I am a Certified Veterinary Technician. I have an Associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology from Blue Ridge Community College in Staunton VA and a BA from the University of Minnesota. I am also a Fear-Free Certified Professional committed to making your pet’s visit to Chaska Vet as low-stress as possible. I Love seeing your pet come to our office knowing he/she will get treats, pats, and gentle handling. I assist Dr. Parrott in everything from physical exams to monitoring anesthesia. My job includes acting as surgery technician, dental hygienist, laboratory technician, phlebotomist, pharmacy technician, receptionist, and pet parent educator. I have one adult son and a “foster-fail” dog named Chell. In my off time I enjoy baking, reading, singing in the church choir, bicycling, and walking the dog. I graduated from the Medical Institute of Minnesota in 1994 as a Certified Veterinary Technician and 20 plus years later, I still love coming to work everyday I truly believe I have the best job ever. I had the pleasure of joining the Chaska Veterinary Hospital Team in September of 2019. Working in a practice that strives to have low stress restraint with emphasis on Fear Free exams, makes visits to the vet more enjoyable for everyone. Working with such a wonderful staff and really getting to know our pets and their owners, solidifies my belief that I do indeed have the best job ever!!
In my free time I love spending time outside with my kids both canine and human. Fishing, weekends at the cabin, dog parks, boat rides, walking through the woods, bike rides etc. we love it all!! My husband and I have three wonderful human children Christian, Josie, and Joren. And to complete our family, two very special canine companions. Tank who is an adorable, pliable, and very lazy Labrador Retriever. And Mack, a silly, energetic Lab who loves chasing frisbees and will dock dive for hours.