Dr. Ann Fischer

DVM, Owner

Dr. Fischer founded House Paws in 2005. She is a member of several veterinary associations, including the Veterinary Hospitals Association and Peaceful Passing for Pets. She enjoys attending Continuing Education seminars to continuously expand her knowledge of advances in veterinary medicine.


When she’s not working, Dr. Fischer spends time with her husband, Brad, their three children, and River Sally, the family’s Shih Tzu.  Her hobbies include gardening and enjoying the outdoors.

Dr. Julie Amann

DVM

Dr. Julie has been a close friend of Dr. Ann’s for many years and joined the House Paws team in June 2019. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology and Chemistry from Hamline University, and she graduated from the University of Minnesota with her DVM degree in 1989. Dr. Julie belongs to the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary Association.

Dr. Julie’s hobbies include knitting and frequenting microbreweries in the Twin Cities area. She has a brown tabby named Luke who loves to snuggle!

Michon

CVT

Michon is a Certified Veterinary Technician and accompanies Dr. Fischer on house call appointments. She also assists our vets with surgeries every week. Michon started work as a CVT in 1991 and was employed at a private clinic for 15 years before joining our team in 2007. Michon has been with House Paws since our humble beginnings, and we are grateful to have such an accomplished, knowledgeable and organized tech.

Outside of work, Michon enjoys being with friends, going to movies and kickboxing. She also spends lots of quality time with her Boxer, Carman!

Julia

CVT

Julia joined the House Paws family in December 2019. She graduated as a Certified Veterinary Technician from Globe University in 2012. She continued her education at the University of WI-River Falls and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in 2014. Julia has over 10 years of work experience in veterinary medicine. She accompanies Dr. Julie on house call appointments.

Julia and her boyfriend live in River Falls, WI. They have a golden retriever named Bleu and a Persian named Stanley. Julie loves spending time at her cabin and exploring the outdoors with Bleu. She also enjoys hiking and kayaking in her spare time.

Sue

Office Manager, VT

Sue joined the House Paws team as a full-time employee in 2013 and became our Office Manager in 2016.  She has been a certified groomer since 1995, and she assists Dr. Ann with all dental procedures. She also goes out on tech appointments with Jen.


When she’s not working, Sue likes to spend time with her husband, Mike, and their four Chihuahuas on their property up north. In addition to fishing in all seasons, Sue enjoys knitting, gardening and watching football.

Kit

Receptionist, VT

Kit began working in our office in 2019, and we are thrilled to have her on staff! She graduated in 2007 from Argosy University with a degree in Veterinary Technology. Kit has worked in various veterinary-related fields throughout her career, including veterinary research at the University of MN.

When Kit is not assisting House Paws clients, she spends her free time running and caring for her 3-year old daughter, Valentina. She has a curious Blue Point Siamese named Reno and an energetic Cairn Terrier named Ruby.

Amanda

Receptionist

Amanda joined House Paws as a receptionist in October 2019. She was born and raised in West Texas and graduated from Texas Tech University in 1999 with a degree in Animal Science. Amanda has 11 years of work experience in veterinary biotech research and four years of retail experience.

Amanda and her husband, Scott, lived in Colorado and Michigan before moving to Stillwater, Minnesota in August 2018. They have a six-year-old daughter named Isabelle. In her free time, Amanda enjoys reading, binge-watching multiple TV shows, and spending time in the outdoors with her family.

Jen

VT

Jen joined the House Paws family in 2010 and has been in the veterinary field as a technician since 1993. She goes out on tech appointments with Sue a few times per week.

Married with two children, Jen has a Chihuahua named Padme and a Miniature Pinscher named Khloe.  She enjoys paper crafting and spending time with her family up north in Siren, Wisconsin.