Meet

Our Team

We have an elite group of veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and support staff to assist you with all your animal care needs. Our incredible staff is made up of animal lovers who go above and beyond to make sure your pet has the highest standard of care.

Our Veterinarians

DR. TANYA SCHULTE
VETERINARIAN & MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Dr. Schulte graduated from University of Minnesota- College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010 with a mixed animal emphasis. In the past she's worked on the majority of both farm, companion, and exotic animals, but now focuses on dogs and cats within the SHH rescue setting. While she enjoys many facets of the veterinary field, she is most passionate about surgery and dentistry.

Dr. Schulte owns a 16 year old cat named Foster, a 16 year old Chinchilla named Chuck, a 14 year old Paso Fino horse named Alejandro, and a 14 year old Miniature Donkey named Emmitt. In her off time, Dr. Schulte enjoys horseback riding, camping, crafting, sewing, and spending time with her husband.

DR. JAMIE DEAN
VETERINARIAN

Dr. Jamie Dean loved animals from a young age and was known to befriend neighborhood dogs and feed stray cats as a child. She graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 2017 and could often be found bottle feeding orphaned neonatal kittens in between classes. She began her career at a small animal practice, but soon began working in shelter medicine as well.

She enjoys working with pet parents to help make their beloved pets' lives as happy and healthy as possible, but she also loves the reward of helping a sick homeless cat or dog get better and find their forever family. She is Fear Free Certified as both the physical and emotional well-being of pets during veterinary appointments is something she values highly.

DR. ERIKA MUELLER
VETERINARIAN

Dr. Mueller joined the Secondhand Hounds Veterinary Team in August 2020. She grew up in the Twin Cities and fulfilled her childhood dream and lifelong goal of becoming a veterinarian in 2007, graduating from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. For 15 years she has been working in the twin cities area as a small animal veterinarian.

She has a passion for helping both animals and people in need, and was thrilled to join a rescue with a similar mission. Away from the office, Dr. Mueller has a full household of furry children (2 dogs and 1 cat), along with her husband and 2 sons. She can be found on most weeknights and weekends at the hockey rink and baseball field cheering on her boys.

Our Technicians & Support Team