Doctors & Staff

Doctors & Staff

Doctors


   
 Eric Goullaud, B.A., D.V.M., D.A.C.V.I.M.
Dr. Goullaud received his undergraduate degree from Amherst College in Massachusetts. He is a Diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine indicating board certification in the specialty of internal medicine. He graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 1983 and completed his companion animal internship and medicine residency program at Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. His areas of interest are gastroenterology, oncology, cardiology and respiratory disease.
 
Dr. Jean Jarvis, BA, DVM
Dr. Jarvis received her undergraduate training at Macalester College in St. Paul, then received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota in St. Paul. She completed a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston. In addition to working at MVRS she has worked for the emergency service at the Lewis Hospital for Small Animals at the University of Minnesota and in the cardiac medical device industry. Her interests are critical care, chronic pain management, and physical therapy and rehabilitation.
Dr. Cynthia Argue, BA, DVM
Dr. Argue grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota and graduated from Macalester College with a degree in Anthropology. She then attended the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine for her doctorate and graduated in 2008. After graduation she completed a one year, rotating small animal internship at Purdue University in Indiana. She has a special interest in Emergency medicine and Internal Medicine. She currently shares her home with her 9 year old black Lab Cassie and her sweet long haired cat Kit. 





 Dr. Noelani Reinker, DVM

Dr. Noelani Reinker graduated from Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006.  After completing a one-year rotating internship at Michigan Veterinary Specialists, she moved to the University of Minnesota for a 3-year residency in Internal Medicine which she completed in 2010.  She has successfully completed her specialty examinations and is awaiting publication before attaining board certification.  Her special interests include urology and gastroenterology.  Her goals for her practice are compassion for both her patients and clients, and a high level of detail and expertise.  She loves the Twin Cities and has chosen to make this area her home.  In her free time, Dr. Reinker enjoys being outside as much as possible and practices yoga, triathlons, and playing her guitar.  She originates from Hawai’i and misses the warm weather during the long Minnesota winters.  She is accompanied by two cats, Henry and Ranma.












Certified Veterinary Technicians


Our nursing staff have all graduated from an accredited program in veterinary technology and have earned their national certification.They all attend yearly continuing education meetings to learn the latest skills and information available to care for your pets. Each technician is a strong advocate for your pet’s welfare and comfort while in our practice.
Suzy
Suzy is a graduate of the Medical Institute of Minnesota. She started working for MVRS in 2003. She most enjoys building long term relationships with owners and pets and working in chemotherapy. In her spare time she enjoys sewing and rollerblading. She shares her home with a cockapoo named Josie and her kitten Charlie.
Leah
Leah is a graduate of Minnesota School of Business December of 2007. She started as an intern with us while still in school and joined us full time after graduation. She most enjoys the advanced diagnostic tools, excellent doctors and staff, and the fast paced environment. She enjoys the dedicated clients and the advanced opportunities offered at MVRS. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, cooking and shopping. She spends lots of time playing with her orange cat Garfield




Leslie

Leslie is a 2009 graduate of Argosy University. She completed her internship at the University of Minnesota veterinary teaching hospital and then joined MVRS as a full time certified technician.  She most enjoys seeing owners reunited with their pets after lengthy hospital stays and the excitement they feel. It gives us the opportunity to see that our hard work really pays off! Outside of the office she loves riding and showing horses, camping, jogging, reading and spending time with her family. She shares her home with her very entertaing cat Bobbi, her newly adopted Bug(Boston Terrier/Pug) named Francis and her appaloosa/arabian horse Kismet.

Michelle
Michelle is a 2007 graduate from Argosy. She started at MVRS as an intern and continued as an employee after graduation.  She enjoys being able to be part of an ICU patients recovery and being able to spend time getting to know them. She also likes to see and participate in the specialty procedures we do here at MVRS like endoscopes, bronchoscopes and  rhinoscopes because they are unique and exciting. Her hobbies include reading, especially Harry Potter and going to concerts and listening to music.
Mindy
Mindy is a 1997 graduate of MIM. She started as an intern with MVRS in 1997 and stayed with us after graduation thru 2006, she took a short leave and returned in 2007. She enjoys the one on one time with hospitalized patients, getting to know their personalities. She also enjoys getting to know clients. In here spare time she enjoys working on her new house, playing with her dogs and cats and time with her niece. She has two cats Twinkie & Boomba and two chihuahua’s Oso &Frijoles.

Ted 

Ted is a graduate from National American University in Rapid City. He joined MVRS in 2008 as a certified technician after completing an internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York. He most enjoys seeing the animals get healthy and knowing he had a hand in making that happen. Away from the office he enjoys reading, being a referee for soccer, cooking and spending time with his two cats. 


Kristi

Kristi is a 2010 graduate from Argosy University Veterinary Technology program. She completed her externship with MVRS and then continued her employment with us after graduation. She enjoys helping with ultrasound and learning new techniques and skills. She enjoys having a hand in the care and treatment of sick pets and then seeing them go home with their families. In her spare time she enjoys playing tennis, watching tv, hiking and just being out side. She currently has three fish, Milton, Willis and Bradley.


Laure

Laure is a 2009 graduate from the Minnesota School of Business and started working for MVRS in 2010. She enjoys helping sick and injured animals with their recovery and the rewards of seeing them go home healthy. She shares her home with 2 Papillon mixes, Vinnie and Frankie and her 4 cats, Kloud, Thunder, Flurie and Puddle.


 


Becky
Becky is a 2007 graduate of MSB and began working for MVRS in September of 2007. She most enjoys the variety of cases we see every day and the experience she is gaining being a technician at MVRS. In her spare time she enjoys reading, spending time with her son and gardening. She has 2 house cats,10 barn cats and fish.

Client Service Representatives


We have friendly, helpful client service representatives who are always available to assist doctors with referrals, scheduling appointments and greeting patients and clients in a caring, compassionate manner.
Tammy
Tammy has spent most of her life in Minnesota but graduated from River Falls, WI with a bachelor’s degree in animal science. She has worked as a receptionist at Metropolitan Veterinary Referral Services, Ltd. since the fall of 1996. In her spare time she enjoys landscaping, reading and watching movies. Her family includes a variety of furred, finned and feathered critters.











Liz
Liz is a current Veterinary Technology student at Minnesota School of Business with a Bachelors degree in Biology from UW-Stevens Point. She joined our Client Services staff in 2010. Liz enjoys working with our caring clients and seeing their bond with their pets. In her free time she enjoys puzzles, playing games, bike riding, crafting and playing with her dog. She shares her home with her rescued boxer mix Vesper.








   
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