Technicians

                      Andrea, CVT

                      Nicki, CVT

Andrea Murra joined the Big Lake Area Veterinary Hospital in May 2007. She went to Argosy University in Eagan, MN earning her AA Degree in Veterinary Technology. She loves working with a variety of animals and seeing  our great clients.  She enjoys her time at home with her husband and 2 kids, their dog, Dexter & cat, Petey. When she has spare time, she enjoys reading and watching movies.

Nicki Varner started working as an intern through Minnesota School of Business and joined the St. Michael/ Big Lake Veterinary team shortly after graduation in 2014. She has enjoyed learning new techniques and experiences with such a gifted team. Nicki is very passionate about building client relationships to provide the best care for your pets. She loves spending her free time outdoors, going boating, fishing, and watching live outdoor music.  She and her longtime boyfriend have 2 long-haired dachshunds, Odie and Cooper whom they love to spoil!

                         Shelly, CVT

                     Sarah, CVT

Shelly Newes joined St. Michael Veterinary Clinic /Big Lake Hospital in November of 2015.  She studied at Globe University where she earned an associates in Veterinary Technology in 2007.  Shelly also works in emergency medicine as a relief technician in her spare time.  Shelly loves spending down time reading, watching television and playing games with her family.  Shelly has two cats Cloey and Marvin and a dog named Peanut, whom she adores.

Sarah Chadwick joined the Big Lake Area Veterinary Hospital/St. Michael Veterinary Clinic Team in May 2018. She attended the Veterinary Technology program at Ridgewater College, completing her Associate of Applied Science degree in 2014.   Sarah loves companion animals of every kind but she is especially fond of cats. One of her favorite aspects of her work is sharing her knowledge and passion for animals. In her spare time Sarah enjoys painting, photography, fishing, hiking, and spending time with her family and extended family - along with their animals of course! Pictured here she is with her and her husband's beloved family cat, Addie, a polydactyl Siamese.

                                                           Dani, VT

Dani Gunder joined the Big Lake Area Veterinary Hospital/St. Michael Veterinary Clinic team  in December 2017. She went to the University of Minnesota as pre-vet and then completed her Bachelors of Science in Animal Science. She loves working with all species of animals and enjoys sharing her passion with our clients. She shares a hobby farm with horses, goats, ball pythons, cats, and mini aussies. When she has spare time, she loves riding, photography, drawing, and being outside in nature.