Meet Our Team

Dr. Laurie Huckle obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Biology and minor in Chemistry from Concordia College, Moorhead in 1999. She then attended Iowa State and earned her DVM in 2003. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA), and North Dakota Veterinary Medical Association (NDVMA). Dr. Huckle enjoys performing surgeries, especially orthopedics. Dr. Huckle became part-owner in 2008. In September 2010, Dr. Huckle completed a 7 month certification process for canine physical rehabilitation via Canine Rehab Institute in Florida. She was the first to be certified in North Dakota and has successfully treated many orthopedic, geriatric, and agility patients.

Laurie and her husband, Jeff share their home with Petey a Daschund/ Shih Tzu mix and Penny, a Black Lab mix. Dr. Huckle has three children; Jalyn, Tate, and Brady.

Dr. Huckle enjoys spending time at the lake with family and friends, bicyling, and taking motorcycle trips with her husband on their Harleys.

Dr. Trevor Bjerke graduated from the University of Minnesota-Crookston in 2000, with a degree in Agricultural Sales and Management. He then attended Valley City State University in 2002-2004 for his Pre-Veterinarian classes. In 2010, Dr. Bjerke graduated from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Bjerke and his wife, Jennifer, have two children, Faith and Jackson. In his free time, Dr. Bjerke enjoys spending time outdoors.

Dr. Brad Bartholomay graduated from Iowa State University in 1990. He prepared for veterinary school by attending North Dakota State University from 1983-1986. He was a member of the Army Reserves as a medic and later as a veterinarian in the ND Army National Guard. Dr. Bartholomay joined Casselton Veterinary Service after graduation and became part owner in 1992. Dr. Bartholomay has furthered his education by attending an acupuncture course from 1999-2000 through IVAS (International Veterinary Acupuncture Society). He also has attended Options for Animals Animal Chiropractic course (2002-2003), IVAS Herbal courses in 2001 and 2004, and a course through American Veterinary Chiropractic Association in 2003. He is certified in acupuncture, chiropractic, FAKTR (functional and kinetic treatment with rehab), Chinese medical massage (Tui Na), and Chinese medical food therapy. Dr. Bartholomay is a member of many professional organizations including:American Academy Veterinary Acupuncturists (AAVA), American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA), International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS), American Veterinary Holistic Medical Association (AHVMA) and is a board member of the North Dakota Veterinary Medical Association (NDVMA) Most of Dr. Bartholomay’s cases are reserved for acupuncture and chiropractic patients including cats and dogs. While he is kept busy with these patients he continues to perform surgeries and enjoys advanced ultrasound and CT diagnostics. He has many referrals from all over ND and eastern MN.

Dr. Bartholomay has been a board member of the Casselton Ambulance for over 15 years. Dr. Bartholomay and his wife Debbie have three grown children Melissa, Jessica and Derek. They also are kept busy with “Jack” a DSH cat and a Visla, “Emma”.

In his free time, Dr. Brad enjoys Qi gong, Tai chi, yoga, reading, gardening, lake time, canoeing, and biking as well as spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Dr. Darin Peterson was born and raised on a horse and cattle ranch in Rosholt, SD. He attended SDSU receiving a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Animal Science. Dr. Peterson worked for Fort Dodge Animal Health developing animal vaccines and then went on to Veterinary School at Ross University. He completed his final clinical year at Texas A&M University, and after graduation began his career at Casselton Veterinary Service. Dr. Peterson is a member of professional organizations including the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), American Academy Veterinary Acupuncturists (AAVA), American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA), North Dakota Veterinary Medical Association (NDVMA), Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA), and South Dakota Veterinary Medical Association (SDVMA).

Dr. Peterson has furthered his knowledge in complementary and alternative therapies. He has completed the Animal Chiropractic Course; Options for Animals, and is certified through the international Veterinary Chiropractic Association. Dr. Peterson attended the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is certified in animal acupuncture. Please visit with Dr. Peterson regarding his Fear Free veterinarian certification as well (Advocate for the fear free veterinary visit).

Dr. Peterson enjoys working with all species, large and small. A majority of Dr. Peterson’s time is concentrated on improving the overall health, quality of life and comfort of his patients and supporting their humans. The most humbling and rewarding experiences are making patients in pain become pain-free and those paralyzed be able to walk again.

In the equine world he stays busy with reproduction services, advanced dental care, internal medicine, many surgeries, including colic surgery, and sports medicine/ lameness evaluations along with acupuncture and chiropractic care.

Dr. Peterson and his wife, Andrea, are proud and busy parents to their daughters Quinn, Alaina, Juliet, Paige, Demi and Josie.

Dr. Dowdle joined our clinic January 2018. She is part of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), North Dakota Veterinary Medical Association (NDVMA), and Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA). In 2023, she became an owner of Casselton Veterinary Service. Dr. Dowdle loves working here being able to offer comprehensive and quality care. Along with working with such an awesome, skilled team! She enjoys soft tissue surgery, medicine cases, doing ultrasounds, dermatology, educating clients, and building lasting relationships that better the lives of their pets.

She grew up on a farm with horses and beef cattle. She now lives on a small farm with her husband, Alex, their daughter Felicity and her pets, two cats, Izzy and Cheeto.
Dr. Dowdle enjoys spending time with family, reading, outdoor activities, kayaking, hiking, biking, camping, and playing piano and guitar.

