Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Miriam was born in Germany where her parents were residents. She spent most of her childhood there and moved back to the United States when she was 12 years old. Her family settled in Rochester, Minnesota where Dr. Miriam would round up sick birds and squirrels and nurse them back to health. Her love of animals started early in life and she always knew she wanted to grow up to be a veterinarian.Dr. Miriam graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Biology and then continued her studies at the U of M College of Veterinary Medicine. Her favorite part of veterinary school was getting out of the classroom and doing clinical rotations where she could meet and interact with patients and clients. Dr. Miriams gentle, kind-hearted demeanor makes her a favorite among pets and people. She worked as a veterinary technician for several years before and during vet school and then as a veterinarian in a very busy small animal hospital before joining the Northwest team.While studying for her biology degree, Dr. Miriam met her husband who was also a student at the University of Minnesota. He now works as a business analyst at a small company in Plymouth. They currently live in Maple Grove with their almost 1-year-old daughter. In addition to a busy young child, Dr. Miriams house is bustling with pets. Sophie, a miniature dachshund with a large personality runs the house. She keeps the two feline residents, Dexter and Ben, from stirring up too much trouble. Both cats were part of the orphan kitten project that Dr. Miriam was involved with in veterinary school.Dr. Miriam and her family love to spend time outdoors when they can. They like to go for walks, visit the zoo, go on road biking excursions and generally love anything that involves spending time with family and friends. Normally, she would be training for her next triathlon but since she has a toddler in the house her current triathlon training plan only includes bath time and running around the yard.
