Owner & Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Jessica graduated in 2011 from the University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine, with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Prior to establishing Victoria Veterinary Hospital in 2019, she worked as a solo veterinarian at the France Avenue Pet Hospital in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Dr. Jessica is well-versed in all aspects of small animal medicine, surgery, and dentistry. Her passion, energy, and enthusiasm show each day through her positive attitude and tireless ability to find solutions for each individual pet and their health needs. Dr. Jessica enjoys serving clients’ pets throughout each stage of their lives and through diverse medical conditions. She is a skilled surgeon and emergency medical professional.
Outside of work, Dr. Jessica enjoys spending time with her family and two Miniature Schnauzers. As a professional boxer and an avid runner, you’ll find that she can keep up with just about anything that comes her way! Dr. Jessica is a part of the Victoria community and she looks forward to being there for you and your pets for many years to come.
We are delighted that you would consider us for your pet care needs and would love the opportunity to get to know you and your animals. Victoria Veterinary Hospital is a full service small animal hospital, ready to assist in most types of medical, prevention, dental, and surgical needs for your cat or dog. For the best medical care, we prefer to schedule time with you and your pet on a regular or annual basis. However, we are also able to tend to pet emergencies; we just ask that you call ahead so we may be prepared. We want to be there for you and your pet!
At Victoria Veterinary Hospital, we pride ourselves on being thorough and strive to provide the highest quality medical and surgical care possible for your furry family member. We will find the best results for your pet’s health by working with you to make individualized treatment plans for each patient. We always take time to listen. We want to be sure that you have your questions answered in the clinic and that you know the plan of action for your pet.
Customer Service Representative
MaryJo has been a Customer Service Representative with Victoria Veterinary Hospital since 2021. Outside of her work at VVH, she and her husband enjoy taking road trips together and enjoy spending time with family and friends.
Customer Service Representative
Shannon joined VVH in 2021, at our previous location. She holds a B.A. in Business Management, with a focus on hospitality, from the Minnesota School of Business. Her people-centric experience prior to joining VVH is extensive, with seven years in hospitality and three years as a skilled Veterinary Receptionist. Fun fact: her identical twin sister is her roommate! Shannon has a menagerie of animals including 2 dogs, 7 cats and one rabbit.
Customer Service Representative
Eden joined the team at VVH in the summer of 2020, after completing her Masters of Music (M.M.) in Flute Performance. A dog whisperer at heart, she enjoys being a friendly face for both pets, and their people, when they come to the clinic. Eden is currently working toward a Ph.D. in Musicology and she plans for a future position as a college professor. She enjoys spending part of her week at VVH and thinks it is a great way to be involved with her favorite thing outside of music— pets.
Customer Service Representative
Liz joined our front desk team in the spring of 2025. Originally from Minneapolis, she enjoys living west of the cities today. She has always loved animals and enjoys being able to see the variety of pets that come to visit the clinic each day. She’s a pet mom to one cat and a tortoise! Liz enjoys baking and sampling special desserts in her free time.
Lead Veterinary Technician
Brittnay is a 2015 graduate of Ridgewater’s Veterinary Technician program, where she studied in the Australian Bush and experienced amazing animals in wildlife rehabilitation. She’s been passionate about animals since she was small! Today she has her own “amazing little band of misfits;” which includes 1 dog and 6 cats, which keep her busy. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, writing, crafting, fishing, gardening, nature photography, and finding new adventures with her husband.
Certified Veterinary Technician
Amanda is a graduate of North Dakota State University’s Veterinary Technology program. Prior to joining the VVH team, she spent 10 years working at a veterinary clinic in Burnsville. Being a member of our team at VVH is much closer to home, which allows her more time with her husband and children during the week! She and her family have two cats. Amanda enjoys crafting and projects in her free time.
Certified Veterinary Technician
Colleen earned a Bachelor of Arts from St. Catherine University before pursuing her passion to become a veterinary technician. She earned her A.A.S in Veterinary Technology from Argosy University in the spring of 2009. Colleen joined Victoria Veterinary Care in November 2018, before Dr. Jessica established Victoria Veterinary Hospital! Colleen enjoys helping in the exam rooms and is particularly interested in parasitology, urinalysis, and patient care. In her spare time, she enjoys going to the family cabin and spending time with her Mom. Colleen resides in Chaska with her sister and a medley of dogs!
