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Dr. Tom RandallTom Randall, DVM

    Dr. Randall is the owner and head veterinarian.  He graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 1991.  He has owned the Forest Lake Veterinary Hospital since 1997. As a general practitioner Dr. Randall enjoys all areas of medicine and surgery.  Six years at a practice that included an emergency service fostered a special interest in emergency medicine and surgery.  His favorite part of practice remains new puppy and kitten exams.  He is married and has two children.  His hobbies include playing with the kids, coaching and watching said children in numerous sports venues, geocaching, running and an occasional triathlon or marathon.  The Randalls have 2 cats (Frisco and Maggie) and two dogs, (Kipper and Juno).




Dr. Krista SteffenhagenKrista Steffenhagen, DVM
 
  

Dr. Steffenhagen is a 2008 graduate of the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine.   She initially practiced on dairy cattle but made the transition to small animal medicine one year out of school because she missed interacting with clients and their pets.   Dr. Steffenhagen’s favorite part of practice is working with clients that have brought home a new pet (young or old) and helping them manage the first few months with the new addition to their family.  Other areas of practice that she enjoys are surgery, difficult internal medicine cases, and weight management.  When Dr. Steffenhagen is not working she can be found working on her home, running, biking, or walking her two  dogs Vera , a German Shorthaired pointer, and Bella, a Boston Terrier.
 



Dr. Sarah
                  Rapp
Sarah Rapp, DVM


Dr. Rapp graduated from the Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006.  Her hobbies include running, hiking, and downhill skiing.  She enjoys all aspect of medicine and surgery, especially dermatology and behavior.  She has a golden retriever named Palmer and a cat named Riley.






Angela


Angela
, Technician
    Angela is a 2001 graduate of the Medical Institute of Minnesota.  She has worked with us since January of 2002.  She enjoys the many aspects of her job that allow her the opportunity to not only contribute to the health of pets with homes, but also to the many lucky homeless kittens and puppies that we help here.  She currently resides in Wyoming with her husband, Kevin.  Angela’s compassion for animals has left her with 6 horses, 5 dogs, 7 cats, and a chinchilla.




JenniferJennifer, Technician
    Jen has been with us since April of 2003.  When physical therapy assisting didn’t agree with her, Jen decided to follow her heart and entered the world of veterinary medicine.  Her love for animals is now shared in both career and home lives.
  Jen currently has 3 pets– 2 dogs (Pebbles the rottweiler and Izzy the chihuahua) and 1 horse (Binta, an arabian).  If she isn’t playing with, or taking care of, her four-legged kids, she is enjoying the outdoors.


Moly

Molly, Veterinary Clinical Assistant
    Molly joined our practice in February 2004.  She graduated from Duluth Business University with a degree as a Veterinary Clinical Assistant in 1995.  She and her husband, Bobby have two children, Brady and Emily.  Welcoming Brady and Emily into their home are two dogs, Gracie (Hungarian Vizsla) and Trigger(Chocolate Lab), and four cats (Diabla, Dixie, Coco and Guzie).





KellyKelly, Certified Veterinary Technician
    Kelly joined our practice in March 2008.  She came to us with 8 years of experience as a certified veterinary technician.  She graduated from the Medical Institute of Minnesota in 2001.  Kelly enjoys all aspects of her job, especially helping sick animals recover and educating owners about their pets.  She also really enjoys meeting puppies and kittens for the first time and watching them grow to be healthy adults.  Kelly lives in Hugo with her husband Dave and their two daughters, Emily and Mackenzie.  They also have three pets, Hobey Baker (a chocolate lab), Josey Wales (a black and while cat).



Susie, Receptionist
Susie  Susie has been with us since 2008.  She started out as a client but was excited to join us when a job opening became available.  She lives in Wyoming with her husband, Mike, and daughters Jessica and Carly.  She loves spending time with her family and watching her kids play sports.  She has a Maine Coon named Sota and a dog she rescued named Split.