Angela Frederick: Lead Veterinary Technician

Angela grew up in Goodhue and is currently living there with her family: husband, Niles, and their four children, Nora, Brynn, Lucas, and Emily.  Their family also includes dogs Flash and Earl, and cats Frankie, Boots, and Mae.   Angela received her Veterinary Technician degree from Rochester Community and Technical College in 2005, and 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, and bonfires. 

Kelsey Scrodin: Veterinary Technician

Kelsey was born and raised in a suburb of Minneapolis and moved to Rochester in 2010.  She then graduated from the Veterinary Technician program at Rochester Community and Technical College in 2012.  Kelsey now resides in Pine Island with her husband Evan, and two children, Jackson and Jace.  She has 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 Jasperson, CVT: Veterinary Technician

Tina grew up in Pine Island and attended Rochester Community and Technical College's Veterinary Technician program.  After graduating in 2008 and receiving her Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Tina began her career serving animals.  She enjoys watching the animal/human bond, and is a key surgery technician at ZVC.  Tina lives in Pine Island with her husband Buck, and their two boys, Joe and Sam.  The family is rounded out with 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 Gilsdorf: Veterinary Technician

Deidre "Dee" Gilsdorf is a native of the Goodhue area and 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.  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, Jake, being a mom to her son Ryker, and spoiling her Australian Shepherd, Rory.

Cindy Partello, 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.  Graduating from Dakota County Technical College Veterinary Technician program and becoming a CVT in 2020, she is enjoying nursing veterinary patients.  Cindy and her husband, Kirk, live on a hobby farm in Cannon Falls, have 3 grown children, 2 horses, 4 cats, 40+ laying hens, 5 ducks, a gecko, and a cockatiel.  In her spare time, Cindy loves to travel, garden, cross-stitch, hike, and babysit her grandchildren.  She 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 Burgstaler, 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.  As a child growing up in rural Byron, 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.

Kyli Moore, CVT: Veterinary Technician

Kyli, a native of Zumbrota, is a 2023 graduate of the Veterinary Technician program at Dakota County Technical College.  She received her Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) designation the spring of 2024.  Ever since she was little, Kyli knew she wanted to work with animals and she loves being a part of the ZVC team.  Any time Kyli can be in the surgery suite assisting the doctors, she's in her element.
In her free time, you'll find Kyli spending time with her family and friends and playing with the animals....especially her slightly feral cat, Hissy.      

Shellie Newago: Veterinary Assistant

Shellie grew up in Bayfield, WI 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! 
Currently she lives in Red Wing with her life-partner Martin, their two dogs Otis and Lily, and two cats Mittens and Cricket. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family, hiking, and true crime.

Denise White: Receptionist

Being a receptionist for Zumbrota Veterinary Clinic adds to Denise's weekly enjoyment of working with people.  Living in rural Pine Island, Denise and her husband ran a dairy farm for 40 years.  She 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!!