Doctors

Dave Barz, DVM

After graduation from Iowa State's Veterinary School in the spring of '74, an energetic naive Iowa farm boy brought his new bride to practice veterinary medicine in Mitchell, South Dakota.  In 1976, we moved to a Tripp, SD farm to raise our children in a rural atmosphere.  A clinic was established in Parkston, SD with haul-in facilities and Northwest Veterinary Supply began. Thirty-five years later, I still enjoy my practice, the area and my clients.  I prefer to work with large animals in a rural family farm situation.  We have always promoted new management strategies and production records.  "Without knowing where             we've been, how can we plot our future!" Ten years ago we added a satellite clinic in Wagner, SD and we are now adding a facility in Mitchell, SD.  It appears my life has come full circle with the Mitchell building. Our goal has always been to: - Help producers utilize their records to understand where they rank with similar     producers in our area and in other states. - Formulate management, vaccination and treatment strategies to help produce     animals more efficiently and economically. - Devise value-added marketing systems allowing producers to generate more     dollars for their production. Please contact us if we can assist you!

Chris Friedel, DVM

I grew up in the Sandhills of Nebraska on a ranch south of Stuart, NE.  I recieved my Bachelor's degree from the university of Nebraska Lincoln and then my doctorate from Kansas State University Veterinary school in 2008.  I enjoy all aspects of veterinary medicine with special intrest in beef cattle and small animals. My wife Amber is a nurse at Avera St. Benedict Health Center in Parkston, SD.  We have a boxer named harley and we all enjoy spending time with family, friends and camping.

Nathan Schmidt, DVM

I grew up on a livestock and grain farm near Columbus, NE where I was the youngest of 4 boys.  After graduating from Lakeview High School, I attended the University of Nebraska- Lincoln majoring in Veterinary Science.  In 2010, I completed my DVM degree at Iowa State University College of Vet Med in Ames, IA.  At Northwest Veterinary Supply, I practice general mixed animal medicine, with emphasis on bovine production medicine.  I enjoy all aspects of veterinary medicine, but have special interests in bovine reproduction, including ultrasound techniques, fetal sexing, embryo recovery and embryo transfer. My hobbies include fishing, hunting, golfing, enjoying the outdoors and following the Nebraska Cornhuskers.  A majority of my free time is spent traveling to spend time with family including my 6 nephews spread out across Nebraska.

Kevin Thiele, DVM

As another Nebraska native, I joined the Northwest Veterinary team in September of 2010.  Growing up on a farm near Elgin, NE I was the youngest of 4 children.  Like some of my colleagues I also attended the University of Nebraska- Lincoln where I graduated with a B.S. majoring in Veterinary Medicine. I moved on to Kansas State College of Veterinary Medicine where I completed my D.V.M. in 2007.  After practicing for three years at a mixed animal practice in Nebraska we decided to venture north to Parkston, SD.  I enjoy the great variety one encounters on a daily basis working at a mixed animal practice and treasure the opportunity to work and live in a rural community.  My wife Sarah and I have a wonderful daughter, Madeline.  Sarah, is an R.N. at Avera St. Benedict Health Center in Parkston.  As a family we all enjoy spending time outdoors including gardening, camping, hunting, fishing, and boating.

Nathan Iliff, DVM

I am the second of four boys and grew up in the corn fields of central Illinois in a small town north of Peoria, IL.  Raising and showing cattle were my main hobbies  growing up both in 4-H and FFA . After high school I attended Black Hawk East junior college and was a  member of the Horse Judging team. Then transferring to Kansas State University I received my bachelor’s  degree in 2006. While at KSU I continued judging horses while being active in block and bridle and the rodeo club. I then graduated from KSU with a DVM in 2012 and  made my way to Parkston, South Dakota.

Staff

Shylah                                    Jackie

            Lennie                              Jennifer                            Amy

          Kelli                                 Jenny F.                      Kevin Z.

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