LuAnn was a part of the team that moved to the Mesaba Animal Hospital when Dr. Kalinowski took over the practice in 2009. She was born and raised in the area and went to Ridgewater College for her A.A.S. in Veterinary Technology. LuAnn was born with a strong passion for veterinary medicine. She has a 'healthy' obsession with canine and feline dentistry. She is one of the most knowledgeable people on our staff, and this knowledge has earned her such nicknames as the 'Dental Queen' and 'Flea Queen', for her infamous, yet insightful, discussions with clients. When you call with questions for the Doctor(s), you most likely will be talking to LuAnn. She still resides in the area with, what she calls, 'Enough animals to keep me warm in the winter months.' [citation]