905 Jenny Ave., Perham, Minnesota 56573

Meet Our Staff

Profile for April  Fritchman
April Fritchman, CVT
Veterinary Technician & Practice Manager

Profile for Amy  Brekke
Amy Brekke, CVT
Veterinary Technician

Profile for Sammi Dodelinger
Sammi Dodelinger, CVT
Veterinary Technician
Profile for Eva  Baron
Eva Baron, CVT
Veterinary Technician

Profile for Mariah Hill
Mariah Hill
Veterinary Assistant
Profile for Amanda Yancy
Amanda Yancy
Veterinary Technician
Profile for Isabel  Ellingson
Isabel Ellingson
Veterinary Assistant

Profile for Emma  O’Boyle
Emma O’Boyle
Veterinary Assistant

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Natalia Diaz
Veterinary Assistant

Chief Comfort Officers - Head of Morale & Tail Wags

Brooks
Betty

Brooks

Betty

In a profession filled with profound joy and at times great sorrow, we are grateful for the quiet presence of those who help steady us.

These two gentle souls are more than beloved companions — they are emotional anchors within our practice. On days when we celebrate new life, successful surgeries, and healing recoveries, they share in our happiness. On the harder days, when we sit with families through grief, loss, and difficult decisions — they are here and offering calm without words.

Their steady eyes, soft coats, and patient presence remind us of why we do this work.

They absorb the unspoken weight of the room — sorrow, anxiety, uncertainty — and respond with something uniquely powerful: unconditional presence. A nudge of a nose. A quiet lean against your leg. A warm body resting beside you. In those moments, the human–animal bond becomes tangible and grounding.

Veterinary medicine requires strength, compassion, and emotional resilience. These dogs help us maintain all three. They bring balance to our team and comfort to our hearts. They remind us that even in the most difficult moments, connection heals.

At All Creatures Veterinary Hospital, they stand for what we believe in deeply, that is, The human–animal bond is not just something we protect, it sustains us.