Dr. Jeffrey Bryan - Veterinarian  / Co-Owner             

Dr. Jeffrey Bryan is the founder and also one of the business owners of Brookdale Animal Hospital, P.A.  He graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 1983 and started practicing in Perham, Minnesota.   After 3 1/2 years of mixed animal practice he decided to open his own small animal practice to serve the needs of the Brooklyn Park Community.  The practice opened its doors in January 1987, which was initially located across the street from our current building in one of the storefronts.  As the business continued to grow so was the need for a larger veterinary facility, so in 1991 Dr. Bryan purchased the building and land across Brookdale Drive and remodeled the building creating our current veterinary hospital.  Dr. Bryan and his family live in the community and are very active in sports, band and Boy Scouts.  When he is not working he enjoys camping, fishing, bird watching and other outdoor activities.  His animal family consists of a 5 year old English Setter named “Piper” and a 17 year old cat named “Punky”.

Dr. Renee Hostetler - Veterinarian / Co-Owner

Dr. Renee Hostetler joined Brookdale Animal Hospital after graduating from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004.  In April 2007, she partnered with Dr. Bryan to form Brookdale Animal Hospital, P.A., a business corporation.  For 7 years prior to receiving her veterinary degree Dr. Renee worked as a veterinary technician for both an animal emergency clinic and small animal hospital.  When she is not working she enjoys fishing, gardening and spending time with her husband, son, family and friends.  Her animal family consists of a cat named “JJ” and several Koi Fish.

Diane Miller- Office Manager

Diane joined Brookdale Animal Hospital in 1993 and has been the Office Manager since.  Diane has many certifications in clinic management, human resources, customer service and veterinary nutrition.  When scheduling your appointments, checking in your pet or calling with questions or concerns it is usually Diane’s friendly voice and face that will greet you.  When she is not working she enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren, shopping for antiques, listening to music (her favorite is Country Western), especially going to live concerts.  Her animal family consists of a 11 year old named “Jake” and a 3 year old named “Buck”, both are German Shorthaired Pointers. 

Lacee Jones- Receptionist

Lacee is also one of the friendly voices and faces you will see when you enter the clinic or if you call.  Lacee is working part-time as a receptionist and is also going to college at the Minnesota School of Business working towards her veterinary technology degree.  Lacee is scheduled to graduate in the Fall of 2009.  In her spare time she enjoys skiing, scrap booking, biking, spending time with her family and being outside enjoying the sun.  Her animal family consists of her 3 year old cat “Rosco” and lots of baby molly fish.

Sophia Hoopman- Certified Veterinary Technician

Sophia received her Associates of Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technology at the Minnesota School of Business and passed her national certification exam in June 2008.  Prior to graduating from MSB, Sophia was a receptionist and veterinary assistant at another small animal hospital where she learned many invaluable skills.  Here she has taken on the large task of managing our hospital supplies and food, so you may need to speak with her for any special prescriptions or food orders.  She has also served as a foster to a young kitten that was too young and sick to take care of itself.    Sophia has a special interest in Emergency Veterinary and also enjoys watching TV/Movies, spending time with friends and going out to restaurants.   Her animal family consists of “Pouncer” her cat and two ferrets “Felicity” and “Jowy”.  

Kristin Zapzalka- Certified Veterinary Technician

Kristin graduated from the Minnesota of Business with an Associates of Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technology in September 2008 and passed her national certification test in January 2009.  Prior to graduating, she spent over a year working and handling dogs at an all day at a free play doggie daycare.  Watching dogs all day fascinated her and brought about a passion for learning and studying canine behavior.  In her free time she likes to read, spend time with her husband and dogs, watch movies and play on her Wii.  Her animal family consists of a pack of hound dogs, “Loki” (Beagle), “Zoey” (Beagle Mix) and “Molly” (Coonhound Mix) who she is currently training in agility in hopes that they will compete some day!

Barb Dols- Head Kennel Attendant When boarding your pet, Barb is one of the friendly faces and voices your pet will get to know.  It is not uncommon to over hear her having conversations with the pets during their stay and when bathing and walking them.  When Barb is not taking care of the boarding animals she is responsible for her 3 dogs at home, “Buddy” (Lazy Old Guy, Husky Mix), “Copper” (Loves to Play with Everyone, Collie) and “Kia” (Still a Puppy, Mixed Breed).