Emily Smith, CVT
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Sara Freiling, CVT
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Sarah Thor, CVT
Sarah Thor is a seasoned certified veterinary technician, obtaining her credentials in 2009. Her veterinary career began in general practice, then she transitioned to a specialty practice where she focused on anesthesia, honing her skills and gaining invaluable experience over a dozen years. Motivated by an interest in both veterinary medicine and education, Sarah continued […]
Olivia Larson, CVT
Olivia is a certified veterinary technician who has been in the veterinary field for over a decade. After a short time in general practice, she found her true passion in emergency medicine and leadership. While she enjoys every moment spent in clinical practice, interacting with pets and their people, she also finds great satisfaction in […]
Gianna Wunderlich, CVT
After fulfilling her commitment to the U.S. Marine Corps nearly two decades ago, Gianna became a certified veterinary technician. She started on the clinical side, working in general practice, then quickly moved into management. After a couple of years, she sought a change and began to work part time at an emergency practice. She soon […]
Diana Schaapveld, CVT
As with most veterinary professionals, Diana’s love for animals started early. She grew up on a small hobby farm and it became her mission to find, tame, and care for every litter of kittens. She became a certified veterinary technician in 2003 and, as she has progressed into leadership roles, her focus has shifted from […]
Brian Kleist, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Brian Kleist is an experienced human resources professional with a demonstrated history of working with leadership to build strong, skilled, productive teams. He has a superb operational background that includes training in career development, team building, and management. Brian earned a bachelor of science degree focused in management and human resources from University of Wisconsin […]
Jess Towley, BS, CVT, VTS (Emergency/Critical Care)
Jess Towley has been a certified veterinary technician for more than two decades and has applied her talents to managing emergency and specialty hospitals. She has earned advanced certification as a veterinary technician specialist in emergency and critical care (VTS-ECC), and a bachelor’s degree in business with a concentration in organizational leadership. She was awarded […]
Dr. Nelsen, DVM, MPH
In her 20-plus year clinical career, Dr. Nelsen has always been passionate about veterinary emergency medicine. She also has exceptional people skills, forging connections with pet parents and collaborating with colleagues. In addition, she is a talented networker, establishing and maintaining connections with local veterinary colleges, technical schools, faculty, and students—underscoring her belief that sharing […]