Dr. Wendy Thill was born and raised in Bismarck, ND. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of North Dakota in 2014. She then traveled to Iowa State University where she received her doctorate in veterinary medicine in 2018. She particularly enjoys working with small animals, with a growing interest in exotic species and cardiology.

Dr. Thill is excited to be a part of Casselton Veterinary Service, where she is surrounded by remarkable mentors. She is eager to make a positive impact on the lives of her patients, along with further exploring her special interests. She hopes to continue participating in veterinary mission trips around the world, where veterinary care is otherwise lacking.

Dr. Thill and her Fiance, Drew live in West Fargo, ND with their black labrador/ golden retriever mix, Luna. In her free time she enjoys reading, knitting, baking, and spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys many outdoor activities including hiking, hunting, and camping.

Dr. John Reichert graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. He enjoys spending time with his family, which includes Kathy, his wife, and his 2 children Katie and John Jr. In his spare time he enjoys fishing, bird hunting and sled dog medicine. Every year he goes up to the Iditarod to work with the sled dogs that run the race.

Dr. Stephanie Kobiela began her career as a Licensed Veterinary Technician with CVS in 2009. After a few years of practicing she was inspired to pursue veterinary school. Dr. Kobiela graduated from NDSU with an undergraduate degree in Microbiology in 2015 and then went on to complete her doctorate degree in veterinary medicine at ISU College of Veterinary Medicine in 2019.

Dr. Kobiela joined the CVS team again in June 2019 and has special interest in small animal dentistry. She is happy to be providing her services once again alongside her mentors at CVS.

Dr. Kobiela shares her home in Kindred with her husband, Brooks and daughters Opal (4 years) and Lucille (2 years). In her free time, she can be found working on her farm, at the lake, or in the woods exploring with her family!

Dr. Boas has a bachelor’s of Science in Biology with a minor in Microbiology from Iowa State University and continued at Iowa State University to obtain her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. She joined our team in 2021.

Dr. Boas enjoys working with all kinds of animals, both large and small. She has a particular interest in behavior, dermatology, geriatric care, and medicine cases. In her free time, she volunteers with animal shelters to give back to the community and fosters dogs with medical needs. She shares her home with her husband, three dogs (Moose, a coonhound mix; Bear, a lab/mastiff mix; and Walter, a German Shepherd), and three horses. When not working, she enjoys reading, hiking with her dogs, and enjoying time outside with her horses.

Alexa Weyer joined our team as an associate veterinarian in June of 2021. She attended the University of North Dakota where she attained a BS in biology. Alexa was recruited to join the UND swimming team and she swam all 4 years of eligibility before graduation. Upon receiving her degree from UND she attended Auburn University in Alabama where she received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. She is currently living in West Fargo with her husband and two stepkids. They have two black cats named Gypsy and Skunk, a ball python, a corn snake, and a bearded dragon. She also has a Thoroughbred named Playboy. In her spare time, she enjoys reading fiction, riding horses, working out, and watching sports, especially football and hockey.

Dr. Moen has a Bachelors of Science in Horticulture Science from NDSU and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University. She says that she likes “complex” small animal medicine and surgery cases, as well as equine medicine and dentistry. However she says she is “always up for a challenge”.
In her free time she enjoys spending time with her friends and two Aussies, Elosie and Evelyn.

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Dr. Schmid grew up on a farm near Minnewaukan, North Dakota. Growing up, she enjoyed participating in 4-H and riding horses. After her Bachelor’s degree, she moved to the west coast and lived there for 25 years during which she pursued her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

She currently lives in Fargo and enjoys working at both the Casselton and Fargo locations. She has an English Cocker Field Spaniel, Topher, that enjoys hunting and training. Dr. Schmid is also an avid walleye fisherwoman and spends every available summer weekend in pursuit of the “big one”.

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Kristin joined Casselton Veterinary July 2006. She graduated from NDSU with a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology in May of 2006. She attended Lake Region State College and earned an Associate of Art degree and then 3 years at NDSU for her Vet Tech degree. She is also a member of NDVTA. She received the North Dakota Technician of the year in 2012. She is one of our lead/supervisors Technicians at Cassleton Vet
She has twocats, Sarge and Jett, along with a standard poodle, Hattie. Kristin and her husband Luke have three boys, Hayden, Owen and Hendrix. Kristin’s interests include spending time with her boys, baking, going on vacations with her family, spending time at lake, camping and hiking.

Randi graduated from North Dakota State University with a Bachelors of Science in Veterinary Technology. She is a member of the North Dakota Veterinary Technician Association.

Randi spent 2 1/2 years as a technician at an emergency clinic in South Dakota, before returning to North Dakota in 2004 to start at Casselton Veterinary Service. Some of her special interests here at the clinic involve critical care medicine, surgery, and preventative/corrective small animal dentistry. When she’s not working, Randi enjoys reading, watching movies, sports, and being outdoors.

Tasha joined the CVS team in September of 2020. She is originally from Bowman, ND but currently living in Fargo while she attends NDSU. She is in the Vet tech and Pre-Vet program. She enjoys rodeo, trap shooting, hunting, fishing, bowling, showing livestock, raising goats and other livestock and loves to hang out with friends. She has a special interest in raising Boer goats and is a big supporter for 4-H. Her pets live at her home out west and include sheep, goats, horses, pigs, rabbits, dogs, and cats.

