Brenda ~ Receptionist                                  Brenda joined our staff in January of 2022 to help with receptionist work. Brenda is a Faribault native.  She currently does not have any pets but has a great love for dogs, especially S ~pringer Spaniels.

Outside of work, Brenda enjoys, gardening, reading and biking.

Brenda lives at home with her husband Jeff, and has 3 stepchildren and 5 grandchildren.  She enjoys working at FVC and meeting all the animals, extra perk of the job is being able to pet and hug all the dogs. 

Honorary Technician

Jess ~ ​Veterinary Technician


As of 2020, Jess has been a member of our team. With a degree from the Minnesota School of Business/Globe University, Jess brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to her work. In her free time, she enjoys the company of her husband Brady, her basset hound Waylon, her cat Ollie, and her horses Sawda and Bill (pictured). Not only is she an animal lover, but she also enjoys hunting, fishing, canoeing, boating, horseback riding, crocheting, and crafting. Jess entered this field out of her deep love for animals and a strong desire to educate pet owners. She firmly believes in being an advocate for animals and providing pet parents with crucial knowledge about their pet's breed, health, and any issues that may arise.

"Animals leave the best paw/hoof prints on our hearts!" - Jess





Ava ~ Veterinary Technician Assistant

Ava joined our staff in June 2020.  She is currently a high school student, hoping to go to college to become a veterinarian in the future. Ava lives on a hobby farm with three dogs, Sky a Great Pyrenees, Kota - Great Pyrenees mix, and Lucy an Anatolian Shepherd.  She also has a Palomino horse named Misty.  When not in school or working, Ava enjoys riding her horse, canoeing, and going shopping.  Ava started working here at the age of 14 during the pandemic as just a "gopher" running patients back and forth from their vehicles, and has since been able to get more hands on experience with animals, assisting the technicians.

 

Lindsey ~ Veterinary Technician

Lindsey joined our staff May of 2018.  She graduated from the University of River Falls in 2008.

Lindsey has five Golden Retrievers, Rambler, Drifter, Misfit, Rocky, and Tramper, she also has 3 paint horses; Ruger, Jynx, Hitch, and a Quarter horse named Deya.

Lindsey loves to hunt, fish, camp, and travel. .

She has farmed all of her life, and has milked cows the past 24 plus years. When she's not working at the vet clinic, she stays busy training horses and breeding her Golden Retrievers. Lindsey loves this line of work because she has always had a large part of her life dealing with animals, so it is the perfect fit for her!

Isabella ~ Veterinary Technician

After interning at our clinic, Isabella joined our staff in April of 2014.  She graduated from Minnesota School of Business - Rochester, in March of 2014.  Isabel and her husband Jay have two daughters,  Paisley and Addison. She has a Lab named Jack; three cats: Franklin; Gabby; and Alice. Outside of work, Isabella likes to scrapbook, paint, kayak, and spend time with family.  She enjoys working in this field because it is rewarding to see sick patients improve, and loves the diversity of her day to day routine, there is never a same day.

Ashlee ~ ​Veterinary Technician

After interning here at the Faribault Veterinary Clinic, Ashlee joined our staff in September of 2012.  She graduated from Minnesota School of Business - Lakeville in the fall of 2012.  Ashlee is a Faribault native, but now lives on a farm with her husband Trent, her son Chase, and daughter McKenzie. They also have two very spoiled dogs, a chihuahua named Bentley and a Papillon named Zoey, in addition to their cat, Sugar.  Ashlee loves the outdoors.  She enjoys hunting, fishing (especially Florida fishing), traveling to new places she's never been before, and spending time with family.  Ashlee loves working as a CVT because of the diversity of the job.  She also loves everything that involves laboratory work, especially drawing the blood.

Rebecca ~ Veterinary Technician

Becky has been with us since 2004.  She graduated from the University of Minnesota - Waseca campus in 1992.  Becky has one Retriever: Marco; three cats: Simon, Louie, and  Frodo.  In her spare time, Becky loves gardening, birding, fishing, camping, and especially spending time with her four-legged kids.  She has two daughters and a daughter-in-law. Becky has always had a strong passion for pet loss support and has always believed in the human-animal bond and how special and strong it can be.  Becky loves being the veterinarians' right hand and working together for the benefit of the patient. 

Heidi ~ Veterinary Technician

Heidi has been with Faribault Veterinary Clinic since April 2002.  She graduated in 2002 from the Medical Institute of Minnesota.  Heidi is a large & small animal technician.   She has three dogs: Elie, a Chocolate Lab; Maverick a Lab/Golden cross: and Xena a German Shepherd, a few head of cattle and some barn cats. Out side of work, Heidi enjoys spending time with her husband Aaron and three young children: Caitlyn, Preston and Sierra.  She also enjoys fishing, farming, and the outdoors. Heidi loves working here because she loves the interaction with clients and animals.  There is always a different challenge everyday.

Nicole ~ Veterinary Technician

Nicole has been an invaluable member of our team since 2001. Nicole graduated from the Medical Institute of Minnesota in 2000, and currently serves as a versatile large & small animal technician, office manager, and website designer. Her passion for animals is evident in her diverse menagerie, which includes two dogs, three cats, a tortoise, guinea pigs, a gecko, and numerous chickens. Despite the challenges she faces in her role, Nicole's dedication to her work remains unwavering. In her spare time, she enjoys the outdoors and indulges in reading. Nicole and her husband, Mike, are proud parents to three lively boys who bring as much joy and energy to their home as the rest of their animals.

​​​​Amy ~ Veterinary Technician

Meet Amy, a dedicated member of the Faribault Veterinary Clinic since 2005. With a degree from the Medical Institute of Minnesota in 1997, Amy is experienced and passionate about animal care. She shares her life with three coonhounds - Bandit, Stagger, and an Irish Setter named Lady. She also has a cat named Frankie, a horse, a bunny, and numerous chickens and ducks. Outside of work, Amy's adventurous spirit shines through as she enjoys riding horses, hiking, attending concerts, tending to her garden, biking, and having picnics with her loving family. Amy is a devoted wife and a proud mother of three children.

Meet Our Technicians & Staff

Veterinary technicians are the backbone of veterinary care, playing a crucial role in the treatment and well-being of all patients. They are not only client educators, but also take on responsibilities as surgical nurses, phlebotomists, anesthesiologists, x-ray and dental technicians. They work diligently to maintain the surgery and treatment rooms, and also serve as laboratory technicians and pharmacists. A certified veterinary technician (CVT) has completed a rigorous two-year program from an accredited college and has successfully passed a state and national board certification exam.


Korrine Reitfort  Certified Veterinary Technician

Korrine started working for the Faribault Veterinary Clinic in 1993. She graduated from the University of Minnesota-Waseca in 1983. Korrine loved seeing the joy a new puppy or kitten would bring to the faces of pet parents and their children, and loved being able to learn something new everyday.