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Dr. Bowman is a 2020 graduate of the U and after a 2 year stint as a mixed animal vet in SW MN is now practicing small animal medicine in the south metro area. Dr. Bowman was an advocate for student quality of life and opportunities when in veterinary school, and is excited to be able to continue this as a member of AFS.

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Dr. Jessi Coryell is a Minnesota native and a c/o 2021 graduate of the University of Minnesota CVM. She was also a dual degree DVM/MPH student, completing her Master of Public Health degree in 2024. Immediately following graduation, she completed a small animal rotating internship at BluePearl Pet Hospital in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Following her internship, she began working for Medtronic Physiological Research Laboratories as a laboratory animal medicine veterinarian and preclinical medical device veterinary surgeon. She enjoys being involved in veterinary community outreach, spending time with her partner & their 5 pets, and exploring the food/drink scene of the Twin Cities!

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Dr. Mary Luebbers is a 2009 graduate of the University of MN CVM where her focus was large animal medicine. Prior to Veterinary school Dr. Luebbers worked for 3M doing research as part of the Pharmaceutical Division. After graduating from veterinary school, Dr. Luebbers practiced in Wisconsin and Minnesota with a focus predominantly on cattle, sheep, alpacas and goats. Dr. Luebbers returned to small animal medicine in 2014 where her focus has been on management/operations and the coaching/development of teams. Dr. Luebbers is the current Vice President of Medical Operations for WellHaven Pet Health.

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Dr. Minter is pursuing an MBA at the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management while continuing her work as a senior veterinarian at Boston Scientific in St. Paul.

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Graduated in June 2021 with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine. In vet school I spent most of time with Veterinary Business Management Association, community outreach programs and research. After graduating, I completed a Small Animal Rotating Internship at Veterinary Specialty Hospital in San Diego, California. I am starting a Residency in Veterinary Dermatology at University of Minnesota, which is one step closer to my ultimate career goal: to become a Board Certified Veterinary Dermatologist.

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Abby is a second year veterinary student interested in small animal emergency medicine. She is originally from the suburbs of New York City and went to Bowdoin College, so her whole life was spent on the East Coast before vet school. Now, when not at school, Abby enjoys getting to explore the cities!

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Hello, my name is Destiny Smith and I am going to be a second-year vet student here at the UMN. I am originally from Mandan, North Dakota but have spent the last couple of years in Hutchinson, MN. Small towns are my favorite and I love to connect with everyone I can. I have a a tortoiseshell cat named Maggie who came to school with me and three horses back home in ND. I grew up on horseback and enjoy working with cows. I love spending my free time horseback riding, hiking, camping, socializing, and being with family. I enjoy being involved and taking advantage of every opportunity I can. My dream is to own my own mixed practice in small town ND or MN.

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Morgan Fosdick grew up in Springfield, IL and attended the University of Illinois where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She later attended the University of Missouri graduating with a Master of Public Health degree. She spent several years working in public health before starting veterinary school in the 2 +2 Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine at South Dakota State University (SDSU)/ University of Minnesota (UMN). Morgan is completing a Master of Science degree at SDSU, and she is a UMN DVM candidate for the class of 2027.She has a special interest in veterinary public health and food animal medicine. After graduation, she plans to stay in Southwest, MN.

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Dr. Armstrong is an Assistant Professor of Pathology in the Veterinary Clinical Sciences department at the University of Minnesota's College of Veterinary Medicine. She discovered a love for anatomic pathology working in the medical device field prior to attending the UMN CVM. During veterinary school, this love of pathology combined with a love for research and answering important research questions affecting the health of animals and humans. As a representative for the DVM class of 2015, she enjoyed advocating for her classmates and getting to know the faculty and staff well. After completing an anatomic pathology residency at the UMN in 2018, she pursued a PhD in Comparative and Molecular Biosciences. This additional training has allowed her to pursue a career as a researcher in translational medicine and pathology, joining the CVM as a faculty member in 2022 with a focus on diseases of bone and cartilage that affect children and pets. Her position on the faculty at the CVM includes a teaching role with the 1st and 2nd year DVM courses and opportunities for service to her profession while pursuing her research goals. Outside of work, she spends her time with her husband, a fellow veterinarian and past AFS member Joe Armstrong, and their two children.

Dr. Lindsay Bush grew up in the Twin Cities and earned two Bachelor’s degrees (2007, 2012) and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (2016) from the University of Minnesota. She has practiced small animal medicine and surgery in clinics across the country from Charleston, South Carolina to Phoenix, Arizona. In 2021, Dr. Bush joined the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine as a faculty member and loved teaching veterinary students all aspects of small animal primary care. In 2023, Dr. Bush and her husband moved back to Charleston where she joined a practice that allows her to perform a lot of dental surgery, mentor a new graduate veterinarian, and take lunch-break walks on the beach, three of her favorite things! Outside of work, she enjoys spending time on the water, traveling, trying new restaurants and making her smooth coat Brussels Griffon, Keegan, Instagram famous!

