OUR TEAM
We have a diverse, cohesive team of veterinarians with a broad range of talents and interests, brought together by a core set of shared values.
Our team approach allows us to utilize this collective experience to achieve the best solutions for our clients and provides us the flexibility to find the optimal match between individual doctors and each of our clients, so that each farm experiences a personal relationship.
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Meet the Doctors
FRED BALLWEG, DVM
Owner
Overall Herd Management and Consulting
JENNY BREUTZMANN, DVM
Associate
Overall Herd Management and Consulting
STEVE COVE, DVM
Owner
Overall Herd Management and Consulting ET/IVF, Bull Fertility/Breeding Soundness Exams, Beef Production
MIKE DUPOR, DVM
Associate
Nutrition, Transition Cow Management, Training and Protocol Development, Animal Handling and Welfare
JON GARBER, VMD, DIPL. ABVP
Owner
Residue Avoidance, Food Safety, Antibiotic Stewardship, Protocols and Records for Health Management of Cattle
BRIAN GRANDAW, DVM
Owner
Overall Herd Management and Consulting, Milk Quality, Ventilation Design and Troubleshooting
JACK HANSEN, DVM
Owner
Overall Herd Management and Consulting Dairy Comp Sorcery
LUCAS HEIMMERMANN, DVM
Associate
Overall Herd Management and Consulting, Milk Quality, Thoracic (Lung) Ultrasound
ERIC SWENSON, DVM
Owner
New and Remodeled Building Design, Calf Barn Ventilation, Reproduction Management, On-Farm Milk Culturing, and DairyComp Records Analysis & Protocols
PAOLO TEMPINI, DVM
Associate
Overall Management and Consulting, ET/IVF
KENDRA WELLS, DVM
Owner
Overall Management and Consulting Bilingual Employee Training, Calf Health Management, Thoracic (Lung) Ultrasound
KIM WERTZ, DVM
Associate
Nutrition, Transition Cow Management, Training and Protocol Development, Animal Handling and Welfare
KAYLAN RISACHER, DVM
Associate
Overall Herd Management and Consulting, Training and Protocol Development, Lameness Management and Prevention
MARY CODY, DVM
Associate
Overall Herd Management and Consulting, Calf and Heifer Health, Management, and Nutrition
DEREK JANTZEN
Associate
Overall Herd Management and Consulting
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Emeritus
NELSON J. AGEN, DVM
Founder
Dr. Agen is the original founder of Valley Veterinary Clinic in 1971. He practiced veterinary medicine until 2018.
BRIAN MAAS, DVM
Owner
Dr. Maas began his career as part owner of Valley Veterinary Clinic in 1983. He practiced veterinary medicine until 2018.
CINDA HERMAN
Customer Service
Cinda began her career working in the office and lab in 1980. She continued to dedicate 43 more years in the office before retiring in 2023.
Our clinic is founded upon core attributes that each employee shares, making them a great fit for our team.
RELIABLE
We show up when our client needs us, 100% of the time — delivering the same timely, high-quality service from each veterinarian, each and every time.
FRIENDLY
We stay willing to truly hear our clients, not only professionally, but also personally, getting to know each person on a human-to-human basis — treating them like family.
DOWN-TO-EARTH
We are committed to hard work and truly putting ourselves in the shoes of our clients, aiming understand their challenges and humbly provide our services and care, helping to reach their goals as if they were our own.
HONEST
We communicate openly about what is best for each client, their livestock and business goals — promising transparency, straight-talk and communication void of jargon. Each veterinarian establishes relationships based upon trust.
INNOVATIVE
We keep up to date on the most cutting-edge technology, services, and skills, and are committed to excellence and continual improvement, in order to best meet client needs now and in the future.