Our Staff

• Dr. Matt Kruse , DVM

  
  

  I graduated from the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1997.  I have worked as a small animal veterinarian in the Twin Cities for over 10 years.  My special interests include dentistry and surgery.  I live with my wife Heather, son Drew and two daschunds "Jasmine" and "Lucy".

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• Dr. Matt Duff , DVM

  
  

  I graduated in 2007 from the University of Minnesota.  My special interests include surgery and acupuncture.  I received additional training in acupuncture from China Agricultural University in Beijing China and Kyung Hee University in Seoul South Korea.  My wife and I live with our 2 dogs Fiona and Ozzie, 3 cats Fuzz, Pooh, and Syrus, 3 ferrets Artimus, Peabody, and Chloe, and 1 love bird named Ophelia.  Other interests include building and flying radio controlled aircraft and restoring my 1967 VW Beetle.

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• Darla Teal

  
  

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• Nicole Wright , CVT/VDT

  
  

  I am a certified Veterinary Technincian with an advanced qualification in Veterinary Dentistry.  I graduated with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Veterinary Medicine from Argosy University.  I joined the Minnesota Veterinary Center team in January 2003, which is now B.P.A.H.  I currently live in Lakeville with my husband Bill, daughters Tayler and Maya, two cats "Nikko" and "Yukio". Although I enjoy all aspects of working with your pets, I have a special interest in Veterinary Dentistry.

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• Heather Seifert , CVT/VDT

  
  

  I joined the BPAH team in March 2006 as an intern.  I graduated from Argosy University in May 2006 with a degree in Veterinary Technology.  I currently live in Burnsville with my fiancee Matt and our two dogs Buddy & Sophie, who are the center of our lives.  I enjoy all the new challenges that my job brings every day.  I look forward to meeting you and all of your furry friends.

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• Nikki Yearneau , CVT

  
  

  I joined the BPAH team in May 2007.  I graduated from Argosy University in September 2006 with an Associate in Applied Science Degree.  I take a special interest in surgery and anesthesia.  I live in Prior Lake with my 2 children Shane and Makayla, my 3 dogs Kain, Kyra, and Dezal and 1 cat Tux.  I love working in Veterinary Medicine and look forward to meeting all of you and you pets.

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• Darla Teal , CVT

  
  

  I became a certified veterinary technician in 1993.  I have worked at BPAH and previously Minnesota Vet Center for 7 years.  I currently work part-time as a technician and business manager of the practice.  My husband and I live in Burnsville with our 2 young children and 2 senior cats "Gus and Groucho".

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• Sarah O'Connor

  
  

  I graduated from Iowa State University in 2004 with a degree in Biology and Psychology.  I have always had a great love for animals and began working at BPAH in September 2004.  I currently live in Eagan with my husband and our two daughters, dog "Kodiak", 2 cats "Callie and Mister" and 2 ferrets "Nowley and Ripley".

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• Bailey Johnson

  
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• Kim Nelson

  
  

  I began working in the Veterinary field 16 years ago.  I started as a receptionist and client service member for the first 5 years then have been performing technician duties the last 11 years.  I thoroughly enjoy working with Dr. Kruse, Dr. Duff, the clients and their pets.  I've lived in Burnsville for 10 years with my son Corey, my dog "Scout" and my cat "Tommy".

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• Shelley Kraft

  
  

  I joined BPAH in the fall of 2007. I absolutely love working with the animals and being in the clinic environment. I live in Burnsville with my boyfriend Jeff and our 2 cats Bangal and Thumper.

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• Beth Downs

  
  

  I joined the BPAH team in 2003 as part time kennel staff and now work as a part time receptionist.  I live in Apple Valley with my husband of 16 years.  I have 3 children ages 13, 12 and 2.  I also have 2 cats, 2 dogs "Foxy" boxer and a chihuahua named "Ceasar" and 2 gold fish.  " I love my job."

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• Stacy Taylor

  
  

  I just moved back to Minnesota from Florida where I attended an Aviation University. I received my pilot license, but soon realized my love for animals was more important. I am currently attending Argosy University for Veterinary Technology. I have 3 chihuahuas named Ren, Cheerios, and Shiva, and a pitbull/lab mix named Io.

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• Heather Christianson

  
  

  I joined BPAH in May of 2007.  I have a degree in business, but decided to follow my heart instead and work with animals.  I am currently attending Argosy University to become a Vet Tech.  I live in South Minneapolis with my husband and our greyhound "Jack".

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• Katie Pike

  
  

  I recently graduated with honors from Brown College and now have a degree in digital photography. I live in Eagan, where I grew up, with my father and six cats "Fluffy", "Fearless", "Sammie", "Smudge", "Tasha", and "Stan", and one dog "Bella".  I took the job at BPAH as Kennel Assistant to help pay my way through school and because I really like to take care of animals.

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• Dr. Lisa Willmert , DVM

  
  

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• Karin Christopher

  
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• Deb McNab

  
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