Dr. Michon Ames
Chief of Staff
Dr. Michon Ames graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2014 and has been with Banfield since graduating. She previously worked at the St. Louis Park location but is now loving her clientele and patients here in Edina! In 2016, she was chosen to lead the team as the chief of staff and has since flourished in her new role. Her specific areas of interest include dermatology, dentistry, and behavior. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with her family, husband, and Australian cattle dog mix, Cooper.
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Dr. Amanda Maijer
Veterinarian
Dr. Maijer graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine after completing her clinical year at the University of Wisconsin, School of Veterinary Medicine Madison. Prior to attending vet school, she received a Master of Science degree in Evolutionary Anthropology and a Master of Research degree in Behavioral Physiology from the University of Roehampton, London. Being born and raised in Edina, she loves being a member of the Edina practice! Her areas of special interest include surgery and advanced wound care. When not at work, she enjoys travelling and spending time with her husband, son and daughter, and their two dogs and cat.
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Dr. Daniel Pesek
Veterinarian
Dr. Daniel Pesek graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2010 when he joined Banfield. He previously worked as the Chief of Staff at the Richfield location until joining the Edina team in 2018. His specific interests include dentistry and soft tissue surgery. In his free time, he is kept very busy with his expanding family of two young kids, his wife, and Australian Shepherd, Zeppelin. When time allows, he loves to get outdoors for winter and summer camping, biking, and canoeing on Minnesota's many lakes.
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Dr. Jessica Carmack
Veterinarian
Dr. Jessica Carmack graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine and joined our practice in Edina after graduation. She currently works two days a week, but loves seeing her clients and patients who travel far just to see her. She has special interests in preventative care, dentistry, and cardiology. Dr. Carmack shares her home with a Holland Lop rabbit named Rudy. She enjoys spending time with her husband and family in her free time.
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Amanda Pater, CVT
Practice Manager
Amanda has been a Certified Veterinary Technician with Banfield since 2013. She recieved her A.A.S. degree in veterinary technology from Minnesota School of Business and passed the VTNE to become certified in 2013. Amanda has been at the Edina hospital since it's opening in 2013 and was promoted to Practice Manager in 2017. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors camping, hiking and outdoor/landscape photography. Amanda has an adorable cat named Juggernaut.
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Alasia Brown
CVT
Alasia received her CVT degree from the Minnesota School of Business in 2011 and before working for Banfield, she worked in emergency medicine. Areas of interest are general practice and emergency medicine. In her spare time, she enjoys going to restaurants and spending time with her dog, Roger.
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Briken
CVT
Briken graduated from MSB with an AAS in veterinary technology in 2014. Interests include internal medicine, dermatology, feline care, and low stress handling. She lives with her 2 cats, 2 dogs and rabbit.
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Beth Krueger, CVT
Veterinary Technician
Beth earned her Associate of Applied Science degree in veterinary technology from the Minnesota School of Business and passed the VTNE to become certified in 2013. She has been with Banfield, Edina since its opening in 2013. Beth also has experience in emergency medicine at a local referral/emergency pet hospital. In her free time, she enjoys reading, watching The Office, and spending time with her cats, Mikko, Koko and Gigi.
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Emily Tuley, CVT
Veterinary Technician
Emily has been a Certified Veterinary Technician with Banfield since 2016. She received her A.A.S. degree in veterinary technology from Argosy University, and chose this career for her love of animals and a need to make a difference in their life. In her free time, she loves enjoying the outdoors and working on her car! She shares her life with her husband, two dogs, Kiya and Scout, and two cats, Norman and Dani.
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Allie Neis, CVT
Veterinary Technician
Allie received her Associate in Applied Science degree from Minnesota School of Business in September of 2016, and received her CVT certification in December of 2016. She has been with Banfield for 3 years. Allie has 2 dogs, Bee and Bella, and a cat named Kitty. In her free time, she loves watching hockey, and is a huge Minnesota Wild fan. She also enjoys spending time outside with her dogs!
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