Meet Our Staff

Dr. Krenz has been practicing veterinary medicine in the Zimmerman area since 2007. She purchased ZimmVet in December 2008 after longtime owner and founder, Dr. Tony Damer, retired. She is passionate about providing the highest standard of care to companion pets in the form of new technology and updates to the clinic to better serve pets and clients.

Dr. Krenz holds a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. She regularly attends national and regional seminars, conferences, and workshops in order to stay up-to-date on the latest protocols and veterinary medical techniques.

Dr. Krenz lives on a hobby farm outside of Princeton with her husband, Josh and two children where they raise horses, cats, chickens, sheep, and cattle. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening and crafting with her cricut.

Dr. Olson has been practicing veterinary medicine for almost three decades.  She graduated with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota in 1996.  Prior to joining ZimmVet, she has practiced a high-level of care at several other small animal clinics in and around the Twin Cities of Minnesota. Early in her career she was involved in exotic medicine, however, she quickly realized that her passion is providing the best possible veterinary care options for dogs and cats.

She is a member of both the American Veterinary Medical Association, and the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association. She strongly feels that continuing veterinary education is vital to providing the best possible care for her patients, and she attends classes and conferences both in and out of state. Over the years, she has spent a great deal of focus on feline medicine.

In her spare time, Dr. Olson has strong interests in a variety of crafts. This includes stamping, scrapbooking, glass painting, knitting, cross stitching, and many more.  Her favorite thing to do is to attend craft fairs. She also enjoys outside activities such as golf, snow shoeing and cross-country skiing.

Dr. Olson grew up in Champlin Minnesota, where she was lucky to have a wonderful family that always gave her support and encouragement with her career. She has adopted many animals, including dogs, cats, horses, parakeets, geckos, and hedgehogs. She currently resides in Otsego, Minn., with her two wonderfully-crazy cats Monkey and Pipsqueak.

Dr. Reed earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Ecology (2005) and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (2009) from Iowa State University. She spent the first 12 years of her professional career practicing solely wildlife medicine before joining the team at ZimmVet in March 2021. Dr. Reed has greatly enjoyed her transition into small animal medicine, and prides herself on offering clients a personalized experience and loving on their pets as if they were her own. 

Dr. Reed grew up in West Des Moines, IA and from the age of 7, she knew she wanted to be a veterinarian. Her journey towards her dream took her from her first job as a kennel worker, to veterinary assistant at a small animal clinic, and to a wildlife rehabilitator at Iowa State University. During undergrad and vet school, she traveled the country completing internships and volunteer opportunities working with many different species of wildlife, from birds of prey to wild canids to marine mammals! 

In her free time, Dr. Reed enjoys spending time outdoors and especially camping and exploring state and national parks with her family. She is passionate about animal rescue  and shares her home with several pets including 2 parrots (Blue & Gold Macaw and Congo African Grey) and a turtle, all of which are rescues.  

Growing up as a child, Ashley's passion for veterinary medicine was greatly influenced by close family and friends with careers in the veterinary field. While growing up, she would spend the summers in Wisconsin at her Aunt's veterinary clinic, which allowed her to observe the veterinary field in action. These experiences encouraged her to pursue a career in veterinary medicine.

After high school, Ashley pursued her passion for animals by attending the University of Minnesota for Animal Science. During this time, she decided to pursue the Veterinary Technician career path. She transferred to Minnesota School of Business and graduated with her Associates of Science Degree in Veterinary Technology in 2010. As a Certified Veterinary Technician, one of her first jobs was as a Veterinary Technician at a humane society. She enjoys continuing her education with conferences, and being an active member of Minnesota Association of Veterinary Technicians.

Ashley resides in Big Lake Township with her husband, Chris and daughter. They share their home with four dogs. Besides working as a Certified Veterinary Technician, Ashley manages the Technician Internship program at ZimmVet.

Keri has worked as a Certified Veterinary Technician for many years, including in the emergency field. She spent many years working in emergency veterinary medicine before coming to ZimmVet, bringing with her a wealth of knowledge to share with our team.

Keri is the Department coach for our team of Technicians. She continuously supports our teams' continued growth and development. 

