Meet our Doctors

Knowledgeable, Thoughtful, and Compassionate

 Dr. Daniel Grindle, Dr. Heather Handley, and Dr. Dana Livingston



Dr. Dan Grindle is a 1985 graduate of the University of Minnesota Veterinary School.
He initially practiced at Lyndale Animal Hospital from 1985-1989, then he worked
at a veterinary clinic in the western suburbs of  Minnesota for 10 years.
In 2000, Dr. Grindle returned to Lyndale Animal Hospital. Recently he purchased,
Lyndale Animal Hospital, from the retiring Dr. Leon Schnack who owned the practice since 1972.

Dr. Heather Handley
graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007. 
She has special interests in nutrition, preventative medicine, surgery, and toxicology. 
At home, she lives with three cats, two birds, and a dog.

Dr. Dana Livingston
joined Lyndale Animal Hospital's team of doctors after earning
her degree in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota - College of
Veterinary Medicine in 2007.  She has a special interest in feline internal medicine
and preventative care but enjoys all aspects of the veterinary profession.
When
Dr. Livingston is not at Lyndale Animal Hospital, she can be found spending
time with her husband and their many pets.  The Livingston's share their home
with 4 cats named Mischief, Echo, Romeo and Fury as well as a Sun Conure named Sprite.