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  • Name: Dr.  Heidi Folden-Willard         


  • Hometown: New Town, ND


  • Education:

-B.S. Biology, Anatomy and Neuroanatomy, Colorado State University, 2003

-DVM, Iowa State University, 2007     


  • Family/Pets: Scott Willard (husband), Vincent (son), Lillian (daughter), Britta, Seffi, Henry, and Polly (Deutsch Drahthaar), Cleo, C.J., Frankie, & Hei Hei (cats)


  • Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Hunting, Fishing


  • Memberships: AVMA, NDVMA, AAHA
  • ​Dr. Folden works Full Time and is part owner with Dr. Bloxham
  • Name: Dr. Jody Smith


  • Hometown: Epping, ND


  • Education:

-Pre-veterinary, North Dakota State University

-DVM, Colorado State University, 1997


  • Family/Pets: Miss Smith (wife), Nate (son), Kourtney (daughter), L.J. (son), Beans (Yorkie)


  • Hobbies/Interests: Hunting, Fishing, Golf, Basketball, Curling


  • Memberships: AVMA, NDVMA
  • Dr Smith works part time for WVC: He takes appointments on  Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays

Receptionists          Office Manager

Tawnya Eide                   Lisa Blekestad

Trinity Krolak

Vincent Gabel (PT)


Clinic Mascots

Kibby Cat

Gremlin the Barn Cat


  • Name:Dr. Lee Garbel


  • Hometown:Crosby, ND


  • Education:

-B.S. Animal Science, North Dakota State University, 1987

-M.S. Animal Science, North Dakota State University, 1989

-DVM, Iowa State University, 1993


  • Family/Pets: Laurie Garbel (wife), Margaret (daughter), Cinders (Muensterlander)


  • Hobbies/Interests: Fishing, Woodworking, Wood Carving


  • Memberships:AVMA, NDVMA
  • Dr Garbel works part time for WVC: He takes appointments on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
  • Name: Dr. Melanie Philippi


  • Hometown: Haines, OR


  • Education:

-B.S. Animal Science, Oregon State University, 2010

-DVM, Oregon State University, 2014


  • Family/Pets: Crouton, Sabre, & Roadie (cats)


  • Hobbies/Interests: Scuba Diving, Free Diving, Hunting, Fishing


  • Memberships: AVMA, NDVMA
  • Dr. Philippi works Full-Time Monday through Friday

Veterinarians

Support Staff


Veterinary Technicians

Bekki Atkins, LVT: North Dakota State University, 2003

Paula Bergstrom, CVT: Eastern Wyoming College, 2001

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Veterinary Assistants

Kelsey Tracey        Chelsea VanGrinsven    Kinsley Opsta

Holly Vauthier       Briana Hurley                 Carol Hinkfuss

Casey Dutton        Haylee Sundby               Breckynn Ehrlich

Olivia Dallas          Hailey Abelmann            Lindsey Vachal

  •  Name: Dr. Shelby Bloxham


  • Hometown: Williston, ND

  • Education: 

-B.S. Animal Science, North Dakota State University, 2017

-DVM, Colorado State University, 2022​


  • Family/Pets: Josh (husband), Murphy (dog), Ergo (Cat), Bob (Cat)

  • Hobbies/Interests: Fishing, softball, spending time at the lake

  • Memberships: ​​AVMA, NDVMA 
  • Dr. Bloxham works Full Time and is part owner with Dr Folden.
  • Name: Dr. Shayla Sorenson   


  • Hometown: Ross, ND


  • Education:

-B.S. Animal Science, North Dakota State University, 2008

-DVM, Kansas State University, 2012 


  • Family/Pets:  Jaye Sorenson (husband), Brant (son), Hallie (daughter), Dixie (Yellow Lab) Boot (Australian Shepherd), 3 Horses


  • Hobbies/Interests: Camping, Hunting, Fishing, Roping, Riding Horse, Playing Piano, Skiing


  • Memberships: AVMA, NDVMA
  • Dr. Sorenson work part time for WVC: She takes appointments Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.