Dr. Hargrove was raised in Colorado, initially on a dairy farm, but then he grew up as a city kid surrounded by animals. From around the 8th grade, he volunteered at a mixed animal veterinary practice where he gained valuable veterinary experience, but by the time he started vet school, he had decided that he would concentrate on companion animals.

While in vet school at Colorado State University, he joined a national society (then known as the Delta Society) devoted to the connections and interactions between people and animals. He went on to co-found a community group (Larimer Animal People Partnership) and a student group (Students for Human/Animal Relationships and Education – SHARE) whose main purposes were to educate about and celebrate the bond between people and animals.

After graduation, he was employed as an associate veterinarian at Lakeland Veterinary Hospital in Brainerd, MN. In January of 1993, he moved to Duluth and joined the staff at North Shore Veterinary Hospital.

Dr. Hargrove joined NSVH because of the work Dr. Larry Anderson and Dr. Daphne Hall had done to develop a practice culture that recognized and celebrated the human-animal bond.

Dr. Hargrove became a partner in NSVH in 2004 and has been the sole owner since 2009. His goal has always been to continue to develop the culture of compassion and high quality care that recognizes and supports the unique role each pet plays in the life of their human companions.

Dr. Boucher and her husband have three grown children and two canine kids at home along with two horses in the country. The canines are Golden Retrievers who love to run with her in the woods and keep her company while she gardens. Her animal companions keep her grounded and make her laugh every day. People often ask Dr. Boucher if she does surgery on her own animals and she replies “every week!” That always brings a puzzled look, so she explains that when a patient is in surgery, it is always ‘her pet’. If there is ever a question of how to proceed, she asks herself “is this what I would do for Cisco?” If the answer is yes, she continues with confidence. So the answer is yes, she does surgery on her own pets all the time.

Dr. Lind grew up in the Twin Cities. She graduated from St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN in 1996 and then attended the University of MN’s College of Veterinary Medicine in St. Paul, graduating in 2002. She completed her Internship at a busy, small animal referral hospital in Oradell, NJ. Then moved back to MN spending five years working as a small animal veterinarian in Forest Lake before moving to Duluth. Ann started working at NSVH in 2007.

Looking back at old school work, Ann found a book that she made in kindergarten complete with illustrations of cats and dogs saying that she wanted to grow up to be a veterinarian. In high school when she realized how much schooling was needed, the idea drifted from her thoughts. Dr. Lind still took mostly science classes in college, but graduated without a clear path for a future. She spent a season as a wildlife biologist in southern CA. She fit in a lot of outdoor camping adventures through YMCA camps and personal camping trips as well and thought she might work as an outdoor guide or teacher.

Dr. Lind was reunited with the idea of becoming a veterinarian when her beloved black lab, Duchess (whom she got when she was 10 years old after hard negotiation with her parents to only watch Chanel 2/public television for 3 years in order to get her!) got sick while her parents were away. Dr. Lind was then faced with the decisions for care for Duchess. She was impressed with the compassion that the veterinarian had for Duchess and for Dr. Lind herself. Her eyes were also opened to advanced surgeries and care for pets that she never thought could be done in animal medicine. That experience made her realize that four more years of school with tests and lectures might be worth it to have a career working with and caring for animals. Dr. Lind applied to vet school and her course was quickly paved.

She has never regretted her decision to go to vet school. She loves all of the challenges, humility, and triumphs this job brings. She enjoys the feeling after finishing a hard day of physically and emotionally exhausting work knowing that she made a difference for some little furry friend to make their life a little bit easier, healthier. And besides, who can resist a full body tail wag or a kitty head-butt and tail shake?

Dr. Andersen grew up in Bayport, MN east of the Twin Cities. Her love of animals started at a very young age – her preschool was called “Farm School” and introduced her to all sorts of animals. Also, at home, were black labs and two cats. This helped to foster a love of all animals, big and small. From ages 5-26, Dr. Andersen was actively involved with horses – riding and showing. She chose to spend most of her weekends and evenings with her two horses, enjoying the freedom and excitement she felt while out riding and jumping. After high school, Dr. Andersen majored in biology at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, MN. There she met her husband, Craig. He introduced her to the North Shore. His hometown is Tofte, MN and she fell in love with the area. Veterinary school took her to Edinburgh, Scotland for four years, where she discovered her passion for companion animal medicine. Scotland was an amazing experience; however Minnesota was calling her home.

