Our goal at the Minnesota Valley Pet Hospital is to exceed your expectations!  We strive to provide you and your pet with the highest quality veterinary care in a warm, caring, and safe environment.

Our Staff

DOCTORS
Dr Julie Berndt Dr. Berndt has been practicing veterinary medicine here since 1987. A native of Davenport, IA she received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Iowa State University. Dr. Berndt is married with two children. She enjoys following her children's participation in sports and 4H. In her spare time she enjoys horseback riding.
Dr Ken Ambrose Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Dr. Ambrose is a 1991 graduate of Iowa State University. After a short time in Milwaukee, he has been at MVPH since January 1992. His special interest is surgery and managing orthopedic conditions and fractures. He has five children and two dogs at home: Molly (Golden Retriever) and Ruby (Lab cross, stray). When needed Molly has served the animal community as a blood donor for transfusions.
Dr Roger Nelson Dr. Nelson is now enjoying semi-retirement. He is a native of Hills, MN. He has been at MVPH since 1977 following 7 years of mixed animal practice in Virginia and Cold Spring, MN. He is married with two grown children. Dr. Nelson has a dog named Mickey and a cat named Zippy. He enjoys spending his free time in the Black Hills of South Dakota, motorcycyling and snowmobiling.
Dr Leah Renne I'm originally from Southwest Missouri, but have become attached to Minnesota over the years. I got my DVM from the University of Minnesota, and I went to undergraduate at Gustavus, so I'm excited to be back in the area! I was previously practicing in La Crosse, Wisconsin. My husband and I have 2 cats, named Gunther and Sadie, and a Swiss Mountain Dog puppy named Stella. In my free time I enjoy riding horses, cycling, and lots of other outdoor activities.
Dr Cary Adams Dr. Adams is a native of Mason City, Iowa. He attended Iowa State University where he earned his Bachelor's, Master's, and D.V.M. degrees. After graduating from college, he spent a year in Virginia where he completed an internship in wildlife medicine and surgery at the Wildlife Center of Virginia. Dr. Adams worked in a small animal practice in Las Vegas, NV from 2005 to 2010 before moving to Mankato. His interests include small and exotic animal medicine and surgery. Dr. Adams shares his home with three dogs, two whippets and a shih tzu, and a corn snake. In his spare time, he enjoys being outdoors and spending time with his wife and daughter.
Dr Stacy Bethke Dr. Bethke grew up on a farm north of New Richland, MN. She received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin – River Falls and completed her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Bethke was previously practicing in North Branch, MN and is very excited to come home to southern Minnesota. Her dog Teal was adopted as an adult dog from the Golden Valley Humane Society. When she’s not working Dr. Bethke enjoys running with Teal, reading, riding and showing horses with her family.
TECHNICIANS
Nicole Nicole Bardon graduated from North Dakota State University with a bachelors degree in Veterinary Technology and Zoology in 2008. She is originally from Mankato and happy to be home. She has two handsome cats, Beezi and Mayko. In her free time Nicole enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Holly T Holly Thom is a graduate of the Medical Institute of Minnesota in Bloomington. She has been at MVPH since 2002 and is a certified Veterinary Technician. She is originally from St. Clair. She has a cat named Jack. In her free time she enjoys time with family and friends, outdoor activities and exercise.
Jenny Originally from Waterville, MN, Jenny joined MVPH following her graduation from Ridgewater College in 1999. She is a certified Veterinary Technician and has a Golden Retriever named Dozer. On occasion Dozer has volunteered as a blood donor for the hospital. In her free time Jenny can be found working out at the gym and competing in weightlifting competitions.
Brittany Brittany joined MVPH in June of 2007 after working at a mixed animal practice in southwestern Minnesota. She is a 2006 graduate of Ridgewater College in Willmar with a degree in veterinary technology. She is also a certified Veterinary Technician. She is originally from Clements, Mn and has two dogs: a bulldog named Medusa and a mixed breed named Puck.
Donna Originally from Mankato, Donna has been working at MVPH since high school, first as a kennel attendant and since 1987 as a veterinary technician. She is married with two children and enjoys outdoor activities, camping and horseback riding. She has a Rat Terrier named Wishbone and an Aussie named Melbourne, 4 horses, one pony, a guinea pig and a hamster.
Rachel Rachel began her career at MVPH in December of 2008, 3 months after graduating with honors from the Minnesota School of Business Shakopee. She passed her national and state Veterinary Technician exams and officially became certified in 2009. Rachel currently resides in Mankato with her three wonderful kitties: Frodo, Josie and Ziggy; her two rats: Bear and Pillsbury: and her degus Pippin and Merry. In her free time Rachel enjoys hanging out with her friends and family, being outside, and as always, inventing robots.
Sheena Sheena graduated from North Dakota State University with a bachelor's degree in Veterinary Technology and Microbiology in 2009. She is originally from Kindred, ND and is married. She has two chinchillas: Baxter and Daisy; two blue-tongue skinks: Patrick and Suzie; and four snakes. In her spare time she enjoys camping, hiking, crocheting, and reading.
HOSPITAL MANAGER
Miriam Miriam graduated from the Medical Institute of Minnesota and worked as a technician at MVPH for seven years in the 1970's (at that time the Boerboom Pet Hospital). After a 20 year hiatus she returned as the office manager in 2000. She has three cats: Hercules, Athena and Fortuna. Miriam is married with two grown daughters and two son-in-laws. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, bicycling, and spending time with her new grandson.
RECEPTIONISTS
Holly J Holly came to MVPH on an internship from Minnesota School of Business in Richfield and has been with us since graduation in 1996. Originally from St. Peter, MN she has three cats, Elvis, Pricilla and Memphis, and a parrot named Louie.
Allison Allison resides in St. James, MN and will be graduating in May 2008 with a degree in Animal Science at South Central College in North Mankato. Allison is a receptionist and enjoys being outdoors, playing softball and spending time with family, friends and pets. She has two dogs, six cats and a rabbit that she absolutely adores!
Jenee Jenee graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato with a BS degree in Community Health/Corporate Fitness. She is originally from Owatonna. She has two cats Ellee and Graycee. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Marilynn Marilynn was born and raised in Mankato. She attended college at MN. St. University, Mankato. She has 1 daughter and 3 grandchildren. Marilynn is a stained glass artist, she also enjoys gardening, motorcycle and horseback riding. She and her fiance, Mike live 10 miles north of Mankato. They have a dog named Tucker, a cat named Tiger Lilly and 5 horses.