"You are wonderful. It takes such special people to deliver unfavorable news in such a caring and compassionate manner, knowing even the smallest of creatures play big roles in our families. Lilly had 10 fantastic years with us and brought us so much joy and humor to our lives. How lucky we were to have such a neat companion! A sincere thanks for your care and kind words. I so appreciate you and the work you do! You are wonderful!"
Our Team
Karen Reynhout
Hospital Director
Karen Reynhout, DVM, is a 1991 Minnesota graduate. She has been a dedicated member of AERC since completing an externship at KSU in 1992. Karen was promoted to Medical Director in 2002, adding management duties to her continued role as a team veterinarian. In 2012, she was promoted again to Hospital Director.
In 2005, she received her certificate from the NAVC Post Graduate Institute in Emergency and Critical Care. Karen has been commended by grieving clients for her compassionate bedside manner. The ability to support clients at such difficult times is the part of her job she finds most rewarding.
Karen and her husband, Pete, share three daughters, one dog, ten cats,and a marine coral reef tank.








