she loves to travel
and spend time with her family in Duluth, MN. She loves training for triathlons (especially swimming) and the Duluth's
Grandma's Marathon, which she looks forward to participating in for the first time.
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 Christy
is our Office Manager responsible for Staff Supervision, training, and OSHA at Minnetonka Animal Hospital.
She has been a Certified Veterinary Technician since 1987, providing the versatility for her to fill in as a technician
when needed. She is a graduate from the Veterinary Management Institute (1999) and the Veterinary Leadership Academy
(2007). Both programs are sponsored by the American Animal Hospital Association which sets high quality standards for
animal hospitals (we are a member) and provides the best continuing education in the field. Christy also is member of
the NW chapter of the Veterinary Practice Managers Network. She has been married since 1988 to a great husband and a
cool son. Her animal companions are Tucker (Shih Tzu) and Monkey (polydactyl cat). She LOVES to golf and also enjoys
flower gardens, humor, camping and spending time in the great outdoors.
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 Joe
has eight years of janitorial experience and a high school diploma. Joe enjoys working as a Maintenance
Caretaker at MAH because of his passionate love for cats and dogs. He is especially partial to Labrador retrievers
and Bulldogs. His favorite pet friend is Jaden, a five year old Black lab that he enjoys visiting when on vacation
in California. Joe enjoys shooting pool, watching movies, bowling, camping and fishing. He loves to travel and has
visited Canada and California recently and looks forward to a return trip to the West Coast.
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 Kathleen
is our Office Manager responsible for Client Services, Human Resources, Information Technology, and advertising.
She has a BA in psychology, and an M. Ed. in Instructional Leadership. She taught Kindergarten, 4th and 6th grade in
California. After having her children, she worked part-time as a tutor for students who had been expelled from school.
Upon moving back to Minnesota, she began working part-time at MAH. She is a 2007 graduate of the Veterinary Leadership
Academy. She and her husband keep busy chauffeuring their three children to sport activities. Her animal companions
include Sally (Black lab) and Maizie (Golden Retriever), both adopted as young adults. In her free time, she enjoys
photography, reading, cross-stitching, swimming, boating, and volunteering at her children's schools.
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 Dr. Katja Wucherer
graduated from the University Of Minnesota College Of Veterinary Medicine in June 2006. She
completed a rotating internship through internal medicine, surgery and emergency at the U of MN's Veterinary Medical
Center in June 2007 & has been with Minnetonka Animal Hospital since. Her internship provided the equivalent of
three years in private practice in one year. Her interests are internal medicine, soft tissue surgery and geriatrics.
Dr. Katja also thoroughly enjoys emergency and critical care and you may occasionally find her at one of the surrounding
emergency clinics at the weekends. She lives in St. Paul with her husband Matthew, 4 cats, 2 hermit crabs and a dog.
Her free time is occupied by reading, marathon training and rock climbing.
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 Kent
has been Business and Finance Manager at Minnetonka Animal Hospital since 1998. After 30 years as a consulting
actuary, he retired and lives in Wayzata with his wonderful wife, Marylyn. He has served on the Wayzata Planning
Commission for 12 years. He is an avid golfer, is a bridge life master, and enjoys cruises to Alaska, South America,
Europe and other ports of call.
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 Kirsten
is a student at Wayzata High School, and is interested in attending college as a pre-veterinary student.
She works as a Veterinary technician assistant and cleaner. Her animal companion Sadie (yellow lab) is an energetic
two years old who loves to swim and play ball. She has two cats; Frodo, a lazy two years old, and Louie. Louie was
adopted from MAH and is feline leukemia positive. She enjoys traveling and participating in marching band in the fall.
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 Laura
is a Certified Veterinary Technician. Her interests are in Animal Behavior, with a special focus in Puppy and
Kitten behavioral training. In addition to her degree in Veterinary Technology, she has completed two years of college
towards a biology degree. She is married, has 2- two legged children, and 4-four legged children (3 cats and 1 dog).
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 Sally
is a Certified Veterinary Technician. Having spent many years as a computer programmer, she began a new career in 2002,
by going to the Minnesota School of Business to become a Veterinary Technician. Graduating in 2004 with High Honors, she
received her State and National Certification. Outside of her work at the clinic, she spends time working at the Renaissance
Festival, doing various needle crafts, and house/pet sitting.
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 Susie
is a Certified Veterinary Technician. She began her career in the veterinary field by going back to school in
1999 at the Medical Institute of Minnesota (now known as Argosy University). She graduated in the spring of 2001 and
began her career at the Animal Humane Society where she took a special interest in canine and feline behavior. She has
worked in the field at various clinics/hospitals and began teaching at the Minnesota School of Business in spring 2006
in the Veterinary Technology program. Her animal companions are Fargo, a cat, and Jax, a Golden Retriever. Besides
veterinary medicine, she is interested in cooking and spending time with her family.
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 Tiffany
is a Certified Veterinary Technician. Her interests are in companion animal dental care and educating clients
in how to care for their pets teeth. Her animal companions include Brandy (golden retriever), Benjamin and Samantha
(Siamese cats littermates), and Logan, a stray cat she adopted from MAH. When not at work, Tiffany enjoys hiking,
leisure biking, camping and traveling.
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