Resident of Lonsdale
Laura graduated from Minnesota State University in 1998, and then applied to and graduated from Argosy University in 2000 as a CVT. Laura joined the Countryside team as a veterinary assistant in 2011 and has been one of our star certified veterinary nurses ever since. She’s proud of her 19 years of experience in veterinary medicine and being considered one of the senior members of our team. She looks forward to many years to come. She enjoys training new team members, helping others to learn from her experience, and providing our patients with great care. She was born in Blue Earth, lived in Mankato and Eagan and now resides in Lonsdale
Cairn Terrier, Siamese Cat, and a Guinea Pig!
Laura has one dog, Quinn, A Cairn Terrier mix, one cat, Rue, a Siamese mix, and an adorable guinea pig named Clover. Rue, by the way, is another one of the great pets that was found and adopted out of the Countryside impound facility.
An Advocate for Affordable Veterinary Orthopedic Care
Laura enjoys being able to work with all the different types of animals, with a special interest in orthopedic and non-routine surgeries. In fact, she shares our pride in being able to offer many specialty surgeries that most veterinary clinics do not. She believes it’s a service that our clients want and a way to keep costs low. Laura is also a whiz at cat behavior questions, so if you have a cat that’s afraid to come to the vet or one that exhibits behavior that you are trying to understand or change, reach out to her.