When Tasha graduates from NDSU she wants to attend Vet School for both large and small animals. Her passion is large animal and livestock .

Paige joined the team in August 2017. She grew up in Fargo, ND. In 2015, Paige graduated from Front Range Community College in Fort Collins, CO with an Associates degree in Veterinary Technology. She also attended professional grooming school in Loveland, CO.

Paige has two trouble making cats, Rosie and Oliver. In her free time she loves going to the movies, attending concerts, doing crafts, and just relaxing at home.

Paige has worked at the Fargo clinic since its opening. Her favorite part about her job is working with her great coworkers and educating clients.

Michelle graduated from North Dakota State University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Veterinary Technology. She is licensed in the state of North Dakota and is a member of the NDVTA and the AAEVT. Michelle has been a member of our team since 2004, first as an assistant, and then as a licensed technician in 2006. She enjoys working with both large and small animals at the clinic, and has special interests in both equine surgery/anesthesia and critical care.

Michelle and her husband Samuel have a daughter and son. They raise purebred Angus and commercial cattle, have a few horses, 2 dogs, and multiple barn kitties.

In her spare time, Michelle enjoys working outdoors at the farm, riding her horse Cheyenne, and spending time with family.

Riley graduated from the Veterinary Technology program at NDSU in December of 2020. In her free time she likes thrifting, baking and reading. She has a Siamese flame point named Charles and lives with her boyfriend Matt. Riley is originally from Le Mars, Iowa (Home of Blue Bunny Ice Cream) and moved to Fargo for college.

Sara joined our team in November 2012. She received a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology from NDSU, along with degrees in Equine Studies and Animal Science. Sara has an adorable daughter, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, named Holly. Sara is a member of the North Dakota Veterinary Technician Association.

In her free time, Sara enjoys shopping, reading, going to the lake, and spending time with family and friends.

Melanie has been a veterinary technician for 10 years. She lives on a small hobby farm in Minnesota with her husband and son. They raise cattle and Melanie trains horses when not working. The farm has some great farm dogs, Samson and Rooster, they keep the cats and all the farm animals under control.

Her favorite work zones are horses, tech surgeries, and some cattle work.

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Mikayla joined our team in August of 2020. She is originally from Hazen, ND but is currently residing in Fargo. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, watching TV, hanging out with friends. Mikayla has a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology from NDSU and shares her home with her cat named Carrot.

Natalie joined the Casselton vet team in 2010. She graduated from the Minnesota School of Business with a degree in Veterinary Technology. She is a member of the North Dakota Vet Tech Association. Natalie has a special interest in pain management, orthopedic procedures and rehabilitation. She obtained her certification in canine rehab through the Canine Rehab Institute.

Natalie lives in Fargo with her wife Randi, son Gage, and daughter Emily. They share their home with two adopted dogs from 4 luv of Dog rescue: Ginger and Sumo, Pitbull mixes.

When she isn’t working, Natalie enjoys spending her time fostering dogs and volunteering for 4 Luv of Dog Rescue. She also enjoys volunteering with SNIP assisting with no cost spay and neuter services on regional reservations.

Lacey graduated from Globe University with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technology (2014). She previously received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from NDSU. Her interests include equine and animal behavior.

Lacey is from Horace, ND. In her freetime, Lacey enjoys being at the lake with family.

Lisa graduated from North Dakota State University in 1995 earning her Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology. She is a member of the North Dakota Veterinary Technician Association and has served as the president. She has special interests in equine, behavioral medicine and small animal dentistry

Lisa has a son, James and shares her home with a Great Dane, TigerLily, and a boxer mixed breed, Cleo. In addition, they have a cockateil, 4 barn kitties, and 2 Quarter horses:Chance and Diva.

Lisa enjoys trail riding and camping with the horses. She and her son have spent many hours camping in the Badlands of North Dakota as well as the forests of Minnesota. Lisa also likes to cook, read, fish, attend car shows (and spend as much time not cleaning her house as possible!!!).

Maddy is a veterinary assistant that joined our team in December 2020. She has a bachelors in Animal Science from NDSU and is currently working on finishing her externship at PennFoster for Vet Tech. She has two dogs Ham (Border Collie Mix) and Sandwich (Great Pyrenees Mix) as well as a cat named Yeti.

Maribeth earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Veterinary Technology.

She has 4 children, too many pets to list and enjoys reading, horses, barrel racing, and crafts.

Kris, originally from North Dakota, spent ten years in South Dakota before returning to her home state. At Casselton Vet, she is passionate about bovine and equine care, taking great pleasure in helping animals thrive.
Outside of the clinic, Kris loves spending time in nature with her family. Whether it's hunting, horseback riding, fishing, or hiking, she fully embraces the outdoors. Life on a cattle ranch keeps her engaged and connected to the land.
Kris shares her home with a lively mix of pets, including a three-legged cat named Trash Can, another feline called Silver, and her cherished horses, Riley and Julie. Her favorite bull, Fabio, holds a special place in her heart. Along with her boyfriend, a bonus child, and her spirited feral child, Kris enjoys a vibrant life surrounded by family and animals.

