Meet Our Team!
As pet owners, we know how important it is to trust the people caring for our four-legged family members. Please take a moment to see who you may be working with at your next visit.
Veterinarians
Dr. Garren Kelly graduated from Iowa State in 1993 and went on to graduate from Ross University in 1996 where he received his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Kelly and his wife Kelly have two sons Kyler, and Kanan along with their pets Sissy (Shih- Tzu mix), Roxy Skye (French Bulldog), and Nacho (orange domestic short-hair). In his free time, Dr. Kelly enjoys being outdoors, Fishing, making Muskie fishing lures, and Bow hunting.
Dr. Katie Elder (she/they) graduated from Lagrange College in 2014 with a bachelor's degree in Biology, and then attended the University of Missouri where she received a dual degree in Veterinary Medicine and Public Health in 2018. At work, she's interested in population and preventative medicine, and internal medicine. Outside of work, they're interested in their cats, gardening, crafting, and music.
Dr Hallie Varvel spent most of her life in Illinois and attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale for her bachelor's and master's degree. She graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 2023 and fell in love with the state during that time. She's crazy and actually likes the cold and snow. Dr Varvel lives with her husband and 3 cats; Dela, Fortuna (Tuna), and Juvia. Outside of work she enjoys crochet, Lego, video games, reading, and exploring the greater Rochester area for new fun things to do.
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Our Staff
Kelsie graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 2019 and graduated from Rochester Technical and Community College in 2021. Kelsie has been with Stewartville Animal Clinic since 2021. In her free time, Kelsie enjoys spending time with her Shih-Tzu, Colby, hiking, fishing, kayaking, cooking, and dog training.
Originally from Winona, MN, I moved to Rochester in 2022 and graduated from RCTC in 2023 with my Veterinary Technician degree. Since graduation, I have been working with all three Meadow View Clinics and enjoy seeing all of the pets who come in for visits. In my downtime, I like hanging out with family and friends, watching movies, and being a pet parent to my cat Bitten, and my dog Bo."
I graduated from the RCTC Vet Tech program in May of 2024 with an AAS degree. I have 3 dogs at home a Great Dane (Xena) and two blue tick coonhounds (Zarah and Bixby). In my free time I enjoy being outdoors and spending time with friends and family.
Liz graduated from Argosy University in 2012 with her AAS and received her certification shortly after. She joined the Meadow View team in November of 2023 after moving back from the Brainerd Lakes Area to be closer to family. She is fear free certified and considers lab work to be one of her favorite areas. In her spare time, Liz enjoys kayaking, bow hunting, and reading books. Liz shares her life with her husband, Taylor; their three children, Wyatt, Gabriel, and Hadley; their dogs, Moose, Reese, Koda, and Thor(pictured); their cats, Luigi, Mario, Bowser, and Winifred; and their guinea pigs.
Chaleigh has been working at Stewartville Animal Clinic since February 2022 as a veterinary assistant. She’s currently going to Rochester Community and Technical College to become a Veterinary Technician. When she’s not at work she enjoys spending time with family and of course the dogs Neveah (lab pointer mix) and seera (Pomeranian chihuahua mix), doing photography, and taking naps.
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“Alicia started her career in veterinary medicine in 2022, after leaving her life as a Disney Cast Member in Orlando, Florida. She grew up in Rochester, MN and is excited to be back in the area. Alicia has always had a passion for animals big and small and will always continue to learn and grow. She has two pets of her own- Indiana, a yellow Labrador, and Sebastian, a black domestic shorthair. They are spoiled rotten.
In her spare time, Alicia enjoys knitting, crocheting, musical theatre, movie-going, listening to music, and catching up on the latest sitcom.”
Cassandra graduated from Rochester Community and Technical College and became a CVT in 2015. Cassandra has been with Stewartville Animal Clinic since 2019. Outside of work, Cassandra enjoys spending time with friends and family, including her Border Collie, Rosie, traveling, baking, and nature hiking.
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Melissa has been working in veterinary medicine since 2009. She graduated from Minnesota School of Business with an A.A.S degree in Veterinary Technology in 2010 and worked as a CVT for several years in companion animal clinics in the Twin Cities Metro area. In 2014, Melissa finished her bachelors degree in Business Administration at Metropolitan State University and started steering her career down a path towards management and leadership within the veterinary industry. Melissa enjoys learning about animal behavior, and while working at a large behavior-centric clinic in the Twin Cities, she became Low Stress Handling Certified - Silver Level in 2015 through Dr. Sophia Yin's intensive training program; she also became Fear Free Certified the same year. Through the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA), Melissa earned the distinction of Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) in early 2021. Melissa truly has a passion for people and pets and uses her skills in business management and team leadership to support an amazing group of veterinary professionals in providing only the very best medicine to the furry family members of our local community. Melissa and her husband were both born and raised in Rochester and after 12 years in the Twin Cities they came back with their 3 kids to be closer to family; she is living vicariously through others loving on the animals that come into the clinic until her kids get a little older.