Meet the Team at Camden Pet Hospital in Minneapolis, MN!

Cynthia Fetzer, DVM is the owner of Camden Pet Hospital. She graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota in 1988, completed a surgical internship at South Shore Veterinary Associates in Boston, Massachusetts, and started at Camden as an employee in 1989. She then worked at the Animal Emergency Clinic in St. Paul for 3 years before becoming the owner of Camden in 1994.

Her interests are dogs, cats, rabbits, rodents, ferrets, and chickens. Connecting with people and their pets is a privilege and what makes her day! Her home is shared with 2 cats, 2 rabbits, 2 guinea pigs, 15 chickens, and 3 children!

Judy Lapham, DVM has been on staff at Camden Pet Hospital since January 2007. She graduated from The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 1988 and has worked as a small animal Veterinarian since then, concentrating on dogs and cats. She enjoys the interaction between herself, clients, and their pets, listening and learning about each pet she sees in order to help owners and their pets enjoy long, healthy and happy relationships. Also, as surgery has always been an interest for Dr. Lapham, she enjoys having the opportunity to perform surgery each week at Camden.
Dr. Lapham has 2 young daughters who, with the help of her husband, keep her life fully occupied outside of Veterinary Medicine. Any spare time is spent reading, seeing movies, walking with friends, and traveling. Besides her human family, she shares her home with 2 cats, 2 dogs (a collie and a miniature poodle), 1 guinea pig, and lots of fur J

Kelly Benning, DVM joined the Camden Pet Hospital staff in June of 2010 after working in emergency practice for seven years. Dr Benning graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 2002. She completed a 13-month internship in Emergency Medicine and Surgery in West Palm Beach, Florida before returning to Minnesota. She has worked with every kind of animal possible from a coutimundi to an ocelot, from a chameleon to a peking duck, and of course your everyday housecat! Dr Benning’s favorite part of being a veterinarian is managing critical cases and helping owners make decisions that are best for their pets.

Originally from Minnetonka, she currently lives in Chanhassen with her husband, Ryan and two children, Piper and Brooks. They have two geriatric labs (Harley and Abby), two cats (Jack and Hobokitty) and a golden greek tortoise (Nick Papageorgio).

During her free time, Dr Benning enjoys playing tennis, reading, going to movies, traveling, scuba diving and being outdoors.

Sue and Peanut (Certified Veterinary Technician)

Sue graduated from Medical Institute of Minnesota in Bloomington, MN in 1994. She has been working in the Veterinary field ever since. She has worked at several Humane Societies, in the Twin Cities until she was hired on at Camden Pet Hospital in August 2010. She is especially interested in diagnostics. When she is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her boyfriend, Ted and 2 cats, Munch and Tayler.

Gianna with P.J. and Milo (Certified Veterinary Technician)

Gianna graduated Minnesota School of Business with a degree in Veterinary Technology in December 2008. She has been a member of our team since February 2009 and thoroughly enjoys working with various kinds of animals. She has a special interest in Animal Rehabilitation and is hoping to get more exposure to schooling and/or different techniques in the near future. When she is not enjoying her job, she enjoys spending time with her husband Matthew, their 2 dogs; P.J. and Milo, and 4 cats; Tom, Lion-O, Butler, and Wimpy.

Flannery and Cricket (Certified Veterinary Technician)

Flannery graduated from Minnesota School of Business/Globe University (Plymouth) in September, 2010 in Veterinary Technology. That November she was certified in Veterinary Technology. After working at another clinic and the Animal Humane Society, she started working at Camden in July, 2011. Her interests include rabbits, exotic pets, and keeping our furry friends happy. Flannery lives in Minneapolis with her boyfriend, and has four pets: Cricket her Miniature Pincher mix, Rocky the Netherland Dwarf, Luna the grey rabbit, and Long Whiskers Leroy, the one-eyed hamster.

Amy with Linden and Harper (Veterinary Technician)

Amy graduated from The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a Bachelor of Science in 1996. She then changed careers and attended Argosy University. She graduated with a Veterinary Technology Degree in March 2007. She has been working at Camden Pet Hospital since February 2011 with special interests involving Dentistry and Emergency Medicine. After the work is done, she enjoys going to the dog park or walking her 2 dogs, Linden and Harper, around the many lakes around the cities with her family; including Mike, her husband, and 2 children; Marin and Harrison.

Katelyn and Mariska (Kennel Assistant)

Katelyn graduated from Brooklyn Center High School in 2010 and is planning to go back to school in the very near future to become a Veterinarian. She started working at Camden Pet Hospital in July, 2011. In her free time she enjoys freelance writing/copy editing, horseback riding, being with her friends and family and caring for her pets; Sophie, her Pitbull mix, Cosmo, the cat, and her Holland lop bunnines Jayma and Mariska.

Kristen and Tyke (Veterinary Assistant/Kennel Manager)

Kristen is a recent graduate of The University of Minnesota with a degree in Psychology. She has been working at Camden Pet Hospital since June of 2002. She enjoys volunteering with various rescue groups in the Twin Cities. There, she is able to help coordinate animals find their forever home. When she is not working or volunteering, her 4 year old Mastiff mix named Tyson keeps her on her toes.

Lorie and Patrick (Receptionist)

Lorie loves working with pets and people and gets the best of both worlds at the front desk. She has been working as a Veterinary Receptionist for over 10 years and at Camden since July 2010. “I am reminded every day how much pets add to our lives and how special they are to us.” In her spare time, she does ballroom dancing, and also enjoy walking, camping, baking cookies, and getting into a good long novel J

Sue and Finneas (Receptionist)

Sue, one of our front desk specialists, has been with us since 1999. She enjoys meeting our new friends and welcoming back our old friends! She looks forward to assisting everyone who calls or e-mails with their needs or concerns. Any free moment is spent gardening with Finneas, her adopted Bichon Frise from Camden Pet Hospital, and cooking for family and friends.

Mindy and Theodore (Kennel Assistant)

Mindy is a recent graduate of The University of Minnesota earning a degree in Animal Science with an emphasis in Pre-Veterinary Medicine. She plans on becoming a Veterinarian with an interest in companion animals and nutrition. She has been at Camden Pet Hospital since July of 2009 working as a Kennel Assistant. When she is not going to school or working, she enjoys spending time with her pets; Hunter, a Brittany Spaniel; Snickers, a tabby cat; and Theodore, a Netherland Dwarf rabbit.