Meet Our Team!

Dr Joey, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr Joey graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2012. He became a member of our team at Burnsville Animal Clinic in 2019.

If you ask Dr Joey what he loves most about veterinary medicine, he will answer “Dentistry!” While working in Wisconsin, he had some special dental training that developed into a passion for him. He also enjoys skin cases and working with allergies.

Dr Joey has a Dachshund, Pixie, that comes to work with him every day. He loves showing her off any chance he gets. In addition to Pixie, he has 4 cats.

When not at work Joey enjoys playing Frisbee Golf and other outdoor activities

DR. JESSICA CINCOSKI

Veterinarian

Dr Cincoski graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2012. Prior to joining our team at BAC in 2018, she worked in small animal and emergency medicine for 6 years.

She enjoys caring for exotic companion animals, in addition to dogs and cats. She has experience caring for reptiles, birds, guinea pigs and rabbits. She has studied at the Chi Institute and is excited to offer Veterinary Acupuncture. She also has an interest in ultrasonography and internal medicine

Jessica shares her home with her dog Pepper Pots, 2 cats, a rabbit, chinchilla, 2 ferrets, and several crested geckos.

When not at work, she enjoys yoga and meditation, bicycle rides and camping.

Mark Stavros, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr Stavros is a 1996 graduate of the University of Minnesota. In 2021, he became a member of our team at BAC. He enjoys client service and strives to get your pet to think he is “okay” by the end of each appointment.

Marh shares his home with an independent cat named Coal and Teddy, his Dobie/Lab mix, who he says is the most loving dog (to the point he is being annoying) he has every owned.

When not at work Mark enjoys sightseeing bike rides, playing hockey, traveling and hanging out with his kids, “when they let me!”

Brenda Nelson

Practice Manager, CVT

Brenda graduated from the Medical Institute of Minnesota in 2002 with an Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology. She started working at BAC during her internship, and after completion, she just never left! In 2021, when the position became available, she took on the role of Practice Manager.

She enjoys working in surgery and performing dentistry. She also loves interacting with clients and educating them on how to care for their pets to keep them healthy.

Brenda shares her home with her cat, Milkdud, who knows how to play fetch!

When not at work, you will find Brenda spending time with her family, knitting/crafting and reading.

Jolie

Lead Vet Tech

Jolie is originally from California. She started working in the field and going to school in 2007 and has been devoted to the field ever since. She graduated, with honors, in 2010 from Shasta College with an Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology.

She moved to Minnesota in 2019 and joined BAC July of 2020. “I love it here and have made it my home.”

In her free time, she enjoys taking care of her 2 cats, Iffy and Luna, and her 55 year old Amazon parrot, Jose. She also enjoys hiking/exploring Minnesota and traveling when able.

Sydnee

Vet Assistant

Sydnee is currently a Vet Assistant, going to school at DCTC to become a Vet Tech. She is on track to graduate in 2023. “Working with animals has always been a dream of mine and now it has become a reality. As Walt Disney said, “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” My family has been coming to Burnsville Animal Clinic since we moved to Minnesota in 2003, so this has been a second home for me.

She started working at BAC in 2021. “The team here is amazing. Every day they help me learn something new that I will never be able to learn in a classroom. One day, I hope to be able to work with any animal, from the largest hippo to the smallest hamster. “

Sydnee currently has one cat, named Emmy

When I am not at work or doing school, I like to be outside. Camping, hanging out with family and friends, and hiking.

Afton

Groomer

Afton is our groomer and joined our clinic in May of 2019. Her grooming experience spans 13 years, which has included grooming in Western Wisconsin, and owning and running Pet Salon Bark Avenue in Burnsville for 5 years. In November of 2018 she became a mother to her first child, George, and chose to close her business and focus on balancing her time with her growing family and her love of grooming. She has a Bernese Mountain Dog named Norma, and a Yorkshire Terrier named Louie. When she’s not grooming, Afton enjoys spending time with her family, doing craft projects, and hiking with her dog.

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Cynthia

Vet Tech

Mackenzie

Vet Assistant