Kaitlyn is originally from Hoyt Lakes, MN but lives in Fargo with her husband, Garrett, a hedgehog named Pretzel, a cat named Whitley, and their dogs Willow and Waylon. She joined our team in 2019. When not working she enjoys reading, outdoor activities and fosters thorough 4 Luv of Dog Rescue.

Amanda joined our clinic March of 2018. She graduated from NDSU with a Bachelors of Science in Veterinary Technology in 2012. Amanda previously worked in Ashley, ND for 5 years before coming to CVS.
Amanda lives in Casselton with her husband, Gus and her two sons, Corbin and Ashton. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, going to the lakes, and going to NDSU Bison football games.

Kelli is originally from Fargo, ND. She graduated from NDSU in 2018 for a Bachelors in Science in Veterinary Technology. Kelli and her husband have three cats. Gabby, punkin, and simba. They also have a dog named Bear. Kelli's hobbies include yoga, painting, hiking, camping, and spending time with friends and family. A fun fact about Kelli is that she is actually vegan and loves every single animal ever.

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Katlyn is a Veterinary Technician who joined our team in December 2023. Katlyn, originally from Sauk Rapids, MN, now resides in Fargo, ND. With a BS in Veterinary Technology from NDSU, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our clinic. Outside of her passion for animal care, Katlyn enjoys hitting the gym, delving into captivating books, and expressing her creativity through painting. At home, she shares her space with her two beloved cats, Winnipeg and Reggie.

Jenny lives on a farm outside of Chaffee, ND, with her husband, Tyler and daughter, Kaycie. She has two pet goats, Cattle, Chickens, and barn cats. Also she has three dogs, Boots, a German Shepherd mix, Missy, a Labrador mix, and Dino, a Jack Russell terrier mix; along with an two orange indoor cats named, Hank and Steve.

Jenny graduated from Minnesota school of business in January 2013, with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technology. Jenny completed her internship here at CVS in October 2012 and was hired on after that in November 2012. Jenny is a member of the North Dakota Veterinary Technician Association. She has an interest in working with clients and patients in critical care hospitalized.

Jenny enjoys outside activities of four wheeling, camping, and doing things around the farm. Jenny also loves to spend any free time with family, pets, and friends. She loves black dogs!

Ashley joined the CVS team in 2021 as a Veterinary Assistant. In 2023 she graduated from NDSU with a degree in Veterinary Technology and earned her North Dakota licensure later that year. Ashley enjoys working with both small and large animals, as well as exotics.

Ashley shares her home with her dogs Melody (Long-haired Chihuahua), Jig (Lab/GSP), and cat named Kitty. In her spare time she enjoys spending time outdoors with her dogs and buying a few too many house plants.

Aren is from Hastings, MN. She graduated from NDSU in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary technology and a minor in Animal Science. She now lives in fargo with her three pets Daisy, Marley, Nala, Captain. In her free time she enjoys reading, rollerblading and taking her dog on adventures!

Ellie joined the CVS team as a veterinary assistant in January of 2021. In 2022, she became a technician in May and earned her North Dakota licensure in November. She received a Bachelor's degree from NDSU, double majoring in Animal Science and Veterinary Technology, minoring in Large Animal Veterinary Technology.
She currently lives on a cattle ranch in Wheatland, ND with her family. She bought her first puppy, Martha May (pictured), in November 2023 from Dr. Kobiela, one of our own veterinarians! Martha May's sassy attitude and energy certainly keeps her on her toes! Outside of work, she enjoys all forms of art (painting, drawing, music) and spending time outdoors.

Ethan is originally from Belcourt, North Dakota but is currently residing in Fargo, North Dakota. He is an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. Ethan shows an interest in emergency medicine and blood transfusions. When not working at the clinic, Ethan enjoys playing video games and hanging out with friends.

Bailey is originally from Vail, CO but now lives in Fargo, ND with her husband, daughter, and 2 cats. She attended Globe University and received an Associate of Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technology in June of 2016. Bailey had previously interned at Casselton Veterinary Service in 2016, she then was hired in June of 2017.

Bailey enjoys spending time at the lake, traveling shooting, watching football, and enjoys outdoor activities. Bailey enjoys seeing patients improve and working with clients.

I'm from Sleepy Eye, MN which is in southwest Minnesota. I moved to Fargo 5 years ago to go to college at NDSU for Veterinary Technology. Some of my hobbies include riding horses, reading books, and hanging with friends and family. I have a dog named Sammy, two cats (one named Cheeseburger and the other is Milkshake), and 3 horses named Dusty, Buffy and Joey. My favorite part about working at Casselton Veterinary Service is the variety of tasks and animals that come through the clinic

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Sienna, originally from the small town of Red Lake Falls, MN, now calls Barnesville, MN her home. She joined our team on of 2024 and holds an Associate of Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technology. Sienna's passion lies in large animal care, particularly in the realm of cattle work and large animal surgeries. When she's not tending to animals, you can find her enjoying quality time with her family or soaking up the great outdoors. Sienna's dedication to the well-being of animals, coupled with her love for nature and family, shapes her into a compassionate and skilled veterinary professional.

Brandi is originally from Lidgerwood, ND. She attended SDSU for Animal Science, NDSCS for Business Administration, and NDSU for Equine Science. She enjoys working with large and small animals and has a special interest in small animal orthopedics.

She has two horses Dolly of the Dakota and Dakota’s King, a crazy ball loving Border Collie/ Beagle cross named Lucie, and many cats.

