Meet Our Team

Southdale Pet Hospital is more than just a group of employees, clients, and doctors – we consider ourselves a family. This incredible dynamic allows us to work together to provide you and your pet with the best possible care available. When you walk into Southdale Pet Hospital, you’re not just bringing a pet to the doctor, we’re getting a visit from our extended family members.

Dr. Deborah Adams
Veterinarian

Dr. Deborah Adams graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 1997 and has worked at Southdale Pet Hospital ever since! She has 4 active children; Trip, Henry, Evelyn and Josie, and a border terrier named Vinnie. “A couple of cats” rounds out the critters at home! In her sliver of free time she enjoys running, biking, cross-country skiing, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.

Dr. Pete Magnuson
Veterinarian

Dr. Peter G. Magnuson (Dr. Pete) grew up in western Minnesota and attended Saint John’s University for his undergraduate degree and the University of Minnesota for Veterinary School.

Dr. Pete’s career began in Western Wisconsin, where he practiced and owned 3 clinics for over 10 years prior to relocating here to work with his classmate, and good friend, Dr. Deb Adams.

Dr. Pete is lucky to be surrounded by family and friends, and a doodle named Linka. In his spare time, Dr. Pete enjoys being outside running, biking, working in the yard, fishing, waterskiing, and working on his Old House, and delivering Meals on Wheels every Thursday.

Katie Mugge
Veterinary Assistant and Receptionist

Katie attended Edina High School. She is a 2015 graduate from the University of Minnesota MN with a BS in Animal Science — Pre-vet emphasis.

Katie likes working out, golfing, visiting her family in Denver, crafting, and learning. She has 2 kitties, Eloise and Basil.

Lauren Schnack
Veterinary Assistant and Receptionist

Lauren came to us in 2017 and has taken on several different roles in our clinic. You will see her welcoming in our patients and clients from the front desk. When our clients call us to make appointments, they say they can hear her smile through the phone. She also assists our Veterinarians in exams, X-rays and various other tasks. She has quickly become our multi-purpose employee. Lauren has two dogs named Doug and Piggy and a calico cat named Broccoli.

Angela Enz
Certified Veterinary Technician

Angie graduated from Argosy University in 2002 with an Associate’s Degree in Applied Sciences.  She has been employed at Southdale Pet Hospital as Certified Vet Tech since graduation. Angie and her husband, Leaf live in South Minneapolis with their daughter, Ella and son, Trevor. The family pets include Vinny and Sonny, the Southdale Pet Hospital Cockatiels, and Daisy the Labrador. Angie enjoys spending time with her family doing outside activities that include bike riding, walking and playing at the local parks. She loves to travel during the cold Minnesota months, and eating out at new local restaurants with family and friends.

Caitlin Blomberg
Certified Veterinary Technician

After deciding she wanted to work with animals when she was 2 years old, Caitlin graduated from Argosy University in 2014. She lives in Lakeville with her husband Tommy and their Rottweilers Husky Freya, Shar Pei Tyr and cat Rocket. She holds a special place in her heart for bully breeds, rescue animals and wildlife. She enjoys going to concerts, reading, binge-watching Netflix and going on wild dog park adventures with Freya.

Crystal Evertz
Veterinary Technician

Crystal graduated with a degree in Veterinary Technology in 2005 from Globe College. She has a 12-year-old Chihuahua named Toro and a “chubby” kitty named Chance. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time going on walks with the dog, going to car shows, snowmobiling and spending time working in the garden.

Liz Anderson
Certified Veterinary Technician

A Certified Veterinary Technician, Liz graduated from Minnesota School of Business where she was awarded her Associates Degree in Applied Sciences in 2007. She has been with Southdale Pet Hospital since fall of 2006. She enjoys spending time with her three children, running, biking and friends. Her pets include two Golden Retrievers, Lily and Tucker, one cat, Maxwell, and a Quaker parrot named Yoshi.

Mary Doran
Veterinary Technician

One of the “old timers”, Mary has worked at Southdale Pet Hospital for 20+ years. A native Minnesotan, Mary attended the Medical Institute of Minnesota (now known as Argosy University) for an exciting career as a veterinary technician. Mary loves working with animals and their owners. She lives across the river in Eagan with her family and a 7-pound cat, Licorice, who thinks she is the “top dog.” Hobbies include running, biking, and camping, but the highlight is a yearly mission trip to Haiti.

Sondra Hembd
Certified Veterinary Technician

Sondra graduated from the Medical Institute of MN (now Argosy Univ.) as a Certified Veterinary Technician in 1994. She has been employed at Southdale Pet Hospital since that time, with a brief move to Iowa to care for her family. Sondra and her husband, Jim, live in Bloomington with their two Springers, Duke and Rusty. She enjoys reading, walking dogs, crafts, puzzles and Bible study.

Suki
Clinic Cat

Suki is our brown tabby Siberian cat. She was adopted by Southdale Pet Hospital after her previous family was unable to keep her due to behavioral issues. Suki is quite the scaredy-cat but has adjusted just fine at Southdale Pet Hospital. She can usually be found laying in the office where she shares the chair with Sondra, and offers back massages in exchange for belly rubs!