Dr. Alex LaPlante, Veterinarian
Dr. LaPlante purchased PetCare in December 2015. She is a native Minnesotan and has lived in the Duluth area for 20 years. Dr. LaPlante received her DVM from the University of Minnesota in 1996. In addition to general wellness care, Dr. LaPlante has completed additional training in order to provide acupuncture and chiropractic care for her patients.
Dr. LaPlante is married and has 2 sons. She enjoys attending her son's sports events, horseback riding, fishing, and dog sledding.
Dr. LaPlante is married and has 2 sons. She enjoys attending her son's sports events, horseback riding, fishing, and dog sledding.
Briana Olson, Senior Vet Assistant, Office Manager
A native Duluthian with a college diploma in Massage Therapy, Briana began work at PetCare in August of 2018 as a Veterinary Assistant. She transitioned to the full-time receptionist position in December of 2018 and has recently transitioned back to being a Vet Assistant at the clinic once again, full time.
An avid animal lover since she was young, she currently has one cat (Krueger) and two dogs (Thunder and Queenie). She has also spent the last several years privately rescuing and rehoming ferrets within the Twin Ports region. In her spare time she enjoys dancing, playing with her animals, going to movies, and spending time with her friends and family.
An avid animal lover since she was young, she currently has one cat (Krueger) and two dogs (Thunder and Queenie). She has also spent the last several years privately rescuing and rehoming ferrets within the Twin Ports region. In her spare time she enjoys dancing, playing with her animals, going to movies, and spending time with her friends and family.
Abbie Goldenaar, Veterinary Technician
Craig Bruce, Office Assistant
Albert, Canine Office Manager
Having joined the practice back in 2018, Albert has recently begun to take a more active role in the business. With the skills learned from his former predecessor, he monitors every appointment and situation dutifully from his station, only stopping for his daily nap breaks.
Damien, In Memoriam
We're sad to announce the passing of our, and everyone's, favorite clinic supervisor. Damien was rehomed to Dr. LaPlante several years ago and spent many years as her beloved barn cat. Upon retiring he moved into the house for a few years until moving to the clinic mid-pandemic. The clinic was his hospice home where he spent his days demanding attention and snacks from the staff, screaming (politely) at clients for attention, soaking up the sun in the windows, and taking naps. At 17 years old Damien enjoyed the fullest of lives and brought a smile to the faces of staff and clients alike with his antics.
Bruce, In Memoriam
We regret to announce the passing of our, and everyone's, favorite PetCare office manager shortly after his 13th birthday. Bruce has been greeting our patients and their owners since his human family took over the business and he has been both a staple of PetCare life and a favorite of clients since the beginning. A rescue from Secondhand Hounds, Bruce brought joy for his family, the staff, and everyone who encountered him since his rescue.
We regret to announce the passing of our, and everyone's, favorite PetCare office manager shortly after his 13th birthday. Bruce has been greeting our patients and their owners since his human family took over the business and he has been both a staple of PetCare life and a favorite of clients since the beginning. A rescue from Secondhand Hounds, Bruce brought joy for his family, the staff, and everyone who encountered him since his rescue.