Mon – Fri: 8 AM – 6 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Grooming Salon : Open by Appointment Only

Our Team

Edina Pet Hospital Doctors & Staff

Dr. Tara Herold, DVM

Medical Director

Dr. Herold grew up in Sioux Falls, SD. She first moved to Minnesota for her undergraduate degree at Minnesota State University Moorhead and later attended the University of Minnesota to complete her veterinary education. Immediately after graduating in 2015, she moved to Boston to attend an emergency/critical care internship at Angell Animal Medical Center. After completing her internship, she worked at a general practice clinic in Massachusetts.

In the summer of 2018, she moved back to Minnesota with her husband and two cats (Albus and Ezio). Her professional interests include dentistry and feline medicine. In her free time, she enjoys knitting and playing video games with a sleepy cat by her side.

 

Dr. Tae Martin

DVM

Dr. Tae Martin graduated veterinary school in January 2021. She attended St. George’s University for veterinary school and completed her fourth year clinical year at the University of Minnesota. She is a proud pet mother of a cat named Link. She enjoys hiking and playing ultimate frisbee in her free time. Dr. Martin is excited to meet and partner with you in the healthcare of your pets!

Dr. Claire Cheasick

DVM

Dr. Claire Cheasick has lived in Minnesota her entire life, pursuing both her B.S. of Animal Science and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota. She graduated from Veterinary School in May of 2023. She is passionate about preventative/lifestyle medicine, client communication, surgery, and urgent care. Currently she lives with her husband, Joel, and their two cats Cinder and Smokey. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, volleyball, camping, and visiting new places.

Shelly Jacobson, CVT

Hospital Administrator

Shelly became a part of the Edina Pet Hospital family in January 2022. With her experience as a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) since 2011, she truly loves what she does! Living in Mound, she shares her home with her two wonderful boys, Desmond and Jacob, and their playful dogs, Maggie and Phoebe. In her free time, you’ll often find her and her boys enjoying the sunshine, whether they’re swimming or having fun outdoors.

Mirisa

Veterinary Technician

Mirisa is one of our technicians here at EPH and has been with us since 2020! Mirisa graduated from Ridgewater College’s Veterinary Technician program in 2017 and has worked in mixed and small animal practice. She has a special interest in behavior and providing a high quality of care to her patients and clients. She is originally from Chaska and likes to spend her time with her family and outdoors with her pets. Her fur family consists of Rusty – a precocious Shiba Inu mix, Ollie – a loving, harebrained Boxer-Pitt mix, and Stieg – a wayward kitten.

Crystal

Medical Team Coordinator

Hello! My name is Crystal and I am one of the Vet Tech Assistants here at Edina Pet Hospital. I used to work with a large animal practice and then I was a district admin for a vaccine clinic. I am a biology student at Metropolitan State University and am also about to start coursework to become a Certified Vet Tech. I grew up with a veritable menagerie at home and strive to make you and your family’s visits with us as low-stress and rewarding as possible!

Zo

Veterinary Assistant

Zo has been a veterinary assistant since 2019 and joined the Edina team in August 2022. After getting a BA in English from the University of Minnesota, she worked at a boarding facility before moving into veterinary care. She has two dogs, Bellatrix and Taco, and tries her best to keep her houseplants alive. In her free time, she enjoys going to concerts and playing Dungeons & Dragons.

Liza

Veterinary Assistant

Hi my is Liza and I have been a vet assistant at EPH since May 2022. I am a recent graduate from the University of Minnesota with a bachelors degree in Communications and Studies in Cinema and Media Culture, but will be graduating with my MBA this summer of 2024 in Healthcare Management and hoping to apply that to the veterinary industry. My furry friends consist of my cat Tina and ferret Borka, who keep me very entertained.

Greta

Veterinary Assistant

Greta joined our team in early 2022 and has been providing excellent care for our boarders since.  She has 4 years of experience attending to animals in both daycare/boarding and clinical environments prior to working at Edina Pet Hospital. She loves greeting each of our boarders every morning and spending extra one-on-one time with them on the weekends when the rest of the clinic is closed. When Greta’s not curled up next to her pitbull Benji, she enjoys weekend trips to Duluth, exploring secondhand stores, and collecting rare, hard to find books and DVDs. 

