09/06/2026
Hi everyone! I’m Dr. Kirstin Keller, and I’m incredibly excited to finally introduce myself and share something that my family and I have been working toward for a long time.
My husband, Dale, and I are opening Gentle Guardian Small Animal & Exotic Clinic right here in River Falls!
For those who don’t know me yet, I’m a veterinarian, wife, mom, and lifelong animal lover. Becoming a veterinarian was never just about treating animals for me. I’ve always believed that some of the best veterinary care comes from building relationships with the people who love those animals just as much as we do.
That belief is a huge part of why we decided to create Gentle Guardian.
Our goal is to build a clinic where people feel comfortable asking questions, where they feel heard and involved in their pet’s care, and where every patient is treated as an individual. Whether your family includes a dog, cat, rabbit, bird, reptile, or another little companion, we want you to feel like you have a veterinary team you can trust.
River Falls isn’t just where we decided to open a business. It’s our home. Dale teaches here, we’re raising our family here, and we truly feel invested in this community. Opening my own clinic here is exciting, terrifying, and incredibly meaningful all at the same time.
There is still plenty of work ahead of us before we officially open our doors, and I’m sure there will be a few adventures along the way! But I’m so excited to start sharing this journey with all of you and to eventually welcome you into Gentle Guardian.
Thank you to everyone who has already encouraged and supported us as we’ve worked toward making this dream a reality. It means more to our family than you probably realize.
I can’t wait to meet you—and, of course, all of your pets. ❤️
Dr. Kirstin Keller
Gentle Guardian Small Animal & Exotic Clinic
Coming soon to River Falls, Wisconsin
