Dr. Stephanie, a Wyoming native, began her career at Desert View Animal Hospital as an associate in 2005 after graduating from Veterinary School. She graduated from Lander Valley High School in Lander, WY and went onto Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, WY earning an Associate of Applied Science in Equine Studies. She then obtained her Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Science from the University of WY in Laramie, WY as well as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University in Ft. Collins CO.
Dr. Stephanie moved to Rock Springs to begin her first Veterinary Job at a clinic upon graduation from Veterinary School. She recalls wanting to always work in the field and enjoyed working with animals and describes working for a Veterinarian over Summer while still in College giving her the confidence to decide on such a career for herself.
As a Veterinarian, some of her special interests include: Small animal dentistry, working up complex medical cases, fear-free, improving the human/animal bond, working with Law Enforcement working dogs and preventative health. She is a member of the WyVMA and the AVMA. She also serves on the Sweetwater County District Board of Health and the Rock Springs Animal Care Committee.
Dr. Stephanie’s family consists of two wonderful children, two horses: “Badger” and “Howdy”, two goats: “Billy” and “Larry”. Four dogs: “Dug”, “Sage”, “Gladius” and “Kaycee”. Four house cats: “Bella”, “Fiona”, “Lucy” and “Nefertiti”. Multiple barn cats: “Dutchess”, “Olaf”, “Penelope”, “Nosferatu”, “Leia”, “Biscuit”, “Sweet Pea” and “Fat Man”.
When she’s not caring for your furry loved ones, she enjoys traveling to watch her children play baseball and softball, horseback riding, gardening, and stained glass art.