Name:
Dr. Tom Bettenhausen
Education:
 -B.S. – Animal Science and Nutrition – North Dakota State University – 1976
-DVM – Kansas State University - 1981
Family:
 -Dr. Tom and his wife Ruth have 4 children
-Daughters – Angela (Veterinarian) and Amanda (Dietician)
-Sons – Andrew (Concordia College, Biology) and Aaron (Winona State University, Biology)
Pets:
 -Sophie – Cairn Terrier
-Tango – House cat
-Chester – Outside garage cat
-Charlie – Chocolate Labrador Retriever
-2 horses
Hobbies:
 Spending Time in Garden and Working on Trees, Hunting, and Family Activites
Special Interests:
Orthopedic Surgery, TPLO for Anterior Cruciate Rupture, Triple Pelvic Osteotomy for Hip Dysplasia, Mixed Animal Veterinarian who also Enjoys Large Animal
Memberships:
-North Dakota Veterinary Medical Assoc.
-American Veterinary Medical Assoc.
-Animal American Hospital Assoc.
-American Association of Equine Practitioners
 
Name:
Dr. Amy Reese
Education:
 B.S. – Kansa Sate University – 1991
DVM – Kansas State University – 1994
Family:
 Husband Mark Ekerberg
Sons – Conner Joe and Creed James
Pets:
 Eddie - Terrier cross
Lake – Black Labrador Retriever
Mouse – Mousie
Twig - Rabbit
Hobbies:

Running with Lake, Triathlons, Kayaking, Book Club, Tea Parties with my girlfriends, Camping, Bicycling, Crossfit

Special Interests:
Companion Animal Medicine and Volunteering at the Dakota Zoo.
Memberships:
 NDVMA North Dakota Veterinary Medical Assoc.
AVMA American Veterinary Medical Assoc.
AAHA American Animal Hospital Association
AAZV American Association of Zoo Veterinarians
 
Name:
Dr. Mark Ekerberg
Education:
 B.S. – Animal Science – University of Wyoming
DVM – Kansas State University
Family:
 Wife – Dr. Amy Reese
Sons – Conner Joe and Creed James
Pets:
 Lake - Black Labrador Retriever
See the rest of the menagerie under Amy
Hobbies:
 Bullseye Pistol Competition, Crossfit, Sporting Clays, Running, Bicycling, Camping, Hunting, Fly Fishing, Fly Tying and Reloading
Special Interests:
Acupuncture, Dentistry, Orthopedic and Soft Tissue Surgery.
Memberships:
North Dakota Veterinary Medical Assoc.
American Veterinary Medical Assoc.
American Animal Hospital Association
American Association of Equine Practitioners
American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture
International Veterinary Acupuncture Society
American Veterinary Dental Society
 
Name:
Dr. Jacob R. Carlson
Education:
 -Pre-Veterinary Studies – North Dakota State University - Bottineau
-Animal Science Major – North Dakota State University - Fargo
-DVM - Iowa State University - 2001
Family:
 Wife - Beth
Son Grant and daughter Nora.
Pets:
 Maizy the Border Collie cross dog
Three cats Oscar, Alice and Madeline.
Hobbies:
 Olympic Weightlifting, Crossfit, Raising Cattle, Reading, and Cooking
Special Interests:
Bovine Herd Medicine, Canine Lameness, Feline Internal Medicine
Memberships:
-American Veterinary Medical Assoc. (House Delegate)
-North Dakota Veterinary Medical Assoc.
-Animal American Hospital Assoc.
-North Dakota Stockmen’s Assoc.
 
Name:
Dr. Shawna Rice
Education:
 B.S. – Biology/ B.A. – Chemistry – Adams State College, Alamosa, CO – 2000
DVM – Colorado State University - 2004
Family:
 Tim Rice - married 1996
Twin sons Seth & Dalton Rice - May 1997
Pets:
 Goose – Black Lab and German Shorthair Cross
Eight and Winston – Cats
Hobbies:
 Head Cheerleader for my Boys at Football and Baseball Games, Member of Missouri River Community Band (flute), Gardening, Cooking, Quilting, and Crafts.
Special Interests:
Small Animal Internal Medicine and Oncology
Memberships:
American Veterinary Medical Assoc.
North Dakota Veterinary Medical Assoc.
American Animal Hospital Assoc.
 
