Dr. Chris grew up in the Sandhills of Nebraska on a ranch south of Stuart, NE. He received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska Lincoln and then his doctorate from Kansas State University Veterinary School in 2008. He enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine with a special interest in beef cattle and small animals. Dr. Chris owns a farm and lives in the Parkston area with his wife and 2 children. At this time, he is operating primarily out of the Wagner office. He performs both large and small animal duties and is a seasoned veterinarian who has been practicing for over 40 years. He and his family have been involved in rural veterinary medicine, promoting new management strategies and production records. Dr. Chris is the primary veterinarian at Mitchell Livestock and the general manager of Northwest Vet & Supply [citation].