Dr. Deb Finnegan
Veterinarian
Dr. Deb Finnegan has been at Pet Medical Center since 2011, and enjoys leading the community in companion animal health. She has developed a passion for working on critical cases such as fracture repair and diabetic management. Other professional interests include avian medicine and disease prevention. Dr. Finnegan is a life-long learner, focusing on veterinary medicine and leadership topics.
Since obtaining her DVM degree in 2009, she has attended several veterinary conferences and read countless journals and books in the field. Dr. Finnegan is joined by her husband, 2 daughters and a son, who frequent the vet clinic often. The kids do an excellent job taking care of the pets—including an angora rabbit, cats and dogs. They hope to add chickens to their family this year as well. Dr. Finnegan finds renewal in canoeing, hiking, horseback riding and in gardening and preserving the fresh produce each year.
Dr. Leslie Wagner
Veterinarian
Dr. Wagner is a Winona native and excited to be back in her home town after 20 years away. She briefly worked here at Pet Medical Center as kennel staff after graduating High School. Dr. Wagner completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Minnesota. She then spent several years working as a certified veterinary technician prior to returning to the University of Minnesota for veterinary school.
After graduating veterinary school in 2014, Dr. Wagner traveled to Sacramento, CA for a year long small animal medical and surgical internship. She then moved back to the Midwest and worked in small animal general practice at two separate VCA hospitals (1 year in Wausau, WI and 7 years in Rochester, MN). Dr. Wagner has now come full circle and started working at Pet Medical Center as a veterinarian in 2023. Her interests include soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and urgent care. She thrives on the wide variety of cases seen in veterinary medicine and loves helping pets live their best lives.
Dr. Wagner enjoys family time with her husband and two young children. Their family is complemented by a Pug/Boston Terrier (pictured here), two cats, and two horses. Her interests outside of work include reading (historical fiction and mysteries), traveling, and outdoor activities with family.
Dr. Hannah Conroy
Veterinarian
Dr. Hannah Conroy is originally from southeast Minnesota. She attended undergraduate studies at Viterbo University in La Crosse, WI and obtained her doctorate from Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She splits her time between Pet Medical Center and our affiliate clinic, Bluff Country Equine Veterinary Center. Her veterinary interests include urgent care, internal medicine, and client education. Outside of veterinary medicine, she enjoys spending time at home with her partner and pets (two dogs – a pothound and a golden retriever, and one cat; all following an orange color scheme). She also loves running, reading, and crafting. She is excited to join our team and happy to provide quality care to your furry friends.
Sesilee
Winona native. Has worked at Pet Medical Center for 3 years. First in grooming as a bather. Now is a veterinary assistant. Went to a college in Rochester. Graduated in 2011 with a degree Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology. Has two cats from the same litter. Also works at Winona 7 Theater as a cleaner. And works at two public schools as a substitute lunch provider. Hopes to become a full time Veterinary Technician someday. Enjoys going out on the river for pontoon rides and fishing.
Katie
Hello, my name is Katie; I have been a dog groomer in Winona for about four years. I was born and raised here in Winona. I have three children (17,15 & 10). As a Norwegian elkhound, we have a hairless Chinese crested, two cats, and three parakeets. At the farm, I also have two horses and a pony. Growing up, I have always loved animals; I was part of 4-H, where I showed horses and did baking, sewing, and photography projects. My favorite part about grooming is meeting all the great pets everyone owns. The seniors are my favorite, as I love spending a little extra time with them to make them as comfortable as possible. I also enjoy going to groom shows to learn all the new things in the grooming industry to better my skills. Outside of work, I love going for walks/hiking, gardening, kayaking and camping, and hanging out.
Bailey
Veterinary Assistant
Joined pet medical in august of 2023 as a veterinary assistant. Bailey is starting veterinary technician school to become a certified veterinary technician. She grew up on a farm outside Winona with all different kinds of animals from large to small animal. During her downtime, she enjoys being outside, spending time with her dogs, and enjoys hanging out with friends and family.
Ayla
Certified Veterinary Technician
Hey, my name is Ayla and I’m from Rushford Minnesota and came to Pet Medical after graduating from Vermillion community college in Ely Minnesota, right in the Boundary waters!!! I graduated with my associates in veterinary technology in December of 2022. Its been a long journey and I am now a certified vet technician. Working with animals has always been my passion. At home I have a little chiweenie and her name is Lily as well as two rabbits. I love to be outdoors hiking, camping, fishing, and love nature photography as well.
Joe Herrick
Veterinary Assistant
Joe joined the Pet Medical Team in 2022 as a Veterinary Assistant. He grew up in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse with a degree in Biology and a double minor in Chemistry and Spanish. He also swam on the Swim and Dive Team during his tenure at UWL. He has relatives who are or have been Veterinarians and he would like to follow in their steps and become one as well. He has a dog at home named Max and a cat named Ruth.