Our Veterinary Team

Suzy has worked at Gehrmans since 2009. She lives in Plymouth with her husband, 3 kids, her rottweiler Rue and cat named Kitten. She enjoys assisting in surgery and keeping the in house lab equipment running smoothly. Outside of work she keeps busy watching all her kids sporting events, baking, reading and being outside when it is warm.

Kathy has been a CVT since 1991 with most of those years spent at Gehrman Animal Hospital. She has really enjoyed getting to know the clients and meeting their furry family members.

She enjoys helping in surgery and has a special interest in dentistry. She has additional training in pet nutrition and weight management and is a certified weight coach. She would be happy to help any pets in need to develop a weight loss plan. Kathy lives in Maple Plain with her husband and 2 sons. She loves hanging out with them especially outside in the yard, by the campfire or in the boat.

Laura joined the Gehrman Animal Hospital team in January of 2019 with 30 years of CVT experience. Before coming to Gehrman’s, Laura spent time at several other general practice clinics as well as a specialty clinic! Laura enjoys the team-based atmosphere and the variety of general practice that Gehrman Animal Hospital has to offer. She currently resides in Long Lake with her husband, two daughters, and two spoiled cats.

Liz joined the GAH team in the summer of 2018. Previously she was living in Madison, Wisconsin where she worked at the humane society for over 3 years. Liz has a passion for rescue animals and owns two of her own – her cats Jazz and Sushi. Liz received her Bachelors in Zoology and Environmental Studies at UW-Madison. She then went on to do several internships and volunteer positions at zoos and wildlife centers before finding her passion in animal medicine and deciding to go back to school at Madison Area Technical College for her Veterinary Technician degree. She enjoys monitoring animals under anesthesia during surgery and taking radiographs. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her boyfriend Jake, visiting her family in Waukesha, WI, doing puzzles and finding new restaurants.

Caitlyn is originally from Wisconsin and currently a Minneapolis resident.  She joined the team in February 2020.   She grew up with Newfoundland’s but now is the proud pet parent of two amazing kitties, Norman and Pam.   In her free time she enjoys knitting and baking.

Megan graduated from the University of Minnesota with a bachelor's degree in animal science. Then she worked in shelter medicine where she discovered she wanted to pursue a vet tech degree, which she later obtained at Argosy University. She enjoys dentistry, geriatric pet care, and client education.

Megan currently resides in Minneapolis with her husband, son, two dogs, and cat. In her spare time, she enjoys camping, biking, playing board games, and spending time with friends and family.

Erica graduated from St. Olaf College with a degree in biology and worked with exotic animals at several zoos. She found she preferred veterinary medicine and went back to school to become a Certified Veterinary Technician. She enjoys the relationships built with owners and pets in general practice. She enjoys assisting with surgery, dentistry and anesthesia. Most rewarding to her is improving a pet's quality of life whether through helping remove painful teeth or assisting with surgery. Outside of work she enjoys cooking, reading, going up north to the lake during the summer and dog agility. She currently has a dog named Roxy and a cat named Mist.

Emily graduated from University of Minnesota with a biology degree but she is originally from Illinois. She moved back to Illinois for a few years where she went back to school for veterinary technology and got her CVT license. Now because her boyfriend recently started practicing as an optometrist in MN, she moved with him to begin a new life together. They are still settling in but there will be some feline friends to add to their apartment. Her interests include anesthesia and client education. In her spare time, she is planning future trips to National Parks (including Voyageurs), cooking, and exploring her new hometown.

Emma has over 10 years of experience as a CVT, with the last 4 being at Gehrman Animal Hospital! She joined our team in September 2017 and was previously at a small clinic in Woodbury.   Emma is especially passionate about surgery and anesthesia, but also enjoys performing lab work, and educating clients on different subjects as well.   She lives in Chaska with her husband, 2 small children, and 2 cats.  In her spare time, she enjoys being up north at the cabin, spending time with family and friends, and being outdoors.