Dr. Kate An Hunter graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 1990. She worked previously as a chemist at 3M and was already involved in dog training and showing.

As a practicing veterinarian and owner of Carver Lake Veterinary Center, Dr. Hunter enjoys the opportunity to work with people who are as bonded to their companion animals as she is to hers. When she isn't at the Center, she is usually training her dog Ansel for competition in Agility and Obedience, or riding her horse Ferrous on the trails. Her work in training and competition with animals has lead to her special interest in canine behavior, training, and athletics, and a membership in the American Canine Sports Medicine Association.

Dr. Hunter is a past president of the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association, and enjoys sharing her interest in pet care by teaching First Aid for Pets, taking calls on Minnesota Public Radio, and making regular appearances on the cable television program "The Dog Show."

Dr. Kari Ekenstedt is a 2005 graduate of the University of Minnesota - College of Veterinary Medicine. Before that she received a B.S. in Animal Science from the University of Wisconsin - River Falls. She received her PhD in Canine Genetics and Genomics at the University of Minnesota - College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010.

Dr. Ekenstedt has wanted to pursue this career since she was very young. She loves working with animals and enjoys interacting with people who love animals as much as her. She also really appreciates the science behind practicing medicine.

Kari has a cat named Poly and 3 horses, Dawn, Talley, and Locchet. Locchet was a research horse that Kari adopted after the research project was finished. All 3 live on her parents farm where they spend their days grazing and basking in the sun.

When Kari isn't at school or working at the clinic she enjoys traveling.  She also spends time swing dancing, reading, bicycling, horseback riding, and rooting for the Green Bay Packers!

Dr.Griffin joined CarverLake's team of veterinarians after earning her degree from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007. Prior to that she worked in retail management, insurance claims, and in research at Fort Dodge Animal Health. Her undergraduate degree is in Biology/Environmental Studies from Concordia in Moorhead MN. Go Cobbers!

During Vet. School Dr. Griffin was active in many student organizations and frequently received awards and scholarships for her hard work and dedication to the field.

When Dr. Kelly Griffin is not at Carver Lake she can be found spending time with her husband and their children camping, playing soccer, or taking in a drive-in movie. When she is lucky she can be found enjoying a Twins game watching Gopher vs. Iowa Football. Her absolute favorite breed of dog is a Great Dane. Currently, her pet family consists of two mischievous cats named Mr. Boe Jangles and Gus (or Gustopher when he is in trouble).

Dr. Chris Ed graduated from the University of Illinois in 2009 and joined Carver Lake's team shortly after that.  He has a Bachelors and Masters of Science in Biomechanics from the University of Illinois as well.  His prior experience was in the Information Technology Field.

Dr. Ed has two pets of his own Toby the Miniature Pinscher and Sadie the cat.  When he isn't caring for animals at the clinic he enjoys spending time relaxing with his wife, their daughter, and of course Toby and Sadie.  He enjoys spending time outdoors jogging, hiking, and skiing.