Jennifer Blair, DVM, CVA, CVFT, CTPEP

Dr. Jennifer Blair began working at St Francis in December 1999 as a Veterinary Assistant. After receiving her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from the University of Minnesota in May 2002, she was hired as an Associate Veterinarian and went on to purchase the practice in December 2006. In 2015, she expanded St Francis’ services to include Integrative Services and Hospice & Palliative Care Services, and in December 2021, she joined Dr. Jessica Lewis and Dr. Megan Schommer in the co-ownership of the practice. Her professional interests include geriatrics, Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM), hospice/palliative care, and pain management, as well as internal medicine, preventative care, and cardiology.

She is a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA), a Certified Veterinary Food Therapist (CVFT), and a Certified TCVM Palliative and End-Of-Life Practitioner (CTPEP). She is continuing her studies at the Chi Institute of Chinese Medicine in Reddick FL to earn her Certified Veterinary Chinese Herbalist (CVCH) certifications.

She is a proud member of the International Association of Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC), International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM), American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture (AAVA), Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA), and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

She shares her home with her cats, Whitney and Barney. Outside of work, she loves traveling, immersing herself in new cultures, exploring new restaurants, dancing, going to concerts, reading, writing, and spending time with family and friends.

What is your favorite aspect of veterinary medicine?

As a veterinarian, I get to spend my days doing work that I love caring for animals and building relationships with the humans that love them. As a general practitioner, I find great joy in caring for an animal throughout his or her life, from the eight-week puppy or kitten visit to the time we say goodbye as they cross the Rainbow Bridge. As a specialist, I am honored to provide additional therapies such as acupuncture or herbal therapy to help alleviate pain or anxiety or provide palliative care for patients with terminal conditions. I love being a veterinarian because each day I get to go to work and make a difference in someone’s life.

What do you think is special about St. Francis? Why do you love working here?

I love working at St Francis because we have an exceptional team of veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and client service representatives who work together to provide the very best care for our patients and our clients. Everyone is always striving to learn more and to be on the cutting edge of patient care, allowing us to offer unique services such as acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, laser therapy, behavioral training, hospice/palliative care, and exotic pet medicine. Every day, I have the honor to work with dedicated, knowledgeable, caring, and compassionate individuals who inspire me and share my goal of providing excellent veterinary care to the pets in our community. I am so proud to have spent 25 years of my career at St Francis. I love being a veterinarian, but I am also so passionate about my roles as a mentor and leader in our community. I love that I have had the ability to wear so many hats, learn so many things and touch so many lives throughout this journey. St Francis truly is my second home, and I look forward to being a part of its continued growth and transformation in the years ahead.