Name:
Dr. Tonya Miller
Education:
 B.S. – Biology – South Dakota State University – 2001
DVM –Iowa State University - 2005
Family:
 Husband – Dr. Russ Voigt
Pets:
 Maizey - Golden Retriever
Lyle - Border Collie cross
Daphne, Gonzo, Clyde, Doug, and Vera – Cats
Abby, Zelda, Stubbs, Hank, Bertie, and Buck – Quarter Horses
Hobbies:
 Drawing, Painting, Reading, Snow Skiing, Hiking, Camping and Horseback Riding
Special Interests:
All aspects of Small Animal Surgery and Medicine
Memberships:
American Veterinary Medical Assoc.
North Dakota Veterinary medical Assoc.
American Animal Hospital Assoc.
 
Name:
Dr. Russell Voigt
Education:
 B.S. – Animal Science – North Dakota State University – 1998
DVM – Iowa State University – 2005
Internship – Equine Medicine and Surgery – Idaho Equine Hospital
Family:
 Wife – Dr. Tonya Miller
Pets:
 Lyle - Border Collie cross
Many assorted farm Pets
Hobbies:
 Snowboarding, Horseback Riding
Special Interests:
Equine Surgery, Medicine and Particularly Lameness
Memberships:
American Association of Equine Practitioners
North Dakota Veterinary Medical Association
American Veterinary Medical Association
American Animal Hospital Association
 
Name:
Dr. Daphne Hall
Education:
 Pre-Veterinary Studies – North Dakota State University – 1985
DVM – Iowa State University – 1989
Family:
 Husband – Marcus
Pets:
 Bonnie – Australian Shepherd Cross
Elphaba – House Cat
Hobbies:
 Hiking, Photography, Fixing Fence, Reading, and Beading
Special Interests:
Small Animal Wellness Care, Soft Tissue Surgery
Memberships:
American Animal Hospital Assoc.
North Dakota Veterinary Medical Assoc.
American Veterinary Medical Assoc.
Minnesota Veterinary Medical Assoc.
 
Name:
Dr. Matt Heeb
Education:
 B.S. - Animal Science – South Dakota State University – 2002
DVM – Iowa State University – 2006
Pets:
 Pig – Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Billy –Year Quarter Horse Gelding
Wyatt – Year Quarter Horse Gelding
Hobbies:
 Hunting, Team Roping, Hiking, and Snow Skiing
Special Interests:
Emergency Care, Surgery (Orthopedics and Sports Medicine)
Memberships:
American Veterinary Medical Assoc.
North Dakota Veterinary Medical Assoc.
American Animal Hospital Assoc.
 
Name:
Dr. Angie Bettenhausen
Education:
 B.S. – Biology/ Minor in Chemistry – Concordia College – 2005
DVM – Iowa State University – 2009
Family:
 Boyfriend- Dave, who lives in Minneapolis
Pets:
 Rowdy and Gerda – Cats
Paco, Sophia, and Francisca - Chinchillas
Hobbies:
 Knitting, Camping, Gardening, Supporting Theater and Live Music
Special Interests:
Dermatology, Small Animal Medicine
Memberships:
American Veterinary Medical Assoc.
North Dakota Veterinary Medical Assoc.
Minnesota Veterinary Medical Assoc.
 
Name:
Joann Gensler-Office Manager
Education:
 Office Manager
Family:
 Husband – Joel
Daughter – Heather
Pets:
 Nellie and Dew - Dogs
Hannah and Copper - Cats
Horses – 3
Llamas – 4
Exotic Sheep – 4
Hobbies:
 Scrapbooking and Spending Time with Family
 
Name:
Wilma Dunford-Licensed Veterinary Technician
Education:
 Associate Degree – Veterinary Technology – North Dakota State University
Bachelors Degree Animal Science – North Dakota State University
Family:
 Husband – Doug
Sons – Jay and Lee
Daughter – Kari
Granddaughter – Aspen
Pets:
 Louie, Timmy, Captain Ron – Cats
Lexi – Morkie
Roxi - Miniture Australian Sheperd
Magnum – Quarter Horse
Hobbies:
 Shopping, Reading, Being on the Computer, and Volunteering at Church
 
Name:
Bonnie Voigt-Licensed Veterinary Technician – Coggins
Education:
 Medical Institute of Minnesota
Family:
 Husband – Mike
Son – Shane
Grandson – Jaydon
Pets:
 Rocky – Dog
Bubbles – Fish
Digger - Turtle
Hobbies:
 Crochet, Reading, and Crosswords
 
