1854 Wayzata Boulevard, Long Lake, MN, USA
About Us
Dr. Daniel Hartnett
Dr. Daniel Hartnett grew up primarily in the eastern St. Paul area and graduated from St. Paul Park High School with honors. He continued his pre-veterinary studies at St. Olaf College in Northfield. He then transferred to the University of Minnesota where he received his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees with honors.
He is a life member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association. He is a member of the Veterinary Phi Zeta Kappa national honor society. He is a board member of the Minnesota Veterinary Historical Society. He was a charter member of the Affiliated Emergency Clinics and the Veterinary Hospital Association. He is accredited by the United States Department of Agriculture. He is a long-standing member of the MVMA Academy of Veterinary Medical Practice and a James O. Hanson Scholar.
Dr. Hartnett opened the Long Lake Veterinary Clinic in 1971 as a general practice tending to most species in the western suburbs. As more farms disappeared, the practice focused entirely on small companion animals. He enjoyed building the solo practice into a five-doctor team. It's especially enjoyable helping new generations of clients and their families with their new pets over 50 years.
Other groups he is a member of include:
- Former President of the Long Lake Chamber of Commerce
- Co-Director of the Orono Hillbilly Band
- Charter and Board Member of the Westwind Concert Band
- Long-Standing Member of the Minneapolis Police Concert and Swing band
- Charter and current member of the Westwind Tubador Quartet
- Long Lake Man of the Year (2000)
- Grand Marshal of the Long Lake Parade
He has enjoyed numerous animal related trips, especially those in Africa. In his spare time, you may see him enjoying nature walks in the woods and parks (usually with a dog), biking around the neighborhoods, or playing music at some of the local events.
Dr. Cris Hartnett
Dr. Cris Hartnett grew up in the western suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota, with her family and numerous pets. She received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine where she graduated with honors in May, 2014. She is also accredited by the USDA. Dr. Cris directed her studies in small animals (dogs and cats) and has a special interest in exotic pets (including rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, reptiles, birds, ferrets, etc.). Her professional small animal interests include surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, cardiology and ophthalmology. She also provides house call services for interested clients.
Dr. Cris received her Bachelor of Science from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she graduated cum laude, majored in Ecology, Evolution, and Organism Biology and minored in Studio Art (ceramics). Dr. Cris was president of the Zoological, Exotics, Avian and Wildlife Club, treasurer of the Shelter Medicine Club, and an active member of multiple other associations during veterinary school. She also completed the National Veterinary Business Management Association certificate program in 2013. Prior to earning her DVM degree, she worked as a veterinary technician and assistant for several hospitals in the Twin Cities and California. She is a member of the Phi Zeta Kappa (National Veterinary Honors Society), the American Veterinary Medical Association, and the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Cris has a rescued Ball Python (Walnut) and a hedgehog (Pokey). She has a long history of caring for a multitude of other pets, including cats, dogs, and exotics, during her career as a veterinarian, veterinary technician, house-sitter and daughter of a veterinarian. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Cris enjoys time spent with her husband (John), daughters (Josephine and Madelyn), son (Emmett) and two stepdaughters (Cameron and Olivia). She has traveled extensively in South America, Australia and the United States and continues to explore her love for traveling by attending veterinary conferences all around the world and vacationing with her family. She also spends her free time doing yoga, biking, working with clay, hiking, skiing and camping.
Dr. Liz Hartnett
Dr. Liz Hartnett grew up in the western suburbs of Minneapolis, Minnesota. She has been in practice working with dogs and cats since 2014. Her scope of practice includes general health and preventative care, managing geriatric disease, nutritional consulting, wound management, surgery, behavioral consulting, and management of chronic pain/arthritis. She prefers to practice with a multi-modal integrative approach blending holistic modalities with conventional western medicine when appropriate.
Dr. Liz graduated from veterinary school in June of 2014. She completed her veterinary course studies at the University of Saint Matthews, finishing her veterinary clinical year at the University of Minnesota. Prior to her DVM degree, she studied at Bastyr University in Washington State acquiring two Masters of Science degrees in Chinese Medicine (TCM), and Acupuncture. During her undergraduate studies, she earned a BFA degree from the University of Minnesota-Duluth with a minor in Environmental Science. She is also certified in massage therapy (Brenneke Institute), Thai massage (Chiang Mai TTC) and ESL (Cambridge University). She is a licensed diplomat in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, and is an active member in the AHVMA, AVMA, MVMA and multiple veterinary forums.
Dr. Liz's integrative approach blends conventional allopathic medicine with several holistic modalities. Her holistic scope includes Traditional Chinese Medicine, Naturopathic Medicine, Nutritional Diet Therapy, and Microbiome management/testing. She believes in the individuality of each patient, and understands how to use a multi-modal approach in preventing disease/promoting healing.
Dr. Liz has enjoyed experiencing life in different places around the world. She chose to live abroad during most of her young adulthood, and has lived/worked/studied in England, Turkey, China, Thailand and the Cayman Islands. She is always open to learning new modalities of treatment and is accepting of different cultural perspectives/approaches in veterinary care. She has owned a variety of pets throughout her life including dogs, cats, turtles, hamsters, guinea pigs, rats, snakes and iguanas. She currently has 1 dog, 3 cats, 6 chickens, and a multitude of fish.
