Practice Manager
Deb Bahr, CVT, CVPM
Deb has over 22 years experience in veterinary medicine. She is a 1991 graduate of the University of Minnesota, Waseca with an Associate in Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technology. Deb was with Heritage Pet Hospital from 1992-1997 then left to explore other avenues in the veterinary field. She spent six years in Florida in emergency medicine management and has been back at Heritage since 2003 as the Practice Manager. Deb earned the distinction of Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) in 2006 by successfully passing the certification exam offered by the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA). Deb serves as the Secretary of the Minnesota Veterinary Practice Manager Network (VPMN) and is the Vice Pres. of the St. Charles Parent Teacher Organization. Deb shares her home with her husband and their three boys. Other family members include two dogs, Cider and Opie, and three cats, Muddy, Gidget and Gertie. Deb likes to read, spend time with family and she also enjoys her petsitting hobby.
Deb has over 22 years experience in veterinary medicine. She is a 1991 graduate of the University of Minnesota, Waseca with an Associate in Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technology. Deb was with Heritage Pet Hospital from 1992-1997 then left to explore other avenues in the veterinary field. She spent six years in Florida in emergency medicine management and has been back at Heritage since 2003 as the Practice Manager. Deb earned the distinction of Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) in 2006 by successfully passing the certification exam offered by the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA). Deb serves as the Secretary of the Minnesota Veterinary Practice Manager Network (VPMN) and is the Vice Pres. of the St. Charles Parent Teacher Organization. Deb shares her home with her husband and their three boys. Other family members include two dogs, Cider and Opie, and three cats, Muddy, Gidget and Gertie. Deb likes to read, spend time with family and she also enjoys her petsitting hobby.
Technicians
Kathy, Certified Veterinary Technician
Kathy graduated from the University of Minnesota, Waseca with an A.A.S. degree in Veterinary Technology in 1988. She has been with Heritage Pet Hospital for the last 25 years! Kathy has grown to know many of our clients over the years and enjoys helping them care for their pets. She has a passion for her profession and believes pets are family members that should be given the best care. Some of Kathy's favorite things to do at work are diabetic patient management, critical patient care and client education. She loves being a valuable part of the healing process and helping pets enjoy a quality life, even with a chronic health condition. Kathy also enjoys mentoring vet tech students from the RCTC and MSB Veterinary Technology programs. She finds it extremely rewarding as well as fun to teach and be part of their education.
Kathy shares her home with her husband, Dave, her daughter, Lauren, one cat named "Sammy Sam" and one parakeet name "Bird". In her spare time she enjoys reading, doing home improvements, vacationing in northern MN and spending time with friends and family.
Kathy graduated from the University of Minnesota, Waseca with an A.A.S. degree in Veterinary Technology in 1988. She has been with Heritage Pet Hospital for the last 25 years! Kathy has grown to know many of our clients over the years and enjoys helping them care for their pets. She has a passion for her profession and believes pets are family members that should be given the best care. Some of Kathy's favorite things to do at work are diabetic patient management, critical patient care and client education. She loves being a valuable part of the healing process and helping pets enjoy a quality life, even with a chronic health condition. Kathy also enjoys mentoring vet tech students from the RCTC and MSB Veterinary Technology programs. She finds it extremely rewarding as well as fun to teach and be part of their education.
Kathy shares her home with her husband, Dave, her daughter, Lauren, one cat named "Sammy Sam" and one parakeet name "Bird". In her spare time she enjoys reading, doing home improvements, vacationing in northern MN and spending time with friends and family.
Cheryl, Certified Veterinary Technician
Cheryl graduated with an AAS degree in Animal Health Technology from the University of Minnesota, Waseca. She has been at Heritage Pet Hospital since 1999, and is our avian "go to" gal. Cheryl's special interests include avian care, geriatric felines and grooming. At home, Cheryl enjoys cooking, making miniatures, and playing with her two cats and three parrots.
Cheryl graduated with an AAS degree in Animal Health Technology from the University of Minnesota, Waseca. She has been at Heritage Pet Hospital since 1999, and is our avian "go to" gal. Cheryl's special interests include avian care, geriatric felines and grooming. At home, Cheryl enjoys cooking, making miniatures, and playing with her two cats and three parrots.
