{"id":1701,"date":"2019-11-21T20:09:15","date_gmt":"2019-11-21T20:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/carevetdev.kinsta.cloud\/berry\/?page_id=1701"},"modified":"2023-08-25T13:18:24","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T13:18:24","slug":"meet-our-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.carevet.com\/lake-elmo\/meet-our-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Our Team"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- HFCM by 99 Robots - Snippet # 5: Meet Our Team -->\n<style>.category--content img {width:256px;height:256px;object-fit:cover;}<\/style>\t\r\n\r\n<div class=\"selection\">\r\n                <a class=\"selected\" id=\"veterinarians\">Veterinarians<\/a>\r\n                <a id=\"support-staff\">Support Staff<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div data-selected=\"selected\" class=\"category--content veterinarians fullwidth flex--column\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n\r\n\t\r\n<div class=\"col-12\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-12 col-3-md\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/438\/2025\/03\/Dr.-Jensen.jpg\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-12 col-9-md\">\r\n<h3 class=\"color--primary margin--none\">Dr. Ashley Jensen<\/h3>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong>Veterinarian - Team Member since 2024<br>\r\nIowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2019<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>After completing her undergraduate degree at UW-River Falls, Dr. Jensen attended Iowa State University, where she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and graduated Cum Laude in 2019. Since graduating, Dr. Jensen has been practicing small animal preventative care, chronic disease management and general surgery with a strong interest and passion for oral surgery\/dentistry and ophthalmology. She is also PennHIP certified and Fear Free certified. Dr. Jensen is an avid hockey player, enjoys being active outdoors (especially in summer\/water sports), and escapes to the gym any chance she can get! Her hobbies include art and music, reading and writing, sports, sports bikes, and hanging out with friends and family!<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n<div class=\"col-12\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-12 col-3-md\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/438\/2026\/04\/DrChrisBraff.jpg\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-12 col-9-md\">\r\n<h3 class=\"color--primary margin--none\">Dr. Chris Braff<\/h3>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\t<p><strong>Veterinarian - Team Member since 2026<br>\r\nUniversity of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\t<p>\r\nDr. Chris Braff is a dedicated and compassionate veterinarian committed to providing high-quality, individualized care for every patient. He graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2025 and has since developed a strong foundation in both small animal and exotic animal medicine. Dr. Braff has experience working as an emergency veterinarian but has a particular passion for general practice, where he enjoys building lasting relationships with both pets and their owners. Known for his thoughtful and attentive approach, he strives to make every visit as comfortable and positive as possible.<br \/><br \/>\r\n\r\nOutside of the clinic, Dr. Braff enjoys maintaining a healthy work-life balance through reading, camping, hiking, and biking. He shares his home with his spouse and three small breed dogs--Sox, Sandy, and Cimmy--who keep life both busy and rewarding.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div> \r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n     <div class=\"category--content support-staff fullwidth flex--column\">\r\n\t\t\t \r\n\t\r\n\t\t\t <div class=\"row\">\r\n\t\r\n<!-----<div class=\"col-12\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-12 col-3-md\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/438\/2022\/07\/Sue-pic-2021.png\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-12 col-9-md\">\r\n<h3 class=\"color--primary margin--none\">Sue<\/h3>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong>Safety Officer and Support Staff Lead<br>Team member since 1986<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\tSue has been with CareVet of Lake Elmo since 1987. Her favorite parts of the job are parasitology and providing nursing care. She has two cats, TJ and Archie!\r\n\t<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>----->\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n<div class=\"col-12\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-12 col-3-md\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/438\/2022\/08\/Jayde-Certified-Veterinary-Technician.jpeg\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-12 col-9-md\">\r\n<h3 class=\"color--primary margin--none\">Jayde<\/h3>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong>CVT (Wisconsin)<br>Team member since 2007<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Jayde's Pets include:<\/strong><br>Clumber Spaniels \"Alpine\" and \"Forest\". Cats \"Petunia\", and \"Ooey\".<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-12\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-12 col-3-md\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/438\/2025\/03\/Kristen.jpg\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-12 col-9-md\">\r\n<h3 class=\"color--primary margin--none\">Kristen<\/h3>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong>Licensed Veterinary Technician<br>Team member since 2011<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\t<p>\r\n\t\tKristen has been with CareVet of Lake Elmo since 2011. She enjoys working with the variety of animal species we see; her favorite parts of veterinary medicine are anesthesia and surgery, as well as getting to see all the adorable animal faces coming in! Kristen\u2019s pets include chihuahua Luna and cats Gracie, Boots and Thelo. \r\n\t<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n<div class=\"col-12\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-12 col-3-md\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/438\/2024\/02\/Sanford-Veterinary-Technician.jpeg\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-12 col-9-md\">\r\n<h3 class=\"color--primary margin--none\">Sanford<\/h3>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong>Licensed Veterinary Technician<br>\r\nTeam member since 2022<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nSanford has a box turtle named Mandy and a kitten named Tucker. They joined CareVet of Lake Elmo in 2022 and enjoys working with a team of medical professional that truly puts patients first.