Dr. Elizabeth Gunderson
Chief of Staff
Dr. Liz Gunderson received her undergraduate degree in biology from Hamline University and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Gunderson has special interests in dentistry, internal medicine, and caring for geriatric pets. She lives with her husband, Sam, and two dogs, Susie, a shy golden retriever, and Atticus, a spirited Pomeranian. When not in the hospital, she enjoys fishing at the cabin, reading, gardening, playing music, and visiting Minnesota's North Shore.
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Dr. Angela Edenloff
Veterinarian
Dr. Angie received her veterinary degree from Iowa State University in 2008. She practiced at Banfield hospitals in Colorado and Ohio before moving to Minnesota and joining the St. Louis Park Banfield hospital in 2012. Her professional interests include dermatology and oncology. She lives with her husband (also a veterinarian) and her dogs, a Shiba Inu, small mixed-breed, and a longhaired Chihuahua.
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Dr. Gina Meyer
Veterinarian
Dr. Meyer is a 2015 graduate of the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. She grew up on a farm in New Ulm, Minnesota, and received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities in 2011. She was active in 4-H and enjoyed showing horses competitively during her childhood. Throughout her education she has studied animal medicine in Italy, Thailand, and Costa Rica. Her special interests include surgery, dentistry, and dermatology. When not working, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, watching and playing sports, and being active outdoors.
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Dr. Andrea Birkeland
Veterinarian
Dr. Birkeland joined Banfield in May of 2017. She is a Twin Cities native, where she grew up always enjoying camping, dancing for the last 20 years, playing the violin, and snowboarding. She graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 2017 where she emphasized her studies in small and companion animals. She earned an animal science degree from Iowa State University in 2013. In her free time, she enjoys trying new restaurants, hanging out with friends and family, and outdoor activities like camping, hiking, and kayaking.
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Dr. Deanne Kolander
Veterinarian
Dr. Kolander is a 2013 graduate of St George's University School of Veterinary Medicine. After completing her clinical year at the University of Florida, she started her career with Banfield in Spring Hill, Fl. After working there for 2 1/2 years, she relocated to her home state of Minnesota and has been employed at this location ever since. Her professional interests include dermatology and dentistry. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, especially her two sons, watching sports and traveling.
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Karen Beaver, CVT
Shift Lead
Karen is a 2011 graduate of Minnesota School of Business Veterinary Technology Program, where she earned her Certified Veterinary Technician license. After working in private small animal practice for two years, Karen started her career with Banfield in 2013. She loves being able to provide preventive health care to patients throughout their lives. Working with Mars Volunteer Program to promote giving back to pets in need in our community is a strong passion of hers as well. When she's not getting excited over the adorable patients at work, Karen enjoys spending time with her own five dogs at home. They especially love going to visit their grandma in Karen's hometown of Grand Forks, ND.
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