Amy, Certified Veterinary Technician
Amy graduated from the Medical Institute of MN in 1995 with an Associate in Applied Science degree. She has worked in the Veterinary field for 18 years, and has been with Heritage Pet Hospital since October of 2007. Her favorite thing about coming to work every day is being part of a close knit team, and the satisfaction of working with our clients and helping heal. Amy's special interests include dentistry and radiology. In her spare time Amy enjoys pool league, camping, fishing, hiking, dog-sitting and participating in the VFW Auxillary. She shares her home with her husband, Dave, her dogs Morgan (a Lab/German Shorthair cross), Bailey (a Lab/Husky cross), Lizzy (an Australian Cattle dog), and a long haired orange tabby cat named Jack. Amy hopes to someday buy a hobby farm in the country and be able to expand her dog-sitting hobby.
Amy graduated from the Medical Institute of MN in 1995 with an Associate in Applied Science degree. She has worked in the Veterinary field for 18 years, and has been with Heritage Pet Hospital since October of 2007. Her favorite thing about coming to work every day is being part of a close knit team, and the satisfaction of working with our clients and helping heal. Amy's special interests include dentistry and radiology. In her spare time Amy enjoys pool league, camping, fishing, hiking, dog-sitting and participating in the VFW Auxillary. She shares her home with her husband, Dave, her dogs Morgan (a Lab/German Shorthair cross), Bailey (a Lab/Husky cross), Lizzy (an Australian Cattle dog), and a long haired orange tabby cat named Jack. Amy hopes to someday buy a hobby farm in the country and be able to expand her dog-sitting hobby.
Erin, Certified Veterinary Technician
Erin graduated from Rochester Community and Technical College in May 2010 with an Associate in Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technology. She joined Heritage Pet Hospital in July 2010. In Erin's free time, she enjoys baking, gardening and going for walks with her family. She lives in Pine Island, MN with her husband, Cody, her daughter Alexa, and her three dogs, Harley, Tobey and Remey; and her cat, Joe. Erin loves being a part of a team and making a difference in animal's lives.
Erin graduated from Rochester Community and Technical College in May 2010 with an Associate in Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technology. She joined Heritage Pet Hospital in July 2010. In Erin's free time, she enjoys baking, gardening and going for walks with her family. She lives in Pine Island, MN with her husband, Cody, her daughter Alexa, and her three dogs, Harley, Tobey and Remey; and her cat, Joe. Erin loves being a part of a team and making a difference in animal's lives.
Krista, Certified Veterinary Technician
Krista graduated from Minnesota School of Business in October 2012 with an Associate in Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technology. Upon graduation, Krista joined the Heritage Pet Hospital team right away. What Krista enjoys most about coming to work every day is working with a close, hard working team, educating clients, assisting in surgeries and being able to use all of her technician skills daily. In her spare time, Krista enjoys camping, reading and spending time with friends and family. Krista live in Rochester with her three furry kids, Brick (wirehaired dachshund), Gizzmo (domestic long haired cat), and Kevin (guinea pig).
Krista graduated from Minnesota School of Business in October 2012 with an Associate in Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technology. Upon graduation, Krista joined the Heritage Pet Hospital team right away. What Krista enjoys most about coming to work every day is working with a close, hard working team, educating clients, assisting in surgeries and being able to use all of her technician skills daily. In her spare time, Krista enjoys camping, reading and spending time with friends and family. Krista live in Rochester with her three furry kids, Brick (wirehaired dachshund), Gizzmo (domestic long haired cat), and Kevin (guinea pig).
Veterinary Assistants
Blair, Veterinary Assistant
Blair has completed four years of her undergraduate degree in Pre-Veterinary Medicine. She hopes to attend vet school in the fall of 2014 in pursuit of her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. In 2008, Blair took a leave of absence from school to join the U.S. Army (Reserve), and is in the Military Police Corps. Her time in the Army has brought her to places all over the United States and world. Blair became a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom after a year long deployment to Afghanistan in 2011, and she is still in the Army. Blair's major passion is animals (especially her Long-haired Chihuahua, Trejo), human cultural awareness (she speaks Russian, French, Spanish, and Dari), and marine biology. In Blair's spare time, she enjoys traveling, working out, fishing, shooting at the firing range, camping, and many other activities. Blair was thrilled to join the Heritage Pet Hospital family in April, 2013. She loves having the opportunity to overcome any challenge that may be thrown her way, watching surgeries and the in-depth information that diagnostic lab procedures can give in what may otherwise seem to be a vague situation.