In her spare time she helps on the family farm. She also loves to go horseback riding, gardening, sketching (some are hanging in the clinic), reading, hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.

Hailey joined the Fargo veterinary assistant team in 2023. She lives in Fargo with her ferrets, cats dog and her mom. She enjoys animals, art, and soccer. Hailey is attending NDSU and studying animal science.

Julie was born and raised in Rolla, ND. She attended NDSU for Biological Sciences with a pre-vet route and was in the marching band. Julie lives with her significant and Cain the Rottweiler, two cats named Max and Pluto, and a lovely leopard gecko named Titus. (No geckos were harmed in this photo!) Julie enjoys spending time at the lake, swimming with Cain, or spending time with friends.

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Madie joined our team in June 2023. Hailing from the town of Slayton, MN, Madie now calls Moorhead her home. With a B.S. in Animal and Equine Sciences from the University of Minnesota Crookston, she brings a wealth of knowledge and a special interest in horses, cattle, and just about any animal to our practice! Outside of work, you'll find Madie indulging in her passions for horseback riding, trap shooting, dirt track racing, and animal nutrition. At home, she shares her life with her boyfriend Tucker, a cat named Oakley, and her beloved horse Kota Chrome.

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Kelsey is currently attending North Dakota State University, where she is pursuing a major in Veterinary Technology with a minor in Large Animal Veterinary Technology. Originally from Larimore, ND, she now lives in Fargo while she completes her studies.
Kelsey has a special interest in large animal care and looks forward to building a career that supports the health and well-being of farm animals. Although she doesn’t currently have any pets, she hopes to one day welcome a Labrador Retriever into her life.
In her free time, Kelsey enjoys being outdoors, traveling, relaxing, and spending time with friends, family, and animals of all kinds.

Mikaela is from Moorhead, MN and she graduated from Moorhead High School in 2013. She then attended the University of Minnesota- Crookston and studied Animal Science. She has a chocolate lab named Duncan and they enjoy going rollerblading together.

Carli, a veterinary assistant who joined our team in November 2023. Originally from Ellendale, ND, and now residing in Fargo, ND, Carli combines her love for animals with her passion for hunting with her dad and riding horses. A current student in the vet tech program at NDSU, she has a special interest in equine care and is dedicated to making every visit a positive experience for both pets and their owners. At home, Carli enjoys the company of her dog, Kate, her cats, Sapphire and Nala, her horse, Phoenix, and her boyfriend, Schuyler.

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Gracie joined us in September 2023. Hailing from the town of Lisbon, ND, Gracie now calls Fargo home. She's currently enrolled in the pre-vet program at NDSU, where she also actively participates in the pre-vet club. Showing a keen interest in large animals, especially farm animals, Gracie brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to our team. When she's not busy making tails wag and cats purr, you can find her weightlifting or curled up with a good book. Gracie shares her home with her dad and a rat terrier/Jack Russell mix named Clue.

Kelly is currently going to school for Veterinary Technology through Penn Foster. Kelly and her husband, Cameron live in Dilworth, MN with their kids Karter and Karly. They have two dogs named Rosie and Tucker.

Kelly enjoys fishing, lakes, spending time with her kids, horse back riding, coffee, the outdoors, and binge watching movies.

Kelly previously worked in other veterinary clinics for 3 years. She loves seeing all the animals at work.

Anna, who joined our team in July 2023, hails from the quaint town of Iola, WI, and now calls Fargo, ND her home. As veterinary assistant, Anna has a special interest in exotics and small animals at our clinic. Currently attending North Dakota State University, Anna is dedicated to expanding her knowledge and skills. When she's not at the clinic, you can find her enjoying aerial silks.

Hailey joined our team as a Client Service Representative in September 2023. Her hometown is Moorhead, MN, but currently resides in Fargo, ND. With a passion for painting, hunting, and hiking trails, Hailey’s multifaceted interests add a unique touch to our practice. She has a special interest in crime and murder documentaries, which she indulges in during her downtime. At home, she enjoys the company of her boyfriend's dog, Nirvana, a lovable bulldog/boxer mix. Fun fact: Hailey lives in an old church! Hailey is dedicated to making every visit special, getting to know each pet by name and ensuring they feel right at home.

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Elli Oberg, joined our team on March of 2024. Hailing from Moorhead, MN, Elli's passion for the outdoors, golfing, and reading brings a vibrant energy to our group. Holding a B.S. in Animal Science with a minor in business management from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, she is dedicated to pursuing further studies in veterinary school.. Elli's goal is to become a mixed animal veterinarian. She shares her home with her family and Maltese/Cavalier mix, Lucy, and her Calico cat, Cali.

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Shelby joined our client services rep team in December of 2019. She is originally from Casselton and still lives there with her daughter. She has 4 cats and enjoys watching scary movies.

Judy started working at CVS in April 2007.Judy was raised in Arthur, ND where she graduated Dakota High School. She then attended IBC in Fargo, ND. She then lived in Alice, ND for approximately 23 years where she raised her family. She then moved to Casselton, ND where she currently lives. She is the mother of four: Johanna, Amanda, Brandon, and Kimberly whom are all out on their own. She also has two grandsons named Link and Colton, one granddaughter named Abigail, and another grandchild to be here soon. She also has a few cats: Yogi, Boots, Bandit and Goober.

