Angela: Lead Veterinary Technician

Angela received her Veterinary Technician degree from Rochester Community and Technical College in 2005 and has been with ZVC since 2019.  She says her favorite part of being a Vet Tech is witnessing the joy and fun pets bring our lives.  In her free time, she enjoys camping, boating, reading, bonfires... and COFFEE!   Angela and her family make room in their home for furry friends, dog Flash, and cats Frankie, Boots, and Mae.

Kelsey: Veterinary Technician

Kelsey graduated from the Veterinary Technician program at Rochester Community and Technical College in 2012.  She has been caring for ZVC patients and their owners since 2019.  Kelsey enjoys pets outside of clinic time - she and her family have two dogs, Apollo and Opie, and a cat, Bandit.  Her favorite part of her job is educating clients on all the care their furry babies need.  In her free time, Kelsey enjoys summer activities like swimming or playing sports and games with her kids, and just being outside to enjoy the sun.

Tina, CVT: Veterinary Technician

After graduating in 2008 from Rochester Community and Technical College's Veterinary Technician program and becoming a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Tina began her career at ZVC serving animals.  She enjoys watching the animal/human bond, and is a key surgery technician at ZVC.  Tina and her family have furry family members, too: dogs Flo, June, and Bailey, and cat Birdie.  At home, she enjoys outdoor activities like walking the dogs, watching the kids and dogs swim, spending time with family and friends, and motorcycling.  She also enjoys baking dog treats! 

Dee: Veterinary Technician

Dee decided early on that working with animals was what she wanted to do.  After graduating from Globe University-Eau Claire's Veterinary Technician program in 2017, Dee began her career in small animal veterinary care, coming to ZVC in 2019.  The fast-paced environment of ZVC keeps Dee busy, which is how she likes it!  "Working" is one of her hobbies, but in her free time she enjoys Razor riding up north with her husband, being a mom, and spoiling her Australian Shepherd, Rory.

Cindy, CVT: Veterinary Technician

Growing up as a farm girl, Cindy has always had a passion for all living things.  Starting a career in computers and insurance, she moved onto homeschooling her kids, growing organic vegetables, and raising chickens to produce eggs to sell at local farmers markets.  When homeschooling came to an end, she decided to go back to school herself to learn a new career.  2020 was a busy year for Cindy - she graduated from Dakota County Technical College Veterinary Technician program, became a CVT, and joined us at ZVC.   Her animal menagerie includes 2 horses, 4 cats, 40+ laying hens, 5 ducks, a gecko, and a cockatiel.  Cindy is also an Education Committee member of the MN Association of Veterinary Technicians (MAVT) and an active participant of the Christian Veterinary Missions organization (CVM).

Elissa, CVT: Veterinary Technician

Graduating from the Ridgewater College Veterinary Technician program in Willmar, MN in 2005, and receiving her CVT shortly after, Elissa started on the road to fulfilling her lifelong passion for helping animals.  She has been a member of the ZVC Team since 2021.  As a child, Elissa brought home every kind of creature that was sick or broken, hoping to mend them. Just ask her about her pet squirrel, Roxy (she'll tell you it's a long story!). Elissa's other "crazy crew of pets" vie for her love at home: cats Jed and Cleo; sheep Tulip; and rabbits Arya, Wee Fergus, Luna and Merida.  
In her free time, Elissa likes to travel to visit family and abroad (Ireland and Scotland are favorites), to hunt, fish, and go 4-wheeling, and she also enjoys reading and painting.

Shellie: Veterinary Assistant

Shellie grew up with many companion animals, including 18 huskies (sled dogs) who pulled her around their 40 acres!  She earned her Bachelor's degree in English from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.  After getting a fun part-time job as a veterinary receptionist, she discovered her passion for working in this field.  She has since worked her way to being a skilled veterinary assistant and has goals to complete her veterinary technician degree and become a CVT!  Shellie joined the ZVC Team in 2024. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family; their three dogs Otis, Lily, and Eloise, and two cats Mittens and Cricket; hiking; and true crime.

Chelsea: Customer Service Specialist/Receptionist

Chelsea, a Minnesotan by way of Maryland and Florida, has worked in the hospitality industry for over ten years.  That's perfect training to be in customer service at ZVC!  You'll see her at the front desk a few days per week, and she can't wait to see you and your pets.  As an avid animal lover herself, with 3 cats and a dog of her own, you know you will get great attention and care.  What does Chelsea enjoy doing outside of ZVC?  She is a huge movie buff - "feel good" movies that make you both cry and laugh are her favorites; she loves spending time with her son; and taking long walks with her dog.

Denise: Customer Service Specialist/Receptionist

Being a receptionist for Zumbrota Veterinary Clinic adds to Denise's weekly enjoyment of working with people.  Denise and her husband ran a dairy farm for 40 years, has two grown children, and is the proud grandma of two.  Never one to be without a furry companion, Denise dotes on her grand-dog, Chip.  Denise loves to garden, camp, and quilt, and can be seen volunteering with 4-H and FFA youth.  On the days Denise isn't answering our phones, she is helping clients at our affiliated business, Zumbro Vet Supply.

Bretta Nietz: Practice Manager

Having 25+ years in the corporate business world to prepare her....anything and everything in the "background" is what Bretta does at ZVC.  Human Resources, Marketing, Bookkeeping, and even planning the fun events such as Vet Tech Week, that's her forte!  In her time away from the Clinic, Bretta is busy running kids around and trying to keep everyone's schedules straight... THAT is a full-time job!!