Dr. Andersen’s interests include: cooking, hiking, canoeing, camping, reading, cross country & downhill skiing, traveling, and just about anything else that can take her outdoors.

Two adorable cats were found in the fall of 2010 which were added to Dr. Andersen’s family. They are wonderful cats, who enjoy spending time on the deck looking out on the lake, getting belly rubs, playing with toys, and using the kitty condos. One of the kitties was extra lovey/cuddly at night during Dr. Andersen’s pregnancy and the whole family recently welcomed a baby girl into their lives.

Dr. Emmily grew up in Superior, WI. She received her Bachelors of Science, majoring in Animal Science from the University of Minnesota in 2007. She went on to graduate from Ross University of Veterinary Medicine, located on the island of St. Kitts, in 2011. St. Kitts was beautiful, but it could never replace the seasons of Minnesota.

She has two beautiful pups in her life that she calls her “terror terriers”, both of them were adopted. There is always a special bond when you open your heart to an animal that is looking for their forever place in life. Dr. Emmily loves to spend time with her quarter horse that she adopted at the age of 13. They have a very special friendship that extends to a lifelong bond.

Dr. Johnson was born in Madison, WI and raised primarily in Battle Lake, MN. After graduating from veterinary school, she spent a year as an intern at Colorado State University, focusing on veterinary medicine and surgery in animal shelters. Dr. Johnson’s interests in veterinary medicine include preventive medicine, endocrine diseases, dermatology, dentistry, soft tissue surgery, and behavior. In her time away from the clinic she enjoys cooking, hiking, canoeing, traveling, and cheering for the Green Bay Packers.

Companion animals have always been an important part of Dr. Johnson’s life, and her first pet was a cat named Gizmo whom her family adopted her second day of second grade. She also grew up with another cat and two couch-loving black labs. Dr. Johnson now shares a home with two (former) shelter cats named Sydney and Lambeau. Her bond with her animals has taught her valuable lessons in empathy and compassion. She loves that her job allows her the ability to nurture the bond that people have with their own pets.

Dr. Lisa was born and raised in Duluth. As an East High School student at age 16, she came to NSVH to job shadow Dr. Boucher; that experience lit a spark and opened a door. During her pre-vet undergrad years at UMD she cleaned our kennels and eventually moved up to a veterinary assistant position in our hospital. After graduation, and as a mother of a 9-month old baby, she headed vet school at the U of M. She still spent summers as a veterinary assistant at NSVH and even completed her externship with us, adding two more babies to her family as she went! Upon graduation in 2013 she was hired at a private practice and worked there until 2017 when she joined NSVH. She is thrilled to be in the practice where she grew up and we are so happy to have her back!

Dr. Lisa Juten loves the challenges that being a veterinarian brings and that not one day is the same. She enjoys working with her clients to help form a bond with their pet and strives to offer fun exams, creating a comfortable atmosphere for everyone.

Outside of the hospital she has a full and busy life! A fourth baby was added to her family in December of 2016. Lisa, her husband, and their children love to spend time playing outdoors; swimming, biking, hiking, 4-wheeling, sledding, and downhill skiing. They have two beautiful Springer Spaniels; 10-year old Kelo and 2-year old “monster” Suki who both love to be a part of this active family. Her years balancing family and education have helped her learn perspective and what is really important in life – an amazing skill she is grateful to have!

Dr. Katelyn Supinski was born and raised in Brainerd, MN. She has always had a passion for animals, her parents love to tell the story of her kissing frogs goodnight on summer evenings as a child. She attended the University of Minnesota Duluth where she received a Bachelor of Science and fell in love with the Duluth area. Dr. Katelyn was hired as a veterinary assistant at NSVH in 2015 before heading to vet school at the University of Minnesota in the Fall of 2016. She returned to NSVH for summers and breaks as well as an externship during her clinical year of school. She is thrilled to have the opportunity to return to the north shore! Her veterinary interests include preventative care, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, and nutrition.

Dr. Katelyn’s interests include gardening, hiking, visiting craft breweries, curling up with a good book, and spending time with her husband and 3 cats.

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Dr. Lundberg was born and raised in Poplar, WI, just outside the Duluth/Superior area. Being raised in a dog-mushing family inspired her to pursue veterinary medicine and she graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 2012. During her last rotation on clinics in veterinary school, she realized she wanted to become an oncologist to help pets with cancer and their families so she then pursued specialty training. She completed a one-year small animal medicine and surgery rotating internship at Iowa State University and following that she began her 3-year residency in Medical Oncology at the University of Illinois which was completed in 2016. During that time, she developed a deep interest in research as well as in student teaching and resident training. She stayed at the University of Illinois as a Clinical Assistant Professor until 2023 when she was compelled to move home to provide a much-needed specialty service to the Duluth/Superior region and surrounding area.

