Dr. Ernest Drager

Dr. Ernest Drager

Veterinarian

“In loving memory, we carry on Dr. Drager’s legacy.”
Dr. Ernest Drager graduated from the University of Minnesota Veterinary College in 1983. He opened Bush Lake Pet Hospital in 1984 and France Avenue Pet Hospital in 2004. Dr. Drager was a member of the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association and the Minnesota Veterinary Hospital Association. Dr. Drager served the Bloomington-Eden Prairie area for more than 32 years. Dr. Drager retired from Bush Lake Pet Hospital on February 15, 2022. Dr. Drager devoted his life to helping clients and their pets.

In Dr. Drager’s own words:

“I am very grateful for the confidence that you, my wonderful friends and clients, have placed in me. We have faced the highs and lows of pet ownership and care together. From the time that I started Bush Lake in 1984 and then opened France Avenue Pet Hospital in 2004, my job has been exciting, and satisfying, but never, never dull. I will take wonderful memories of the pets, owners, and friends that I have come to know over these many years. Again, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. “

Dr. Ernest Drager passed on April 8, 2022, and will be missed by all.

Dr. Douglas Gates

Dr. Douglas Gates

Veterinarian

Dr. Gates was born and raised in Minnesota and graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 2019. He has a passion for exotic animal medicine, surgery, dentistry, preventive care, and teaching. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his dogs, going up north, and taking care of his reptiles, fish, and arachnids. He can’t wait to meet you and your furry or scaly friends.
Dr. Travis

Dr. Travis

Veterinarian

Dr. Travis grew up in the Midwest with his mom, brother, and a house full of animals (dogs, cats, guinea pigs, rabbits, birds, tortoises, and iguanas). He has always loved animals and pursued his dream by completing his undergraduate degree in Biology at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. Dr. Travis then graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Madison School of Veterinary Medicine in May 2022 with his fellow veterinarian fiancée and moved to St. Paul with their two cats, Wesley and Rosa. Outside the clinic, he enjoys spending time with family (physically or virtually), drawing, cooking, biking, or working on projects in the garage.

Cindy

Cindy

Practice Manager and Certified Veterinary Technician

Cindy has been with our company since 2015. She lives in the south metro with her husband. She has 3 adult children living close to home. Her family owns 4 dogs and enjoys fostering dogs for Minnesota Greyhound Rescue. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, camping, yoga and spending time with her family. Cindy works out of both Bush Lake Pet Hospital and France Avenue Pet Hospital.
Jaxon

Jaxon

Certified Veterinary Technician

Jaxon joined Bush Lake in May of 2022. He Grew up in Rosemount, showing rabbits and goats in 4H. He graduated from Dakota County Technical College Veterinary Technician program in 2021. In his free time, he fishes bass tournaments and spends time with his family and pets.

Jade

Jade

Certified Veterinary Technician

Jade joined our team in early 2023. She is a Minnesota native and grew up in Inver Grove Heights with a large family and a “herd” of pets. Her love of animals has followed her for her entire life, manifesting in over a decade of experience as a CVT. She’s a proud owner of 2 dogs, 1 cat, 2 sugar gliders, and a host of other unusual pets. She has been an active foster parent to many pets throughout the years, which often resulted in them joining the “herd”. Jade graduated in 2012 from Argosy university as a CVT and has experience with many fields of veterinary medicine, including emergency, exotics, and companion animals. Her passions include teaching and educating pet owners about all stages of their pets needs and care and has a love for forging long term bonds with pets and their families.
Lauren

Lauren

Veterinary Assistant

Lauren started with our clinics in the fall of 2021, and she lives with her family in the south metro. She has grown up with many animals including, snakes, lizards, birds, chickens, rabbits, gerbils, hedgehogs, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and dogs and cats. Lauren currently owns a papillon named Monkey and two cats named Kane and Able. Lauren loves working with all the animals and cannot wait to meet you at one or both clinics.

Lexi

Lexi

Veterinary Assistant

Lexi joined the team in 2022, she is currently enrolled in a veterinary technician program. She always had family dogs and cats during her childhood. She currently has a total of 15 pets including 2 dogs, 5 rabbits, 3 gerbils, 2 hamsters, 2 geckos and a Pac-Man frog. She enjoys biking and hiking with her dogs in the summer. She is excited to be working in the veterinary industry and is looking forward to meeting you and your furry companions.
Claudia

Claudia

Veterinary Assistant

Claudia joined the team in 2022. She loves spending time painting, taking care of her pets, traveling, being outside, and spending time with friends and family. She loves animal, at home she has a rabbit, a leopard gecko, a dog and a variety of invertebrates (aka bugs). She has a passion for animals, and she can’t wait to meet all of our clients and their pets. Claudia will be working out of both France Avenue Pet Hospital and Bush Lake Pet Hospital.

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Phone: 952-944-5320
Fax: 952-944-5321
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7700 W. Old Shakopee Rd.
Suite #170
Bloomington, MN 55438
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Sun: Closed
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