Dr. Caroline Davis
Veterinarian
Dr. Caroline Davis is originally from Milwaukee, WI, but has lived in the Twin Cities the past eight years. She went to Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY for her undergraduate studies and completed her veterinary degree at University of Minnesota in May 2010. During veterinary school, she worked for Banfield Pet Hospital. She joined the Eagan team as a doctor in July 2010. At home, she has a black cat named Cricket who thankfully convinced her husband that cats are fantastic! She also has a Boston Terrier named Carl. When not at work, she often works on artwork - mostly paintings and usually animal-related. Dr. Davis also enjoys reading as well as outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, running and of course travelling.
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Dr. Marc Pagnotta
Veterinarian
Dr. Pagnotta developed an appreciation and love for animals at an early age while growing up on Long Island in NY. He attended Loyola University in Baltimore, MD where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in biology. While working towards his undergraduate degree, Dr. Pagnotta developed an interest in working with exotic animals. He eventually moved from the East coast to the Midwest where he graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 2017. He considers himself just as much a “people” person as he does an “animal” person and looks forward to developing relationships with clients and staff while providing the best quality care possible for his patients.
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Dr. Morgan Leisen
Veterinarian
Dr. Leisen is from Minnesota. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin, River Falls, and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University. She also earned a Masters of Public Health at the University of Iowa. Dr. Leisen has been with Banfield since 2012, initially practicing in Pennsylvania. She was able to move back to Minnesota to be closer to family and ensuring that her son is able to grow up close to family as well. When not caring for her patients, Dr. Leisen spends time with family and her two dogs. Outside veterinary medicine, she is a certified yoga instructor. She enjoys being outside in the warm weather, going to local festivals and farmers markets, doing arts and crafts, and seeing stage performances (music, dance, or theater).
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Dr. Caitlin Lattimer
Veterinarian
Dr. Lattimer is originally from Cedar Falls, Iowa and joined Banfield in June 2017. She always had a love and interest in animals, the environment, and conservation of wildlife and natural resources. She attended Iowa State University to earn her bachelor's degree in animal ecology and worked at Iowa State University's Wildlife Care Clinic throughout her undergraduate career. Upon graduation, she completed an internship with the veterinary team at Disney's Animal Kingdom in Orlando, and then returned to Iowa to start veterinary school at Iowa State University. Her professional interests include small animal and exotics medicine, dentistry, soft tissue surgery, preventive care and acupuncture/alternative medicine. When not working, Dr. Lattimer loves to travel (she's trying to visit every continent) and get outside whenever possible but you're more likely to find her on the couch cuddling her two cats and rescue pup, Tommy.
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Kristine Judd, CVT
Practice Manager
Kristine grew up in North Mankato and now resides in Faribault, MN with her husband, Steve. She went to veterinary technology school at Ridgewater College and graduated from there in 2010 with an AAS degree. She then moved forward with taking the VTNE to receive her certification in November of 2011. She has been with Banfield Pet Hospital since 2011! Kristine has a full house with dogs, Milo and Judd; kitty, Tink; and turtle, Mercury (aka Turtle). Her hobbies include archery, going to Twins games with her husband, and taking Milo and Judd on long road trips to Utah!
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Kyja, CVT
Veterinary Technician
Kyja is originally from Seoul, South Korea but has lived in Lakeville, MN since 1995. She graduated from Argosy University in 2014 with an AAS degree and has been a certified veterinary technician since 2014. With 4+ years of experience and 2 certifications under her belt, she happily joined the Banfield team in July of 2018. She is also certified in companion laser therapy. At home, she has a teacup Yorkie, Luca; a 3-legged Pomeranian, Mickey; and 2 torti cats, Kiara and Masi. Although, the brigade of small animals keeps her on her feet, she likes to play piano in her spare time (helps a lot as a stress reliever!). She also enjoys spending time outside doing a number of activities such as bike riding, helping her parents with their yard work, and going on ice cream (pup cup) runs when necessary!
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