Meet Our Veterinarian Team

Meet the Veterinarians & Team of Douglas Animal Hospital. We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets.

Get To Know Our Team

We are solely dedicated to your pet’s care. We look forward to getting to know you and hope you’ll take the time to scroll down and get to know us.

Veterinarians

Dr. Heather Douglas
Heather Douglas, DVM, MBA, CVA
Veterinarian & Owner

Dr. Douglas knew from a young age that she would be a veterinarian. This career choice guided her entire youth, and she is thrilled to be able to live out her dream. Dr. Douglas graduated from St. George’s University in Grenada, West Indies. She has a strong interest in internal medicine.

Dr. Karen Green
Dr. Karen Green
Veterinarian

Dr. Green always loved animals, especially her childhood kitty, Spunky. She moved from Winnipeg, Manitoba, to attend Veterinary College at the University of Minnesota, where she graduated in 2002. After practicing in corporate practice and animal rescue for many years, she moved part-time to have more time for her family.

Hospital Manager

Melissa
Melissa
Hospital Manager, MBA, CVT

Melissa graduated from St. George’s University (Grenada) with her Masters in Business Administration – Multi-Sector Health Care. She then completed her A.A.S and certification in Veterinary Technology. Melissa and her husband Aaron are the proud parents of their human children Harper and Gavin and their fur child Charli. After Hurricane Harvey, Charli was brought up to Minnesota through rescue transport, and Melissa knew that they had to be Charli’s forever home; it was love at first sight.

Veterinary Technicians

tammy
Tammy, CVT
Veterinary Technician

Tammy graduated from Argosy University with her A.A.S. in veterinary technology and has been a Certified Veterinary Technician since April 2016. In her spare time, Tammy enjoys camping and hiking with her 4-year-old Schnauzer mix, Tagtoo, playing volleyball and softball, and snuggling with her 15-year-old long-haired Tabby, Buzz.

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Wendy

Veterinary Technician

Wendy graduated from Globe University with a degree in Veterinary Technology and brought many years of clinical experience to Douglas Animal Hospital. She has two adult human children, three Sphinx cats, two dogs, and a menagerie of other animals. Wendy loves client education and the human-animal bond.

Veterinary Assistants

cara
Cara
Veterinary Assistant

Cara has always wanted to work with animals and started volunteering at the Animal Humane Society in high school. After high school, she worked at a dog daycare/boarding facility for almost two years. She is currently attending North Hennepin Community College in their Criminal Justice program and wants to work more with rescuing animals after getting her degree. When not at work, she can be found hanging out with her fur baby JoJo.

Mari
Mari
Veterinary Assistant

Mari is a proud mom of three beautiful baby bunnies and a Bethel University 2021 graduate. She is an aspiring veterinary student and a dedicated animal lover of exotic and domestic animals! In her free time, you can catch Mari running after turtles in the streets and other animal friends.

Mari
Abby
Veterinary Assistant

Abby is a fourth year pre-vet student at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. She has a background working with shelter animals at the Animal Humane Society. This is where she adopted her best friend, Boog. When not at work or school, Abby enjoys camping and hiking with her family

Mari
Katie

Veterinary Assistant

Katie has always had a strong interest and passion in caring for animals big or small. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her 3 year old cat and crafting. Currently she is studying to further my education in veterinary medicine at Penn Foster. 

Outreach Coordinator

Jennifer
Jennifer

Outreach Coordinator

Jennifer graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato, with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies and Spanish. She has always known she wanted to work with animals and loves that she gets to see animals all day and use her communication background. Jennifer shares her home with her dog Owen and fiancé Tyler. Outside of Douglas Animal Hospital, she enjoys outdoor activities, reading, and spending time with her family, friends, and dogs.

Client Relations

Kaytlyn
Kaytlyn
Client Relations

Kaytlyn has loved animals since she was little and knew she would always be working with them in some aspect of her career. She started as a groomer in southern Minnesota, where she worked for over two years while she was in high school. After school she moved to Iowa for college, where she worked at a local dog daycare as a Daycare and Social Media Coordinator. After two years she moved back to Minnesota and worked at another dog daycare as a supervisor before starting at Douglas Animal Hospital. Outside of work you can spot her with her two dogs, Sadie Ann and Cooper, walking the trail around Lake Calhoun.

Clinic Mascot

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Mr. Waffles
Clinic Mascot

Mr. Waffles is our clinic mascot. Weighing in at 2.5 pounds and growing daily, Mr. Waffles is a 14-week-old Persian kitten that Douglas Animal Hospital adopted. He enjoys eating, snuggling, and playing in recycling bins. Mr. Waffles is happiest when napping in Dr. Douglas’ lab coat. Stop by for some Mr. Waffles cuddle time and meet our little mascot!