Kelsey joined Mission Animal Hospital in 2023 as the hospital’s first full-time social worker. Kelsey helps clients navigate their pets’ care in a variety of ways: support with difficult medical decisions and quality of life, grief counseling surrounding the loss of a pet, connection with resources to help manage an animal’s care, and more.

Kelsey earned her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Saint Olaf College, and her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Minnesota. She is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker. Kelsey has experience working with children and families in a variety of settings. She enjoys being able to serve families more holistically by honoring the human-animal bond.

Outside of Mission, Kelsey is often found cuddling her own fur babies, enjoying the great outdoors, or winning a game of cribbage against her husband.