Blair has completed four years of her undergraduate degree in Pre-Veterinary Medicine. She hopes to attend vet school in the fall of 2014 in pursuit of her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. In 2008, Blair took a leave of absence from school to join the U.S. Army (Reserve), and is in the Military Police Corps. Her time in the Army has brought her to places all over the United States and world. Blair became a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom after a year long deployment to Afghanistan in 2011, and she is still in the Army. Blair's major passion is animals (especially her Long-haired Chihuahua, Trejo), human cultural awareness (she speaks Russian, French, Spanish, and Dari), and marine biology. In Blair's spare time, she enjoys traveling, working out, fishing, shooting at the firing range, camping, and many other activities. Blair was thrilled to join the Heritage Pet Hospital family in April, 2013. She loves having the opportunity to overcome any challenge that may be thrown her way, watching surgeries and the in-depth information that diagnostic lab procedures can give in what may otherwise seem to be a vague situation.
Receptionists
Jeanne, Technical Supervisor, Head Receptionist
Jeanne loves her work! She gets to spend the day helping your cute, furry critters and no day is ever the same. Jeanne often has a funny or touching story to share with her husband, Ed, which helps pass the time as they make the long trek to northern Minnesota to visit her daughter, Katie, and her family. Jeanne loves being a grandma to Martin, Maria and Beatrice. (Ask to see her pictures; they're adorable!) She also enjoys gardening, watching movies, reading and sampling the fine dining available in Rochester. Jeanne and Ed live with two cats - Stella (baby girl) and Pushkin (the great and mighty). Kittens and/or a dog or two might be in her future. Stay tuned.
Jeanne loves her work! She gets to spend the day helping your cute, furry critters and no day is ever the same. Jeanne often has a funny or touching story to share with her husband, Ed, which helps pass the time as they make the long trek to northern Minnesota to visit her daughter, Katie, and her family. Jeanne loves being a grandma to Martin, Maria and Beatrice. (Ask to see her pictures; they're adorable!) She also enjoys gardening, watching movies, reading and sampling the fine dining available in Rochester. Jeanne and Ed live with two cats - Stella (baby girl) and Pushkin (the great and mighty). Kittens and/or a dog or two might be in her future. Stay tuned.
Molly, Receptionist
Molly lives in Rochester with her husband, Dale and their three children, Connor, Brayden and Alissa. She is proud to be a part of the Heritage Pet Hospital team. The highlights of her work are getting to meet, greet and help all of our patients and clients in every way possible and going home satisfied, knowing that she has made a difference in a pet's life. She has learned so much while working in a veterinary clinic with the help of the wonderful team-oriented staff!
Molly lives in Rochester with her husband, Dale and their three children, Connor, Brayden and Alissa. She is proud to be a part of the Heritage Pet Hospital team. The highlights of her work are getting to meet, greet and help all of our patients and clients in every way possible and going home satisfied, knowing that she has made a difference in a pet's life. She has learned so much while working in a veterinary clinic with the help of the wonderful team-oriented staff!
Sarah, Receptionist
Sarah lives in Rochester with her Yorkie, Riley. She loves animals of all kinds and although she majored in human psychology, she has a keen interest in animal behavior. In her plans to pursue her education, this will be her focus. In her free time, Sarah enjoys volunteering, reading non-fiction and spending time with friends and family. Sarah loves her job at Heritage Pet Hospital and takes great pride in assisting in the care of the animals that come in. It is a treat for Sarah to work with animals and their people on a daily basis; it is rewarding for her to see the treatment process come full circle. Sarah's dream is to volunteer in animal refuges oversees as well as aid in anti-whaling campaigns.
Sarah lives in Rochester with her Yorkie, Riley. She loves animals of all kinds and although she majored in human psychology, she has a keen interest in animal behavior. In her plans to pursue her education, this will be her focus. In her free time, Sarah enjoys volunteering, reading non-fiction and spending time with friends and family. Sarah loves her job at Heritage Pet Hospital and takes great pride in assisting in the care of the animals that come in. It is a treat for Sarah to work with animals and their people on a daily basis; it is rewarding for her to see the treatment process come full circle. Sarah's dream is to volunteer in animal refuges oversees as well as aid in anti-whaling campaigns.
