Minnesota / Animal Health Board

Agency file

Animal Health Board

Source file: Minnesota — State Employee Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Animal Health Board oversees public health and medical services — disease prevention, clinics and hospitals, and health licensing and regulation.

In 2025, this agency had 48 employees with median total compensation of $81,069; the highest distinct record was $159,045.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $4M
Employees: 48
Median total: $81,069
Highest record: $159,045

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$12,950$142,546+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 48 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($81,069) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $80,771 (98%)
Overtime — $250 (0%)
Other — $1,481 (2%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$49,191

$57,040

$81,069

$106,834

$120,738

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $120,738 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $49,191. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Veterinarian

8 · $112,241

Office & Administrative Specialist Int

8 · $53,347

State Program Administrative Intermediate

6 · $75,698

Veterinarian Senior

5 · $126,846

Agricultural Advisor

4 · $86,608

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2024	$3.7M —	46 —	$78,357 —
2025	$4M ▲ 6.9%	48 ▲ 4.3%	$81,069 ▲ 3.5%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Steven Kivisto

Veterinarian Senior/Animal Health Board

2025 total comp

$106,022

Sub-department: Group N
Base pay: $106,022
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,022
Hire date: 2024-08-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 24
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B14
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Steven Kivisto works as a Veterinarian Senior for Animal Health Board within Group N. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Steven earned $106,022 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Veronica Bartsch

Veterinarian Senior/Animal Health Board

2024 total comp

$98,514

Sub-department: Group I
Base pay: $96,638
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,876
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,514
Hire date: 2014-07-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 24
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: B14
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Veronica Bartsch holds the role of Veterinarian Senior at Animal Health Board within Group I. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $98,514. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Terry Sistad

Agricultural Consultant/Animal Health Board

2025 total comp

$94,825

Sub-department: Group U
Base pay: $94,620
Overtime: $205
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,825
Hire date: 2009-05-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B14
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Animal Health Board, Terry Sistad serves as a Agricultural Consultant within Group U. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,825. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Carissa Allen

State Program Administrative Supervisor Senior/Animal Health Board

2025 total comp

$90,550

Sub-department: Group K
Base pay: $90,550
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,550
Hire date: 2005-04-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B14
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Animal Health Board, Carissa Allen serves as a State Program Administrative Supervisor Senior within Group K. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,550. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Timothy Schulz

Agricultural Advisor/Animal Health Board

2025 total comp

$87,894

Sub-department: Group U
Base pay: $84,793
Overtime: $658
Other pay: $2,443
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,894
Hire date: 2006-05-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B14
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Animal Health Board, Timothy Schulz serves as a Agricultural Advisor within Group U. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,894. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Erin Crider

Communications Specialist 2/Animal Health Board

2025 total comp

$87,888

Sub-department: Group H
Base pay: $87,888
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,888
Hire date: 1997-06-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 11
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B14
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Erin Crider works as a Communications Specialist 2 for Animal Health Board within Group H. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years as a full-time employee. Erin earned $87,888 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Chad Carlson

Agricultural Advisor/Animal Health Board

2025 total comp

$87,626

Sub-department: Group U
Base pay: $84,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,834
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,626
Hire date: 2008-06-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B14
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Animal Health Board, Chad Carlson serves as a Agricultural Advisor within Group U. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,626. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Courtney Wheeler

Assistant Director Animal Health Bd/Animal Health Board

2025 total comp

$86,152

Sub-department: Group N
Base pay: $78,044
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,108
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,152
Hire date: 2005-08-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 19
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: B14
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Animal Health Board, Courtney Wheeler serves as a Assistant Director Animal Health Bd within Group N. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,152. Union affiliation: Manager.

Kayla Pierson

State Program Administrative Senior/Animal Health Board

2025 total comp

$85,793

Sub-department: Group O
Base pay: $84,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,793
Hire date: 2012-01-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B14
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kayla Pierson holds the role of State Program Administrative Senior at Animal Health Board within Group O. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,793. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brian Ziemer

Agricultural Advisor/Animal Health Board

2025 total comp

$85,589

Sub-department: Group U
Base pay: $84,793
Overtime: $796
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,589
Hire date: 2005-11-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B14
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brian Ziemer holds the role of Agricultural Advisor at Animal Health Board within Group U. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,589. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel Callahan

