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Veterinarians:
Dr. Derine Winning, DVM
Dr. Derine Winning, DVMDr. Derine Winning is an owner. She graduated from Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She enjoys spending time with her 2 dachshunds Shroder and Elsa Mae and her new dog Dobbie. In her spare time she enjoys running, bicycling, gardening, and cooking.
Tracie Hoggarth, DVM
Tracie Hoggarth, DVMDr. Tracie Hoggarth graduated from Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. She enjoys spending time with her husband Ron, their daughter Josie and their 3 horses, 1 dog, and 4 cats. In her spare time she likes to ride horse and spend time in the mountains.
Melissa Caid, DVM
Melissa Caid, DVMDr. Caid is originally from Moorhead, Minnesota. She attended NDSU for her undergraduate studies and then graduated from the University of Minnesota's College of Veterinary Medicine with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. While at the university of Minnesota, Dr. Caid worked as a technician for Dr. McKeever, who is a veterinary specialist in Dermatology and has a special interest in skin, ears, and allergies. Dr. Caid's family includes her husband Joe, who is a veterinarian in Steele, ND, along with her dogs, Brinkley and Mildred, and her cat Neo. In her spare time, Dr. Caid enjoys spending time with her family, running marathons and cake decorating.
John Reichert, DVM
John Reichert, DVMDr. John Reichert graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. He enjoys spending time with his family, which includes Cathy, his wife, and his 2 children Katie and John Jr. John and Cathy recently became grandparents. Congratulations John! In his spare time he enjoys hunting and sled dog medicine. Every year he goes up to the Iditarod to work with the sled dogs that run the race.
Teri Lee James, DVM
Dr. Teri Lee JamesDr. James is a graduate of The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine where she earned two degrees: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Master of Public Health. Before becoming a veterinarian Dr. James worked for six years at the Knoxville Zoological Gardens in Knoxville, Tennessee as a zookeeper and veterinary assistant. She moved to Fargo in April with her husband Evan, daughter Wren, and her four dogs, Saffron, Curry, Clementine, and Richard. In her spare time, Dr. James enjoys hiking, cross-country skiing, running, cycling, traveling, and cooking.

 
Bookkeeper:
Terry Stoll
Terry Stoll Terry started working part time at Valley Veterinary Hospital in 1983, while attending Moorhead State University. In 1993 he was hired on full time. His job varies from taking care of the animals, to repair and maintenance, to bookkeeping. He enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 kids. In his spare time he enjoys working on their house on their farm. Fixing things, as Terry would put it!
 
Practice Manager:
Chris Rosenfeldt
Chris Rosenfeldt Chris is originally from Moorhead, MN. She started working at Valley Veterinary Hospital in May 2008 as a receptionist and has worked as an assistant here as well. She has 2 Alaskan Malamutes, Tundra and Timber who keep her busy, and a cat, Hailey. She likes to spend her spare time with her boyfriend Sam. Together they enjoy fishing, deer hunting during bow and rifle seasons, and she hopes to get into waterfowl and upland bird hunting. In the winter months she enjoys ice fishing, snowmobiling and outside activities with her dogs like dog sledding and skijoring.
 
Veterinary Technicians:
Karissa Anthony, LVT
Karissa Anthony, LVT Karissa is originally from Deer River, MN. She graduated from NDSU with a bachelor degree in Veterinary Technology in May, 2008 and joined our team shortly after. In her spare time, she enjoys fishing, walking, going to Twins games, and spending time with her fiancé Scott. Her household stays very active with her dog, Floyd and two cats, Cheeta Chunk and Sernia.
Kari Bolgrean, LVT
Kari Bolgrean, LVTKari is originally from Moorhead MN. She graduated from NDSU with a bachelor degree in Veterinary Technology in May 2007. Kari joined our team in July of 2007 as a licensed veterinary technician. Her busy household includes a cat named Reese, a rowdy golden retriever named Gunner and a Chiweenie, named Phillip. Kari's goal is to specialize in animal rehabilitation and become a Certified Canine Rehabilitaion Practitioner (CCRP). In her spare time, she likes to hang out with her friends and family, attend drag races, spend time at the lakes, and be outdoors.
Maureen Cochran, LVT, CVDT
Maureen Cochran, LVT, CVDTMaureen is originally from Wishek, ND. She graduated from NDSU with a bachelor degree in Veterinary Technology in May 2004. She started working at Valley Veterinary Hospital in June 2004 as a licensed veterinary technician. Maureen's goal is to specialize in animal dentistry in the future. In her spare time she enjoys spending time horseback riding, scrapbooking, and spending time with her husband Kevin. Their home is pretty busy with 2 dogs, Emma and Bentley, 2 cats, Jazz and Sidekick, and her bunny, HoneyDew.
Ashley Collins, LVT
Ashley Collins, LVTAshley is originally from Bismarck, ND. She graduated from NDSU with a bachelors degree in Veterinary Technology. She joined our team in November 2008. In her spare time she enjoys hanging out with friends and her boyfriend Toby, cooking and scrapbooking. Her apartment stays very hectic with her kitties, Nyla, George O'mally, and Frosty.
Jennifer Pederson, LVT
Jennifer Pederson, LVTJennifer is originally from Minot, ND. She graduated from NDSU with a bachelor degree in Veterinary Technology in May 1996. She started working at Valley Veterinary Hospital in May 2003 as a licensed veterinary technician. In her spare time she enjoys making and collecting stained glass and reading. She also enjoys spending time with her husband, Brooks, her two kids, Gabe and Reagan, and the 2 dogs, Annie and Duncan. She has a very busy household!!
Destinee Zamzow, LVT
Destinee ZamaowDestinee grew up in Eyota, MN. Graduated from NDSU in 2009 with a bachelor's in veterinary technology. She joined our team in May 2009. In her spare time, Destinee likes to hang out with her friends and her boyfriend Adam, cook, be outdoors, workout, going to sporting events, and rollerblade. Here she is pictured with her parent's dogs, Lexi, Izzy, Maggie.  
Tessa Rindel, LVT
Tessa Rindel
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Samantha Mortenson, LVT

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Receptionists:
Connie Goss
Connie Goss Connie started in May 1996. She and her husband Rick enjoy spending time with their 3 cats, Jett, Churchieand Caprica. In her spare time she enjoys baking, sewing, and reading. Connie and Rick also spend a lot of time with their son Rick, and granddaughter Raina Marie.
Lisa Noyes
Debbie MelcherLisa is originally from Fargo, ND. She graduated from Josephs hair design. She started at Valley Veterinary Hospital in August 2007. She has a very busy household. She manages to juggle her spare time between being with her 2 kids, Amanda and Justin, and her husband, Gary and spending time with the family's 6 dogs, Blacksmith, Ginger, Jaszper, Roxy, Sammy, and Nellie.
Tina Huseby
Lisa NoyesTina is originally from West Fargo, ND. She joined our team in June of 2009 after moving back to the area from Phoenix, Arizona.. Tina shares her very busy household with her sister Tonya, who is a receptionist at SouthGate Veterinary Hospital, and Tonya's animals, 2 dogs, Zena Marie and Samsonite George, and 2 cats, Harris Tittles and Friday Jean. In her spare time Tina enjoys attending RedHawks baseball games, anything sports related, and being outdoors in warm sunshine.
 
Assistants:
Stephanie Hanson
Stephanie Hanson Stephanie is originally from Jamestown ND. She graduated from Northwest Tech. She started at Valley Veterinary Hospital in 2002. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband Steve, their dog, Lilly, and their 4 cats, Elsa, Tippy, Catter, Inga.
Vicki Clarke

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