Coon Rapids Pet Hospital is a full-service animal hospital and welcomes both routine and urgent care cases by appointment. We also see pet patients in need of diagnostic services, surgical, and dental care. Our doctors have many years of experience treating serious conditions and offering regular pet wellness care.
Coon Rapids Pet Hospital is proud to serve the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area for everything pet-related. Our animal hospital is run by Dr. Jay Epping, who is a licensed, experienced veterinarian.
Dr. Jay Epping
Owner/DVM
Dr. Jay Epping graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2001 and has been practicing at both the Blaine Area Pet Hospital and Coon Rapids Pet Hospital since then. His special interests include orthopedics and soft tissue surgery. Dr. Epping currently does veterinary related consulting for such shows as Minnesota Bound and The History Channel’s Monster Quest. Outside of the office, if Dr. Epping isn’t fishing, he’s probably going fishing. He has two dogs, both Pudelpointers, Monte and Drax.
Dr. Amy Alexander
DVM
Dr. Alexander, a recent transplant from Houston, Texas, graduated from Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine. Her interests include surgery, reproduction, and kitten/puppy exams of course! When she isn’t spending time with her two dogs, Finn & Sprocket, her cat, Asterix, and her tortoise Petunia, you can find her outside. She loves sports (rugby, football, and (newly) hockey), camping, or traveling.
Martina M.
Office Manager/Veterinary Technician
Martina started her veterinary technician career in 1987 when she graduated from the Medical Institute of Minnesota. She has rescued many pets over the years with the most recent: Shaddow, her grey domestic shorthair, he was tossed from a moving car. And Paws, a mixed pup that was only 2 days old when she first brought her home.
Stacy L.
Veterinary Technician
Stacy graduated from Ridgewater College in 2020 with an Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology. She started working at Coon Rapids Pet Hospital in July of 2023. Stacy has 2 cats and a dog at home. While not at work Stacy enjoys playing video games and working in the garden during the spring and summer months.
Steven C.
Veterinary Technician
Steven started his Veterinary career in 2021, starting out as a Kennel attendant while attending North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND. He’s worked his way up to a Veterinary Technician, working at emergency clinics and general practices. His favorites were working in the ER, enjoying the fast-paced environment and not knowing what he’d see next. He started at CRPH in May 2025. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, baking, and spending time with his dog Keigo, and cat Morticia.
Lynsie H.
Veterinary Assistant
Lynsie started with Coon Rapids Pet Hospital in February 2025. As a Veterinary Assistant in Wisconsin and moving to Minnesota she is working her way up to be a Veterinary Technician. She enjoys spending time with her fiancé and their house full of pets: Cream Pie, Kimiko, Razpberry, Wolfy and their new rescued addition DJ.
Dani C.
Veterinary Assistant
Dani started with Coon Rapids Pet Hospital in February 2025. She is working on her nursing degree and working as a Veterinary Assistant to gain experience in the medical field. In her free time she likes to spend time with friends and family. At night she can be found snuggling with her cat Galaxy.