Communications Specialist 2/Animal Health Board

2025 total comp

$84,419

Sub-department: Group H
Base pay: $84,419
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,419
Hire date: 2013-01-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 11
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B14
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Daniel Callahan works as a Communications Specialist 2 for Animal Health Board within Group H. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. Daniel earned $84,419 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robert Predmore

Agricultural Advisor/Animal Health Board

2025 total comp

$81,953

Sub-department: Group U
Base pay: $80,706
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,247
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,953
Hire date: 2009-03-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B14
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Animal Health Board, Robert Predmore serves as a Agricultural Advisor within Group U. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,953. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Melissa Sivigny

State Program Administrative Senior/Animal Health Board

2025 total comp

$80,185

Sub-department: Group P
Base pay: $79,294
Overtime: $223
Other pay: $669
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,185
Hire date: 2007-05-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B14
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Melissa Sivigny is a State Program Administrative Senior at Animal Health Board within Group P. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $80,185. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Blia Kha

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Animal Health Board

2025 total comp

$76,262

Sub-department: Group P
Base pay: $76,262
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,262
Hire date: 2006-03-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B14
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Blia Kha works as a State Program Administrative Intermediate for Animal Health Board within Group P. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years) as a full-time employee. Blia earned $76,262 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Addie Evans Engelke

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Animal Health Board

2025 total comp

$76,256

Sub-department: Group L
Base pay: $76,256
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,256
Hire date: 2019-12-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B14
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Addie Evans Engelke is a State Program Administrative Intermediate at Animal Health Board within Group L. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,256. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Betsy Lempelius

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Animal Health Board

2025 total comp

$76,256

Sub-department: Group O
Base pay: $76,256
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,256
Hire date: 2007-10-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B14
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Animal Health Board, Betsy Lempelius serves as a State Program Administrative Intermediate within Group O. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,256. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Krista Lautenschlager

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Animal Health Board

2025 total comp

$75,140

Sub-department: Group K
Base pay: $70,822
Overtime: $704
Other pay: $3,614
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,140
Hire date: 2015-10-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B14
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Krista Lautenschlager works as a State Program Administrative Intermediate for Animal Health Board within Group K. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. Krista earned $75,140 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Melissa Smith

Business Manager 1/Animal Health Board

2025 total comp

$74,001

Sub-department: Group N
Base pay: $73,001
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,001
Hire date: 2023-01-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 15
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B14
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Animal Health Board, Melissa Smith serves as a Business Manager 1 within Group N. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,001. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Jeanne Rothfork

Accounting Officer/Animal Health Board

2025 total comp

$71,000

Sub-department: Group J
Base pay: $71,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,000
Hire date: 2023-05-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B14
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Animal Health Board, Jeanne Rothfork serves as a Accounting Officer within Group J. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,000. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Diane Englin-Elliott

Accounting Technician/Animal Health Board

2025 total comp

$66,244

Sub-department: Group J
Base pay: $66,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,244
Hire date: 2012-02-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B14
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Animal Health Board, Diane Englin-Elliott serves as a Accounting Technician within Group J. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,244. Union affiliation: Technical.

Lisa Ehlen

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Animal Health Board

2025 total comp

$62,403

Sub-department: Group O
Base pay: $61,590
Overtime: $222
Other pay: $590
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,403
Hire date: 2019-06-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Clerical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B14
Bargaining Unit Number: 206
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lisa Ehlen is a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Animal Health Board within Group O. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $62,403. They are represented by Clerical.

Nancy Reeck

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Animal Health Board

2025 total comp

$60,888

Sub-department: Group G
Base pay: $60,276
Overtime: $357
Other pay: $255
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,888
Hire date: 2013-01-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B14
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nancy Reeck holds the role of State Program Administrative Intermediate at Animal Health Board within Group G. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,888. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lisa Loots

Human Resources Technician 1/Animal Health Board

2025 total comp

$60,775

Sub-department: Group J
Base pay: $60,775
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,775
Hire date: 2014-01-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 63
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B14
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lisa Loots holds the role of Human Resources Technician 1 at Animal Health Board within Group J. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,775. They are represented by Confidential.

Avrey Bergum

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Animal Health Board

2025 total comp

$57,040

Sub-department: Group G
Base pay: $55,897
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,143
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,040
Hire date: 2022-11-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B14
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Avrey Bergum works as a State Program Administrative Intermediate for Animal Health Board within Group G. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Avrey earned $57,040 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.