For years the primarily large animal practitioner was able to provide service from his own home. In 1974, Dr. Meeusen had the foresight to build a veterinary clinic that would allow an expanded companion animal practice when the need arose. Dr. Ron Hinze joined the business in 1976 to meet the farm population needs. Dr. Mike Demianiuk joined the group in 1981 to help with both the farm clientele a
nd enhance companion animal medical service. Companion animal veterinary care was provided in the afternoon. Dr. Vic Getson replaced the retiring Dr. Meeusen in 1984 and provided service for both the farm and companion animal clients. As the companion animal portion of the veterinary business grew, Dr. Robin Baker was hired in 1987 to meet the need of the dairy farmers and the expanding small animal services. In 2000, Dr. Diane Dommer was hired and once again the small animal clientele needs could be expanded without sacrificing care provided to the dairy clientele. Dr. Dana Pionek joined the doctor staff in 2004 as a large-animal veterinarian to continue the quality medicine that the clinic was based on since 1945. In 2005, the owners elected to remodel and add an addition onto the original clinic. This would allow for more efficient service and a higher quality of care for our clientele. Dr. Lindley Reilly joined the practice in 2014 as a large animal veterinarian with a strong interest in dairy medicine and has become very knowledgeable in small ruminant veterinary care since joining the team. In 2019, Dr. Nicki Schaetzl was hired as the clinic anticipated the retirement of Dr. Demianuik. Dr. Schaetzl has a special interest in pocket pet/small mammal medicine in addition to traditional companion pets. Dr. Collin Wimmler joined the practice in 2020 as Dr. Hinze was preparing to retire. Dr. Wimmler has a strong background in beef cattle along with dairy production medicine. Dr. Getson retired from the practice in the fall of 2020. Today, all six veterinarians serve the agricultural community treating a variety of animals - dairy, beef, pigs, sheep, goats, and llama's. Companion animals (dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits, and pocket pets) are treated by Drs.