Dr. Lundberg enjoys helping families through the challenges associated with a cancer diagnosis by providing them with information needed to make decisions surrounding management and treatment of their pet’s cancer and does this with compassion and empathy. The goals of treating pets with cancer is to not just extend their time with their families, but to ensure that quality of life for that pet always remains a top priority. Dr. Lundberg’s interests outside of work include cooking, trying new restaurants, hiking and camping, spending time at her family cabin, and all snow-related activities. Her and her husband recently welcomed a new baby boy to their family, in addition to their two golden retrievers (Reagan and Rue) and their spoiled senior beagle (Shirley).

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Justin is a dedicated professional with a heart full of love for animals and a passion for helping teams succeed. Originally from a small town in Northern Wisconsin, Justin studied Healthcare Administration at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire. He started his career as a Nursing Home Administrator, where he prioritized leading by example. Later, he became a Human Resources Consultant in long-term care, focusing on compliance and creating positive work environments.

Justin’s journey took an exciting turn when Dr. Hargrove, owner of North Shore Veterinary Hospital, offered him a leadership role. Justin, a lifelong animal lover, embraced the chance to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners. At home, Justin enjoys time with his wife and their spoiled furry family members: Kona, a German Shepherd mix; Sushi, a Shiba Inu; and Churro, a Tortie cat.

Beyond work and family, Justin finds joy in traveling, boating, and gaming. From his early days in long-term care to his current role in Veterinary Medicine, Justin’s genuine care for animals and people shines through. Justin’s goal is to leave a lasting impact on everyone that comes through North Shore Veterinary Hospital’s doors.

While Lexie graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatrical Lighting Design, she has always had a passion for animals. Growing up in San Diego, CA, she had many outdoor cat friends and multiple childhood dogs, fish, cockatiels, and a desert tortoise who is currently almost 18 years old! When she moved to a small town outside of Madison, WI, she continued nurturing her love for animals by volunteering at the local humane society and pet sitting whenever possible. Beginning at NSVH as a greeter during her last semester of college was a blessing in disguise. She feels like she is still in school with how much she learns everyday at the clinic.

P.S You can find her still designing lights at a theatre near you!

Amy has been a technician since 1992. She is married with (currently) five fur children- two Lab/Golden Retrievers and three cats, although that number changes quite often! She has been a technician for so long that sometimes people wonder how she stays so passionate about her job. Her secret? Fall a little bit in love with every single patient whether it’s that cute kitten or the grizzled, old, white-faced dog. Every animal has something loveable about them and Amy feels it is her job to find out what it is. Throughout the years, she has learned so much from all the animals in her life and cannot imagine being anyone else!

Toni has lived on the North Shore her entire life and has been a Vet Tech here at NSVH since graduating from DBU in 2013. She became a CVT in the winter of 2013. Toni has always loved, admired, and respected all animals. During her childhood, she had a variety of pets (dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, mice, rats, and an iguana) which she considered part of her family. Toni married her best friend, Jason, in 2013. Today her family continues to be a menagerie of pets including dogs, cats, snakes, and tortoises. Outside of work, Toni enjoys camping and fishing in the summer and snowmobiling in the winter.

Lisa has been a Certified Veterinary Technician for 10 years and has worked at veterinary hosiptals in the following places: Atlanta, GA, Clemson, SC, Athens, GA (University of Georgia veterinary teaching hospital), Madison, WI (University of Wisconsin veterinary teaching hospital) and Eau Claire, WI.

She LOVES working with cats, especially those who experience anxiety when coming to the veterinary hospital, and was recently certified in Fear Free care.

Lisa moved to Duluth with her husband Mike and three cats (Clemson, Georgia and Scotch).

Susie has lived in Duluth for over 30 years and has made it her home. She enjoys working with animals and has been a vet tech since 2013. Susie has a cat and two rabbits, with whom she enjoys a lot of playtime.

Nikki, who is originally from Maine, is a certified veterinary technician and has been working as a tech since 2009. She has worked from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to the East Coast in New England before starting at NSVH in 2022. She especially loves providing acute and emergency care to our 4-legged friends! Nikki has a one year old German Shorthair Pointer who is the perfect fit for her families active lifestyle.

