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ABOUT US

Here is some information about us who work in the store and in our online store.

We are particularly committed to personal customer service, so do not hesitate to contact us.

Elisabeth Bjørnestad

Veterinarian and owner of A-Vet Small Animal Clinic and A-Vet Shop

Elisabeth is a veterinarian and a licensed ophthalmologist. She has advanced expertise in eye surgery after attending the European School for Advanced Veterinary Studies in Toulouse, France in 2002, 2005 and 2011.
Elisabeth is also authorized to issue knee and heart certificates (Cavalier King Charles Spaniels) for the Norwegian Kennel Club. She has postgraduate training in internal medicine, general surgery, oral surgery and ultrasound at the European School for Advanced Veterinary Studies.
Elisabeth is particularly interested in emergency medicine and has participated in many international courses in emergency medicine over the past 10 years. Elisabeth was raised in Oslo. Graduated from the Norwegian Veterinary University (NMBU) in 1985. Has the Vorsteher dog Atella.
Anna
Anna is a trained agronomist and has good knowledge of dog and cat nutrition. Anna works both in the pet store as a store employee and at the animal clinic as a clinic assistant. She has worked for 3 years in a pet store in Asker, so she knows most about all our pets. Anna has an especially good eye for small animals, rabbits, rodents and aquarium fish.
She herself has the dog Saga, the dwarf hamster Tertitt, the Syrian hamster Sniff, the cats Pusifer, Cleo and many aquarium fish.

Michelle
Michelle has a certificate in sales. That hasn't stopped her interest in animals. She has good experience with guinea pigs and cats and at home she has the cats Finn and Hedwig.
You will meet Michelle both at the clinic where she is a clinic assistant and in the store as a store associate. Michelle always has a smile on her face.

Wild
Vilde is our fantastic extra helper. She is now a student and works with us on the weekends. She was previously an animal care apprentice at the clinic. Vilde has worked with us since the store started, and you will also meet her in the online store.
As of today, Vilde has no animals, but she has experience with cats.

Christina
Christina has worked as a store manager since 2019, but in a completely different industry.
She has been a professional rider, and worked in her mother's shop in Bergen selling feed and equipment for horses and dogs.
Christina will meet you in the store and online store.
She currently has the dog Triwa, the world's cutest Chiahuahua.
If you follow our Facebook and Instagram pages, you will occasionally see pictures of our various beautiful animals there.
A-Vet Shop

Elisabeth Bjørnestad 💙

Veterinarian and owner

Elisabeth is a veterinarian and a licensed ophthalmologist. She has advanced expertise in eye surgery after attending the European School for Advanced Veterinary Studies in Toulouse, France in 2002, 2005 and 2011.

Elisabeth is also authorized to issue knee and heart certificates (Cavalier King Charles Spaniels) for the Norwegian Kennel Club. She has postgraduate training in internal medicine, general surgery, oral surgery and ultrasound at the European School for Advanced Veterinary Studies.

Elisabeth is particularly interested in emergency medicine and has participated in many international courses in emergency medicine over the past 10 years. Elisabeth was raised in Oslo. Graduated from the Norwegian Veterinary Medical University (NMBU) in 1985. Elisabeth has a vorsteh dog, Atella.

Ida Aasrum

Ida Aasrum 💙

Store Manager

Ida has a dog named Lucky, and has had dogs her whole life. She has worked with animals on a farm and in a stable with horses, and has solid retail experience.

Her greatest interest in life has always been animals. She also has experience with small rodents and some birds.

In her free time, she prefers to spend her time outdoors, hiking in the woods and fields with Lucky.

A-Vet Shop

Thea-Elise Andersen 💙

Digital marketer

Thea has two shepherd dogs, Nero and Monty, and actively trains in agility. She has a heart for dog training and animal welfare, and grew up with dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, hamsters and chickens.

Thea and the dogs enjoy going for walks in the forest or in the mountains, both with and without skis on their feet.

With a solid background in marketing, she can be found in the online store and on our social media - along with the dogs, of course!

A-Vet Shop

Preben Bjørnestad Holm 💙

Veterinary student and IT manager

Preben is a veterinary student and works as an assistant at A-Vet Small Animal Clinic.

With a solid background in IT, Preben is responsible for IT in the online store.

In his free time, he spends time with his dog Atella in scenic surroundings.