Dr. Mei-yao Louis, DVM

Originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, Dr. Louis has lived and practiced in the Watertown area for 15 ½ years, after practicing for a year in Wisconsin. Dr. Louis received her Bachelor's Degree in Biology from the University of Michigan and Master's in Zoology at the University of Minnesota - Duluth. She graduated in 1992 from the University Of Minnesota College Of Veterinary Medicine. After many years of experience doing mixed animal practice, and 3 1/2 years of small animal emergency work in Sioux Falls, Dr. Louis has decided to concentrate on small animals only. She enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine, and in the future, plans more practice and research in the fields of pain management such as laser therapy and acupuncture, behavior, and physical therapy. Dr. Louis spent time on both the boards of the Bramble Park Zoological Society and Glacial Lakes Humane Society. Her parents were born in China and immigrated to the United States. She enjoys spending time with her three children: Joe, a senior at Watertown High School, Pete, an eighth grader at Watertown Middle School, and Sally, a third grader at Roosevelt Elementary School. They are the light of her life! Her pets include Susie, a 14 year old cat; Xiao Mao, a 6 year old cat; and Ernie, a 1 1/2 year old 3 legged cat (he has quite a story to tell!). There are 2 fish in her household, a huge goldfish and a 9 year old plecostomus. Cooking and baking are some of her favorite things to do. She loves to read and watch the birds at her feeder on her front porch. Ernie likes to bird watch, too, but for different reasons.

Jessica, Receptionist and Veterinary Assistant

Jessica is one of the first friendly faces you'll meet when you enter our clinic. She will make you and your pet comfortable and assist with your visit. She grew up on a farm and has been around animals all her life. It has been her dream to work in an environment where she could make a difference in the lives of pets and the people who call them "family." She enjoys reading, hunting, fishing and riding a motorcycle on our perfect South Dakota summer days. Her family consists of Jessie, her boyfriend of eight years, and her 11 year old son, Jayden, a fifth grader at Lincoln Elementary School. Jessica's animal family includes three dogs; Sadie, a Black Lab, Riley, a White Lab and Tia, a Yorkshire terrier. They also have two fish.

Sara, Veterinary Technician

Sara graduated from the Veterinary Technician Program at Ridgewater College in 2000. After working in northern Minnesota for about 8 months, she joined a clinic in St. Joseph, MN for 4 1/2 years. She has been with Westside Animal Clinic since we opened. Sara likes working with animals because she feels it is always interesting, exciting and challenging - loving animals makes it all worthwhile! Her favorite activities are riding horses and throwing Frisbee© for her dog and she loves doing almost anything involving the outdoors! Family brought Sara back to Watertown; they share her love of, and interest in animals, too. Her menagerie includes a Border collie named Chip, 4 cats; Santana, Sidney, Winnie and Colby. Her horses are Candy, Abbey, Tucker, Breezy and Blue.

Laura, Veterinary Technician

Laura grew up in Aberdeen, SD and graduated in May 2007 from Ridgewater College in Willmar, MN, with a degree in veterinary technology. Prior experience includes working at an Aberdeen animal clinic and she currently works at Gentle Doctor Animal Hospital in Brookings as well as Westside Animal Clinic. Busy lady! Laura enjoys her work with all kinds of animals and spending time with her family, including her "animal family": Sheeba and Tobee, two Border Collies, Abbie and Jaxon, two German Wirehair Pointers, and Kiara and Rajah, her two cats.

Brenda & Clyde

Brenda is a Watertown native with two dogs named Taz and Clyde, and a cat, Cooper. She attended Pima Medical Institute in Seattle, WA, and graduated with a degree in veterinary technology; has a special interest in veterinary dentistry and is very good with cats. In her free time, Brenda enjoys traveling and photography.

Did you know? Cats can have up to 290 bones and 517 muscles in their bodies.