Dr. Lauren Lehtinen
Veterinarian
Dr. Lehtinen have been with Banfield since June 2011. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Baylor University and a Master’s degree in Veterinary Parasitology from Texas A&M University. She moved north to attend veterinary school at the University of Minnesota and graduated in 2011. She has 4 feisty male cats named Theo, Moby, Yoshi and Goshira. She also has a golden retriever named Lola and a pit bull terrier named Frankie. She is interested in providing veterinary care to under-serviced populations – and has volunteered with organizations providing care on reservations and at soup kitchens. She loves doing crossword puzzles and is an excellent shower singer! Her goals as a veterinarian are to be a strong advocate for those that have no voice and to provide the highest level of care to help pets and families stay healthy and happy.
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Dr. Leigh Wilder
Veterinarian
Dr. Wilder have been with Banfield since May of 2013. Before attending the University of Minnesota for veterinary school, she graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN with a B.A. in Spanish and biology. She has a Boston terrier/pug mix named Hershey, who is extremely crazy and always keeps her on my toes! In my spare time I can be found reading, frisbee golfing and spending time at her family’s cabin up north. She also loves to travel and has enjoyed working with international veterinary organizations during veterinary school; this is a passion she hopes to continue in the future. She loves the variety of cases that general practice has to offer, and it is her goal to provide the best care for all of her patients, and to help strengthen the bond between pets and their families. In the future she hopes to own a small hobby farm of alpacas, her favorite animal!
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Dr. Kate Anderson
Veterinarian
Dr. Anderson is a 2016 graduate of the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. While pursuing her undergraduate degrees in aerospace engineering and physics from the University of Minnesota, she spent summers working with ranching families to take care of their animals, which included cattle, horses, dogs, and cats. While working with ranchers, she realized her passion for taking care of animals and their owners, and decided to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. Her professional interests include surgery, dentistry, reproduction, and behavior. When not in the hospital, she enjoys trying new restaurants, cooking, spending time outdoors with her husband, and volunteering to provide low cost veterinary services on rural communities around the United States, as well as internationally. Dr. Anderson and her husband live with their energetic corgi/border collie mix, Chance, and their two cats, Josephine, a seasoned princess, and Yoshimitzu, a spirited adventurer.
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Dawn Richards, CVT
Veterinary Technician
Dawn has been with the Maple Grove Banfield since July 2017. She graduated from the Minnesota School of Business in 2011 with an associate's degree in applied science, and passed the national exam for veterinary technicians receiving her credentials. She has a Pomeranian named Fletcher, a domestic long hair cat named Luna, and a chinchilla named Bandit. Dawn's passions outside of work consist of spending time with family and friends, watching movies, cooking, baking, four-wheeling and enjoying nature. She sincerely loves helping animals, and looks forward to meeting you and your furry family member!
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Ashley Thelen, CVT
Veterinary Technician
Ashley has been with the Maple Grove Banfield for almost 5 years. She graduated from MSB in 2014 with an associate's degree in applied science and received her credentials the same year. She has 3 dogs, 13 chickens, 6 ducks and a bearded dragon. Ashley's passions outside of work include ice fishing, camping and enjoying time with her family! She truly loves what she does, and looks forward to helping both you and your pet!
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Jenna Watson, CVT
Veterinary Technician
Jenna has been with Banfield for over 10 years. She graduated from the Minnesota School of Business with an Associate of Applied Science degree in 2007 and earned her credentials that same year. She and her husband have 2 daughters, Abby and Emma, and a black and white cat named Stanley. Jenna enjoys spending time with her family, baking, shopping and crafting. She looks forward to helping you and your pets!!
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Chris Keiser, CVT
Veterinary Technician
Chris graduated from the Minnesota School of Business with an associate's degree in veterinary technology, receiving her credentials in 2006, and has been with Banfield since March of 2014. Chris and her husband have (2) 12-year-old dogs, Mazzy (Maserati) the lab/pointer, and Johnny, the American Staffordshire terrier. She is a big fan of the bully breeds and loves doing dental cleanings at work. Outside of work, Chris enjoys cross stitch, camping and fishing (Johnny especially loves ice fishing too!), and looks forward to working with you and your pets!
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Laura Greenspan, CVT
Veterinary Technician
Laura has been working in the veterinary field for over 5 years and in those years, she's had the pleasure of caring for assorted breeds of large, small, and exotic animals all over the country. She has a large heard at home including 2 dogs (a rottweiler/corgi mix and a Husky mix), 2 cats, and 5 quarter horses. Laura enjoys spending time outside of work racing her horses, working out, spending time with family and friends, and traveling.
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