Name:
Lori Allen-Licensed Veterinary Technician – Penn Hip Certified
Education:
 Associates and Bachelors Degree – North Dakota State University
Family:
 Husband – Cary
Daughters – Amy and Jessica, live in Fargo/Moorhead
Pets:
 Gunnar – German Shorthair and Wirehair Cross
Libby – Rat Terrier
Molly – Rat Terrier Cross
Why-it – English Cocker Spaniel
Emma – German Wirehaired Pointer
Dusty and Fluffy – Cats
Various Chickens
Hobbies:
 Spending Time with Family and Friends, Camping, and Relaxing with a good book
 
Name:
Michelle Collier-Licensed Veterinary Technician
Education:
 A.A.S. Veterinary Technology – University of Minnesota, St. Paul – 1985
Family:
 2 Furry Children - Dustin and Jeffyre – Dogs
Hobbies:
 Horseback Riding, Water Sports, and Snow Skiing
 
Name:
Leslie Job-Koch-Licensed Veterinary Technician
Education:
 B.S. – Veterinary Technology – North Dakota State University
Family:
 Husband – Brandon
Pets:
 Harley and Sticks – Cats
Jovi and Merc – Dogs
Freight Train and Pig Pen – Horses
Hobbies:
 Horseback Riding, Hiking, Gardening, and Cooking
 
Name:
Stacey Olander-Licensed Veterinary Technician
Education:
 B.S. Veterinary Technology – North Dakota State University – 1996
Family:
 Husband – Bob
Daughter – Kylie
Son – Mason
Pets:
 Jaws, Rose, and Brownie – Dogs
Farm Cats – Many
Horses – 4
Horses – 4
Cows – 35
Hobbies:
 Camping, Boating, Horseback Riding, Water Skiing, Snow Skiing, and Fishing
 
Name:
Laura Moen-Veterinary Technician
Education:
 B.S. Veterinary Technology – North Dakota State University – 2007
Family:
 Husband – Bryan
Daughter – Ella Renae
Pets:
 Gromitt – Chow Chow
Mox, Macie, and Winston – Cats
Hobbies:
 Water Skiing, Tubing, Fishing, Making Online Photo Scrapbooks, and Getting Together with Family and Friends
 
Name:
Mandy Galow-Licensed Veterinary Technician
Education:
 B.S. – Veterinary Technician – North Dakota State University – 2007
Family:
 Parents – Tony and Lynette
Sister – Nyomi
Boyfriend – Taylor
Pets:
 Blade – Cat
Bud – Black Labrador Retriever
Tea - Buckskin
Hobbies:
 Hunting, Fishing, Working Out, Cooking, Horseback Riding, and Being Outside
 
Name:
Ashley Backsen-Veterinary Technician
Education:
 Liberal Arts – Bismarck State College
A.A.S. – Culinary Art/Restaurant Management – North Dakota State School of Science
A.A.S. – Veterinary Technology – Ridgewater College - 2007
Family:
 Dad – Jerris
Sisters – Bridget and Sydney
Brother – Dusty
Pets:
 Oakley – Puggle
Veda – Black Labrador Retriever
Hobbies:
 Volleyball, Softball, Rollerblading, Networking, Scrapbooking, Painting, Horseback Riding, Cooking, and Boating
 
Name:
Jakob Walford-Licensed Veterinary Technician
Education:
 Aerospace Maintenance Journeyman – United States Air Force – 2001-2005
A.A.S. – Veterinary Technology – Ridgewater College – 2008
Family:
 Brother – Luke
Sister – Kristen
Pets:
 Hobbes and Gracie – Cats
Hobbies:
 Reading, Golf, Hunting, and Fishing
 
Name:
Brandy Struecker-Certified Veterinary Technician
Education:
 Veterinary Technology – Ridgewater College – 2006
Family:
 Husband – Cody
Pets:
 Taco – Terrier
Reggie, Koda, and Phoebee – Cats
Hobbies:
 Camping and Fishing
 
Name:
Missy Kassian-Licensed Veterinary Technician
Education:
 A.A.S. Agriculture Sales and Service – Dickinson State University
B.S. Veterinary Technology & Minor in Animal Science – North Dakota State University
Family:
 Husband – Steve
Sons – Kase and Kade
Pets:
 Border Collies – 3
House Cats – 2
Cattle
Hobbies:
 Reading, Crafts, Hunting, Farming, and Spending Time with Family
 
Name:
Tammy Bourgois-Receptionist
Family:
 Husband – Jim
Daughters – Lacey and Danielle
Pets:
 Moxi and Izzy – Cats
Hobbies:
 Golfing Every State in the United States and Traveling
 