Dr. Hailey Erickson graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 2019 and currently practices as a small animal veterinarian at Inver Grove Heights Animal Hospital. She is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for her patients while continuing to grow in her veterinary career. Before veterinary school, Dr. Erickson was involved in the 4-H program, which sparked her passion for animals. She continues to support and volunteer with the program, helping to inspire the next generation of veterinarians. Outside of work, Dr. Erickson enjoys spending time with her two cats, Oatmeal and Mojito, and immersing herself in Minnesota’s vibrant culture by attending concerts, sporting events, and exploring local breweries.

Dr. Heitz was born and raised in northern Illinois. Her love for sports, animals, and the outdoors sparked her interest to pursue her love of science. One day in early high school lying next to her aunt’s retired racing greyhound the career path became quite obvious, veterinary medicine without a doubt in her mind. At that moment she applied for work at a kennel that worked with reproduction and show dogs, and the rest was history! 
Dr. Heitz completed her Bachelor of Science degree summa cum laude in Animal Sciences with a specialty in pre-veterinary medicine at Southern Illinois University of Carbondale in 2018. She continued her education at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine and fell in love with beautiful Minnesota. While pursing her veterinary degree, she worked as a veterinary assistant here at Inver Grove Heights Animal Hospital and there was no better place to start her career than with our team! 
Her professional interests include reproduction, emergency medicine, cardiology, and anesthesia.

Dr. Lewis hails from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and moved to St. Paul for veterinary school. She graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 2016 with her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. She decided she enjoyed the Minneapolis/St. Paul area and stayed to practice after graduation. Dr. Lewis loves getting to know clients and helping to promote the human-animal bond. She also enjoys teaching pre-veterinary students as well as technician/veterinary nurse students. She is excited to be on the Alumni and Friends board so that she can give back to the veterinary community that welcomed her with open arms when she moved to Minnesota. In her spare time, Dr. Lewis enjoys reading, playing video games, anything Star Trek, cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers, and spending time with her husband.

Dr. Isaac Secor grew up in Stillwater, MN, surrounded by animals from a young age. When not playing with his family's dogs, cats, chickens, or sheep, he could be found working at a neighbor's dairy farm or horse stable. This love of animals led Dr. Secor to vet school at the University of Minnesota. 
After graduation, Dr. Secor worked as a mixed animal vet for several years in rural California. Upon moving to Austin, Texas, he transitioned to working as a small animal emergency vet at a premier emergency and specialty center. Most recently, Dr. Secor was "down under" working at a non-profit hospital in Melbourne, Australia, where koalas, wombats, and kangaroos were seen alongside pets. 
After years away, Dr. Secor is excited to move back home and be of service to the pets and people of Minnesota. His professional interests include soft tissue surgery and emergency medicine. Outside of work, Dr. Secor is most often found cuddling with his cats, training for a marathon, or enjoying the company of his partner.

Dr. Katherine Theobold works as an Associate DVM at Vet Partners in Apple Valley, however as of Feb. 21st she is transitioning to be the Professional Services Veterinarian for Boehringer Ingelheim in Minnesota/N. Dakota/S. Dakota district starting March 3rd. Her professional interests include internal medicine, oncology, and dermatology. 
Dr. Theobold has a bachelor’s degree from Marquette University in biomedical engineering. After two summer internships at a medical device company, she realized her love for pets and their owners was far greater than her love for engineering and math. Dr. Theobold graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 2017 and has been practicing as a primary care veterinarian since then. She joined the Vet Partners Apple Valley team in April 2022. Her favorite part of being a veterinarian is forming relationships with owners and supporting the human-animal bond. She is originally from Colorado and currently lives in the Twin Cities metro with her husband (Will), daughter (Maeve), and chocolate lab (Lambeau). Outside of work, Dr. Theobold enjoys cooking, exploring new restaurants, and traveling.

Dr. Logan VerMeer is a 2024 graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, he started his career as an associate veterinarian at Vet Partners Pet Hospital in Edina, Minnesota. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, hanging with his cat, Penelope, and traveling with his wife, Anna.

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I am a second-year veterinary student at the UMN. I grew up in Lake Elmo, Minnesota and earned my BS in biology from Creighton University. I have been in the veterinary field for 8 years and have worked the last 3 years in emergency medicine. I obtained my CVT license in 2023 and am currently licensed in 3 states. I have an American Staffordshire/Pit Bull named Gia who has traveled to 12 states with me and two kitties named Asia and Weasel. After graduation, I hope to pursue a career in emergency small animal medicine. Outside of work and school, I enjoy volunteering in my community and spending time with my niece, Addie.

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Jane is a second-year veterinary student at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. She’s originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, but moved to Minnesota in 2024 for veterinary school. She attended undergraduate school at Saint Mary’s College of Notre Dame, where she studied Molecular/Cellular Biology and Chemistry. She hopes to practice small animal medicine at a general practice and has interests in surgery, nutrition, and practice ownership. While pursuing her veterinary degree, she works as a veterinary assistant at Park Grove Pet Hospital, where she collaborates with other UMN CVM alumni. In her free time, she loves to walk her dog, Lucy, play the piano, try new foods/restaurants, and spend time with her family.

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I’m a DVM/MS candidate in the PPVM 2+2 program through South Dakota State University and the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, class of 2028. I have a strong interest in mixed animal medicine and cattle research. Outside of school, I love spending time outdoors riding my horse and relaxing at home with my cat.