Cj has been at VCA Cascade Animal Medical Center since September 2014, moving from the boarding facility to the hospital after graduating from Minnesota School of Business in 2016 with an Associate's Degree.
In her free time she enjoys drinking coffee, floating down the river with friends, and watching movies with her orange tabby kitty, Gus.
Her favorite part about working at Cascade is performing laser therapies, helping manage the clinic's wellness program, Care Club, and building relationships with patients and clients.
Kae Klankowski is a certified veterinary technician at Cascade Animal Medical Center. She is responsible for patient care, client education, and assisting veterinarians with exams and surgery. Her favorite aspect of her job is taking care of the animals. She has an Associate in Applied Science from the Medical Institute of Minnesota, and is a member of the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association.
At home, Kae has two dogs and five cats. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, reading, playing piano, biking, motorcycle rides, and spending time with her family, friends, and pets.
Darla Endle joined VCA Cascade Animal Medical Center in June 1997. As a veterinary technician, her responsibilities include laboratory work, medical histories, blood draws, and assistance with exams and procedures. She brings a great work ethic to the practice and has a special interest in cytology.
Darla earned her bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire in 1994. She spends her free time with her husband and five wonderful children. They have four dogs, Cami (dachshund), Loosy (yellow Labrador), Duncan (dachshund), and Roscoe (dachshund), and two cats, Quigley and Quincy.
Chantil graduated from Ridgewater College to become a Veterinary Technician in 2018. She is very passionate about Senior animals and Hospice care here at Cascade and also enjoys working with exotic animals.
She has a rat named Clover, a 17 year old toy poodle named Cricket, and a Shih Tzu mix named Maggie. Outside of work, she enjoys coffee, Netflix, and hiking.
Nichole joined our team in 2012 after graduating from Minnesota School of Business with her degree in veterinary technology. She has a love of dentistry and earned her dental specialty in 2018 through the Academy of Dental Technicians.
Outside of work she loves spending time with her family, hiking, camping, and reading. Her pets include Imma Dog (a blue heeler mix), Newton (Labrador Retriever), and Sylvester (domestic short hair).
Certified veterinary technician Lacey Holthaus joined our team in June, 2014. Her work responsibilities include anesthesiology, radiology, dentistry, laboratory work, and assisting veterinarians during examinations and medical procedures. Calming scared animals is her favorite part of the job.
Lacey attended Rochester Community and Technical College where she earned her Associates in Applied Science degree. She is a certified veterinary technician in the state of Minnesota, and is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association.
At home, Lacey has a Shetland Sheepdog named Joey, a Siberian Husky/Malamute Mix named Jade, and a cat named Kia. In her free time she enjoys watching dirt track racing, fishing, garage sailing, camping, taking her dogs for walks, and spoiling her niece and nephew.
We know you’re so excited to go on some autumn nature walks with your dog, but for this #FallSafetyTip, make sure you watch out for snakes, some of which can be venomous! They’re preparing for hibernation and may be a little crankier if disturbed by a curious pet! 🐍
When walking or hiking, if something happens to your pet, be sure to contact your veterinarian as soon as possible. #VCApets
Today is Global Cat Day, a special occasion devoted to unowned, free-roaming “community” cats. These cats often get a bad rap but it’s important to understand that these cats aren’t so different from our beloved pets. As a matter of fact, many are living on the streets as a result of being abandoned by their families.
We've included some tips to help manage and care for the community cats in your neighborhood.
Helping these cats starts by being a responsible guardian! Spay/neuter your own cat and keep them indoors.
* In just seven years, a single pair of cats and their offspring could produce a staggering total of 420,000 kittens! #VCApets
Hopefully everyone has recovered from the Holidays. Some staff had fun with their Christmas gear on Christmas Eve here in the clinic. Lets see your favorite holiday pictures
We have been fortunate enough to welcome many new clients to our clinic, we would like to just remind everyone of our current Covid-19 protocol.
How are you spending your Sunday? Rusty is resting up for the new week and 2nd month of 2021!
Dental care is just as important for our pets as it is for us. We are lucky to be able to do dental cleanings 5 days a week to help keep our patients happy and healthy
Be sure to download the My VCA App for all the most recent information on your pet. From scheduling appointments, ordering medications online to downloading your pets vaccine certificate right at the tip of your fingers.
Anyone else missing the green grass of summer?
