Dr. Tessa Shea, Owner
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Dr. Tessa Shea grew up right here in Plymouth. From an early age whenever she was asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Her response was always the same, "An animal doctor."
After attending the College of Saint Benedict, Dr. Shea realized her dream and attended the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine from where she earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. Since then, she has worked in small animal private practice in the Twin Cities. |
Dr. Shea's professional interests include soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, and ultrasonography. She holds a very special place in her heart for elderly kitties, and has focused on becoming an expert in feline geriatric health.
Dr. Shea currently lives in the west metro with her husband, Phil, and their elderly kitty, Elementary. In her free time, she enjoys camping, hiking, cooking, and spending time with her nieces, nephews, and god-children. Dr. Shea and her husband have an ambitious goal to travel to every state in our beautiful country in an RV when they retire!
Dr. Shea currently lives in the west metro with her husband, Phil, and their elderly kitty, Elementary. In her free time, she enjoys camping, hiking, cooking, and spending time with her nieces, nephews, and god-children. Dr. Shea and her husband have an ambitious goal to travel to every state in our beautiful country in an RV when they retire!
Dr. Alanna Monn, Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Alanna Monn grew up in south Minneapolis near Lake Nokomis and attended high school at/graduated from Academy of Holy Angels. She attended undergrad at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire and received her B.S. in Biology in 1999. She then attended veterinary school at University of Minnesota and earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. Dr. Monn has worked in various small animal practices in the Twin Cities since graduating and has been self-employed as a relief/part-time veterinarian since 2012.
Dr. Monn’s professional interests include internal medicine and dermatology. She also really enjoys client education, especially for kittens trying to get them on the right track for a long and healthy life.
Dr. Monn currently lives in the south metro with her husband, two older teenage kids, and one ornery polydactyl orange tabby cat. In her free time, she loves to travel around the world with her family, cheer on the MN Gopher sports teams, get her steps in with long walks around the neighborhood, or play Disney Emoji Blitz on her phone.
Dr. Monn’s professional interests include internal medicine and dermatology. She also really enjoys client education, especially for kittens trying to get them on the right track for a long and healthy life.
Dr. Monn currently lives in the south metro with her husband, two older teenage kids, and one ornery polydactyl orange tabby cat. In her free time, she loves to travel around the world with her family, cheer on the MN Gopher sports teams, get her steps in with long walks around the neighborhood, or play Disney Emoji Blitz on her phone.
Dr. Patricia Zentner, Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Patricia Zentner is a dedicated veterinarian with a passion for feline medicine. Originally from Naperville, IL, she moved to St. Paul, MN in 2009 to attend the University of Minnesota. After completing her Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, she continued her education at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 2017.
With over 7 years of experience in small animal general practice, Dr. Zentner is excited to focus on feline health and wellness at TLC Cat Clinic. She is committed to preserving the human-animal bond through excellent medical care, education, and compassion.
When she's not caring for cats, Dr. Zentner enjoys spending time with her husband and their own feline family of five: Milkshake, Moonshine, Catjo, Gustavo, and Cricket. She also shares her home with a red-eared slider turtle named Napoleon. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, reading fantasy, watching sports, and exploring local breweries.
With over 7 years of experience in small animal general practice, Dr. Zentner is excited to focus on feline health and wellness at TLC Cat Clinic. She is committed to preserving the human-animal bond through excellent medical care, education, and compassion.
When she's not caring for cats, Dr. Zentner enjoys spending time with her husband and their own feline family of five: Milkshake, Moonshine, Catjo, Gustavo, and Cricket. She also shares her home with a red-eared slider turtle named Napoleon. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, reading fantasy, watching sports, and exploring local breweries.
Stephanie, Veterinary Technician
Stephanie attended the veterinary technician program at Argosy until 2008. Stephanie and Dr. Shea both had their first jobs in the veterinary field together, back in 2006. Since then, she has worked in small animal practice with both dogs and cats. Stephanie joined the TLC Team in 2018 and is very excited to help only kitties, especially the spicy ones. Her particular interests are dentistry, diagnostic imaging and client education.
Stephanie currently lives in the west metro with her husband, Dave. They have two cats: Evee and Glen."
Stephanie currently lives in the west metro with her husband, Dave. They have two cats: Evee and Glen."
Kiley, Certified Veterinary Technician
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Kiley is a Certified Veterinary Technician who graduated with her A.A.S degree in Veterinary Technology from Ridgewater College in 2017 and obtained her certification in 2020.
She has a passion for ensuring cats get the care they need to live long, healthy and happy lives. She enjoys educating clients, dentistry, imaging and anesthesia. Black cats are also a favorite of hers! She is very proud to be part of the TLC Cat Clinic team since 2021 and looks forward to helping more feline friends. Kiley currently lives in the north metro with her very fluffy black cat named Dimir and a snake named Arrow. |
Erin, Practice Manager &
Certified Veterinary Technician
Erin is a Certified Veterinary Technician that graduated from Minnesota School of Business/Globe College in 2007 and obtained her certification in 2008. She worked at mixed small animal practices for 10 years until deciding to dedicate her work to only cats in 2015. She became a Cat Friendly Veterinary Professional through the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) and is also a Fear Free Certified Professional. She worked at feline only clinics in Virginia until returning to Minnesota and joining the TLC team in 2022.
Erin enjoys volunteering at trap neuter return (TNR) clinics to help the feral cat population, and she also loves fostering pregnant cats and kittens until they find forever homes. She has a special interest in kittens, dentistry, and client education.
She currently lives in the South Metro with her two cats, Garrix and Gryffin.
Erin enjoys volunteering at trap neuter return (TNR) clinics to help the feral cat population, and she also loves fostering pregnant cats and kittens until they find forever homes. She has a special interest in kittens, dentistry, and client education.
She currently lives in the South Metro with her two cats, Garrix and Gryffin.
Kate, Veterinary Technician
Kate graduated from Argosy University in 2010 with her degree in veterinary technology. After spending years working in nonprofit veterinary medicine, she was excited to join the TLC team in the summer of 2023 to focus on her greatest passion - cats! She has a particular love for creaky senior felines, grooming, and teaching new owners how to be the best cat parents possible.
Kate still loves to be involved in nonprofit work however she can, especially through rescues and local LGBT community events. She enjoys being bossed around by her two fluffy senior tortoiseshells, Trixie and Ruby.
Kate still loves to be involved in nonprofit work however she can, especially through rescues and local LGBT community events. She enjoys being bossed around by her two fluffy senior tortoiseshells, Trixie and Ruby.