Dani has always had a love for animals and knew from a very young age that she wanted to spend as much time working with them as possible. She has experience working with a diverse range of animals, including large animals, exotics, and small animals.

Dani went to the University of Minnesota to obtain a Pre-Vet degree in Animal Science, and later changed course and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science. In addition to her secondary education, Dani received hands on training for 7 years prior to becoming a Certified Veterinary Technician in April of 2023. Dani joined the Zimmvet team in December of 2021 and continuously works toward furthering her education through Continuing Education opportunities.

Dani currently lives in Becker with many animals including dogs, cats, snakes, geckos, goats and sheep. Her profound affection for animals of every size shines through in the menagerie of pets she keeps at home.

Kate has been a technician for over 10 years and has been a Certified Veterinary Technician for 6 years. In 2015 she graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science with a focus in Pre-Vet. Kate has been working at Zimmvet since 2022 as a Certified Veterinary Technician.

Kate lives in St. Francis with her husband and 2 kids, their 3 cats, 2 dogs, and one Guinea pig. In her free time, she can be found spending time with her family and enjoys being outside. 

Mia has always had a huge passion for animals since she was very young. She always knew that she belonged in the animal care field. She has had animals of all different kinds growing up and absolutely loves providing care to all of them.

She started veterinary technician school in the beginning of 2024 and cannot wait to graduate. Her long-term goal is to be a wildlife rehabilitator.

She has a lot of pets, one being her best furry friend Brandy, an Australian Shepherd. She also has 3 cats, chickens, a bird, as well as the most unique pet, Ava the turkey. She enjoys being a person that animals can feel safe with and trust, especially the smallest patients.

In her free time, she enjoys being outside in the hot humid temperatures out on the lake with her friends and family. If she is not at work, she can be found out with friends shopping or up north.

Hailey has always been passionate about all species of animals, from scales to fur. Having had the opportunity to own a wide variety of animals, her love for them grew, which eventually led her to pursue a career in the veterinary field to provide care and support to those in need.

During high school, Hailey took every animal-based class available. However, post-high school, she faced limited options for attending college within a reasonable distance. In 2021, Hailey enrolled in the Penn Foster program to pursue her dream of becoming a Veterinary Technician.

Hailey started at Zimmvet in January of 2025 as a Technician in Training. While working hands-on in the field, Hailey is learning to grow and advance her skills, all while continuing her education.

Since Valerie was a young child she has always had a love for animals and has taken great interest in their well-being. She began working in the veterinary field in 2006 while attending college to obtain her degree in Business Management and Marketing. Upon graduating from college, she ventured out to try different industries to utilize her degree, and her passion for animals prevailed and brought her back to the veterinary field.

Valerie feels that client education is very important and continuously advances her knowledge through continuing education to ensure that she relays the most accurate and current information to clients. Valerie prioritizes delivering an exceptional experience for clients and patients, working diligently to ensure every visit to ZimmVet is outstanding.

Valerie's family consists of her husband and 2 dogs. She enjoys spending quality time with family & friends, camping, hiking, being in nature, road trips and discovering small towns off of the beaten path. 

Amy performs many administrative duties for ZimmVet. She enjoys veterinary medicine because it is an ever-changing and challenging profession.

Holding an Associate of Science degree in Veterinary Technology, Amy is a Certified Veterinary Technician whose extensive hands-on experience provides a deep understanding of the field. Her education and experience enhance her ability to provide in-depth perspective when handling business aspects within the clinic.

Amy enjoys spending her free time with her many varied animals and working on outdoor projects.

Rylee joined Zimmvet in August of 2022. She lives in Milaca with her husband and many fur babies.

Rylee enjoys spending her free time outdoors with her pet pigs and taking her dogs on hikes. Rylee loves dogs and cats of all breeds and enjoys having the opportunity to assist in improving their health.

She has had a passion for animals for as long as she can remember and loves getting to work with them daily!

Brea joined ZimmVet in October of 2024 as a Client Services Representative. She has worked in the veterinary field for 5 years; split between working as a Veterinary Assistant and a Client Services Representative.

