Posts by countrysidevet
Jesslon, Manager
Jesslon was born and raised in Kimball SD, graduated from Kimball High School. She attended Mitchell Technical Institute and graduated with an associate degree in computer science. She has 7 kids and a couple of cats. She has worked with us since 2013 in our Kimball office as an office manager. She loves to read,…
Read MoreKady, Assistant
Kady Lockmon grew up in North Central Nebraska. She got her Agribusiness Degree from Central Community College-Columbus back in 2016. She made the move to Platte, SD in 2022. Before coming to Chamberlian Vet Supply she would help out with her families equine business and loves all animals. She also loves doing livestock photography on…
Read MoreHeather, Certified Veterinary Tech
Heather went to school at Minnesota School of Business in Plymouth MN. Where she obtained her degree in veterinary technology. She has been working in a large/ small animal clinic in MN for the last 12 years. “Working with animals is something I have always loved doing!” She moved to the area with her daughter,…
Read MoreShantel, Office Manger
Shantel Myers grew up in Chamberlain SD, she completed an Equine Management Degree at Lake Area Technical Institute. She moved back home and married Tyler Myers, they now have two children. She loves animals and enjoys her job at the vet clinic.
Read MoreDr. Ashely Swanson
Dr. Ashley grew up in Chamberlain, South Dakota. She completed her undergraduate degree at South Dakota State University where she received her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science. She then completed veterinary schooling at Iowa State University and received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Ashley tracked mixed animal medicine in veterinary schooling and focused…
Read MoreRick, Administration
Rick was born in Winner, SD and graduated from Stanley County High School. He worked in his parent’s hardware business until he moved to Gregory to work at his Grandpa Klein’s house moving business. Somewhere in there he met his wife, Joy. They moved to Ames Iowa where Joy went to school and he worked for an excavating company. Rick drove truck and ran heavy equipment…
Read MoreDr. Joy, Veterinarian/Owner
Dr. Joy was raised on a ranch south of Reliance, SD where she was exposed to a variety of animals, sparking her interest in veterinary medicine. She attended Iona Country School until 8th grade and graduated from Gregory High School. After graduating from Dakota Wesleyan University, she was accepted into Iowa State University School of Veterinary Medicine. During that time in Vet School, she married Rick Assman. Upon graduating from Veterinary school, she accepted a position in Wessington Springs, SD….
Read MoreJennifer, Boarding and Assistant
Jennifer is originally from Valentine NE, but moved here in 2016. She lives in Pukwana SD, with her boyfriend. She helps where she’s needed, mainly with grooming and boarding in Chamberlain, but has been out chute side as well.
Read MoreBaillie, Groomer
Baillie, started working for Dr. Joy in 2014 as an office assistant and has become one of the clinic’s main groomers. You will see her in both the Kimball and Chamberlain clinics. Growing up on a farm in Chamberlain, she was active in 4H and raised numerous animals. After graduating from Chamberlain High School, she attended Mitchell Technical Institute for Precision Technology…
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