Sat: 8 AM – 12 PM
Sun: Closed
Sat: 8 AM – 12 PM
Sun: Closed
Pet 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 four cats, Gingersnap, Sebastian & Shrimpton, Bean, 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 a mom, being outdoors hiking, fishing, playing volleyball and softball, and watching Minnesota sports teams. She has one cat named Pepper.
Dr. Meghan Riley
Veterinarian
Kari
Hospital Administrator
Kari has been a part of the Oak Knoll Animal Hospital team since 2007. She has a strong background in customer service and office management. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota – Crookston with a bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing and Management. In her spare time, Kari likes to travel and spend time with family and friends and of course her two cats, Clooney & Lily. She enjoys working at Oak Knoll because each day brings different challenges and at the end of the day it can be so rewarding.
Vicki
Customer Service Representative
Vicki graduated from the Minnesota School of Business in 1995 as a Veterinary Assistant. She started working at Oak Knoll Animal Hospital soon after her externship and has been here ever since. Vicki has three spoiled dogs Abby, Jett & Georgie Ann. Since working at Oak Knoll she has become very fond of the clients, patients, and employees of the facility. “I truly enjoy getting up in the morning and coming to my place of business. Not everyone can say that about their job, so I am blessed with that.”
Lori
Customer Service Representative
Lori is a full-time customer service representative. She comes to Oak Knoll from outside the industry but has picked up the pace of the veterinary world very quickly. Lori is very personable and outgoing and has a good rapport with our clients and patients alike. Lori has one dog Carl Harold who she spoils rotten. When asked what she likes most about working at Oak Knoll she had a one-word answer “puppies”. We do call her our resident puppy whisperer.
Kendra
Certified Veterinary Technician
After 20+ years in Healthcare, Kendra decided to turn her love of animals into a career. She has worked as a Certified Veterinary Technician at Oak Knoll Animal Hospital since graduating from the Medical Institute of Minnesota in 1999. One of her favorite things about working here is seeing the clients and their animals return year after year. She currently has one cat Louie.
Robyn
Certified Veterinary Technician
Robyn worked in restaurant management for eight years before embarking on a career helping animals. After graduating from the Medical Institute of Minnesota in 2001, Robyn began her internship right here at Oak Knoll Animal Hospital. The internship developed into a full-time position, and she has been working here ever since. In her spare time, she enjoys watching movies, reading, shopping, and playing with her two cats Ozzy & Arya. Robyn enjoys working at Oak Knoll for many reasons, including her love of animals and getting to work with them every day brings joy to her life, and the work is very interesting and never boring.
Kristen
Veterinary Technician
Kristen, KD as some of you may know her by, has been with Oak Knoll since mid-2020. She is currently enrolled in Penn Foster working to finish her online schooling so she can become a certified veterinary technician. She does have vast experience in the veterinary industry, however. She has worked in all types of settings, most recently another small animal hospital. KD brings a positive energy and work ethic to Oak Knoll. She has three dogs Gramps, Nana and Monkey. Many days she has a house of dogs, as she regularly dog sits for friends & family. KD enjoys working at Oak Knoll because it’s so close to her home and all the cute fluffy puppies that come visit us.
Kristen
Veterinary Technician
Kristen has been with Oak Knoll since February 2022. She graduated from Globe University in La Crosse, WI in June 2014 and has been a veterinary technician ever since. She comes to Oak Knoll with a strong background in client communication. She is energetic and always ready to help in any situation. We are so thankful she decided to join our team. She has two dogs, Herman and Paco, and two cats, Benjamin and Klaus. “I love working in a fast-paced environment where every day varies so there is never a dull moment. Being surrounded by dogs and cats all day isn’t too bad of a perk either!”
Angie
Veterinary Technician
Angie graduated from Ridgewater College in Willmar in 1995. She started her veterinary technician career in Rochester where she worked until she moved to the Twin Cities in 1998. She then began working in a local veterinary hospital and spent the next eight years working on small animals as well as exotic pets. She has worked at Oak Knoll Animal Hospital since 2006 on and off as a part-time technician. She currently has three cats, Flynn, Cisco, and Simone. “I like working at Oak Knoll because they practice excellent medicine and I like being a part of that.”
Sal
Certified Veterinary Technician
Sal joined us in May 2021 while going to school to become a Veterinary Technician. Since he graduated in 2023, Sal has worked full time for us as a Certified Veterinary Technician. 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.”
Emily
Certified Veterinary Technician
Joy
Veterinary Assistant
Joy has been with Oak Knoll since 2023. She Is a part-time veterinary assistant while she is pursuing her degree to be a veterinary technician from Dakota County Technical College. Joy brings a strong work ethic to Oak Knoll. Always eager to learn and work on the skills she is learning in school. Her name fits her very well, she is very joyful! She has 2 cats, Garfield & Phinneas Bob. Outside of work, Joy enjoys spending time with family & friends. We look forward to her having a long career at Oak Knoll Animal Hospital once she is done with school, until that time, we will take what we can get.