In her spare time, Judy enjoys spending time with her children, playing grandma, sewing and walking. In the summer, camping are the favorite family outings.

Kari grew up in Northern Manitoba and moved to North Dakota in 2000 to attend NDSU. She now lives in Arthur, ND with her husband, John, and their daughter, born in 2019. Their family also includes two blue heelers, Fritz and Wayne, a Shetland Pony named Comanche, and four horses: Ray, Midnight, King, and Latte.

They love hitting the trails together and spending time outdoors with their animals. Kari is also a Certified Pet Loss Specialist, offering support to others dealing with the loss of a beloved pet — something she feels deeply connected to through her own love for animals.

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Anna grew up in West Fargo, ND and stayed in the area after graduation. She joined the Casselton team in September of 2019 and is currently working toward a Veterinary Technician degree.
Anna has four critters that run her life, a corgi named Nova, a Duck Tolling Retriever named Howard, and two cats, Nala & Bandit. She enjoys spending quality time, especially outdoors, with her pets, family, and friends. Anna also has been an avid traveler since she was young; and has even spent time living with a host family in France.

Ashley is from Fergus Falls, MN but currently resides in Fargo with her rabbit, Bee. She enjoys reading, volunteering, and video games in her spare time. She joined our team in October of 2021.

Ellie joined the CSR team in December 2023. Originally from Crookston, she moved to Fargo in 2022 after graduating from the University of Minnesota Crookston with a bachelor’s degree in Equine Business Management. Ellie used to barrel race horses and has a 13-year-old Paint horse named Miss Audrey Mae. She currently resides in Fargo with her handsome dog, Hippo.

Ariana joined the CSR team in September of 2022. Originally from Las Vegas, Nevada, Ariana moved to North Dakota for her spouse, Brody. They share their home with their three dogs: Kaiah (German Shepherd), Maggie May (Great Dane), and Fletch (Rhodesian Ridgeback). Ariana loves reading and caring for her houseplants.

Kate joined the CSR team on March 2025. Originally from Hawley, MN, she now calls Fargo home. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Technology, Kate has a strong passion for animals. In her free time, she loves gaming, listening to music and podcasts, and shopping. Kate is especially obsessed with Supernatural and The Vampire Diaries and can’t get enough of coffee, Fall, and Halloween. She also enjoys funny stories, particularly those featuring pets.
Kate shares her home with her husband, Rylee, their two daughters, two dogs—Ralph (a Pyreneese mix) and Gino (a Husky mix)—and two cats, Sweetie and Leo.

Gabi joined our CSR team in March 2024. Born and raised in Fargo, she still resides there, sharing an apartment with her sister and their three cats: Melody, Gracie, and Rowan. Gabi is a social butterfly who enjoys spending time outdoors, hanging out with friends and family, and loves meeting new people and pets.

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Vanessa joined our team on May 7th, 2025, and brings a friendly, welcoming presence to our front desk. Originally from Pelican Rapids, she now lives in Fargo with her beloved black Lab, Cooper.

With a background in early education, Vanessa has a natural talent for communication and a patient, caring demeanor that helps clients feel right at home.

Outside of work, she enjoys getting lost in a good book and spending time in her garden. Reading is one of her favorite pastimes, and she’s always up for a great book recommendation!

Andrea joined our team in November of 2021. She lives in Casselton with her husband, their two kids, two dogs, 2 Guinea pigs, and 3 birds. In her spare time, Andrea enjoys drawing, painting, and spending time with family.

Makayla joined the Casselton Vet team in 2024. After working in boarding and grooming, she transferred to the vet side in January of 2025. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Makayla moved here with her husband, Anthony, with whom she shares a love of animals. They live with their dog, Bailey (Lab mix), three cats—Paco, Grace, and Stitch—a ball python named Opal, a Kenyan Sand Boa named Lotus, two crested geckos, Draco and Mushu, and a leopard gecko named Todd.

Jasmine joined the CSR team in October 2024. Originally from London, England, Jasmine moved to the United States, where she met her husband, Nathaniel. They now reside in Fargo with their African Grey parrot, Toby. In her free time, Jasmine enjoys baking and practicing Tae Kwon Do.

Sydnie joined our team in July 2023. Hailing from Rothsay, MN and currently residing in Mapleton, ND, Sydnie is passionate about making every pet and owner feel at home. With a high school diploma from Rothsay High School, she is not only skilled in client service but also has a special knack for making tails wag and cats purr. Outside of work, Sydnie enjoys spending time at the lake, camping with family, and indulging in her interests in animals, decorating, music, and American Sign Language. She’s dedicated to ensuring that every question is answered and every concern is met with understanding and expertise, making her an invaluable part of our welcoming team.

Medora joined our team as a Client Service Representative in June, 2024, bringing with her the warm hospitality of her Wisconsin roots. An avid rodeo enthusiast, Medora's hobbies reflect her dynamic and adventurous spirit. Medora's home is shared with her beloved dog Bruno and her boyfriend Kaeden. Her genuine care for people and pets alike shines through in her interactions, making her an indispensable part of our clinic's family.

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Stacy, from Wolverton, MN, has a whole bunch of furry friends: 3 horses, 6 goats, 2 pigs, 2 dogs, and 6 cats! Stacy spends a lot of time outdoors, either doing yard work or hanging out with the animals. She has been grooming for about 7 years now and says she couldn’t have picked a better job!

