Dr. Alysia Ferguson
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Ferguson graduated in 1999 from University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. She is a very patient and thorough veterinarian. She has two cats, Snert and Magnus. Dr. Ferguson says, “I have always wanted to be a veterinarian. I enjoy the challenge of both medicine and surgery. There is no better job in the world for an animal lover.”
Dr. Amy Kizer
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Kizer graduated in 2002 from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. In addition to her work at Lexington Pet Clinic, Dr. Kizer is also the staff veterinarian for Sea Life Aquarium in the Mall of America. She is a sought out speaker in exotic and aquatic animal medicine and is an instructor at the University of Minnesota in non-traditional pets. She resides in Savage with her family which includes three children, two dogs, and a very patient husband!
Dr. Jennifer Terhark
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Terhark has always had a passion for animals and began working in the veterinary field in 2012. She completed her undergraduate degree in biology at the University of Northwestern - St. Paul before attending veterinary school at the University of Minnesota. She is passionate about partnering with clients and working together to provide the best possible care for their animals. Outside of her work at LPC, she enjoys camping, hiking, and spending as much time as she can with her her cats, Zeus and Nala.
Dr. Jen Herzog
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Herzog graduated from Iowa State University in 2001. She continues to love veterinary medicine because it allows her to help both her four-legged patients and the people who love them.
She has two sons and a dog named Kermit. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors, and immersing herself in the culture that the Twin Cities have to offer.
Chad Stevenson
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Practice Manager
Chad graduated from North Dakota State University in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Technology. He has experience with companion and exotic animals as well as an interest in animal behavior. He resides in Bloomington with his husband, Matt, a shih tzu named Mila, poodle mix, Thora, a cat named Hosta and three silkie chickens.
Katie
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Surgery/ Exotics Lead
Katie graduated in August 2015 from Argosy University with a degree in Veterinary Technology. She completed her clinical training at the MN Zoo and at the Wildlife Rehab Center of MN. In the past she has worked at the New England Aquarium in Boston rehabilitating sea turtles, and at the Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth. Her biggest passions in the veterinary field are exotics and wildlife, and she loves that she gets to learn something new everyday.
Angie
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Angie graduated from Argosy University with a Veterinary Technology degree in 2015. She is very passionate for all kinds of animals, though her biggest interest in the veterinary field is exotics and felines. Angie has volunteered at multiple rescues and shelters, such as The Animal Humane Society, Feline Rescue Inc, and The Wildcat Sanctuary. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking and camping & snuggling Hanz, a Polish Dwarf rabbit.
Dana
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Dana grew up knowing she had a passion for working with animals. She graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, and with her Associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology from Dakota County Technical College in August 2022. She started as a veterinary technician intern at LPC in May of 2022, which is when she quickly found a love for exotic animal medicine. Dana also has experience with dog training and behavior, as she interned with a service dog program during her time at UW-River Falls where she trained diabetic alert and mobility assistance dogs. Dana’s love for service dogs and training came from her experience growing up alongside her parents’ hearing assistance dogs, Nala and Ily. She loves spending her time outdoors, watching her favorite shows, or hanging out with her handsome leopard gecko named Chicken.
Emily (Millie)
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Emily attended Argosy University. She transferred and finished her classes at Dakota County Technical College when Argosy closed, and graduated in 2019. Emily has always loved animals, especially reptiles and amphibians! She hopes to broaden her experience with exotics and is excited to be able to work with them on a daily basis. At home she has one cat named Lulu lemon (not named after the leggings brand!). Her favorite part of the day is when she gets to snuggle with Lulu in a pile of warm blankets.
Holly
Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician
I have been a certified veterinary technician since 2017. I graduated from Argosy University with an Associate Degree in Veterinary Science in 2016. I have 3 border collies (Benjin, Ned, and Birdie), two cats (Stella and Sam), and a painted turtle (Brownie Thunder). I began working at Lexington Pet Clinic in the fall of 2023, and I absolutely love it! Outside of work my hobbies include: hiking, traveling, and playing frisbee with my dogs.
Leah
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Leah was born and raised in the Midwest. In 2008, she moved to Colorado to earn her Associate's degree in Veterinary Medicine. She has been a credentialed veterinary technician since 2011 and returned to the Midwest in June 2024. In her free time, she enjoys paddleboarding and rock climbing when she isn't spending time with her pets, family and friends.
Melissa
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Melissa graduated in 2009 from Argosy University with an associates degree in Veterinary Technology. She is happy to return to Lexington Pet Clinic after being one of the clinics first intern’s in 2008! She is grateful to be able to share her love for helping animals with fellow staff and clientele. Outside of work, she enjoys being with her family including her fur babies: 2 dogs (Betty the beagle and Goomba the Pekingese) and cat (Vinny the Persian).
Lily
Veterinary Assistant
Lily is currently a student at the University of Minnesota studying Animal Science. She is working towards applying to veterinary medical school and is thrilled to have the opportunity to work with a variety of species at LPC! Lily hopes to expand her expertise in caring for and treating exotics in a clinical setting. In her spare time, Lily enjoys watching movies with her golden retriever Indiana Jones and King Cavalier Oscar as well as crafting!
Anais
Veterinary Assistant
Anais was born in Venezuela, grew up in Spain and lived in Germany for 7 years before moving to Minnesota in 2024. She is currently attending Dakota County Technical College to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician. Anais is fascinated by exotic animals which is why she joined Lexington Pet Clinic, to expand her knowledge of exotic animal medicine and gain hands-on experience working with a wide variety of species. She volunteers at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and hopes to one day work with wildlife as well. She is fluent in Spanish and German, and enjoys being able to help and connect with people from different backgrounds. Anais loves traveling, and spending time with her husband and their three beloved cats, Samba, Susy, and Cocosette aka Coco (named after her favorite Venezuelan sweets).
Danielle
Lead Customer Service Representative & Veterinary Assistant
Danielle joined the National Guard in 2015 and shortly after graduated with her degree in criminal justice. While working in the criminal justice field she realized that her true passion was working with animals. During her free time she enjoys going to the gym, shopping and spending time with her husband and dog, Maple.
Kristin
Lead Customer Service Representative
Kristin graduated from The University of Minnesota Duluth with a degree in Biology in 2010. It was there that she developed a passion for fish while living on Lake Superior. She moved back to the Twin Cities and got a job at Sea Life Mall of America specializing in Seahorses, Sea Dragons and all things aquatic. She hopes to continue to pursue her passion for animals here at the clinic. In her spare time, Kristin loves spending time with her family and is kept very busy with her children, Lucy and Theodore.
Stephanie
Customer Service Representative
Stephanie has developed a passion over the years for senior and hospice dogs & cats. But she also loves exotic animals of all shapes and sizes! She shares her home with many rescued critters, including three senior dogs, two senior cats, nine guinea pigs, a hedgehog, a blue-tongued skink, two crested geckos, two ball pythons, three comet goldfish, and an axolotl. Her favorite patients at LPC are the guinea pigs! In her free time, she enjoys thrift shopping, listening to music, and spending time outside with her dogs.