In 1978 we started as a limited primary care facility. Five years later the clinic was expanded
to a full care facility with the addition of a laboratory, radiology department and surgical suite.
We soon outgrew the small building and 1992 built our existing hospital - Care Veterinary
Clinic. In 2000 the addition of two new doctors required that we expand again. We purchased
the facility previously known as Diamond Veterinary Hospital and created Care at the
Courtyard Veterinary Clinic. Each hospital now staffs five veterinarians and enjoys full
laboratory, radiology, ultrasonography, dental and surgical suites.
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Care Veterinary Clinic
Dorothea Ave. - Visalia Dr. Bryan Proctor
Dr. Bryan Proctor has been in private practice since graduating from Texas A&M University in 1993. While at Texas A&M, Dr. Proctor earned a Bachelor of Science in both Biomedical Science and Veterinary Science before graduating with a degree in Veterinary Medicine. He has interests in small animal medicine and soft tissue surgery. Dr. Lori Dir
Dr. Lori Dir graduated from UC Davis in 1996. Her love of animals began on the family dairy farm. Dr. Lori raised sheep and goats and was active in the California High School Rodeo Association. After graduation, she moved to Visalia and has practiced here ever since. Dr. Lori has a particular fondness for cats and has three of her own. Her hobbies include horseback riding and traveling with her husband. Dr. Monique Vanden Heuvel
Dr. Monique Vanden Heuvel, "Dr. V", attended UW Madison-Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine (2001-2005). She studied at several wild animal reserves and zoos throughout North and Central America. Upon graduation, she served as a Captain in the US Army for 3 years stationed at Lemoore Naval Air Station, as the Veterinary Command Officer in Charge (OIC). She had the pleasure to work with Military Working Dogs (MWDs) and pets of the military service men and women. She then happily joined the staff at Care Veterinary Clinic in September 2008. Dr. V is married with two sweet children. Their family enjoys camping, being active, and spending time at the beach. Dr. Kristy Peterson
Dr. Kristy Peterson was born and raised in Visalia, California. She completed her undergraduate education at UC Irivine and received her degree in Biology. She graduated from UC Davis Veterinary School in 2004. She then moved back to Visalia and started working as a small animal practitioner for Care Veterinary Clinic. Her special interests include emergency medicine and soft tissue surgery. Dr. Peterson's primary focus is on dogs and cats but she also examines an occasional rabbit, guinea pig or rat. |
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Care at the Courtyard
Akers St.- Visalia Dr. Gary Lindquist
After graduating from the University of Missouri at Columbia School of Veterinary Medicine in 1975, Dr. Gary Lindquist began practice as an associate of a three doctor practice in the San Francisco Bay Area. Dr. Lindquist and his family relocated to Visalia in 1986 when they purchased Care Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Lindquist has an interest in small animal surgery and is the senior partner at Care at the Courtyard Veterinary Clinic. Since moving to Visalia, Dr. Lindquist has served on the Board of Directors of the Tulare County Humane Society, Board of directors of the Tulare County Audubon Society, Board of Directors of the Tulare-Kings Veterinary Emergency Service and as Past-President of the Tulare County Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Ann Campbell
Dr. Ann Campbell is a native of the San Joaquin Valley and graduated from the University of California at Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 1989. She completed a rotating internship in small animal and surgery at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University in 1990 and has practiced in the Visalia area since 1991. Dr. Campbell has an interest in internal medicine and also sees pet birds for routine medical and preventative care. Dr. Campbell is also Penn-Hip certified.
Dr. Holly Sawyer
Dr. Holly Sawyer graduated from the University of California at Davis in 1999. She worked as an associate in a small animal practice for one year in Vacaville, California before moving to Visalia with her husband. Holly has been an associate of Care at the Courtyard ever since. Though the bulk of her patients are dogs and cats, she has an interest for rabbit and rodent medicine as well. Her favorite aspect of veterinary medicine is the teamwork involved in providing the best patient care possible. This includes the coordination of treatments with the nursing staff, consultations with other doctors, and communication with the client so each pet owner is an integral part of the decision-making process.
Dr. Barbara Johnson
Dr. Barbara Johnson graduated from the University of California at Davis in 1999. She then completed a one year internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the Animal Medical Center in New York City. Following her internship, she was an associate for six years at a small animal practice in Woodland, California where she gained experience in small animal medicine, surgery and emergency care. In 2006, Dr. Johnson moved to our practice in Visalia with her husband and family. Dr. Johnson has an interest in internal medicine and enjoys staying current with research through veterinary journals and continuing education seminars.
Dr. Chris Peterson
Dr. Chris Peterson is a Visalia native and graduated from the University of California at the Davis School of Veterinary Medicine at the in 1998. Dr. Peterson practiced large animal medicine for 8 years before switching to small animal medicine in 2006. His interests include spending time with his wife and daughter, golf and poker. |
