Drs. Cathy and Jim Sinning are the owners of Lake Harriet Veterinary. We have lived in Southwest Minneapolis for over 11 years and were previously employed at another local clinic. About 5 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. 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 11 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.
Dr. Megan Schommer is a Twin Cities native and a 2010 graduate of the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. She has returned to Minnesota after completing a rotating internship in small animal, emergency, and exotic animal medicine in Tucson. Dr. Megan's special interests include holistic medicine, surgery, nutrition, behavior, and exotic companion mammals from mice to rabbits. She is excited to return to the Twin Cities to practice at Lake Harriet Veterinary. Megan and her husband currently live in St. Paul and share their apartment with a corgi, cat, African pygmy hedgehog, budgie, and tropical fish. Outside the clinic you can find Megan with her pets, biking around the city, camping in the Boundary Waters, or baking.
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 nonprofit organization for which the employee volunteers.
Check out photos from our most recent PIF activities!
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.
AWARDS:
- Winner of the BLEND Award: Our clinic was built to enhance and blend with the neighborhood, and we made sure to make our decisions based on the most environmentally friendly and socially responsible options available. We're proud to announce that our hard work is recognized by the local community. Thank you! Read about it, here. (PDF download)
- Green Star Award
- Best Veterinary Practice: TAILS Magazine
SPONSORSHIPS:
- East Harriet Rose Fest: We are proud sponsors of this great neighborhood festival!
- Red Cross Blood Drive
