COTTONWOODVETCLINIC - Key Persons
Hi, I'm Cassie I was born and raised on a small hobby farm outside of Springfield.
We raised a wide variety of animals from Pheasants to goats. I graduated in 2018 and continued my education at Ridgewater College in Veterinary Technology. I graduated from college in 2021 and came to do my internship here at Cottonwood Veterinary Clinic and I just stayed. You will see me mostly in small animal but I do enjoy getting out to the farm when I can.
Job Titles:
- Owner of Cottonwood Veterinary Clinic
I grew up here in Windom. During the summers I enjoyed going to the pool and listening to all the "pool songs!" I graduated from Windom Area High in '94. I went right to work with various jobs and attended Augustana for 2 years but I hadn't found that right job.
It wasn't until I came to the Vet Clinic with a friend that I found my purpose. As their dog was being examined I sat in the waiting room and talked with the staff. They told me they were leaving and that the Clinic was looking for the right person to fill the job.
I said, "I can do that!" and ended up hired and becoming a part of the family here. I am truly enjoying my decision and have even completed Veterinary Assistant schooling.
I have a wonderful Husband, 3 great kids , 2 dogs and 4 cats that I love as well.
Hi, I'm Nikki Ward. I grew up in a lot of different places between Iowa, South Dakota and finally Jackson, MN where I graduated high school. Before starting at Cottonwood Veterinary Clinic I worked with Dr. Fell at the Jackson Veterinary Clinic for 7 years. When he closed I was fortunate enough to be hired as a groomer and Veterinary Assistant here in 2016.
Hi, I'm R. Kent Leckie, I work with large animals and am focused on cattle work.
I was born and raised here in Windom, MN. I'm the son of Dr. Ron Kuecker who was a Partner here at Cottonwood Veterinary Clinic. From 1981 to 1990 I worked summers at the Windom Pool as a lifeguard and swimming instructor.
I graduated from WAHS in 1984 and went to South Dakota State for Biology. I graduated from there in 1988 and went on to the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated from there in 1992.
I have been a Veterinarian in Marshall for 27 years and now own the Marshall Animal Hospital. January of 2019 was exciting as I purchased Cottonwood Veterinary Clinic, the place I grew up watching my father practice in. I live in Marshall with my wife and children and look forward to serving you all in the future.
Dr. Travis grew up in Watertown, South Dakota. He did his undergraduate work at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN, before going to veterinary school at Iowa State in Ames, Iowa. He worked for 2 years in Willmar, MN before joining the Cottonwood Veterinary Clinic. He left for awhile to work with Minnesota Veterinary Associates in the St. Cloud area, and was the veterinarian for Menning Enterprises in Edgerton, MN also. He has recently returned to the Cottonwood Veterinary Clinic. He primarily works with the companion animals.
His interests include internal medicine, preventative medicine, neurology and reproductive work.
His wife Gina, is an elementary teacher here in Windom, and they have two children, Elijah and Abigail. They have two pets, Lucky the dog and Baby Kitty who is actually 17 years old. His interests outside of work include watching his kids activities, birding, and going to movies.