MINNESOTA VETERINARY HOSPITAL - Key Persons


Dr Amanda Nuth

Dr Amanda Nuth received her undergraduate B.S. degree in Animal Science from the University of Minnesota and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from Ross University with clinical training at the University of Minnesota in 2015. Dr Nuth began her journey at MVH as an animal care attendant and receptionist while completing her undergraduate studies at the UofM. She is very excited to be a part of the MVH team again as a veterinarian. Her areas of interest include dentistry, preventative medicine, client education, and surgery. Dr Nuth is passionate about the human-animal bond and believes that pets are a valued member of the family. She strives to provide the best possible care to all of her patients to prolong and strengthen this bond for as long as possible. In her free time, Dr Nuth enjoys being outdoors, especially fishing and boating, sporting events, and hiking with her yellow lab, Shandy.

Dr Ashley Mandt

Dr Ashley Mandt (Dr. Ashley) received her undergraduate degree from the University of Saint

Dr Katherine Freed

Job Titles:
  • and CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
Dr Katherine Freed (Dr Kate) received her undergraduate degree from Gustavus Adolphus College and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Minnesota in 2000.

DR. DOUGLAS JENSEN

Job Titles:
  • OUR FOUNDER

JEFF JENSEN

Job Titles:
  • HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR
Jeff grew up in Shoreview and began learning about veterinary management early in his childhood from his father, Dr. Douglas Jensen, who is the founder of Minnesota Veterinary Hospital. He has always been very interested in business and was extremely excited when he was hired in 1998 as the office manager. The dedication that he has shown to the hospital made him grow into the hospital administrator role where he is continuing his father's legacy through management of the entire hospital. His background includes an undergraduate degree in Communications with a business concentration from Augsburg College in 1998, and a certificate in Veterinary Practice Administration from the Veterinary Management Institute from Purdue University in 2000. Jeff enjoys spending time with his wife, Keri, and his 3 kids, Ellie, Alexis, and Luci; 1 rescued Chocolate Labrador Retriever "Murphy" and 1 Burmese Mountain Dog "Marvin". When he is not busy with his family, he enjoys riding his Quarter horse, Two Eyed Dandy Man. Jeff is very proud and honored to have been a part of his father's practice for over 21 years. He is committed to providing the clientele with excellence in customer service and a trusting business relationship. He enjoys seeing and hearing about the experiences from the loyal clientele who continue to show their support and appreciation for how knowledgeable and caring the team of MVH is, which makes his job all the more worthwhile.

MELISSA KRAUS

Job Titles:
  • CUSTOMER CARE REPRESENTATIVE

PAULA FUNK

Job Titles:
  • HOSPITAL MANAGER