Our Team

Dr. Jennifer Shepherd

Dr. Christine Wickenheiser

Jen

Bekah

Ashley

Lydia

Sadie

Lindsay

Sam

Brooke

Megan

Mary Lou

Kelly

Dottie

Dr. Jennifer Shepherd

Veterinarian

Education: Bachelor of Science in Biology from UND, Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University.

Family + Pets: Husband Paul, three children Alexa, Andrew, and Tyler. 2 dogs; Apollo the Portuguese water dog, and Rey the little mutt from the street of Texas; One goldfish named Pluto.

My favorite thing about working at CAH: watching my patients come in as puppies or kittens and follow them through their entire lives

Secret non-veterinary talent: making fun birthday cakes

Favorite animal Quote: “Dogs lives are too short. It’s their only fault, really”.

Favorite thing to do with your pet: trail running through the woods

Dr. Christine Wickenheiser

Veterinarian

Education: Biology degree at Moorhead State University, Doctor of Veterinary medicine at University of MN St. Paul.

Family + Pets: Husband (Brian), Son (Wyatt), Daughter (Addie), 3 dogs, 2 cats, and 2 llamas

Favorite thing about working at CAH: Coworkers finding humor in stressful situations

Spirit animal: Manatee

Favorite breed of dog: Irish Wolfhound

Favorite thing to do with your pet: Hiking

Jen

Practice Manager/Veterinary Technician

Family + Pets: Husband (Allen) and dogs (Chewi + Solo)

If I am not at work, I am probably: Traveling, spending time with family and friends, or at the lake.

Favorite animal Quote: “ It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them, and every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough all the components of my heart will be a dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are” -Anonymous

Favorite breed of dog: Rottweiler + Black lab

Favorite season: Fall

Bekah

Certified Veterinary Technician

Family + Pets: Husband and daughter; 2 dogs, 1 guinea pig, and 6 chickens

Secret veterinary talent: Venipuncture on long-haired dogs

If I could invent something that would make my life easier, It would be: scrubs with built-in knee pads

Favorite breed of dog: Brittany Spaniels and Beagles

Favorite thing to do with your pet: Hike

Ashley

Certified Veterinary Technician

Family + Pets: Husband, daughter, dog (Alaskan Klee Kai), cat, and a bearded dragon

Favorite animal: white tiger

When work gets stressful, I tend to: play jokes/pranks on my coworkers

Favorite breed of dog: Cats

Favorite thing to do with your pet: Hike

Lydia

Certified Veterinary Technician

Family + Pets: Husband, 2 kids, 3 cats and chocolate lab!

Secret veterinary talent: working with spicy cats

Secret non-veterinary talent: ability to turn anything into a song

Favorite celebrity pet: Balto (even though we all know Togo was the hero)

Favorite animal theme movie/book: Rikki-Tikki-Tavi

Sadie

Certified Veterinary Technician

Family + Pets: Husband, a daughter, and a dog

Favorite animal: Penguin

If I am not at work, I am probably: with my family or working out.

Favorite breed of dog: Pitbull and black lab

Favorite coffee drink: Cold brew with almond milk and dark chocolate

Lindsay

Certified Veterinary Technician

Family + Pets: boyfriend & 2 dogs: Ranger & Radar

Favorite breed of dog: Chihuahuas, or anything small and sassy

Favorite season: Fall, I love the crisp cool weather

Favorite thing to do with your pet: Snuggle on the couch

Favorite animal: Horses

Sam

Veterinary Technician

Family + Pets: Travis; husband. Dogs: Ruger & Lana. Cat: Honey.

Favorite animal: Cow

Favorite breed of dog: Border Collie

Favorite season: Fall

Favorite animal theme movie/book: Water for Elephants

Brooke Saari

Vet Tech Assistant

Family + Pets: Married with 2 dogs; Rocky and Miley and a tortoise named Spike

Favorite animal: Turtle

If I am not at work, I am probably: outside, hiking and/or fishing

Favorite season: Fall

Favorite thing to do with your pet: Hiking

Megan

Office Manager, Receptionist, and Assistant

Family + Pets: Husband Jeff, Daughters Annalise & Claira, Son Joseph, Dog Hazel, and Cat Rosie.

Favorite animal: Wolf

If I am not at work, I am probably: at one of my kids sporting events

Favorite coffee drink: Chai Tea Latte

Favorite thing to do with your pet: to go cruising on our boat

Favorite animal theme movie: The jungle book

Mary Lou

Customer Service Representative, Receptionist

Family + Pets: Husband Dave, 1 dog, Mister Maximus Madra, and 2 cats Senor Seriously Sinta & Senor Spookalicious Sinta

If I am not at work, I am probably: Reading, 4-wheeling, camping, or watching British mysteries

If I could have one superpower it would be: Unlimited energy

Favorite celebrity pets: Special Agent Bobcat, Grumpy Cat, and Scooby Doo

Favorite animal theme movie: Paddington Bear or any Scooby Doo movie

Kelly

Receptionist

Family + Pets: Partner Peggy, 2 dogs Cooper & Lena

Favorite thing about working at CAH: seeing pets/clients and great staff

If I am not at work, I am probably: Outside or in the water.

When work gets stressful, I tend to: Dreaming I’m on a nice motorcycle ride

Favorite thing to do with your pet: Snuggle

Dottie

Failed clinic greeter turned team supervisor

Family + Pets: My work family

Secret veterinary talent: Keeping chairs warm for my team members

Secret non-veterinary talent: giving the team judgmental stares as we work

If I could describe CAH in one word, It would be: home

If I could have one superpower it would be: performing surgery