Clinicians and Staff
Board Certified Veterinary Specialists complete a residency, which is a 3 year rigorous training under certified specialists, and extensive written and practical examinations by a national board of specialists, after veterinary school. | | MEDICINE | | Dr. Stephanie Valberg, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM | Clinical Focus: Equine Neurology, Muscle Disorders | | Dr. Molly McCue, DVM, MS, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM | Clinical Focus: Neurologic, Muscle and Respiratory Disease | | Dr. Christie Ward, DVM, MVSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM | Clinical Focus: Infectious and Respiratory Disease | | Dr. Julia Wilson, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM | Clinical Focus: Infectious Diseases, Neonatalogy, Digestive Disorders, Preventative Medicine, Dentistry | | Dr. Anna Firshman, BVSc, PhD, CERP, Dipl. ACVIM | Clinical Focus: Rehabilitation, Neonatology, Ultrasonagraphy | | | | | SURGERY | | Dr. Nicolas Ernst, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS | Clinical Focus: Equine Sugery and Lameness | | Dr. Troy Trumble, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS | Clinical Focus: Arthroscopy, Lameness and Orthodpedics | | Dr. Micky Trent, DVM, MVSc, Dipl. ACVS | Clinical Focus: Wound healing, Laparoscopy, Peritoneal Adhesions and infection, Laser Surgery | | Dr. Erin Malone, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS | Clinical Focus: Colic, General Surgery, Skin Tumors | | Dr. Mary Boyce, DVM, MS (Board Eligible) | Clinical Focus: Lameness, General Surgery | | THERIOGENOLOGY | | Dr. Scott Madill, BVSc, DVSc, Dipl. ACT | Clinical Focus: Equine Reproduction | | OPTHALMOLOGY | | Dr. Nicole Trumble, DVM, Dipl. ACVO | Clinical Focus: Uveitis, Corneal Ulcers |
RESIDENTS and INTERNSResidents are licensed D.V.M.s who are in a two- to three-year specialty training program
following veterinary medical school. Interns are licensed D.V.M.s who are in aone-year advanced
training program following veterinary medical school, and may have been in a private practice
prior to their internship at the VMC. | | MEDICINE | | Dr. Stacy Tinkler, DVM | | Dr. Holly Bedford, DVM | | Dr. Sara Wefel, DVM | | SURGERY | | Dr. Anne Nicholson, DVM | | Dr. Megan Swaab, DVM | | INTERNS | | Dr. Amy Highbarger, DVM | | Dr. Raffaella Teixeira, DVM |
VETERINARIAN TECHNICIANSVeterinary technicians are certified through the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association, and are
involved in all aspects of your animal's care, from assisting in complex medical, surgical, and
diagnostic procedures to providing routine treatments and daily patient monitoring. | | Sheryl Ferguson, CVT, VTS (LIAM) | | Sue Loly, CVT | | Paul Weinand, CVT | | Michelle Briese,CVT | | Heather Loehrer | | Angie Homan, CVT | | Jennifer Olson, CVT | | Sue Hartley,CVT | | Amber Jakes, CVT | | Amanda Kiger, CVT | | Mia Jakaren, CVT | | Molley Beyer, CVT | | Sonja Field, CVT |
What is a Diplomate/Surgery Specialist?
The title “ACVS Diplomate” refers to a veterinarian who is board certified in veterinary surgery. Board certified surgeons commonly have 4-8 years of additional training after veterinary school including a 3-year surgery residency. Residencies provide specific specialized surgery training not available as part of a typical veterinary education. This process is strictly supervised by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS), ensuring consistency in training and adherence to high standards. Once the program has been completed, the resident must sit for and pass a rigorous examination. Only then does the veterinarian earn the title of ACVS Diplomate and can be considered a specialist in veterinary surgery. Innovation
Diplomates are on the forefront of surgical disease research. We are the pioneers of the finest surgical techniques and are responsible for the advancement of veterinary surgery. Proficiency
Diplomates perform more surgeries than any other group. A highly focused caseload means we have an unequaled understanding of veterinary surgery and perform it with exceptional skill. Expertise
Diplomates are the experts in veterinary surgery. We have advanced surgical expertise founded on a strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and clinical medicine. We are the teachers of students and veterinarians alike. Any veterinarian who performs surgery has benefited from a Diplomate’s expertise. Education
Diplomates learn state-of-the-art surgical techniques. We continually expand our knowledge and skill base through intensive continuing education.
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