\r\n\t<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n<div class=\"col-12\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-12 col-3-md\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/438\/2025\/03\/Erika.jpg\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-12 col-9-md\">\r\n<h3 class=\"color--primary margin--none\">Erika<\/h3>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong>Licensed Veterinary Technician<br>Team member since 2023<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nErika joined CareVet of Lake Elmo in 2023. She loves working with the variety of exotic pets seen at CPC and has a Golden Retriever named Creampuff.\r\n\t<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-12\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-12 col-3-md\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/438\/2022\/07\/maggie.png\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-12 col-9-md\">\r\n<h3 class=\"color--primary margin--none\">Maggie<\/h3>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong>Practice Manager<br>\r\nTeam member since 2016<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\tMaggie started at CareVet of Lake Elmo when she was in high school. She came back full time in 2016 and has been the practice manager since 2020. Her pets include cats Milo, Macaroni and Yukon as well as Nessie, a mixed breed rescue. \r\n\t<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n<div class=\"col-12\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-12 col-3-md\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/438\/2022\/07\/linda.png\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-12 col-9-md\">\r\n<h3 class=\"color--primary margin--none\">Linda<\/h3>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong>Client Care Team<br>\r\nTeam member since 2014<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Linda has been a client since 1994 with her Great Dane\/Lab mix Abigail Victoria. During one of her visits in 2001, she was asked to submit a resume and offered a job! Her current pet is Torrey, a tabby lynx point cat. <\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n<div class=\"col-12\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-12 col-3-md\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/438\/2022\/08\/Paige-Support-Staff-Supervisor.jpeg\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-12 col-9-md\">\r\n<h3 class=\"color--primary margin--none\">Paige<\/h3>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong>Technician Assistant<br>\r\nTeam member since 2020<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\tPaige has been with CareVet of Lake Elmo since 2020. She enjoys working with a variety of exotic pets, learning about their unique qualities and care needs. Paige has a focus on client education and loves to share her knowledge with pet families. Her pets include Mia (Great Pyrenees mix), Panther (cat) and Chewie (bearded dragon).\r\n\t<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n<div class=\"col-12\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-12 col-3-md\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/438\/2025\/07\/Melinda.jpg\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-12 col-9-md\">\r\n<h3 class=\"color--primary margin--none\">Melinda<\/h3>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong>Client Care Team<br>\r\nTeam member since 2022<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\tPets include \"Kirby\" (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel), \"Harry\" (Smooth Fox Terrier), two senior cats \"Doodle\" & \"Rylee\", and a 5 year old goldfish \"Jerry\". Melinda earned her Veterinary Technician License in 2001 while growing up in New York. She loves the variety of animals we see at Cedar, similar to her other jobs at Central Park Zoo, Lincoln Park Zoo and Como Park Zoo & Conservatory. In her free time, she enjoys the theater, gardening, yoga, and most of all, snuggling with her pets (but not the fish!)\r\n\t<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n<div class=\"col-12\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-12 col-3-md\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/438\/2025\/03\/Ruby.jpg\" style=\"object-position:0px 25%;\" \/>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-12 col-9-md\">\r\n<h3 class=\"color--primary margin--none\">Ruby<\/h3>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><strong>Technician Assistant<br>Team member since 2024<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Ruby joined the CareVet of Lake Elmo team in 2024. Her pets include Leo, a border collie mix.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\n<!-- \/end HFCM by 99 Robots -->\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1701","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carevet.com\/lake-elmo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1701","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carevet.com\/lake-elmo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carevet.com\/lake-elmo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carevet.com\/lake-elmo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carevet.com\/lake-elmo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1701"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/www.carevet.com\/lake-elmo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1701\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2666,"href":"https:\/\/www.carevet.com\/lake-elmo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1701\/revisions\/2666"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carevet.com\/lake-elmo\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1701"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}