Mattie graduated from high school in 2023 in a small town just outside of Fargo. She enjoys staying busy with her dog, Hemi, and cat, Toast, as well as spending time with horses. Over the past few years, Mattie has been gaining experience with animals, primarily horses and dogs. Her goal is to eventually rescue animals and help them find loving homes, as she believes every animal deserves one.

Kristin has one dog and a strong passion for animals. She loves providing them with care and support. Kristin is graduating from West Fargo Sheyenne High School and will be attending NDSU to study animal sciences, with the goal of becoming a veterinary technician. In her free time, she also enjoys spending time with friends and family.

Alix is from White Bear Lake, Minnesota, and has a deep love and passion for animals. She currently has a dog named Loki and a cat named Winston. In her free time, you'll find her outdoors or at the lake with her pup—or curled up with a good book.

Danica, from Leonard, ND, breeds and shows miniature poodles and Chihuahuas, so her house is always full of furry friends! Danica loves building a relationship with her grooming clients and owners!

Bayley is from Fargo, ND. She has many pets, including one bunny, one horse, six donkeys, and a cat. In her free time, Bayley enjoys spending time with friends and traveling. She is a college student working toward her equine science degree, with hopes of pursuing a career in veterinary medicine.

Breanna is originally from Depauville, NY, and has lived in several places before settling in Moorhead, MN, with her husband, Nathan, and their two children, Stirling and Genevieve. She graduated from Pima Community College in 2020 with a degree in Veterinary Technology. Breanna has two cats, Gregory and Myrtle, along with a large collection of fish. She enjoys caring for animals, reading, fishing, and gardening.

Shelby hails from Perham, MN, and has worn many hats at our Fargo clinic, from Kennel Assistant and receptionist to Veterinary Assistant. Recently, Shelby accepted the role of Manager for Boarding and Grooming, and she couldn't be happier. She loves building bonds with all the dogs that come in for daycare, boarding, and grooming. Ensuring that owners trust her with the care their pets receive is a top priority for Shelby, and she cherishes the relationships she forms with both the owners and their furry friends!

Kyler is a high school student in Fargo with a passion for caring for animals—and she has plenty of her own! She has one horse, one donkey, three cats, one dog, a fish, and a hamster. Kyler enjoys spending her free time outdoors, especially riding and competing with her horse, Frisco. After high school, she plans to attend school in Minneapolis to become a veterinary technician. Kyler also hopes to work for a rodeo stock contractor and eventually open her own equine MagnaWave business.

Kayla was born in Orange County, California, and moved to Moorhead, MN, with her mother at the age of 8. She grew up in Moorhead and now shares her life with her wonderful fiancé, two cats—Esmae and Koi—a toy schnauzer named Marley, and a Netherland dwarf bunny named Whisky. Kayla loves spending time outdoors and enjoys collecting agates.

Alex, hailing from Fargo, has a feline companion in his household named Figaro, a tuxedo Domestic Shorthair kitty. Animals hold a special place in his heart, providing comfort and adding excitement and joy to his life.

Rya graduated from Moorhead High School in 2024. She has two dogs, one cat, two lizards, and a tarantula. Rya is an entomologist and plans to attend business school to help with her family’s business.

Taylor graduated from North Dakota State University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Criminal Justice. She currently works in the Investigations Division of the West Fargo Police Department. A lifelong animal lover, Taylor has always had a home full of pets. She currently shares her home with four cats, two cockatiels, one dog, and her fiancé. In her free time, she enjoys relaxing at home with her furry and feathered family.

Val has been with CVS since September 2019, when she started as a client services representative and changed roles to a leadership position in April 2023. When she's not in the clinic, Val spends her off-time with her six dogs - a merry band of misfits that includes two black labradors and four miniature dachshunds. She has served as the Secretary for the North Dakota Retriever club since 2019 and actively trains for and competes in hunt tests with her two labs. When not immersed in dog activities, Val enjoys baking, writing, and crafting.

As one of our Casselton residents, Molly shares her home with her husband Joe and their beautiful daughters Rylee, and Carlee. In Molly’s spare time she enjoys lake activities with the family, gardening, biking and rollerblading. An employee of Casselton Vet since 1996, most of our clients know Molly as a familiar face behind the desk. Molly keeps our large animal schedule hopping!

Shyla is our Practice Manager, and keeps us running smoothly. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Minnesota State University -Moorhead. Shyla shares her home with her children Cailyn and Brenden, two cats: Buddy and Honey, and two dogs: Alaska and Juno. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, and reading.

Sara joined our team in February of 2019. Her hobbies include training and showing her dogs in AKC agility, obedience, rally, fast cat and scent work. Sara shares her home with her 3 dogs, Haven (Aussie/husky/malamute) and two rough collies Ledger and Gibson, a cat named Scar, and a ferret named Lily. She has a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from NDSU.

Jeff is the maintenance mechanic for both of our locations. When he is not working at the clinic he enjoys music and plays the bass and 6 string guitar as well as doing home improvement projects and fixing everything! He also enjoys motorcycling and bicycling. His hometown in Wadena, MN but now calls Horace, ND home.

Bev retired a few years ago and got bored, so she took a part-time job here at Casselton Veterinary May 2008. Hers is the voice you usually will hear with appointment reminder calls. She also does some office work and prints off the check-in sheets for appointments.

