Because of our dedication to compassionate care and client education, our staff is an integral part of your pet's health care team. These are some of our team members who may be caring for you and your pet when you visit our office. 

 Client Communications Team

Heather has been working at the clinic since 1996 in many different roles and has a beautiful daughter at home.  Her family also includes a Golden Retriever and an orange tabby cat. Kristen joined our staff in 2005 and also has a wonderful daughter at home, her pets include an adopted Labrador Retriever, two cats and a ferret. Anne joined our staff in 2007, she and her husband enjoy riding Harleys in their spare time. She also likes spending time with her adult children and has two dogs at home. Elsie joined us in 2008 and enjoys riding in her spare time. Assisting our reception team part time is Dr. Ron Svec's daughter, Hannah. 

Veterinary Technicians

Our hardworking team of veterinary technicians is headed up by Colleen. She has been with the practice since 1993 and also helps with management. She enjoys riding dressage in her time off and hiking with her Great Dane. Emily joined us in 2004, she has a small herd of cats at home, a Flemish Giant rabbit and a retired Morgan mare. Liz, who works part time, has three beautiful girls at home, Alicia, Abigail and Anna and is learning sign language.  Our newest technician, Lexie has been a great addition to the team and has a strong background in equine reproduction. 

Veterinary Assistants

Our veterinary assistants are helping in patient exams, providing care for in hospital patients and keeping the clinic looking great! Bonnie has been with us since 1988 and lives on a small local dairy farm. She also takes care of our beautiful flower gardens at the clinic, she is an avid gardener and is active in our local perennial swappers. Heather joined us in 2001 and has a beautiful daughter at home. She also has a bloodhound and a rescued cat at home. We also have another Liz on staff, who has a young Morgan she enjoys training and two adopted dogs. She enjoys studying animal behavior. Katie recently had a beautiful baby boy and enjoys hiking in her spare time, she has two cats at home as well.We also have Bethany on our kennel staff who provides care for our in patients during their stay with us.

Business Office

Gail is our Office Manager, she joined the practice in 1973 along with her husband, Dr. Ron Veenema. Outside the clinic she joins her husband on humanitarian trips to Haiti and enjoys spending time with her grandchildren. Laura, our Financial Manager, joined us in 2005.  She enjoys spending time on her small farm with her husband where they have Missouri Foxtrotters, Boer goats and chickens.