Dr. Tammy S. Anderson
- a little bit of history -
I grew up on a farm 16 miles SW of Bowdle that
was a cow/calf, feedlot and farming operation. On the average our cow/calf herd size was anywhere from 150 - 300 head.
We artificially inseminated cows when we calved out for Bieber Red Angus. We also were involved in Embryo
Transferring for some purebred breeders in the state. I learned how to deal with calving difficulties, slow sucking
and sick calves, vaginal and rectal prolapses, I also learned how to recognize sick calves in the feedlot early. I loved
the work not only because I was outside working with animals but also because I was recognizing and solving problems that
were difficult and it was challenging.
I was always
referred to as Dad's little Vet. I liked the title. I was always looking for a reason to be outside with the animals.
So I guess my Dad was the biggest influence since he did a lot of his own vet work.
I interned in June-July of 1990 at the National Zoo Vet Hospital in Washington DC.
Then spent the summer of 1992 in Chamberlain, SD working for Dr. Julie Williams. After that summer, I worked for Dr.
Stephen Frusher at Selby Veterinary Service for most of my remaining summers and breaks before I started vet school.
After graduating from SDSU in Dec. of 1994 with a bachelors in Animal science and a minor in Chemistry, I worked in Dr. Dave
Hurley's immunology lab at SDSU assisting with research projects. During vet school, I worked part-time for Dr. Brad
Thacker in the Swine Production Medicine area of ISU. I graduated from ISU Vet school in May 2000.
After graduation I worked
for Dr. Frusher in Selby until June of 2004. Having spent 4 years learning under and practicing with Dr. Frusher, I
decided it was time to go back to my home town to start a veterinary practice. I decided to have a facility built
to my specifications, so I can better help all of my large and small animal clients.
Wanting to further my education, I attended schooling for Animal Chiropractic at Options
for Animals in Wellsville, KS; finishing those studies in June of 2007.
Here is our front office and reception area.
