Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Michelle Schaak left the warm California sunshine and returned to Minnesota, where she graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. She has enjoyed being a member of the FLVH family since 2015. Prior to pursuing her veterinary degree, she worked as a veterinary technician in emergency and specialty practice, which fostered a strong interest in emergency and critical care. Her special interests also include anesthesia and pain management, internal medicine, cardiology, and ophthalmology. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, baking, and outdoor activities with her husband and three kids. Her family also includes two Golden Retrievers (Harvey and Haven) and two opinionated cats (Hercules and Houdini