When she is not working, you can find her hiking, mountain biking, snowboarding, and doing yoga.

Tanya grew up on the Range and has resided in Duluth since 2010. She grew up on a farm and loved spending time around all sorts of animals. Tanya has a border collie/springer spaniel mix named Stewart and a black cat named Louis. Tanya enjoys hiking and swimming with Stewart – it is his favorite thing to do!

Halie is a rush city native who started working at NSVH just a little over a year ago. Halie graduated from ridge water college vet tech program.

In her spare time Halie enjoys painting, drawing, and spending time with her family pet “Buddy” the snazzy German Shepard.

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Karla grew up in Iowa on a dairy farm. She is the youngest of 4, with 3 older brothers. Her love for animals was immediate from the moment she was young. Her parents got frustrated with every animal she would bring in the house to care for.

Karla attended school at Minnesota School of Business and graduated in 2014 with her AAS in Veterinary Technology. She has raised horses, German Shepherds, Siberian Huskies, Springer Spaniel and Pomeranians. Karla moved to the Duluth area in 2021 and started at NSVH last July. She enjoys spending spending time riding horse and playing with her dogs.

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Alyssa grew up in Duluth and graduated from The College of St. Scholastica. She previously worked at a wildlife rehabilitation center and has been a Special Olympics Equestrian coach. Alyssa has always had a passion for working with animals. Alyssa has 2 mixed breed rabbits, Enzo and Twitch, who love exploring around the house and getting treats. Alyssa rescued an American Eskimo Dog, Arlo. Arlo is super smart and has a love for life. Outside of work Alyssa enjoys hiking, fishing and skating in the winter.

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Clara grew up in Duluth and went to college at the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities. She adopted a calico kitten from Animal Allies in 2009 and named her Rory, after a Gilmore Girl. Since then, Clara has enjoyed Rory’s companionship and insistent snuggling through countless Netflix binges and video game sessions. In 2015 Clara adopted a mixed breed puppy named Robin, who loves stealing socks, running in the woods, and visiting the receptionists at NSVH (because they give out the best treats). Clara started working for NSVH as a veterinary assistant in 2015.

Madison moved to Duluth in August 2022 from a veterinary clinic near the Twin Cities. Madison holds a Bachelors degree in Biology and hopes to build a career on loving and caring for animals. Madison has 3 cats at home: Oakley, Ivy, and Sage. Madison’s dream is to build a sanctuary for feral community cats in the hopes to provide enough care to allow them to live a full, happy life, even if they can’t be transitioned into a home. Outside of work, Madison loves to crochet, read, and have movie nights with her partner and cats.

Kelsey was born and raised in Duluth and graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth in 2018. After graduation she moved to Mackinac Island, Michigan and lived there for 4 years. After returing home she worked at the local humane society and that is where her passion for caring for animals started. In her free time you can find her hanging out with her cat Blu or with her 5 family dogs on a trail on the North Shore.

Carolyn lives in Duluth with her husband, son, and their small flock of parrots. She loves biology and medicine as well as animal behavior and body language, and working at a Fear Free practice allows her to use her knowledge daily to help pets and their people. In her free time Carolyn is an avid reader and enjoys spending time in nature.

Mia lived up north in Eveleth until June 2022 when she moved to Duluth for college. She will be graduating with a bachelor’s in an individually designed degree this fall of 2023! She’s always loved animals ever since she was little and now, she has a cat named Nugget and a dog named Indigo who keeps her company at home. When she’s not at work either here or her other job – which is rare – she likes to spend time with her animals, friends, or try to bake something new.

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Bonnie has worked at North Shore Veterinary Hospital for OVER two decades now. She has seen many changes over the years in how we treat our patients not only medically but emotionally. She is proud to work at a practice that is very open to learning new techniques in all aspects of veterinary medicine in order to provide the very best in care. Bonnie feels that the best part of her job over the years is the bonds she has formed with so many clients and their pets. For some, she has been able to share in the lives of generations of companions from puppy/kittenhood until their ripe old ages. This has brought her great joy. It is a pleasure for Bonnie to help clients love and care for their pets.

Kaitlyn has been with NSVH since 2018. She grew up with dogs and has always had a love for animals. She lives with her husband Dan and their three beloved and spoiled goldendoodles Miley, Moose and Martin. They each get their own daily separate walk around the neighborhood. When she’s not at work caring for all of our wonderful clients/patients, she enjoys spending time outdoors and exploring nature by riding in the side by side.

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