Forty+ years later, I still enjoy my practice, the area, my clients and especially my grandchildren. 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?" Rural Veterinary medicine is undergoing rapid change. Together we can utilize change to provide opportunity and improve the economic efficiency of our herds. Primary veterinarian at Mitchell Livestock & general manager of Northwest Vet & Supply.

Dr. Chris is a seasoned veterinarian who grew up in the Sandhills of Nebraska on a ranch south of Stuart, NE. He received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska Lincoln and then his doctorate from Kansas State University Veterinary School in 2008. He enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine with special interest in beef cattle and small animals.

Chris owns a farm and lives in the Parkston area with his wife and 2 children. At this time he is operating primarily out of the Wagner office. He performs both large and small animal duties.

Dr. Joel is our guest surgeon. Dr. Joel is in our clinic about once a month for specialty surgeries. He is an Experienced Associate Veterinarian with a demonstrated history of working in the veterinary industry. Skilled in Veterinary Medicine, Orthopedic and Soft Tissue Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Animal Husbandry and Business Management. Strong community and social services professional with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine DVM focused in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University.

Craig Winckler brings over 35 years of animal health experience and knowledge. He enjoys delivering solutions to problems and high-quality product to our customers. Craig thrives on building relationships with our clients and goes the extra mile to bring excellent customer service

Jeremy joined "The Cattle Team" in 2019. He grew up on a ranch near Marty. He has worked for ranches and feedlots and is highly skilled in large animal care. He believes in relationships and that 'The customer is always right." Jeremy and his wife Jasmine have 3 children, Kendra, Cord and Wade. They raise cattle, horse and chickens. You can often find them camping or riding their horses.

Viann Kummer is the front desk receptionist in the Parkston location. Viann and her husband Tom live on a farm near Parkston and have been raising cattle for over 30 years. They have 3 children and 7 grandchildren. Viann enjoys being outside helping on the farm, taking care of the farm animals and her sheep. She loves camping and cooking and spending time with her family. Whether on the telephone or in the office she is there to help you with your animal health needs.