Our Team
Doctors
Dr. Jeremy Smith
Veterinarian
Dr. Smith is a graduate of the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from Iowa State University. Away from the clinic, he balances a busy family household with time for his pets and hobbies: fishing, barbecuing, and saltwater aquariums.
Dr. Tracy Earl
Veterinarian
Dr. Earl earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Olaf College and her Doctorate from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Earl’s professional interests include laser surgery and wound care. She volunteers to perform surgery at the state fair every summer. Personal interests include pickleball, biking and gardening. She currently has two cats Dublin and Paisley.
Dr. Becky Josephs
Veterinarian
Dr. Josephs is a graduate of Augustana University in Sioux Falls, SD and received her DVM degree from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Prior to joining the staff at Oak Knoll, she practiced in Richfield, MN for 13 years. When she is not working, she loves to spend time with her husband, son, and daughter, read, and exercise. She shares her home with three cats, Gingersnap, Sebastian & Shrimpton and one dog, Magnolia.
Becky enjoys working at Oak Knoll because we have an enthusiastic and hard-working team and great clients and pets. She enjoys being able to help pet owners take the best possible care of their furry family members.
Dr. Samantha Gardner
Veterinarian
Dr. Samantha Gardner went to undergrad at North Dakota State University studying zoology and biochemistry. She then received her DVM degree from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Gardner’s interests include surgery, dentistry, wound care, and preventative care. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors hiking, fishing, playing volleyball and softball, and watching Minnesota sports teams. She has one cat named Pepper.
Staff
Kari
Practice Manager
Vicki
Customer Service Representative
Lori
Customer Service Representative
Kendra
Certified Veterinary Technician
Robyn
Certified Veterinary Technician
Heidi
Certified Veterinary Technician
Kristen
Veterinary Technician
Kristy
Certified Veterinary Technician
Kristen
Veterinary Technician
Angie
Veterinary Technician
Sal
Certified Veterinary Technician
Sal finished the veterinary technician program at Dakota County Technical College late 2022. Sal has now joined our team as a full-time veterinary technician. You may have seen him around over the last 1.5 years, if not, please welcome him to the team. He is very personable and excited to meet your pets. Sal has three cats, Gwynn, Mama, and Ragnar and two dogs, Xayah and Griffin. “I have had a passion for all animals for as long as I can remember. I decided to become a technician to give these animals a better life and Oak Knoll has proved the opportunity to accomplish that goal along with all the great people I work with.”