Dr. Wittmer, a Coon Rapids native, has owned and operated Andover Animal Hospital since its opening in 2007.  She obtained her undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and completed her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree at the University of Minnesota.  In her spare time she enjoys riding, jumping and showing her horse Sofa So Good.   Her furry family includes a Blue Heeler Mix Sage, a Great Dane Watson, a Domestic Long Hair Cheetos and a sassy Calico Kaylie. Dr. Wittmer likes to stay on the cutting edge through usage of technological advancements such as lasers for therapy and surgical procedures which decrease pain and accelerate healing.  Her areas of interest include opthamology, dermatology and dentistry.

Dr. Kamper, originally from Saint Peter, returned to Minnesota in 2009 with her husband Dave.  She has been a member of the team since her return. Dr. Kamper obtained her undergraduate degree at Gustavus Adolphus College and completed her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree at the University of Minnesota where she was a classmate of Dr. Wittmer.   In her spare time she enjoys nature walks and art fairs.  Welcoming Dr. Kamper home are her cats "3-legged cat" and Wolfie. 

Stacy Benincasa

Stacy has been a team member for 3 1/2 years and is the smiling and cheerful face
that greets clients at the reception desk.  Her background includes over 11 years experience working as a Veterinary Technician.  Stacy is originally from Plymouth and currently resides in Anoka.  Stacy has one daughter and 2 grandkids.  In her free time Stacy enjoys spending time training, breeding and barrel racing AQHA horses.  Stacy's furry friends include 4 pugs and 4 horses.

Tia Faacks

Tia joined the team in March 2008 as a Vet Tech. Her extensive background includes 11 years working in the veterinary industry.  She started out her career working as a receptionist and her interest drove her to pursue further technician training and included a stint as a emergency technician.  Tia does a fabulous job keeping our shelves stocked with all the latest prescription special diets from Royal Canin and Science Diet and is one of our Certified Laser Technicians.  Tia says some of the driving influences that she likes about her position is the variety that the position offers and the fabulous team she is blessed to work with.  When Tia is away from work she enjoys reading and spending time with her significant other Ben.  Tia is welcomed home each night by Zazu and Duke her 8 1/2 and 3 year old Boxers and Jack her 12 year old Labrador Retriever.

Crystal Fairfield, CVT, BS 

Crystal joined our team in early 2010 and has been invaluable at logging and monitoring of our Controlled Drug Inventory and special skills and background she adds in assisting with dental procedures. Crystal is a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) and has her Associate in Applied Science (AAS) from Argosy, and her Bachelors in Animal Science (BS)  from Minnesota School of Business.  Crystal is welcomed home by her husband Paul, daughter Savannah and a myriad of pets including her Rottweiler mix Pepper, Great Dane mix Leroy Brown, Chinchilla Kilo and Rats Yasha and U-la.

Lindsey Fehn

Lindsey also joined the team in early 2010 and has an innate drive and desire to help and care for our 4-legged friends.  Lindsey is tasked with monitoring and upkeep of our Radiation and xray logs and is also tasked with fronting client electronic communications. When Lindsey isn't at the clinic she loves spending time with friends, roller-blading, working on the farm and showing horses.  Lindsey has 4 horses including Yankee, Benelli, Cowboy and Disco.  Waiting patiently for her arrival home to Otsego is her Labradors' Maverick and Joey and Dolly a German Short-hair.  Lindsey also has 2 cats including Jazz a Maine Coon Cat and Rodeo a Domestic Medium Hair.

Jillian Hanson 

Jill is a long time team member who fills an important roll for the team picking up part-time veterinary technician shifts as needed.  She is originally from Wisconsin but now calls Blaine home. Jill loves working with the clients and team. In her spare time Jill likes to bake and spend time with friends in the Uptown.  Jill's significant other is Brandon and she is greeted at home by her Labrador Mix Darwin, Allistair a Domestic Long Hair and a new kitten Apollo a Domestic Short Hair.  Jill received her Associate in Applied Science (AAS) from Argosy.

Sara Lamberta, CVT 

 Sara is our newest Veterinary Technician and started out her tenure with us as an extern. She completed her Associate in Applied Science (AAS) with Minnesota School of Business, and is a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT). Sara enjoys working with the wonderful staff and fun animals each and every day. When Sara is away from work she enjoys downhill skiing, camping, fishing, sewing and baking.  Sara is welcomed home by her husband John, her Papillions' Maverick and Comet and her Persian mix cats Bella and Dodi. 

Rachel Vennes, CVT 

Rachel has been with Dr. Wittmer since the very beginning and is the Lead Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT).  She is originally from Fergus Falls and now lives in Saint Paul.  She is Certified Laser Technician and enjoys assisting in surgery procedures.  Rachel enjoys spending time with her significant other Michael and her daughter Teaira.  Welcoming Rachel home is Tres her 3-legged German Shepherd, Noodles her Miniature Daschund, Tiger her Gray Feline and Pincessa her Long Hair Calico cat.

Don & Mary K. Wittmer

Mary K. loves spending time filling in at the reception desk and always brings a lot of cheer to the front office.  Don handles the all important back-office accounting receivable and payables and keep things clean and maintained. Don and Mary K. enjoy their time at the clinic as they get to spend additional time with their daughter Dr. Wittmer and both enjoy and love animals.  Mary K. and Don are welcomed home by their faithful furry friends Bernie and Cookie.