About Us | LHV iN THE COMMUNITY
Drs. Cathy & Jim Sinning | Dr. Nicole Palmieri
Drs. Cathy and Jim Sinning are the owners of Lake Harriet Veterinary. We have lived in Southwest Minneapolis for over 8 years and were previously employed at another local clinic. About 3 years ago we branched off and started planning to build a neighborhood clinic where we would stay for the rest of our careers. At our new location we have built a small, environmentally friendly clinic that will focus on holistic medicine but provide all the services of a full service animal hospital.
Dr. Cathy grew up in Fargo and graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead. Dr. Jim is from Davenport, IA., and went to Lawrence University in Appleton, WI. We went to The College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University and graduated in 1998. We have a dog Hazel, two cats Olive and Oro, and 2 daughters.
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Nicole Palmieri has joined our staff. Dr. Nicole is a 1998 graduate of the University of Wisconsin Veterinary College in Madison and has worked and lived in Minneapolis for 9 years. She brings a great wealth of seasoned experience to our team, and has worked in small neighborhood practices, emergency clinics, and another area practice that specialized in integrative and holistic medicine. She is working towards certification in veterinary acupuncture through the Chi Institute, and has a strong interest in holistic medicine, especially herbal medicine and medicinal essential oils. Dr. Nicole is a skilled surgeon and has a strong background with exotic pets such as ferrets, rabbits, and guinea pigs. Drs. Jim and Cathy have worked with Nicole and know she is well liked by clients and co-workers alike. She currently lives within biking distance of the clinic, and her family includes her husband, feline, canine, and ferret friends. Her passions include cooking, travel, Octoberfests, and the outdoors.
LAKE HARRIET VET IN THE COMMUNITY
Lake Harriet Veterinary Pay it Forward Program
The pay it forward program (PIF) was created to help promote and support volunteer service among our employees. Lake Harriet Veterinary will donate $10 for each hour an employee volunteers, up to 10 hours. The donation will be made to the non–profit organization for which the employee volunteers.
Iowa State University Companion Animal Fund
Lake Harriet Veterinary supports the Iowa State University Companion Animal Fund, helping to make improvements in animal health care. ISU is Drs Cathy and Jim Sinning's alma mater.
Learn more about this program.
