Our team
Veterinarians
Helena Kuntsi
Helena Kuntsi
DVM, Specialist in Small Animal Diseases, Diplomate of American Veterinary Dental College (DAVDC), Diplomate of European Veterinary Dental College (DEVDC), EBVS® Veterinary Specialist in Dentistry, Board Certified Veterinary Dentist TM, Veterinarian in charge of Anident
I graduated as a veterinarian from the University of Helsinki in 1991 and founded Anident in 1993. After a few years of practice, I began my systematic studies in veterinary dentistry and first completed my postgraduate studies in Europe (ESAVS) in 1995-1998 and immediately thereafter, in 1999-2001, Residency in the United States at the University of California, California. I completed the dental specialization exams in 2004.
My official titles are therefore: Licentiate of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinarian in Small Animal Diseases, DAVDC (Diplomate of American Veterinary Dental College), DEVDC (Diplomate of European Veterinary Dental College), EBVS® Veterinary Specialist in Dentistry, Board Certified Veterinary DentistTM.
From 2004 to 2006, I worked as a clinical teacher and specialization instructor at the University Veterinary Hospital of California and returned to Finland and Anident for a full-time internship in the summer of 2006. My work focuses on dental care and oral surgery. My special passion is root canals as well as more demanding jaw surgery, such as tumor removal. I enjoy doing things “on top of the last one” and feel lucky when my work results in a painless patient and a satisfied client.
I have lectured actively in Finland and abroad and have held positions of trust at AVDC, EVDC, VOHC (Veterinary Oral Health Council) and WVDC (World Veterinary Dental Council) for many years. In addition, I serve as a peer reviewer in several scientific publications.
In my free time I enjoy pair dancing, outdoor activities and gardening. My pet post is handled by my border terrier Wappu.
Niina Luotonen
Niina Luotonen
DVM, Specialist in Small Animal Diseases, Diplomate of American Veterinary Dental College (DAVDC), Diplomate of European Veterinary Dental College (DEVDC), EBVS® Veterinary Specialist in Dentistry, Board Certified Veterinary Dentist TM
I graduated as a veterinarian from the University of Helsinki in 2002. After graduating, I became passionately interested in oral and dental diseases and completed my postgraduate studies in dental veterinary medicine in Europe in 2004-2006 (ESAVS or European School of Advanced Veterinary Studies). At my workplace in Kirsu and the University Animal Hospital, I focused mainly on dental care. I have worked at Anident since 2007 and in 2008 I started a residency or official specialization in dental care under the guidance of Helena Kuntsi. I passed the last part of the dental specialization exam in 2016 and I am thus the first Finnish veterinarian to have completed a dental residency in their home country.
In addition to my dental residency, I completed a specialist veterinary degree in small animal diseases in 2010.
My official titles are therefore: Licentiate of Veterinary Medicine, Specialist in Small Animal Diseases, DAVDC (Diplomate of American Veterinary Dental College), DEVDC (Diplomate of European Veterinary Dental College), EBVS® Veterinary Specialist in Dentistry, Board Certified Veterinary Dentist TM.
Our family includes a husband and two children as well as smooth-haired retrievers. I enjoy horse riding and exercise actively with dogs.
Laura Lönnberg
Laura Lönnberg
Veterinarian, Licentiate of Veterinary Medicine (specializing in small animal diseases)
I graduated from the University of Helsinki in 2006. Since then, I have been working in small animal clinics. Before Anident, I worked at Veterinary Clinic Helmi, in Tervakoski, for 12 years. I started a residency program in dentistry and oral surgery at Anident in August 2020.
During my career, I have done a variety of small animal practices, with an increasing focus on oral and dental diseases in recent years. I have received additional education for oral and dental diseases in courses both at Finland and abroad. Treating your pets for pain and taking care of your overall well-being are very important to me. I am doing a Finnish specialization degree in small animal diseases.
I spend active free time with family and dog hobbies. We play with dogs in many ways, in recent years most of the time has been spent in the shepherd. In addition, I breed Australian Shepherds.
Senni Vesterinen
Senni Vesterinen
Vet, DVM
Resident in veterinary dentistry (specializing in dental care for small animals)
I graduated as a veterinarian in 2018. I have done small animal practice as a bachelor and since graduation full-time in Seinäjoki and Tampere. I have done a variety of small animal practices and have also been an on-call veterinarian at an animal hospital. I started focusing on dental care right after graduation in 2018. I have attended additional training both in Finland and abroad.
I started a residency at Anident, or official specialization in dental care, at the beginning of 2022.
I spend my free time with dog hobbies and board games. In addition, I entertain two cats living at home. In the event of a longer break I go hiking with a backpack and a tent.
Nurses
Joanna Urjansson, clinical animal nurse
Joanna graduated as a clinical animal nurse in 2021. Before moving on to caring for studies, Joanna worked in Anident's customer service. Before that, Joanna had worked at the emergency center and rescue service.
Joanna has started in Anident in 2017.
Joanna likes to take the patient's individual needs into account in her work. In particular, pain relief and patient wake-up care are close to the heart. The best of the caregiver’s work are the grateful patients and owners.
Joanna's free time is pretty much spent with four small children, but when time allows, Joanna goes to the gym or practices obedience with dogs.
Heidi Kivilahti, small animal nurse
Heidi studied to be a small animal nurse from 2003 to 2005 and graduated as a small animal nurse in 2006. Heidi started at Anident in October 2019.
In her work, Heidi likes its variability and is particularly interested in anesthesia and animal behavior.
Heidi is interested in animal and environmental protection, as well as all kinds of activities related to animals and nature and has been awarded the Kennel Name Bearing's.
In addition to the family, the home is inhabited by dogs, rabbits, chickens and ducks and a gray parrot.
Katariina Lähteenmäki, clinical animal nurse
Kata graduated as a clinical animal nurse in the spring of 2021. Previously, Kata has worked in various customer service positions and has a master's degree in other education.
Kata started in the spring of 2021 at Anident.
Kata thinks the different patient cases are very interesting and it’s great to get to work with industry leaders. This work is never fully finished, so learning something new and developing yourself is one of Kata's interests.
At Kata's home you can find the ever-moving boxer boy Uuno, with whom she does even small everyday things together.
Ilona Sandell, clinical animal nurse
Ilona graduated as a small animal nurse in 2007 and upgraded to a clinical animal nurse in 2011. In addition, Ilona completed her dog massage studies in 2012 at the Salpaus Training Center.
Ilona has started at Anident in the spring of 2021.
Ilona is particularly interested in anesthesia and operating room work.
At home, Ilona has a Shetland Sheepdog and agility as a hobby.
Administration and customer service
Ville Vaattovaara
Ville manages Anident's general ledger and works part-time in customer service. The best things at work are meeting customers and developing smooth processes. Ville also brings an “out of the box” perspective to the design of clinical operations.
Ville enjoys music, which is another job for him: he works as a DJ and also produces music.
Liisa Teräaho, clinic manager
Liisa started in customer service at Anident in the summer of 2018 and became the clinic manager in 2021.
Liisa has years of experience in customer service and logistics.
The best thing about the job is its versatility and customers. The job description is to make sure everything works.
In her free time, Liisa is most likely to be found in an agility hall or in the forest with Aussie boys.