Dr. Adam is a native of Volga and joined the practice in the spring of 2014 and purchased the practice from Dr. Roger Genetzky in 2020. Before graduating from Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Adam earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Biology from the University of South Dakota. His wife, Krista, and he are the proud…
Dr. Jill Ayres received her degree from Iowa State University and was a co-founder of Gentle Doctor Animal Hospital in 1996. She has practiced small animal medicine exclusively for and joined the Big Sioux team in 2011. Her areas of interest include internal medicine, wellness, and preventive care, dermatology, and client education. She lives in Brookings with her husband,…
Dr. Bev Shelbourn graduated from Kansas State University receiving a DVM in May of 1999. At Big Sioux, she works as a small animal surgeon. Her husband, Joe, is the Department head of Animal Science at SDSU. They have two boys, Tyler and Cody, both in the Brookings School District. They work as a family with their sheep operation.
Dr. Erin Berg joined Big Sioux Veterinary Care in May 2016 following graduation from the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She grew up near LaBolt, SD on a cow-calf operation with horses, dogs, and cats. Prior to veterinary school, Dr. Berg attended SDSU to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and a minor in Equine…
Dr. Breanna Leiseth joined Big Sioux Veterinary Care in May of 2019 following graduation from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She grew up in Clear Lake, SD on a small hobby farm. Dr. Leiseth received her Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science at SDSU and minored in Animal Health, and Chemistry. Her interests include small animal surgery and…
Dr. Michelle L. Blaha joined Big Sioux Veterinary Care in May 2020. She graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2012. Prior to veterinary school, Dr. Blaha attended South Dakota State University. Go Jacks! Dr. Blaha and her husband, Brad, enjoy spending time with their 4-year-old Kemper along with caring for their several animals including 1…
