Veterinarians:
Dr. Amy Prochnow
Dr. Amy Prochnow, clinic owner, graduated from Iowa State University in 1999. Dr. Amy, as she has become known, has been with the clinic since graduation from Iowa. She practices small animal medicine. She and her husband Doug have two girls, Kira and Meghan. Dr. Amy enjoys spending time with her family, playing volleyball, gardening and helping her husband on the farm.
Dr. Jason Westcott
Dr. Jason Westcott, clinic owner, is a 1999 Iowa State grad. Dr. Westcott joined our clinic in 2000. He enjoys practicing large animal medicine, but you will find him in the clinic every so often working on companion animals. He has three children, Hunter, Audrey and Tobey. Dr. Westcott enjoys motorcycling, hunting, camping and spending time with his family and friends.
Dr. Nick Place
Dr. Place is a 2011 graduate of the University of Minnesota. He started full-time in the middle of May 2011. He enjoys working with dairy cattle, small ruminants, Alpacas and small animals. He will be spending time in both the country doing large animal work as well as in the clinic working with small animals. He and his wife Sarah have two children Noah and Madison and a dog named Bolt. He enjoys hunting, fishing and camping in the great outdoors.
Dr. Richelle Ackerman
Dr. Ackerman comes to us with several years of experience. She is a 2002 graduate of the University of Minnesota. Dr. Ackerman will be seeing our small animal clients. When not at the clinic she enjoys camping, gardening, biking, fishing and hunting. Dr. Ackerman has several furry friends at home - Buttercup, Jetta, Ripley and Sage.
Dr. Brady Myer
Dr. Brady Myer is a 2021 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Myer will be seeing our large and small animal clients. Welcome, Dr. Myer!
Support Staff:
Julie Garnett, Practice Manager
Julie Garnett has been with our clinic since 1972. She and her husband Daryl have two children, Kevin and Ryan, and three grandchildren, Lauren, Carter & Kendra. Julie enjoys spending time with her family, knitting, camping, and going to sporting events, especially the Packers
Brianne Stallman, Certified Veterinary Technician
Brianne has joined our staff as a really big help! We needed some extra hands in the front AND BACK and Brianne is going to be the perfect addition! Brianne and her husband Cody reside on her family farm. She has some energetic kitties, Carlos, Kaiya, Rudy & Minion.
Anna Beguhn, Receptionist/Asst. manager
Anna joined our staff in 2014 as a receptionist. Anna and her husband, Adam live in Colfax with their children, Joey & Luella. They have two dogs Bandit and Hoyt and three cats Bella, Vada and Pippy. They enjoy gardening and spending time with family and friends and cheering on the Vikings!
Katie Rubenzer, Certified Veterinary Technician
Katie joined our staff in 2014 as a receptionist. Katie works now as both receptionist and technician. Katie lives in Eau Claire with Zach and their son, Parker. They have a dog named Bane and two cats Goofy and Ameera. Katie enjoys being in the outdoors with her family.
Alexis Olson, kennel assistant
Alexis joined our staff in November of 2015. Alexis walks our animals and cleans kennels a couple days a week. Alexis is always prepared for the day and helps brighten our day!
Brooke Christianson, technician
Ashleey Jolitz, technician
Rebecca Geist, CVT
Samantha Luer, technician
Lindsay Webb, receptionist
Emily Quilling, veterinary assistant
Kati Miller, CVT
Amanda Howe, receptionist
Taylor Howe, receptionist
Devon Rosinsky, receptionist
Jenna Kruger, veterinary assistant
Shaina Nabbefeld, receptionist
Tori Olson, receptionist
Colton Bryan, veterinary assistant