Name:
Janel Mastel-Receptionist
Family:
 Husband – Vern
Daughter – Rebecca
Son – Mitch
Grandson - Brady
Pets:
 Jake – Jack Russell Terrier
Hobbies:
 Reading, Bowling, Taking Long Walks with Jake and Web Cam with my Grandson
 
Name:
Sherry Thill-Receptionist
Family:
 Husband – Pat
Daughter – Wendy
Son – Alex
Pets:
 Lady – Heeler Mix
Tinkerbell – Terrier Mix
Hobbies:
 Watching Football (Green Bay Packers), Camping with Family and Friends, Going to my Brothers’ Cabins, Watching Movies, Relaxing on my Porch Swing, and Snuggling with my Dogs
 
Name:
Jackie Stockdill-Receptionist
Family:
 Husband – Garland
Daughters – Nicole and Jocelyn
Son – Andrew
Grandchildren – Olivia, Hunter, and Nicholas
Pets:
 Windsor, Chloe, and Shelby – Dogs
Pond Goldfish – 11
Hobbies:
 Spending Time with Family, Gardening, Doing Projects Around the House, and Being with Pets
 
Name:
Jaci Jo Schutt-Receptionist
Family:
 Fiancι – Les Zimmerman
Sons – Randy, Terry Joe, Steven, and Hunter
Daughter – Sara
Grandchildren – Clayton, Talon, Landyn, Jonathan, and Kimberly
Pets:
 Schnitzel – Shih Tzu
Hobbies:
 Time with Family and Going to the Farm for Quiet Weekends with my Mom
 
Name:
Karra Moussa-Veterinary Assistant
Family:
 Sons – Chris and Brian
Granddaughter – Madison Elizabeth
Pets:
 Levi and Tony Stewart - Cats
Hobbies:
 Playing Cribbage, Water Sports, Hunting, Fishing, Snowmobiling, Going to the Lake, Horror Movies, Exercising with my Mom, and Spending Time with Family and Friends
 
Name:
Lauren Stalnaker-Veterinary Assistant
Pets:
 Bronco – House Cat
Hobbies:
 Horseback Riding, Volleyball, Reading, Drawing, Snow Boarding, Wake Boarding, Watching Movies, Going to the Lake or River, Meeting New People and Seeing New Places.
 
Name:
Jayme Rahrich-Veterinary Assistant
Education:
 A.A.S. Massage Therapy – 2009
Family:
 Parents – Dave and Tonnie
Sister – Jenny
Brother – Josh
Pets:
 Nova – Dog
Spy – Cat
Horse-4
Hobbies:
 Being Outside, Riding Horse, Hanging Out with Friends, Spending Time with Pets, Playing Volleyball with the Clinic Girls, and Camping
 
Name:
Cheryl Woodcock-Surgical Pack Preparations
Family:
 Husband – Ed
Sons – Logan, Bob, Mike, Will, and Eric
Daughter – Kara
Grandchildren – Elijah Caine and Emma Ruth
Pets:
 Dogs – 8
Cats – 19
House Birds – 8
Mini Donkeys – 2
Sheep – 21
Horses – 7
Cows – 4
Chickens and Guinea Fowl
Hobbies:
 Horseback Riding, Caring for Animals (rescuing and rehabilitating), Making and Selling Homemade Dog Treats, Photography, and Music
 
Name:
Ashley Schmitt-Veterinary Assistant
Education:
 Veterinary Assistant Certification – DSC – 2008
Family:
 Fiancι – Mike Melquist
Pets:
 Maggie – Yellow Labrador Retriever
Trouble – Cat
Kacey – Horse
Hobbies:
 Horseback Riding and Camping
 
Name:
Wendy Thill-Veterinary Assistant
Education:
 Century High School - 2010
Family:
 Parents – Patrick and Sherry
Brother – Alex
Pets:
 Lady – Heeler Mix
Tinkerbell – Terrier Mix
Hobbies:
 Being Outdoors, Water Sports, Four-Wheeling, Camping, Reading, Photography, and Spending Time with my Family and Friends
 
Name:
Jen Ness-Veterinary Assistant
Education:
 Major in Biology/ Minor in Chemistry – University of North Dakota – 2008
Family:
 Brother – Billy
Pets:
 Slim and Fritzen-haffen – Dogs
Hobbies:
 Being Outdoors, Spending Time with Pets, Cooking, Swimming, Snowboarding, Yoga, and Mountain Biking
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