Dr. Liz enjoys a healthy balance of work and family life. Her passions include watching/helping her children learn and grow, traveling, staying active, researching, gardening, cooking, laughing, spending time with girlfriends, magical date nights, stimulating conversations, finding creative outlets/new hobbies, and completing DIY home projects.
Dr. Katharine Llop
Dr. Katharine Llop grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Katharine grew up riding horses west of the metro and spent her first two years in practice as a large animal vet in New England and Minnesota before transitioning to small animal practice.
Before becoming a veterinarian, Dr. Katharine received a bachelor of science from the University of Minnesota and went on to work in grassland and marine conservation in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and the Florida Keys. She continues to be interested in conservation and loves spending time in nature. Before returning to veterinary school, she worked in a microbiology lab at the University of Minnesota that studies antibiotic resistance and the microbiome.
Dr. Katharine has a Labrador Retriever (Otis), three cats (Chewie, Ewok, and Hermione), and two horses (Winnie and Big Cat). In her spare time she enjoys reading, baking, walking in nature, riding horses, and spending time with her husband (Alan) and daughter (Sage Mae). She likes to get up to Madeline Island and Lake Superior whenever she can.
Dr. Katharine loves her work at Long Lake Veterinary Clinic and particularly enjoys dermatology, surgery, and getting to know animals and their people.
Megan J (she/her)
Megan has lived in the area for 7 years; originally from Iowa. She has worked at our clinic since July 2019. Her favorite part about working at the clinic is helping people's pets every day. She has a cat, Lil Butt, a turtle named Rosie, and a rescue leopard gecko named Nugget. In her free time, she gardens, goes to the pottery studio, and hangs out with friends.
Catarina (she/her)
Catarina began working at our clinic in March of 2022 as a veterinary assistant. Her favorite part of working at our clinic is helping sick animals feel better. She has two white huskies, Whitey and Winter, and a ball python named Romeo. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Andrea (she/her)
Andrea has worked at our clinic since September 2021. Before working at our clinic, she had a background in childcare. She currently lives in Plymouth with her husband, 2 daughters, and their cat Amelia. Her favorite part of working at the clinic is seeing everyone's pets come back every year, and with new pets. In her free time, she likes spending time with her family and friends, playing board and card games, and traveling.
Elias (they/them)
Elias joined the clinic in August 2026 as a surgery and appointment assistant. They are currently studying through Penn Foster with the goal of becoming a veterinary technician. Their favorite part of working at the clinic is working with animals. In their spare time, they enjoy painting, especially nature-inspired scenes, and playing Star Stable, a horse-themed video game. They appreciate the chance to combine their compassion for pets with hands-on veterinary medicine experience.
Caela (she/her)
Caela joined the clinic in June 2026 and is currently pursuing post-baccalaureate studies at the University of Minnesota with the goal of attending veterinary school. Her favorite part of working at the clinic is seeing healthy animals walk out the door. She enjoys reading nonfiction, particularly books on medicine, psychology, and nature. As she works toward becoming a veterinarian, she values the chance to gain experience working with animals and contribute to their health and well-being.
Ellie (she/her)
Ellie joined the Long Lake Clinic team in October 2025 as a veterinary assistant and receptionist and recently became General Manager. Her favorite part of the job is caring for animals while learning from such a knowledgeable, supportive team every day. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring nature, birdwatching, spending time with her close friends, and hanging out with her rabbit, Hope. Looking ahead, her goal is to work at a wildlife rehabilitation center in the Colorado Rockies, where she can spend her time and energy on her love for nature and animals.
Lexi (she/her)
Lexi is currently studying Animal Sciences with a minor in chemistry at Colorado State University. Planning to graduate in the spring of 2028, she intends to continue on to vet school to become a small- and exotic-animal veterinarian. She started working at the clinic in November of 2024 as a vet assistant. She enjoys all things outdoors, staying active, and various art projects in her free time. Lexi says her favorite thing about working at Long Lake Vet is being able to help animals within her community.
Margaret (she/her)
Margaret joined the clinic in May 2026 as a veterinary assistant. She is currently studying pre-veterinary at the University of Minnesota. Her favorite part of working at the clinic is seeing the animals. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, particularly fantasy novels and the Discworld series. Hoping to pursue a career in veterinary medicine, she enjoys the chance to work with animals while continuing her education.
Jayden (she/her)
Jayden joined the clinic in August 2026. She is currently studying through Penn Foster with the goal of becoming a veterinary technician. After attending nursing school for a while and then earning her Minnesota nail technician license, she discovered that working with animals better fit her interests. Her favorite part of working at the clinic is being around all the pets and her coworkers. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time at the cabin, on the lake, and around animals, especially horses.
Diane
Diane joined the clinic in September 2026 after retiring from a career in telecommunications two years ago. After two summers retired, she has enjoyed her time, but wants to keep exploring a new purpose in retirement. She sees the clinic as an opportunity to do something meaningful, more than just a job or hobby. Her favorite part of the work is supporting and reassuring clients and recognizing how important pets are to people's lives. In her spare time, Diane enjoys traveling and exploring new places. She has visited Norway four times and took a train trip through national parks last summer. She also enjoys spending time with her three grandsons and looks forward to discovering new experiences during this next chapter of her life.
Harvey and Waffles
Harvey and Waffles are our two clinic cats. Harvey (Siberian Forest Cat Mix) is 13, and Waffles (Orange Tabby) is 4 years old. Harvey enjoys supervising everyone, and Waffles enjoys eating everything in sight and escaping whenever he gets the chance.