About Us: Hospital Staff
Practice manager Sandi McDonough has worked in the animal care field for almost two decades. Sandi joined the Flying Cloud staff in 1996; she previously worked at Canine College dog obedience school from 1989 to 1997.
Sandi attended Argosy University, where she received her Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology in 1995. An avid scuba diver, Sandi can usually be found underwater when she's not at work. Otherwise, she spends time with her Cocker Spaniels, Sophie and Keegan, and her parrot, Sonny.
A Flying Cloud staff member since 2004, certified veterinary technician Megan Blaschko started her career at the hospital as a receptionist. Working with animals is rewarding for Megan and she is proud of the quality care provided at the hospital.
Megan received her Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science from Gustavus Adolphus College in 2003, and graduated with an Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology from Argosy University in 2007. In her spare time, Megan enjoys spending time with her husband, family, friends and cats Georgie and Johnny
A professional fireworks shooter as well as a certified veterinary technician, Amy Groff has been part of the Flying Cloud staff since 2004. She enjoys working with the caring, friendly staff and knowledgeable doctors at the hospital.
A member of the Minnesota Association of Veterinary Technicians, Amy received an Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology from Argosy University in 2002. Amy's hobbies include softball, spending time with her husband, playing pool and going to the drive in. At home, she cares for Buddy, a Rottweiler mix.
Certified veterinary technician Brittany Knowlton has been a member of the Flying Cloud team since 2008. A native Minnesotan, Brittany also works as a kennel assistant at the hospital. Caring for animals is her passion and working with the clients and pets at the hospital each day puts a smile on her face. Brittany received her Associate's Degree from Argosy University in 2009. She is a member of the Minnesota Association of Veterinary Technicians. Her animal companions include a teacup Chihuahua named Peanut Butter and a cat named Pancakes. Brittany enjoys going to comedy clubs, swimming, and hanging out with her pets when she's not at work.
A receptionist at Flying Cloud since December 2008, Sabrina Welander is a native of Sunburg, Minnesota, and attended Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg High School. She enjoys being part of the caring staff and loves working with the friendly clients and their wonderful pets. At home, she enjoys the companionship of her cats: Slate, Bearcat, and Chainsaw. Her hobbies include shopping, gardening, swimming, hiking, watching movies and spending time with her family.
Certified Veterinary Technician Bri Osborne has been with Flying Cloud since October of 2011, but has been working professionally with animals since 2009. Bri attended Argosy University, majoring in Veterinary Technology, and received her Associate's Degree in 2010.
"I like working here because everyone is friendly and genuinely cares about the pets' well-being," said Bri about working at Flying Cloud.
Bri spends some of her free time with her English Cocker Spaniel Kona and her German Shepherd Laila. Bri's hobbies include going on walks and being outside, and watching her favorite crime shows "Criminal Minds" and "Law and Order."
Veterinary Technician Jessie Stalwick has been with us since June of 2011, when she was hired at the end of her internship here. She is originally from Minneapolis and moved to Eden Prairie when she was three. She's currently attending the Minnesota School of Business at Shakopee, where she will receive her Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology.
"I love working here because the staff and the clients are amazing," Jessie said. "It is a wonderful working environment."
Jessie has a Chocolate Lab named Jasper and her hobbies include baking, hiking with Jasper and traveling.
Our receptionist, Margaret Jane Kermath is known as P.J. She's been with us since June of 2011, although she's been teaching horseback riding and saddle-seat show riding since she was 16. Many of her students have gone on to win tri-state championships. She's a member of the American Show Horse Association.
"I take a lot of pride in working for one of the top veterinary hospitals in the country," P.J. said. "The doctors at Flying Cloud Animal Hospital practice great medicine and the technicians are all bright, helpful and friendly. As a result, the clientele is well-informed and avid about their pets' health. We all work as a team and enjoy the camaraderie."
P.J. takes care of a 5-year old Schnorkie named Heidi and her hobbies include horseback riding and showing, yoga, travel and camping.