About Our Coon Rapids Vet Hospital

Dr. Marx started her career as a veterinary assistant in her hometown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin (yes; this means she is a true cheese head Packer fan), before moving to Minnesota in 2008 to complete her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota. Since graduating in 2012, she has spent the past years as a small animal veterinarian in Coon Rapids with a large interest in internal medicine and preventative care. Dr. Marx is known for her soft spot for the misunderstood aggressive animals and bully breeds. Her time away from the clinic is spent with her husband and daughter, boating on the lake, traveling, and spending time playing with her pets – Mylo (Pit Bull mix), Brodie (Pit Bull mix), and her two cats: Ty and Tess.

Dr. Nelson attended St Olaf College for her undergraduate degree and later received her doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University. She and her husband reside in Maple Grove and stay busy with their 3 young children and 2 geriatric dogs. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities with her family.

Her professional interests include surgery, dentistry, and dermatology. Additionally, she has a special interest in supporting families through the quality of life decisions.

Dr. Nelson is ecstatic to be working in her hometown of Maple Grove and providing compassionate care to her fellow residents and their beloved pets in the surrounding area.

Dr. Liz Pepin was born in Brooklyn Park, MN and has lived throughout the upper Midwest since, including Iowa and the Dakotas. She is a graduate of Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and has been a small animal and exotic/pocket pet general practitioner in Minnesota since graduating in 2016. Her professional interests include ophthalmology and preventative medicine. She is married with 3 cats, 3 dogs and a flock of backyard chickens. Her hobbies include gardening and native landscaping, spending time outdoors with her family and traveling with friends.

Dr. Nelson is ecstatic to be working in her hometown of Maple Grove and providing compassionate care to her fellow residents and their beloved pets in the surrounding area.

Ashley has been a Certified Veterinary Technician since graduating from the Minnesota School of Business in 2010. She has over 10 years of experience as a technician and has now changed her career direction to Practice Manger. She is currently enrolled in classes to obtain her Certified Veterinary Practice Manager degree. She enjoys her role as Practice Manager but also enjoys being able to step into the role of technician. She has had a passion for animal health for as long as she can remember and has always known she belongs in a veterinary clinic.

When she is not at the clinic, she enjoys hiking, camping and spending time with her two dogs Bubba (Pit Bull) and Finnegan (a crazy and very needy Puggle).