Veterinary Technician
Anyssa joined VVH’s team of Veterinary Technicians at our new location, in the spring of 2025. Originally from L.A., Anyssa attended UWRF for her undergraduate degree and has been working in the field for over five years. Dog mom to one, her free time is mainly spent with her pup and fiancé. She also loves to read—you might want to ask her what her current favorite novel is when you see her!
Veterinary Assistant/Medical Ordering Assistant
Alyssa joined the VVH team in the fall of 2021. An all-around animal person, her past includes extensive experience with livestock. Her pet companions currently include two white German Shepherds. In her spare time, Alyssa enjoys spending time with family, taking road trips, and trying new coffee shops!
Veterinary Assistant
Selena joined VVH in May of 2021 as a full-time Veterinary Assistant. In May of 2023, she graduated from SDSU with a B.S. in Animal Science. Her love for animals currently has her working with small animals part-time at VVH, and farm animals, elsewhere. She enjoys living on a hobby farm with her husband, two horses, two goats, two dogs, and a number of ducks!
Veterinary Assistant
Carli comes to us with a background as a TMA and CNA, working with people in memory care, for the past several years. She brings kindness and compassion, along with her love of animals, to her position as Veterinary Assistant at VVH. Currently she is a “dog mom” to two dogs. In her free time she enjoys being outdoors– camping, boating and exploring in nature!
Kennel Assistant
Aryan is an energetic addition to the team! He enjoys animals, having two Miniature Schnauzers at home. Aryan is attending college, studying to be a radiology technician. Outside of work and school, you’ll find Aryan playing soccer, doing fitness training, spending time with his family, and playing video games.
Kennel Assistant
Luke came to VVH in 2022 with a passion for working with animals. He loves dogs especially, but has learned to love cats since joining our team. A graduate of Mayer Lutheran High School, Luke previously worked at West Country Kennels. Luke has two pets, a Yellow Labrador, and a Calico cat. Outside of work, he enjoys hunting, fishing, pet sitting, and being artistic—he paints and does woodworking– in his free time.
Kennel Assistant
Emily joined our staff after we moved to our new location. A Minnesotan her whole life, she’s grown up with animals, working with them professionally for almost 5 years. She has two cats, the youngest is two-years-old. Emily is currently in a program to become a veterinary technician. She has plans to continue her education with the hopes of becoming a veterinarian! In her free time, Emily loves being outside. She also loves being creative, working on crochet, or painting in watercolor and oil.
Kennel Assistant
Mazie joined our staff of kennel assistants at our new location, in the fall of 2025. She lives on a hobby farm with a variety of pets that keep her quite busy. She shows horses, including miniature horses! Mazie will be attending school next year to become a Certified Veterinary Technician.
Kennel Assistant
Ella joined VVH at our previous location, in the summer of 2024, as a freshman in college. Having grown up with pets, Ella has a great passion for caring for animals. This passion is leading her toward her goal of going to veterinary school, after she receives her undergraduate degree. She has 4 pets at home—2 cats and 2 dogs. A busy college student, Ella plays Division 1 ice hockey where she attends in New York. In her free time, she loves to explore new places and find great food and coffee wherever she is.
Practice Manager
Holly came to VVH in 2022 — all the way from the great state of Montana! She quickly became a valued member of the team in her role as Veterinary Assistant. Having had managerial experience running her own business in the past, Holly’s skills made her the perfect choice for Practice Manager at our new hospital facility. Outside of VVH, Holly is a dog mom to one very cute pup. She also enjoys hiking, reading, and exploring new places in her spare time.
Social Media & Marketing Manager
Noelle holds a B.A. in Mass Communication/Media from the University of St. Thomas and recently earned an A.F.A. in Art from Normandale Community College. She joined VVH in 2019 when Dr. Jessica created the new clinic! Noelle enjoys getting to know both people and their pets, but especially loves capturing photographs of fun moments with the animals and staff that are the heart of VVH! When she’s not at the clinic, you can find her being creative in the art studio making pottery, weaving, or painting.
Marketing Assistant & Clinic Photographer
Graham joined VVH as a photographer, while still a high school student, in 2020. Having recently received his B.A. in Communications from SJU, he’s joined our marketing department, helping to showcase our new building with up-to-date photos and videos. In addition to his photography work at VVH, Graham has a passion for sports photography, working for MLB as a Content Creator during the baseball season. Graham also enjoys the outdoors spending time hiking and traveling with his wife.