Our Team
Get to know the team behind your pets’ care below!


Dr. Michelle Swenningson
Dr. Michelle graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 2001. She has been with Eyota Veterinary Clinic for several years providing care for our companion animal patients. Dr. Swenningson is the proud mother to 2 young children. Her hobbies outside of veterinary medicine include: camping, fishing, and riding ATV’s.

Dr. Brett Flathers

Dr. Karen Lorch

Dr. Sara Hoge

Natalie, Practice Manager
Natalie leads the team as a practice manager at Eyota Veterinary Clinic with her gentle yet firm approach to management. A lover of animals, Natalie cares for 2 dogs, a love bird, and a bearded dragon.

Elizabeth, CVT
Elizabeth Lewis started in March 2021 at both the Eyota and Lewiston Veterinary Clinics as a certified vet tech. She enjoys redesigning her camper, cuddling with pets, and taxidermy.

Kayla, CVT
Kayla is one of our veterinary technicians who joined our team in 2017. She grew up in Chatfield, Minnesota. She graduated from North Dakota State University with her Bachelor’s of Science degree in veterinary technology in the fall of 2016. In her spare time, Kayla enjoys reading, running, and horseback riding. Kayla and her husband have a busy border collie named Saige. Kayla will be working in both Lewiston and Eyota.

Ashley, Vet Tech

Karli, Vet Tech

Andie, CVT
Andie is a veterinary technician who joined our team at the Eyota and Lewiston Veterinary Clinics after interning in the summer of 2018. She grew up in Onamia, a small town located in central Minnesota, and now lives in southwestern WI with her fiancé and their three dogs. Andie graduated from UW-River Falls in the spring of 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science with an emphasis in Veterinary Technology. She also graduated from Rochester Community and Technical College in the spring of 2019 with an associate in applied science for veterinary technology. Outside of work, Andie likes to spend most of her time outside doing activities like hunting, fishing, camping, and playing with the dogs.

Tammy, Receptionist

Sabrina, Vet Assistant
Sabrina joined our team in October 2020 as a client service representative. She works at both the Eyota and Lewiston Veterinary Clinics. will be assisting with appointments, lab work, and surgery preparation. In her spare time, Sabrina enjoys reading, fishing, and ATV riding with her husband and daughter Kaydence. Her family has a black and white kitty named Junior!