Bev has lived in Casselton all her life except for 20 years living in Seattle. She is the mother of 5 grown children who all live in Washington state. She also has 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She is the proud owner of 4 fat cats.

In her spare time, Bev helps at her church occasionally with quilting and feeding the homeless. She enjoys sewing and loves to read and garden.

Kaycie joined our team in May 2023 and is from, Chaffee, ND. As a kennel assistant and a high school student at Central Cass, she balances her love for animals with her studies. Kaycie finds joy in taking her dogs, Piper and Dino, for walks, as well as swimming and reading during her free time. At home, she shares her space with her parents, brother, two dogs and two cats, Hank and Steve.

Greeter of the equine treatment area, supervisor of the stalls, and the mouse watcher of the arena is how I would describe our Willy. He was also a very fat and lazy cat that despite being on a constant diet didn’t lose weight. However, how can you lose weight when despite being fed his daily amount he would go to certain people (too many people to list names) and meow or be under foot until he was fed? He also was a very talkative, old, crotchety cat with a sense of humor. Everybody that came into the equine would be greeted with a meow and a roll over to pet his belly. He was very patient when there were kids that would pet him. When he had enough, he would just get up and leave.

We really don’t remember who adopted who or when he started to call Casselton Veterinary Service as his home. All we can guess is that he has been here for at least 10-12 years and our rough guess he was about 13-15 years old.

Memories of Willy

When he first started to come around, one of the doctors lived in a house behind the clinic. She fed him and took care of him until she got married and moved away. The staff of Casselton Veterinary was used to seeing him around and little by little started to feed and take care of him. He lived in the old equine stall area until we built onto the clinic. Then he became the sheriff/supervisor of the equine area.

In Willy’s younger years he was a little bit of a Naughty kitty. He would act sweet and rub on your legs, purring and then would “attack” a certain technician. I have only seen him play roughly with this certain technician. When he climbed up her leg with claws and teeth and made her squeal for help, I’m pretty sure he smiled when he jumped off her leg. The rest of the staff that was there and witnessed the incident could not help because of the fact that they were belly laughing on the ground.

Willy’s was our mouse catcher in the hay or straw when he was younger. When he started to get older it was a little harder for him to accomplish his job and needed some help. There was a mouse in the feed container. A technician wanted to get it out so they placed Willy in the container to get it. He caught it, but he couldn’t get out so the technician had to help him and scoop his butt up and out. Another time there was a family of mice in the container and a technician put him in it to get the mice. He got all of them that he could see but one mouse kept hiding under Willy’s butt as he sat. Every time Willy would move, so did the mouse. That time Willy needed some help to finish his job.

In his older age I believe that Willy thought people, other animals, and vehicles should go around him, and he didn’t need to move. He was stepped on and cussed at often. There was a certain doctor that Willy liked to antagonize by not moving, by getting under the horses (at an inopportune time), or would meow excessively. Also, a certain doctor would aim the vet truck for him when driving into the equine treatment area. Thank goodness Willy could move faster at that time. Later on Willy would not move and would duck for a vehicle to go over him.

In his old age, Willard would love to sit in the sun and watch the world go by. Once in a while, he would wonder the bean fields and cross the road to see what was on the other side. He also loved to sit in the Lab on a blanket, on the lab chair, or at the receptionist desk and watch the comings and goings of the day.

One Christmas a bright technician thought we should give Willard a bath. He verbally objected but didn’t protest too bad until it was time to dry him off. Another technician was drying him off with a bath towel, picked him up and then he proceeded to pee down the technicians leg, as a thank you.

Many people have fond memories of Willy and the BATHROOM in equine. He sometimes would like to sit behind the toilet or the door and scare people when they are trying to “GO”. Sometimes a person would have to wipe the toilet seat off because there would be dirty Willy paw prints on the seat. Another memory is when you are in the bathroom, Willy would sit outside of the bathroom and put his paw under the door and bang the door and meow until the person came out and gave him attention. Then there was the unforgettable picture of when the paper towel dispenser in the bathroom was on the frits and left a pile of paper towels on the floor in the bathroom. Someone put Willy on the sink and took a picture of him and framing him for the incident.

With Willy’s aging body someone had a good idea to try to rehabilitate his body in the underwater treadmill. He was not impressed when we placed the pink life jacket on him for safety. Needless to say, his physique in a life jacket/bathing suit was pretty funny to see. He was not impressed with the technicians and would not move. He just laid on his side. Then we tried to teach him how to walk on the underwater treadmill. He was leery of the whole experience but when the water came in the treadmill and touched his feet he was out of there. He squeezed out of the life jacket and literally tried to scale the walls and jump out of the treadmill. I don’t think I have even seen him move that fast in his life.

Willy will never be forgotten with all of the fond memories and funny stories that the staff at the Casselton Veterinary Service have.

Ramone came to us as a scaredy cat! Now you would have no idea because he loves everyone and everyone loves him! He does like to wander around the outside of the building, so he may even greet you as you come for your appointment. He lives in the equine treatment area of the clinic but he likes to visit all parts of the clinic, even bovine. His jobs include helping with equine appointments, checking on receptionists, and snuggling with clients and employees. Ramone’s favorite past times are sleeping on his bed out in equine, eating, and exploring indoor and outdoor.