I grew up on a small hobby farm near New Prague where I raised dairy goats, calves, pigs and ducks. Along with caring for our family dog, raising livestock gave me the opportunity to work with animals and sparked my interest in veterinary medicine. With the encouragement of family and mentors in the 4-H program, I started the long path toward becoming a veterinarian.
I graduated from the University of Minnesota with a BS in Animal Science in 1987 and my DVM degree in 1992. I was commissioned in the US Army Reserve in 1987 and served for 13 years as a medical service corps officer and a veterinary corps officer during that time. After graduation, I joined the Waseca Veterinary Clinic and have practiced here ever since.
Waseca has become home for my wife Kris and I and we are grateful to have raised our family here. Working in a mixed animal practice has given me a variety of opportunities and experiences to work with our great staff and clients and serve a variety of animals in our community.
My interests in practice include small animal surgery and dentistry. Outside of practice, we live on a farm with dogs, cats, chickens, and a herd of bison. I enjoy traveling with my family, downhill skiing, golfing, gardening and working on various projects around our farm.
I grew up 30 miles south of Waseca in Clarks Grove. At a young age, veterinary medicine started to interest me as I spent many hours with my father going on country calls and spending time in the clinic. I thoroughly enjoyed visiting with the clients and interacting with the amazing variety of animals. My observations gave me a strong sense of the profession clinching my decision to become a veterinarian.
I received my B.S. and DVM degree from the University of Minnesota. After graduation, I spent 3 years in a mixed animal practice in Marshall MN. In 2000, my wife (Dr. Kipling Jones-Lang) and I moved to Waseca MN to join the Clarks Grove-Waseca Veterinary Clinic. This has been an amazing community and I am so blessed my family landed here. I am eternally thankful for our amazing clients, animals, and employees!
Away from work, my family and I live on a hobby farm with dogs, cats, horses, chickens, and ducks. I enjoy many outdoor activities including downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, and traveling to new destinations. I am an active member of our local church and serve on the board of elders. Aside from veterinary medicine, I enjoy aviation. In 1999, I earned my private pilot license and love to spend time flying my airplane and hanging out at the local airport.
Animals have always been an important part of my life. Animals have unique personalities, and are friends, companions, part of the family, and provide people with enjoyment and relaxation. Animals also provide a livelihood for farmers who care for their herd or flock.
Starting at a young age, I learned how to care for animals through growing up on a dairy farm in southeast Minnesota. Having grown up with animals and having an interest in science, I graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. I then went on to practice for four years in Wabasha, Minnesota, and came to Waseca Veterinary Clinic in 2001. My wife and I currently have a commercial goat dairy, horses, dogs, cats, and poultry, along with pigs, sheep, cattle, rabbits, and guinea pigs in the past. We have four wonderful children who have helped with the animals, rode horses, showed in 4H, and grew up to love animals as well.
It has been a privilege of mine to help many animals and their owners over the years.