Richard B. Silverstein

Dr. Silverstein founded Heritage Animal Hospital in April 1991. He graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 1988 and holds a B.A. in biology from Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa.

Kaley A. Alger

Dr. Alger is a Minnesota native who grew up with a goal of becoming a veterinarian. She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota in Animal Science. She then attended the University of Glasgow College of Veterinary Medicine in Glasgow, Scotland.

Jamie L. Hartman

Dr. Hartman graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009 and joined Heritage Animal Hospital that same year. She studied biology and chemistry at the University of Wisconsin – River Falls for three years.

Joseph Digirolamo

Dr. Joseph Digirolamo, known to many as Dr. Joe, has been at Heritage Animal Hospital since July 2020. He received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Minnesota in 2020. His professional affiliations include AVMA and MVMA.

Elise Wunderlich

Colleen L. Carter

Dr. Carter was raised on a working farm in Morris, Illinois. In 1986, she graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry from North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.

Katrina

Katrina started with us as an intern in March 2014 and has been at Heritage Animal Hospital ever since. She received her degree from the veterinary technology program at Argosy University in May 2014 and became a certified technician in 2015.

Shannon

Shannon has been at Heritage Animal Hospital since December 2021. She received her associate degree from Minnesota School of Business veterinary technology program in September 2014 and is a member of MAVT.

Brooklynn

Brooklynn has been at Heritage Animal Hospital since December 2020. She received her Associate of Applied Science degree from the Minnesota School of Business veterinary technology program in 2016.

Becky

Becky has been at Heritage Animal Hospital since March 2022. She received her veterinary technician degree with honors from the Minnesota School of Business in March 2014. Her special interests in the veterinary field are parasitology, dentistry and disease prevention.

Michelle

Michelle joined Heritage Animal Hospital in July 2016 and came to us with over seven years of combined experience at her previous clinics. She earned her Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology from Globe University in 2008 and became certified in January 2009.

Cassie

Cassie has been at Heritage Animal Hospital since March 2022. She received her associate degree in veterinary technology from the Ridgewater College veterinary technology program and received her bachelor's degree in animal science - veterinary technology.

Andrea

Andrea has been at Heritage Animal Hospital since September 2012. She received her certification from the Minnesota School of Business veterinary technology program in 2013. She is a member of MAVT and MVMA.

Rachel

Rachel has been at Heritage Animal Hospital since January 2018. She received her associate degree from the Argosy University veterinary technology program in 2018. Her special interest in the veterinary field is dermatology. She shares her home with a black cat named Matilda.

Bri

Bri has been at Heritage Animal Hospital since June 2012. She received her veterinary technician certification from the Minnesota School of Business veterinary technology program in 2009. Bri is a member of MAVT.

Heather

Heather joined Heritage Animal Hospital in November 2020. She earned her Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology in 2008 from Metropolitan Community College – Maple Woods in Kansas City, Missouri.

Hayley

Hayley has been with Heritage Animal Hospital since September 2013. She is finishing her biology degree at North Hennepin Community College. Her special interests in the veterinary field are dermatology and performing laboratory diagnostics.

Darcy

Darcy graduated the top of her class from Twin Cities School of Pet Grooming and has been grooming dogs since 1989. She joined Heritage Animal Hospital in May 2003. She has the styling experience and expertise for every breed, size, and style of dog.

Amanda

Amanda was trained at a grooming academy in Georgia and started at Heritage in January 2017. She came to us with 10 years of grooming experience, including time as a manager/trainer at her previous position.

ReNae

ReNae started her grooming career in 2012 and has been at Heritage since April 2018. ReNae shares her home with her poodle, Jersey. When not working, she enjoys time with her grandkids, walks with her dog, hiking in Colorado, yard work...