Specialists
Brian Swenson - President
Email: brianswenson@siouxnationag.com
Education: B.S. Communications, Arizona State University
Dr. Phil Thoreson - Veterinarian
Email: philthoreson@siouxnationag.com
Employed by Sioux Nation since: 2008
Education: B.S. - SDSU - Animal Science
D.V.M. - Iowa State
Previous Work Experience: Veterinarian at Dells Veterinary Services in Dell Rapids, SD
Previous Work Experience: Veterinarian at Dells Veterinary Services in Dell Rapids, SD
Dr. Jill Heyden - Veterinarian
Email: jillheyden@siouxnationag.com
Employed by Sioux Nation since: 2010
Email: jillheyden@siouxnationag.com
Employed by Sioux Nation since: 2010
Education: B.S - Canisius College - Sports Medicine
D.V.M. - Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
Fourth Year Clinical Rotations - Iowa State University
Previous Work Experience: Preceptorship at Cheyenne River Animal Hospital - Edgemont, SD
Preceptorship at Associated Veterinary Services - Great Fals, MT
Vet Assistant at Village Veterinary Clinic - Hamburg, NY
Dr. Kristin Bloink - Veterinarian
Employed by Sioux Nation since: 2008
Education: B.S. / PA-C - University of Iowa
Employed by Sioux Nation since: 2008
Education: B.S. / PA-C - University of Iowa
M.P.H. - University of Michigan
D.V.M. - Michigan State University
Previous Work Experience: Novartis Animal Health - Larchwood, IA
Previous Work Experience: Novartis Animal Health - Larchwood, IA
US Army Veterinary Corps - Seattle, WA ,Iraq, Ft. Briggs, NC
University of Michigan Health System - Ann Arbor, MI
Penobscot Valley Hospital - Lincoln, ME
Jordan Smith - Vet Tech / Receptionist
Employed by Sioux Nation since: 2008
Education: Globe University - Vet Tech Associate
Megan Anderegg - Vet Tech / Receptionist
Employed by Sioux Nation since: 2010
Education: Globe University - Vet Tech Associate
Jenni Jorgensen - Vet Tech / Receptionist
Employed by Sioux Nation since: 2009
Education: Globe University - Vet Tech Associate
Joy Hahn - Groomer
Employed by Sioux Nation since: 2010
Previous Work Experience: Groomer - Broadway Veterinary Clinic, Rochester, MN
Groomer - Eyota Veterinary Hospital, Eyota, MN
Owner/Groomer - Tender Paws Grooming Spa, Rochester, MN
Lead Groomer - Cascade Animal Medical Center, Rochester, MN