Staff

Meet Our Devoted and Compassionate Team

  • Dr.
    Jocelyn Bell
    Veterinarian

    Dr Bell is a veterinarian at Austin Veterinary Clinic, and has been working here since 2015. Her favorite TV show is Psych. Her favorite part of her job is helping her patients have as long and as comfortable lives as possible.  Her favorite animal is the Red Panda . If she were a superhero, she would like to be the Huntress.

  • Dr.
    Jesse Jacobson
    Veterinarian

    My name is Jesse Jacobson. I am a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the Austin Veterinary Clinic. I am a graduate of the University of Minnesota and grew up locally near Moscow Township. I enjoy performing surgeries and other procedures and I love educating owners about the health of their pets. When I am not at work, I can usually be found outside walking with my dogs and cats, swimming when it is nice, and hunting and fishing whenever I can. I also like to travel and go to Duluth frequently. My 2 favorite Disney characters are Mushu and Meeko. My favorite dog breed is Border Collie, but I seem to have acquired retrievers, a lab, and a golden. My favorite cat fact is that they are much cleaner than dogs. I have always wanted to go kitesurfing or hang gliding. I also enjoy paddle boarding with my dogs.

  • Dr.
    Lowell Meyer
    Veterinarian

    Dr. Meyer is a vet at Austin Veterinary Clinic.

  • Sue
    Technician

    My name is Sue and I am a veterinary technician at the Austin Veterinary Clinic and have been here since 2001. I grew up in Austin, MN. I enjoy helping with cats, restraining, and all aspects of cat care the most when I am at work. I also enjoy writing Health Certificates for traveling animals. When I am not at work, I can usually be found at the camper or at home reading or doing jigsaw puzzles. My favorite character is Snoopy. My favorite dog breed is the French Bulldog or Mastiff. My favorite cat fact is that cats can't taste sweets. I have always wanted to see New York City, the Statue of Liberty, and the Ground Zero Memorial. I also enjoy camping with Raine, my 3-legged cat.

  • Amy
    Veterinary Technician

    My name is Amy, and I am a veterinary technician at the Austin Veterinary Clinic. I graduated from RCTC in 2024. I enjoy blood draws, dentals, and monitoring surgeries at work. When I am not at work, I can usually be found gardening both inside and outdoors because I love plants. My favorite character is Louise Belcher from Bobs Burgers. My favorite dog breed is Australian Shepherds. My favorite cat fact is that Stubbs the cat was mayor for a town in Alaska for 20 yrs. I will always want to go back to Hawaii for vacation. I also enjoy hanging out with my pets Kansas, a Pomeranian; Aubree, an Australian Shepherd; Butters, a cat; and Kahlula, a cat.

  • Kathy
    Technician

    Kathy is a tech at Austin Veterinary Clinic.

  • Jessica
    Technician

    My name is Jessica. I am a veterinary technician at the Austin Veterinary Clinic and am a graduate of RCTC (2021). I enjoy looking at microbiology the most when I am at work. When I am not at work, I can usually be found hanging out with my family and pets, reading or coloring. My favorite Disney character is Merida. My favorite dog breeds are sighthounds. My favorite cat fact is that most black cats are just black tabbies. I have always wanted to see Ireland and Hawaii. I also enjoy hanging out with my pets Ziva, a Chocolate Lab; and Blu, a German Shepherd/Great Dane mix.

  • Autumn
    Veterinary Assistant

    My name is Autumn, and I am a Veterinary Assistant
    at the Austin Veterinary Clinic. I grew up in Satanta, KS. I enjoy surgery prep, helping place catheters, and surgery recovery the most when I am at work. When I am not at work, I can usually be found riding horses, playing with my dogs, or relaxing. My favorite Disney character is Toulouse. My favorite dog breed is the Aussie/Blue Heeler. My favorite cat fact is that orange cats are spicy. I have always wanted to swim with dolphins. I also enjoy barrel racing with my horse Fireball.

  • Sarah
    Customer Care Specialist

    My name is Sarah. I am a Client Care Specialist at the Austin Veterinary Clinic. I grew up in Prior Lake, Mn. I enjoy interacting with all of the animals and people that come in the clinic. When I am not at work, I can usually be found making memories with my family by golfing, hanging out at the lake and just spending time together with my family and friends. My favorite Disney Character is Mickey Mouse. My favorite dog breed is so hard to pick, I like Newfoundland dogs, Bernese Mountain Dogs, and Great Pyrenees. My favorite cat fact is that cats can jump up to 6 times their length. I have always wanted to move to Florida and swim with sharks. I also enjoy daily walks with my dog, Summit; and spending time with my ferret Mickey and guinea pig Bugzy. 

  • Carla
    Customer Care Specialist

    GunnyMy name is Carla. I am a Customer Care Specialist at the Austin Veterinary Clinic. I enjoy meeting new people and making them smile the most when I am at work. When I am not at work, I can usually be found at home taking care of my garden or at the playground with my two daughters. My favorite Disney character is Mei Lee. My favorite dog breed is Pug or Pomeranian. My favorite cat fact is that they meow for humans and not other cats. I have always wanted to explore the Redwood Forest National Park. I also enjoy cuddling with my 3 cats, Mauser, Camo, and Gunny.

  • Shredder
    Emotional Support Team

    My name is Shredder and I am part of the Emotional Support Team at the Austin Veterinary Clinic. I have been here since 2015. I enjoy being the chief supervisor and enjoy taking care naps. My favorite Disney character is Duchess. My favorite dog breed is cats. My favorite cat fact is that a cat's purr can help heal bones. I also enjoy lounging in the sun.

  • Sammy
    Emotional Support Team

    My name is Sammy. I am a professional cuddler on the Emotional Support Team at the Austin Veterinary Clinic. I have been here since 2016. I enjoy sleeping, letting kids pet me, and cuddles. My favorite Disney character is Daffy Duck. My favorite dog breed is whatever is the most stinky that day. My favorite cat fact is that everyone loves me. I also enjoy eating lots of food and snacks.