Veterinary Technicians & Staff

Crystal

Office manager
Certified Veterinary Technician

Crystal graduated from Argosy University in Eagan, MN and has been a Certified Veterinary Technician since 2008. She joined our staff in August 2012. She loves the variety of everything she gets to do. ‘It’s fascinating!’

She enjoys spending time with her daughter, 2 dogs, cat, a Rose-breasted Cockatoo, and a bunch of fish. No lizards in her future, though! Well, maybe a gecko would be okay. She watches the Vikings in her free time and enjoys a friendly rivalry with her cheesehead coworker. "SKOL VIKINGS!"

Jaydeen

Veterinary Technician

Jaydeen graduated from Duluth Business University in December 2016 with an A.A.S. with Veterinary Technology. She was born and raised in Superior, WI but relocated to St. Paul where she joined our team in January 2018. She finds fulfillment in helping clients and their beloved pets, and has a special interest in veterinary dentistry.

Jaydeen is stepping away from the vet field for awhile to be a stay at home mom. She will still come in to do the clinic window art!

Cassie

Certified Veterinary Technician

Cassie has been in the Veterinary Technician field since 2014 and completed her degree in 2016 from Argosy University in Eagan, MN. She joined the Blackberry staff in August 2018. From a young age she wanted to love and help every animal she encountered and is excited that she gets to make that her career.

In her spare time, Cassie enjoys watching the MN Wild, reading, camping, and taking photos. She enjoys spending time with her husband Will, her son Killian, her dog Koivu, and her cat Bones.

Victoria

Veterinary Assistant

Victoria graduated from the University of Minnesota with a B.S. in Animal Science Pre-Vet. She is working on her road to veterinary school in hopes to become a veterinarian. She enjoys spending time with friends, family, and her cat, Binx, and her dog, Harvey. She also enjoys spending time outside, whether that means going hiking, camping, hunting or fishing, or spending the night in watching The Office.

Sarah

Veterinary Assistant

Sarah grew up with a Mom as a veterinarian and has been exposed to the field since childhood. As she grew up she began to find a passion for science and medicine. While figuring out her next step in school, she has always enjoyed work at a vet clinic. Seeing animals every day makes work not work!

Kristina

Veterinary Technician

Kristina graduated from Dakota County Technical College in December of 2023 with an A.A.S. in Veterinary Technology. She has always loved helping animals and started working on ranches at the age of 13.

Kristina enjoys spending time working at her other job, with family, & with her furry ones.

Emma

Veterinary Assistant

Emma has been working with animals for over 6 years and has been a professional dog groomer for 3 years. She is currently working towards going to school to be a Certified Veterinary Technician.

Emma enjoys spending her time working with her therapy dog Rosie, volunteering with special needs children, and playing with her other dog Reid, and two cats Richard & Marvin.