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Richard B. Silverstein
DVMDr. 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.
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DVMDr. 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. His professional affiliations include the AVMA, AAHA, AAFP, IAVPM and MVMA. Dr. Silverstein has a special interest in technology and its applications for diagnosis and patient care. If you want to distract him, ask him about his family, biking, his most recent ski trip or what he and Ruby the adventure poodle have been up to recently.
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Kaley A. Alger
DVMDr. 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.
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DVMDr. 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, and earned her veterinary degree in 2017. She became a veterinarian on the Heritage team that year, though she initially joined as an assistant in 2012. In addition to providing veterinary care at Heritage, Dr. Alger is part of the clinic's management team. Her professional affiliations include AVMA, RCVS, VIN and MVMA. Her interests in veterinary medicine include the unique health conditions of giant breed dogs, soft tissue surgery and fostering relationships with patients and clients. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Matt, her two daughters, Lyla and Charlotte, and their Bernese Mountain Dog, Walter. She also enjoys spending time at the family cabin in northern Minnesota, trying new foods/restaurants and her Peloton™.
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Jamie L. Hartman
DVMDr. 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.
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DVMDr. 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 and was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Science from the University of Minnesota. Her professional affiliations include AVMA, MVMA, VIN, AFA and ASGV. Dr. Hartman is originally from Wisconsin, and after spending much of her life helping on her grandparents’ dairy farm, she followed her heart by becoming a small animal veterinarian. She is especially interested in small mammal “exotics” or pocket pets such as ferrets, rabbits and rodents. Whether it be discussing dentistry, weight management to improve pet health, or using ultrasound as a diagnostic tool, her passion is with small mammals.
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Joseph Digirolamo
DVMDr. 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.
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DVMDr. 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, ensuring your pet is in the hands of the best. Although Dr. Joe enjoys many aspects of his profession, his special interest in the veterinary field is soft tissue surgery. He shares his home with his wife, son, and two pets: a dog named Mercutio and cat named Ophelia. Outside of work, Dr. Joe enjoys grilling and playing board games. Many are shocked to find out his undergraduate degree is in theatre—don’t believe us? Ask him to quote Shakespeare!
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Colleen L. Carter
DVMDr. 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.
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DVMDr. 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. She earned her veterinary degree with honors from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. Her professional affiliations include AVMA, MVMA, AAEP, MAEP and VIN. Dr. Carter is Dr. Silverstein’s wife and together they formed Heritage Animal Hospital. Her hobbies include showing and breeding American Saddlebred horses, hiking, snowshoeing and traveling. She retired from her career as an equine (horse) veterinarian and now consults at Heritage Animal Hospital.
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Katrina
CVTKatrina 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.
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CVTKatrina 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. She is a member of MAVT and also earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities in 2011. In addition to her CVT responsibilities, Katrina utilizes her passions for customer relations and operations management as part of the management team and as Heritage’s customer relations specialist. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her daughter and Terrier/Beagle Mix, Cricket, as well as baking, cooking, hiking, motorcycle day trips and weekend getaways to the North Shore.
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Shannon
CVTShannon 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.
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CVTShannon 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. Her special interest in the veterinary field is hematology (the study of blood and blood disorders). She shares her home with two dogs, Mac and Brew, and her cat, Cheese. When not working, she enjoys exploring the outdoors, spending time with family, traveling, cooking and crafting.
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Brooklynn
CVTBrooklynn 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.
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CVTBrooklynn 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. Her special interests in the veterinary field are surgery and anesthesia. She shares her home with her three dogs, Bud, Ozric and Jettison, her cat, Dusty Bubbles, and her tortoise, Crunch. When not working, she enjoys being at the cabin, fishing, snowboarding, traveling and reading a good book.
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Becky
CVTBecky 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.
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CVTBecky 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. She shares her home with her dog, Scotch, her two cats, Shadow and Sheila, as well as two turtles and a corn snake. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids, traveling around the world, camping, watching movies and focusing on her photography.
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Michelle
CVTMichelle 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.
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CVTMichelle 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. In addition to being a CVT, Michelle also leads Heritage’s behavior training classes and is a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). She has a husband, daughter and son, and they share the house with two cats, Rya’c and Kiwi, her dog, Qwerty, and two African clawed frogs, Frogia and Mickey Mouse. When not at work, she enjoys crocheting, reading, camping/hiking and spending time with her family and pets.
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Cassie
CVTCassie 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.
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CVTCassie 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 from the University of Wisconsin - River Falls in September 2021. She is a member of MAVT and MVMA. Her special interest in the veterinary field is low-stress handling (Fear Free). She shares her home with her dog, Sunny, and rabbit, Kisses. When not working, she enjoys exploring the outdoors, working out and spending time with family and friends.
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Andrea
CVTAndrea 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.
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CVTAndrea 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. Her special interest in the veterinary field is pocket pets. She shares her home with her Golden Retriever, Daphne Rose. When not working, she enjoys grilling, fishing, camping and other outdoor activities with her family.
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Rachel
CVTRachel 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.
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CVTRachel 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. When not working, she enjoys cycling, cooking, reading and being on the lake.
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Bri
CVTBri 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.
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CVTBri 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. She shares her home with her tortie (tortoiseshell) cat named Regan. While not at work, she enjoys spending time with her kids, Quinn and Cullen, cycling, traveling and hanging out with family and friends up north.
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Heather
CVTHeather 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.
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CVTHeather 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. Her special interests in the veterinary field are dentistry and nursing care. She shares her home with her cat, Gwen, guinea pig, Tinkerdoodle, figure 8 puffer fish, Miguel, and several other fish. When not working, Heather enjoys spending time and exploring Minnesota with her husband, Jason, and daughter, Teagan, as well as reading and making trips back home to visit family.
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Hayley
Animal Care AttendantHayley 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.
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Animal Care AttendantHayley 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. She shares her home with two dogs, Titan and Mystic. When not working, she enjoys hiking, watching documentaries, going to the family cabin and relaxing at home with her dogs.
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Darcy
GroomerDarcy 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.
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GroomerDarcy 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. When not busy making your dog look beautiful, you will find Darcy riding her Morgan horse, Shadow, or spending time with her husband. She shares her house with her Shih Tzu, Ozzie, and cat, Boots.
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Amanda
GroomerAmanda 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.
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GroomerAmanda 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. Amanda shares her house with two dogs, Grace and Jade, two cats, Meeko and Taj, and a horse named Willy, and more often than not, she has a foster dog at home as well. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with dogs, friends and chasing her daughter from one horse show to the next. They also enjoy hiking, camping and boating together.
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ReNae
GroomerReNae 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...
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GroomerReNae 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 and just about any outdoors-related activity.
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