Jessika

Veterinary Assistant

Jessika started working here at Edina Pet Hospital in December of 2023. Since then, she has officially decided to pursue education in the veterinary field. She has a cat and dog of her own and loves working with animals. She is very excited to meet all of your fur babies! In her free time she enjoys doing nails and going to concerts of all genres.

Kristina

Veterinary Assistant

My name is Kristina and I have been a vet assistant at Edina Pet Hospital since October 2024. I started working as a vet assistant in 2022 while I was living in Denver, Colorado. I absolutely love working with animals. I would love to go back to school to be a CVT.

I have two dogs of my own: Xena and Kodak, they are both pitbull mixes and the very best girls! I have a soft spot for all the bully breeds and I love working with them! I can’t wait to meet your fur kids and give them all the love.

Trina

Client Care Specialist

Hi, I am Trina, a Client Care Specialists! In this role, I am one of the first people you and your pet will meet at Edina Pet Hospital. I love seeing all the dogs and cats and especially the babies.

I have 3 cats of my own Pita (15), Cloud (7) and Flower (2) along with my human child Olivia. My cats love to be with my daughter and she loves to help care for them. My daughter asks me everyday, after work,”Mom, did you see any cute pets today? What were thier names?”

I look forward to meeting new and current clients and helping with their beloved four-legged children.

Shawnee

Client Care Specialist

Hi there! My name is Shawnee. I have always loved animals ever since I was a little girl and they have always been the best companions in life. I have a cat named Alfira, A dog named Smokey, a leopard gecko named Kiwi and have over 40 fish and freshwater shrimp. I enjoy fish keeping in my free time as well as gardening, playing video games, hiking and camping. It has been a pleasure helping our clients here at Edina Pet Hospital for the past two years.

Dawn

Animal Care Specialist, Groomer

Hi, I’m Dawn, one of the pet stylists here. I started at Edina Pet Hospital in 2016.

I started my career as a styling assistant while working to get my CVT degree. I worked as a tech for a while, but my path suddenly changed when my Scottie found an article in the newspaper about a local grooming school. So we decided I should go. I completed my training back in 2014 and have never looked back.

With my veterinary medicine background, I have a unique view on grooming. Feel free to ask me about it.

I am Fear Free certified. I am an AKC salon safety certified groomer. I attend grooming trade shows for the continuing education opportunities.

I have a special passion for the “naughty,” aggressive pets and work with them to alleviate their fears and make grooming a positive experience. I also work with pets that have medical issues from blindness, deafness, cognitive dysfunction, doing whatever they need to be comfortable.

Natasha

Animal Care Specialist, Groomer

Hey, I’m Natasha! I have been grooming since 2010, starting my career at a corporate salon for basic training, eventually working my way to private salons for more extensive, and specialized training. I have had the opportunity to train under and travel with a member of GroomTeam USA for multiple grooming competitions/expos and AKC sanctioned dog shows, preparing and maintaining dogs in full coat, as well as handling sporting and non-sporting breeds for shows. I specialize in dematting, breed standard patterns, and hand-scissoring. I also work well with puppies, helping them develop good grooming behavior, setting them up for successful grooms not just with myself, but any other groomers that might work with them.

In my free time, I have a parrot, three cats, a Dalmatian and a Bichon keeping me on my toes. I’m a plant fanatic, so between the animals and greenery, I’m basically running a discount zoo and conservatory out of my house. I prefer to hibernate through the MN winters , but as soon as it hits 65 degrees or higher, the dogs and I are getting lost in state parks, chasing waterfalls (with no connection to TLC.)

Katie

Groomer

Hi, my name is Katie. I have been grooming since 2009. I have always had a love for animals of all kinds. I grew up showing dogs and horses in 4-H as a kid and moved to showing dogs in different AKC events. Most weekends I am doing some kind of dog event like agility, scent work, and prancing around the pretty dog show ring. I can’t wait to meet you and your pet and make them feel their best!

Sophia

Client Care Specialist, Vet Assistant

Hi! My name is Sophia and I have been working at Edina Pet Hospital since September 2024. I recently graduated from Gustavus Adolphus with a bachelor’s degree in English. I am currently in school to become a CVT. I’ve worked alongside animals my whole life and it brings me so much joy! My goal is to make sure your pets get the best possible care.

Mon – Fri: 8 AM – 6 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Grooming Salon : Open by Appointment Only