Amanda graduated from the Mn School of Business and received her Associated Degree in Applied Science and Veterinary Technology in 2013. Following graduation, she took and passed the national certification exam and has maintained her national certification since graduation. Prior to working at Brookdale Animal Hospital, she worked at another small animal hospital in the twin cities. She joined Brookdale Animal Hospital in 2016. Her favorite area of veterinary medicine is general surgery and anesthesia. She is passionate about making sure that all cats and dogs receive the best level of care while under general anesthesia and ensuring a smooth recovery so the healing process can begin. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and traveling with her fiancé. Her animal family consists of 3 dogs and a cat [citation][5].