Brea attended the University of Minnesota to obtain her Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science.

Brea lives in Princeton with her family. She has one French Bulldog named Rocco and one cat named Macy. In her free time, she enjoys reading, journaling, and being around friends and family.

Holly joined the ZimmVet team in October 2024 as a Client Services Representative. Her passion for animals guided her to begin working with animals in 2015 at a rescue organization before transitioning to a veterinary clinic.

Holly resides in Zimmerman with her family, two rescue dogs—Freddie, a Miniature Pinscher Mix, and Baby Girl, a Chihuahua/Italian Greyhound Mix—and one big orange tabby cat named Red.

In her free time, Holly enjoys making memories with her family and two grandchildren, watching movies, and doing puzzles.

Jessica joined the ZimmVet team in March 2025 as a Client Service Representative, bringing her wealth of experience from previous roles in veterinary clinics. She’s thrilled to be back working with animals, where her passion truly shines.

At home, Jessica is surrounded by love with her three daughters and her fiancé and is eagerly planning their 2026 wedding. Their family includes two cats, Luca and Lylo, and two adorable weiner dogs, Archie and Gus.

In her free time, Jessica indulges her love for classic cars and can often be found riding motorcycle. She’s also deeply committed to giving back, serving as a board member for 2 Wheels for Heroes, a veterans’ charity.

Jena knew that she wanted to work with animals since she was a young girl. In 2001, she graduated from the Medical Institute of Minnesota and became a Certified Veterinary Technician.

After working for a few years in a small animal practice and at the University of Minnesota’s Veterinary Medical Center, she and her husband decided to start a family. She became a stay-at-home mom, raising their 5 beautiful daughters and taking care of their many pets.

In 2016, she rejoined the veterinary field and joined Zimmvet in 2024 as a Veterinary Assistant. Jena has started the process to regain her Certified Veterinary Technician re-certification.

Kaytie joined the ZimmVet team in April 2019, bringing her passion for animals and dedication to their care. An avid outdoor enthusiast, she loves spending time at her family’s farm and enjoys hunting in her free time.

Specializing in Fear Free and compassionate handling, Kaytie is committed to reducing stress for every pet she meets. She has a deep love for all animals but holds a special place in her heart for large and giant breed dogs, she is always excited to connect with the gentle giants!

Mackenzi originally pursued classes in wildlife conservation, and quickly determined that she enjoyed the classes working with animals much more than any of the classes pertaining to learning about laws, so she decided to make a switch.

She is currently in school working become a Veterinary Technician. She has been working with Zimmvet as a technician in training since 2022.

Mackenzi lives in Elk River with her family and their dog, Walter. In her free time, he enjoys fishing, hunting, and being outdoors. Her family has a cabin up north that she can often be found at when she is not at work or home.

Jackson joined Zimmvet in the spring of 2024. He lives in Rogers with his red Labrador Retriever, named Harper, and 1 Chihuahua/Pomeranian mix, named Lucky.

Jackson is currently pursuing a Biomedical Sciences Degree at St. Cloud State University with the goal of attending the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota. Jackson served 5 years enlisted in the United States Marine Corps as a F/A-18 Jet Engine Mechanic.

He enjoys hiking, skiing, hunting, and training his dogs.

Chloe began her journey with Zimmvet in 2022 working in the daycare and then decided to become a Veterinary assistant. Following high school graduation, she attended College out of state, and returned to Zimmvet in December 2024, because she missed working in the veterinary field more than anything.

Chloe is currently attending Penn foster in hopes of becoming a Veterinary Technician. Her love for animals runs deep, and she has always felt a special connection with them.

While she cares deeply for all animals, her heart belongs to guinea pigs. Chloe's household consists of dogs, cats, chickens, and a hamster but her guinea pig, Sweet Potato is her world!

Chloe's dream is to help all animals in any way she can, and she’s determined to use her skills and knowledge to make a positive impact in the world of animal care.

Jasmine began grooming at ZimmVet in December of 2022. She has been a wonderful addition to our team, catering to the grooming needs of our canine patients. Jasmine has several dogs of her own at home, including Cleo, Mango, Ripley, Ryder, and Stitch.