Our Staff
Doctor
Holly Hamilton , DVM
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Dr. Holly graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine in 1989. She spent the first few years after graduation in Wisconsin finishing a research project at the Vet School, working in a small animal and emergency practices and teaching at the veterinary technician school. She moved to MN in 1992. Her special interests are soft tissue surgery, oncology, internal medicine and pain management. Like all the staff at ALL PAWS she supports and encourages the human-animal bond. She enjoys taking the time to learn about her patients and their two-legged companions. When she can find the time away from the clinic, she loves to kayak, sail her HobieCat, dig in her gardens, and birdwatch. Dr. Holly was the co-founder of the clinic in February 2001. |
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Lisa Lindesmith , DVM
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Dr. Lindesmith graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine in 1988. Although she grew up in the Badger state, she has made the Twin Cities her home since 1991. She enjoys both Internal Medicine and Surgery and is particularly interested in Oncology (cancer treatment). Developing a trusting relationship with owners and pets is what she finds most rewarding. She shares her home with her dog Cedar, a Golden Retriever. She loves to come to work with her. On her days off, she enjoys outdoor sports such as kayaking. Dr. Lisa was the co-founder of the clinic in February 2001. |
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Kerrie Burns , DVM
Dr. Kerrie graduated from the University of Minnesota, School of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. She is a native of Minnesota. She shares her home with 5 wonderful cats and her enthusiastic 9 year old Golden Retriever, Jasper. She enjoys most aspects of her veterinary career, with special interests in Internal Medicine and Feline Medicine. The best part of her job is seeing the value and joy that pets add to their human’s lives. She feels fortunate to be able to share and contribute to this special bond. Prior to joining the team at ALL PAWS she worked at a clinic in Lakeville for 6 years. Her interests outside of veterinary medicine include: hiking, running, camping in state and National Parks, reading, outdoor photography and canoeing. Dr. Kerrie has been at All Paws since September of 2006. |
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Ali Lee-O'Halloran , DVM Dr. Ali graduated in Feb. 2000 from the University Of Minnesota College Of Veterinary Medicine. She spent much of her early years in Asia and settled in Minnesota after attending Carleton College. Dr. Ali enjoys internal medicine with a special interest in dermatology and behavior. She feels honored to spend her life caring for companion animals and advocating on behalf of the human/animal bond. Dr. Ali and her husband try to maintain a sense of humor as they parent two active toddlers, 3 dogs and two cats. In her spare time, Dr. Ali likes travel and reading something other than “Goodnight Moon” for the umpteenth time. Dr. Ali is currently a relief veterinarian at All Paws.
Management
Technician
Anita , Certified Veterinary Technician
Anita graduated from National American University in Rapid City, SD with an AAS degree in Veterinary Technology and earned state and national certification in the summer of 2006. She enjoys spending time with her kitten Gizmo, taking trips up north, spending time with family and friends, and seeing movies. Her favorite parts of being a technician is client education, surgery, and animal rehabilitation. Anita has been at All Paws since June of 2006. |
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Brenda , Certified Veterinary Technician
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Brenda graduated from the Minnesota School of Business and received her state and national certification in the spring of 2006. Brenda has been at All Paws since February 2006. She enjoys spending time with her dog and 3 cats. |
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Haley , Certified Veterinary Technician
Haley graduated from Argosy University with an AAS degree in Veterinary Technology and earned her state and national certification in the summer of 2007. Haley enjoys running, camping, music, and spending time with friends and family as well as her black lab Mikey, and her three cats Leala, Stella, and Bear. Haley has been at All Paws since January 2007. |
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Heather , Certified Veterinary Technician
| Heather graduated from North Dakota State University with a BS degree in Veterinary Technology. She enjoys riding her motorcycle, fishing, and playing with her family's puppies. Heather received her state and national certification in January 2008. Heather has been at All Paws since the July of 2007. |
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Alicia , Certified Veterinary Technician
| Alicia graduated from Argosy University with an AAS degree in Veterinary Technology and earned her state and national certification in the summer of 2007. Alicia enjoys outdoor activities, traveling, music, and softball. She also enjoys spending time with her friends and family and her two dogs and four cats. Alicia has been at All Paws since July of 2008. |
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Carrie , Certified Veterinary Technician
| Carrie graduated from North Dakota State University with a BS degree in Veterinary Technology. Carrie earned her state and national certification in the spring of 2005. She worked as a CVT in Fargo for 3 1/3 years before joining All Paws in November 2008. She enjoys camping and traveling while spending time with her husband and family. |
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Assistants
Amanda
| Amanda graduated from Carleton College with a degree in Studio Arts. She is currently taking classes at MCTC and hopes to attend a graduate program in Veterinary Medicine soon. She has a goofy border-collie who shares Amanda's enthusiasm for catching balls and playing frisbee. Amanda has been at All Paws since June 2008. |
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Reception
Jo Ann
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Jo Ann has been at All Paws since November 2004. She enjoys geocaching, butterfly gardening, computers, and sewing. |
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Linda
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Linda was born and raised on an Iowa farm. She graduated from Drake University with a BA Degree in Liberal Arts. After college she became a Certified Medical Technologist and was hired in a hospital clinical laboratory. She spent many years there in roles from bench tech to manager. After taking some time off, Linda decided to pursue a career in the animal health care field here at All Paws. Linda has been with us since 2003. |
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Rachel
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Rachel was born and raised in St. Louis Park and now lives in South Minneapolis. She attends school at Dunwoody College of Technology for Interior Design. Rachel enjoys going to local underground hip hop shows, arts and crafts, and spending time with her friends and her cat Lexington. Rachel as been at All Paws since March 2008. |
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Laurie Laurie grew up it the Brooklyn Center area. She started working in the veterinary field in 1979. She has worked in many aspects of the field including inventory control and technician duties until finally settling at the front receptionist desk 15 years ago. This enabled her to work around her four children's busy schedules. Laurie enjoys playing recreational volleyball, reading, attending U of M sporting events with her youngest son and walking with her dog Maggie. Laurie has been at All Paws since August 2008.
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