RIVERSIDE ANIMAL CLINIC - Key Persons


Ann Bruns

Ann is a graduate of Ridgewater College and has worked in the Redwood Falls location for the last 25 years. She lives in Redwood

Dr. Jason Beyer

Dr. Beyer is an Iowa State grad. He joined Riverside Animal Clinic in July of 2012. Jason and his wife April live in Springfield with their two daughters. Jason enjoys gardening and home improvement projects. He is an active volunteer at church and other community organizations.

Dr. Kaitlyn Dreher

​Born and raised in southeast Minnesota, Kaitlyn spent years on dairy, beef, and horse farms. This sparked her interest in becoming a veterinarian. In her journey to Riverside Animal Clinic, she received a Bachelor's in Biology from Winona State University in 2016 and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University in 2022. In her free time, she likes to walk her dogs, read books, or relax with video games. She lives with her husband, two dogs (Willow & Spruce), and one cat (Clover).

Dr. Kate Stark

Dr. Kate grew up on a farm near Sanborn, MN where her family raises Black Angus cattle. She received a BA in Animal Science from South Dakota State before graduating from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Stark joined Riverside Animal Clinic in June of 2019. She is passionate about dairy and beef production medicine, as well as small animal medicine. In her spare time, Dr. Stark enjoys traveling, hiking with her dogs, and spending time on her family farm..

Dr. Phil Gill

Dr. Gill, a Nebraska native, joined Riverside Animal clinic in 1997 upon earning his DVM degree at Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He enjoys working with all species but has a special interest in small ruminants. In his free time Phil enjoys hunting, fishing, and working with his small flock of sheep. Phil lives on an acreage outside of Springfield with his wife Phlayne and son Jakob. Mikayla is attending SDSU and has an interest in veterinary medicine.

Erin Sellner

Erin works at the Sleepy Eye office two days and one day at the Springfield office. Erin lives south of Sleepy Eye on a dairy farm with her husband and three kids. When time allows, she loves to be out on the farm and spending time with family.

Hannah Hacker

Job Titles:
  • Veterinary Technician
Hannah is a part time veterinary technician, working in both Redwood Falls and Springfield. She can be found working at Red Door Kennel when she's not working at Riverside. Hannah grew up on a farm outside of Morgan. In her free time, she enjoys being outside, lake time, hanging out with her cat, Tom, and spending time with friends and family.

Karla Kuisle

Karla is a graduate of the Medical Institute of Minnesota and has been with Riverside Animal Clinic since 1994. She works in the Springfield location as the office manager, and lives in Springfield with her husband Tim and their two dogs, Arnie and Juno. In her free time, Karla enjoys spending time with her adult daughters and their families, reading, woodworking, and crafting.

Kris Jeckell

Job Titles:
  • Certified Veterinary Technician
Kris is a Certified Veterinary Technician and a graduate of Ridgewater College. She works in both our Sleepy Eye and Springfield offices. Kris can also be found assisting the vets on various farm calls and really enjoys assisting with our equine patients. Besides spending time with her 3 sons, Kris enjoys reading and horseback riding in her down time.

Macy Simonson

Macy is a Certified Vet. Tech. who graduated from Ridgewater College. She joined our Redwood Falls office in June of 2018. In Macy's free time she enjoys going to the lake, boating, reading, and doing anything that includes her furbabies; Champ, Alfie, Gunner and her cat Grover.

Sam Ramsbacher

Sam is a Certified Vet Tech who graduated from Ridgewater in 2015 and started at the clinic after graduation. She works mainly in our Springfield office and also assists the doctors in the country. Sam lives on a farm outside of town with her husband Alex and their two sons, Wes and Lane. In her free time, she enjoys sunny days, lake time, and a good book.