Meet Our Doctors

• Lander Veterinary Board Secretary
• QMS Division Management
• Computer Software Development
• Small Ruminants & Camelids

A Central Valley native, I grew up north of Turlock in the small agricultural community of Hughson. At the University of California, Davis, I received my Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and my DVM from the University of California, School of Veterinary Medicine. Upon graduation, I joined Lander Vet and have been a part of the staff family for fourteen years.

I chose veterinary medicine as my profession because I love the practice of medicine and working with animals to help my clients. Other responsibilities at Lander Vet include developing and modifying computer software for billing, point of sale, and associated programs.

My free time passion centers around my two wonderful children, Quinn and Rory. Backpacking, hiking, running, and photography are among my other interests.

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• Associate Veterinarian
• Since 2006
• Oregon State University

Born and raised in Oregon, I received my Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science at Oregon State University – Go Beavers! Then it was off to veterinary school at Ross University on the island of St. Kitts. My clinical rotation was completed at the University of Illinois and there received my DVM degree. I’ve been on staff here at Lander Veterinary Clinic since graduating.

As a veterinarian at Lander, I most enjoy being outdoors and working with cows (The “Mothers of Civilization” – sent by God) and helping our dairymen, who are the most down-to-earth people around! It’s the perfect combination of all the things I love to do in the fascinating world of animal medicine.

Spending quality time with my wife, Lynette, (also a veterinarian), and our two daughters, Deryn and Delilah is only paused for a bit during college football season… attention then turns solely to my beloved OSU Beavers!

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• Lander Veterinary Partner
• Surgery, Immunology
• Herd Reproductive Management
• Internal Medicine

Most folks know me as “Dr. Bob”. I’m originally from New Jersey and received my Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Rutgers University and DVM degree from Purdue University, College of Veterinary Medicine.

Having worked as a veterinarian here at Lander for over 27 years, I still very much enjoy working with livestock and our great livestock producers. I especially love working outside (on nice days). It brings me back to the days when I worked back East and ran a Jersey dairy farm in Massachusetts before moving to California. Problem-solving now on behalf of my clients is most rewarding.

My focus is on herd reproductive management, surgery, immunology, internal medicine, and overall dairy management. Collaborating with my colleagues on specific dairy issues makes serving a great group of clients very beneficial.

I am married to Lisa, a hospice nurse. We have two young adult children and our first amazing grandchild! I enjoy spending my free time in the great outdoors and nature photography.

• Currently serve on the National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
• Previously served on the AVMA’s Council on Education.
• Graduate of Class 29 in the California Agriculture Leadership Program.

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• Lander Veterinary Partner
• Ultrasound Reproductive & Fetal Sexing
• Embryo Transfer/OPU
• Student & Herdsman Training

Born and raised in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture from Nova Scotia Agricultural College in 1998. Prior to attending veterinary school, I worked on a dairy farm in Onslow, Nova Scotia milking cows and helping run the dairy. For over two years I was then employed as a pharmaceutical representative for Bimeda-MTC Animal Health.

My Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine was received at the University of Prince Edward Island Atlantic Veterinary College in 2005. Upon graduation, I immediately began practice at Lander Veterinary Clinic. My passion is for everything COW… It’s the reason I moved halfway across the world to work for Lander!

That same passion extends to animal welfare and my back yard is full of rescue animals (ducks, cows, dogs, cats…) I enjoy working as the student coordinator for the Clinic, responsible for setting up externships with students the world over.

Outside of work, I can usually be found participating in some sports event: playing in two soccer leagues, two softball leagues, and have recently become a cycling addict. In between, I enjoy hiking, camping, and social events.

Memberships:

• Vice-President of the Northern San Joaquin Valley Veterinary Medical Association (NSJVMA).
• Alternate delegate for the House of Delegates for the CVMA, member of the CVMA, AABP and AVMA.

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• Lander Veterinary Clinic Partner
• Preventative Dairy Medicine and Management Consulting
• Bilingual Training of Dairy Technicians in English and Spanish
• Transition Cow Program Auditing and Optimization
• DairyComp305 Records Analysis
• National Dairy FARM Program Auditing and Protocol Implementation
• Lung Ultrasound and Calf Ranch Consulting

I grew up in Illinois and attended the University of Illinois where I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Sciences with a focus on dairy production in 2013. I then completed a summer internship with Prairie State Select Sires prior to attending veterinary school at the University of Wisconsin. Upon graduation in 2017 I worked as an associate veterinarian at a six-doctor dairy clinic in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin before serving as part of the management team for a large dairy enterprise milking 20,000+ cows between Nebraska and Wisconsin, where I gained valuable insight as both veterinarian and producer. I was heavily involved in employee management and training, transition cow management, protocol design, and implementation, and coordinating the other day-to-day activities on the dairy.  I was also incredibly fortunate to spend one month in Puebla, Mexico to study the Spanish language and local culture.

Since moving to California, I’ve been proud to be a small part of the legacy of Lander Veterinary Clinic. I have a great passion for helping our dairy clients identify major management opportunities and help achieve their farm’s individual goals.

Outside of work, I enjoy hiking, rugby, weight-lifting, trying new foods and wine, and enjoying everything California has to offer with my partner, Veronica, and faithful feline, Harley Quinn.

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Originally from Georgia, I received my Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from Berry College (2013) and my Masters of Science in Animal and Veterinary Sciences from Clemson University (2015). I then attended the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating with my DVM in 2019.

I have worked at Lander since graduating from vet school and have enjoyed living and working on the west coast. My specific veterinary interests include calf thoracic ultrasound, data analysis, herd health, and transition cow management. I also enjoy working with beef cattle and our small ruminant friends.

Outside of work I enjoy hanging out with my husband Pete and our two dogs. I also enjoy craft beer, wine tasting, cross-stitching, and reading.

I grew up in Northwest Ohio, where I received my Bachelor’s Science Degree while double majoring in Animal Science and Biology with a Chemistry minor at the University of Findlay. I attended Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine, where I received my Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2020. I practiced initially in Northern California as a mixed animal veterinarian prior to moving to large animal full-time.

I participated in both 4-H and FFA in which I received both my State and National Awards for my work with our remaining dairy cattle as well as the Registered Cheviot Sheep flock that I started when younger. I exhibited our Registered Holsteins and Registered Cheviots at both county, regional and state shows. While working closely with my grandfather on the dairy and our local veterinarian, my interest in food animal veterinary medicine blossomed. I enjoy working with our food animal producers with herd health, surgery and advanced reproductive practices in small ruminants such as laparascopic artificial insemination, embryo transfer and oocyte pick-up.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my wife and daughter. At the house, we have a registered cheviot sheep flock that was brought in from the Midwest, a horse and chickens as our outdoor animals and then 3 Australian Cattle Dogs, a Border Collie and a cat indoors. The dogs all compete in various sports including frisbee, dock diving, agility, obedience, rally, herding and barnhunt. My wife and I enjoy competing with our dogs together. If there is any time left over, I enjoy lifting weights and playing the saxophone.

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