Our Staff

• Rick Cameron

  
  

  Dr. Rick Cameron received his undergraduate degree from Mankato State University and from there attended the Veterinary College at the University of Minnesota. He has been the owner and lead veterinarian at Bass Lake Pet Hospital since 1988. Dr. Cameron enjoys the wide variety of pets he sees from dogs and cats, to rabbits and ferrets, to guinea pigs and other pocket pets; and years of experience have given him a keen understanding of many different medical problems. He has attended many continuing education courses all over the nation and recently was certified to perform TPLO surgery on the canine stifle (knee). Dr. Cameron loves golf and boating in the summer. Warm weather vacations in the winter.

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• Rendina McFadden

  
  

  Dr. "Ren" McFadden has been an associate veterinarian at the Bass Lake Pet Hospital since 2005.  She attended veterinary school at the University of Minnesota and undergraduate school at Luther College in Decorah, IA.  Dr. McFadden enjoys all aspects of private practice, especially dermatology cases.  She is especially fond of her feline patients, even though they aren't always fond of us!  She lives in Bloomington with her husband, Brian, and son, Connell.  Two Weimaraners, Wesley and Dino, one cat, Fiona, and rabbit, Edy, complete their household.  When not working, Dr. McFadden can be found reading mystery novels, running or training and showing her dog in agility.

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• Margaret Gordon

  
  

  Dr. Margaret Gordon received her BA in Classics from Macalester College in St. Paul, MN.  She then received her VMD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine with honors and an award for excellence in small animal medicine in 2002.  She worked at a busy small animal hosptial in Brooklyn, NY for six years before returning to Minnesota and joining Bass Lake Pet Hospital as a part time veterinarian.  Her career passions include feline and canine critical care, geriatric and emergency medicine.  She lives in South Minneapolis with her husband and stepdaughter.  Her much loved pets include a dog, Fletcher, and two cats, Louis and Mowgli.  Away from the hospital, Margaret can be found volunteering with the Salvation Army, running, writing and teaching yoga.

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• Teri Gessell

  
  

  Teri Gessell is our Practice Manager.  She joined the staff at Bass Lake Pet Hospital in August of 1989.  Teri and her husband, Bruce live in Maple Grove with their children and two dogs, Moose and Abby. In her free time she enjoys being outdoors horsebackriding, Motorcycle riding or in the kitchen cooking. Teri is a member of the Veterinary Practice Managers of Minnesota.

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• Graham

  
  

  I have been a technician for six years and started working at the Bass Lake Pet Hospital in July 2008. I received a B.S. in Kinesiology in 2002 and have finished the prerequisites for vet school.  I hope to attend the U of M Vet Medicine program in 2011.  I live with my wife and two dogs--Starr and Penny, and enjoy all types of outdoor activities.

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• Jane

  
  

  Animals have been a big part of my life since I was a child.  Along with my husband and two daughters, I live with one small dog and two large cats.  I have worked at Bass Lake Pet Hospital since the Fall of 2007, and I love my job!  Working with good people and animals all day makes me a very happy person.

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• Lisa

  
  

  I've been at Bass Lake Pet Hospital since October 2007.  I graduated from Argosy in 2006 and did my externship at Bass Lake Pet Hospital.  When I had the opportunity to come back to work here I was thrilled!  I am married and we have one child and one dog.

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• Mackenzie

  
  

  I graduated from Argosy University in Spring of 2008 and have been at Bass Lake Pet Hospital since September 2008.  I have always had a love for animals--big and small!   I feel so lucky to be able to make my career to work with animals. I live in Albertville and have one dog Chase and one cat Desi.

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• Michelle

  
  

  I have been in the veterinary field since 1987 and I joined the amazing team of Bass Lake Pet Hospital August of 2011. I love my occupation and enjoy the interaction with animals and their owners.  It has been very fulfilling over the years and I still enjoy every moment of it!  My dog, Buddy, is an extremely handsome yellow lab.  I am married, and have two amazing children.  I also have two beautiful grandchildren.  I enjoy music, sports, and most importantly, spending time with my family and friends.

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• Kristy

  
  

  I graduated from Argosy University in September 2011. I have always had a love for animals and couldn't be happier working at Bass Lake Pet Hospital. I live in Mounds View with my four cats; Romeo, Cinco, Chingy, and Maybell. In my free time I love to run, cook, and hangout with my family.

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• Allison

  
  

  My name is Allison. I graduated from Argosy University in 2011, and started a Bass Lake Pet Hospital in July of 2011. I love working here it is a great work environment and have always loved animals. I have a Great Dane named Opal and a Rat terrier toy poodle named captain.

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• Tara

  
  

  Tara  is our head receptionist and has been with Bass Lake Pet Hospital for more than ten years.  She always has a smile and is ready to answer any questions you may have.  Her love of animals originally brought her here to work.  In her free time, Tara enjoys the outdoors and pet sitting.

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• Mandy

  
  

  I have been a receptionist here at Bass Lake Pet Hospital since April 2008 and absolutely love it!  I grew up on a farm in South Dakota around dogs, cats and horses, but I enjoy working with animals of every size.

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• Ashley

  
  

  Ashley Russ Has been working at Bass lake Pet Hospital since 2005. However she is the daughter of Teri Gessell the practice manager so she has actually been coming here since she was born.  She works in the summers and at least two to three times a month while in school at Mankato State University. She enjoys being out doors, Camping, Horseback Riding and just hanging out with friends

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