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Dr. Steve B. Menke
Dr. Steve B. Menke received his D.V.M. in 1976 from Iowa State University. Upon graduation, Dr. Menke went into private practice in Richland, Iowa. As this practice continued to grow, the caseload in all species provided him with valuable clinical experience. In 1978, Dr. Menke was instrumental in the Veterinary Economics Hospital of the Month award that his practice received. In 1985, Dr. Menke began the development of Ottumwa Veterinary Clinic, now known as Pipestone Veterinary Services. His goal has been to establish a facility and organize a highly trained staff to meet the total veterinary needs of the community.
In 1995 Dr. Menke completed a two year course of study in Swine Health Management when he was named co-valedictorian of the Executive Veterinary Program at the University of Illinois, Urbana - Champaign. In October 2001, Dr. Menke was the recipient of the William P. Switzer Award in Veterinary Medicine. This award presented by Iowa State University recognizes outstanding contributions to society and veterinary medicine. Steve's wife Nancy is associated with Coldwell Banker Prestige Midwest Realtors. Steve and Nancy are the parents of Michael Ackely, the golf professional at Fox Ridge Golf Club in Dike, Iowa and Christopher Steven, the developer of Hawk Sign in San Diego. |
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Dr. Leah I. Thies
Education: Iowa State University, College of Veterinary Medicine
Years in Practice: 9
Dr. Leah I. Thies received her D.V.M. in 2008 from Iowa State University and completed her pre-veterinary studies in ISU's Department of Animal Science. During school she worked at veterinary clinics in Ames and in Boone. She joined the team at Pipestone Veterinary Services shortly after graduation and has been serving the community since.
After graduation Leah received further advanced training in small animal fracture repair. While she enjoys all aspects of dog and cat preventative care, medicine, and surgery, she especially enjoys small animal orthopedic and emergency care. Leah is a native of Des Moines and her husband Eric is a native of Newton, Iowa. Leah and Eric are both graduates of Dowling Catholic High School. They share their small farm with their daughter Ashley, dogs Dieter and Fenris and their cat Ewok. |
Channelle Veterinary Assistant
Channelle and her husband enjoy hiking, raising Australian Shepherds, and caring for their four dogs and one cat at home. Their cat Luna, Lab Kora, Cocker Spaniel Brittney and three Australian Shepherds Kramer, Lainee, and Oliver keep them busy!
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Meagan
Veterinary Assistant
Meagan enjoys spending time outdoors with family, friends, her dogs Bella & Tommy, and cat Sherlock. She loves spending time with her nephew, and working on craft projects!
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Danielle
Guest Services
Danielle loves to spend time outdoors and traveling with her friends, family and fur babies to sunny places. She adopted Rosie, a Australian Shepherd, and Oakley, a Husky mix, into her family.
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Chris
Groomer
Chris enjoys living on his farm outside of Ottumwa with his wife. Together they have five children, two dogs, two cats and a herd of goats. Chris has enjoyed serving as a groomer at Pipestone for 26 years!
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Hallie
Chloe
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