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Susan Z. Barrows, DVM
Practice Owner
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In 1992, Dr. Barrows simultaneously opened AMC and founded the Bozeman non-profit organization known today as the Montana Raptor Conservation Center. Dr. Barrows attributes her interest in veterinary medicine and exotics to her upbringing in a household full of orphaned wild animals and stray dogs and cats in Connecticut. Her veterinary preceptorship at the New York Bronx Zoo further fueled her passion for avian and exotic animal medicine. She loves the teamwork fostered in a clinical setting and the challenge of diagnosing and treating illnesses in all household pets. Dr. Barrows graduated from Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 1984 and was hired there as a Laboratory Animal Clinician. She founded the Iowa State Wildlife Care Clinic and taught raptor and wildlife medicine to vet students. In 1987, Dr. Barrows moved to Bozeman with her husband Rick, a fish nutritionist, their son and German Shorthair Pointers. Today, she has two sons, two Pugs (one named Yogi Bear-ows and the other is Tinker) along with a Wire-Haired Pointing Griffin named Zeke, saltwater fish and numerous horses. Horseback riding and packing, scuba diving, fishing, photography and reading are her favorite pastimes.
Dr. Barrows is a member of several professional organizations including: the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Montana Veterinary Medical Association, the American Animal Hospital Association, the Association of Avian Veterinarians and the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians. |
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Management
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Diane
Grant -
Practice Manager
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Diane Grant became a member of AMC’s team
in February 2007. Prior to coming to Bozeman, she worked as a senior
buyer at SNC-Lavalin Thermal Power and as a Human Resources Manager
at Osborne Construction Company in the greater Seattle, Washington
area. She also spent over twenty years working for a public utility
as a liaison between the corporate power plants, coal mining operations
and various modes-of-transportation contractors (rail, truck, conveyor
belt, etc) at PacifiCorp (Pacific Power & Light/Utah Power & Light)
in Centralia, Washington; Portland, Oregon and Salt Lake City, Utah.
Diane’s interests include genealogy, writing, needle work,
and spending time with her husband, Alan, and their five-toed cat,
George Townsend and Allie Kat.
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Noah-Technician/ Budget Manager
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Prior to joining AMC in May 2007, Noah worked as a Veterinary Technician for eight years in Durango, Colorado; he was also a sled dog guide there. In 2005, he spent several weeks capturing and treating stranded animals in Mississippi and Louisiana in the wake of hurricane Katrina. He is thrilled to be working here in Bozeman with exotic animals and the occasional wildlife client. Noah graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Graphic Design from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado. His hobbies include biking, photography and hiking with his best friend “Ed”, a 7-year old Border Collie.
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Lana
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Front
Office Manager
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Lana joined the AMC team in 2009. She grew up on her family’s ranch near Lindsay, Montana. She attended Dawson Community College on the womens basketball team & graduated with an Associates Degree in Agriculture Business. She then went on to MSU-Bozeman to pursue a degree in Animal Science-Livestock Management. Lana has two kitties, Tallulah and Palin. She spends her free time working for her family ranch, traveling, antique shopping and spending time with her family; especially her 4 nieces and 5 nephews.
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Technicians |
Julie - Senior Certified Vet Technician/Safety Manager
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Julie
graduated from MSU with her Nursing degree in 1994. She practiced
as an R.N. in Seattle and on Cape Cod. Eight years later she graduated
from Bel-Rea Institute with a degree in Veterinary Technology and
began working at AMC, in November 2002. When asked what sparked her
interest in being a Vet Tech Julie kiddingly remarks that she prefers
cat litter boxes over human bed pans. She finds her nurses training
a perfect complement to her work with animal patients. She respects
and admires the dedication and unconditional love people have for
their pets. Julie shares her home with her dog, Millie. She loves spending time with her family, watching movies and
skiing.
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Laura – Vet
Technician/
Inventory
Manager
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Laura joined the Animal Medical Center in 2003
starting as an Assistant to the Doctors and
the front office staff. She is now performing
as a Technician and manages the hospital’s
inventory. She is also currently working towards
her technician certification through an accredited
distance learning program. Laura grew up
in the Midwest and earned her Bachelor of
Science degree in Psychology, with an emphasis
in Animal Behavior, at Northland College
in Ashland, Wisconsin. While in college she
was involved in wildlife rehabilitation programs
and the Wolf Research Team before starting
an internship at a small animal veterinary
clinic where she developed a passion for
animal medicine. She moved to Montana because of a love for the
region’s
natural beauty and fantastic fishing and
snowboarding. She has three adopted cats, Nermal, Carl, and Todd.
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Shanna – Certified Vet Technician
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Shanna joined AMC on August, 2010 as a Certified Veterinary Technician. She attended St. Petersburg College in Florida where she received her degree in Veterinary Technology. Shanna has ten years experience in the veterinary field - much of that time was spent working in Ohio with a veterinary neurologist (her special interests include surgery, anesthesia and pain management). She feels that the most rewarding moments of being a technician are "when a patient, who has recovered from a serious injury or illness, is reunited with their family; that special bond between a pet and their owner is amazing." Shanna is proud to be a member of AMC - the entire team is dedicated to pain management and providing the best care possible regarding their patients." Shanna grew up in Kent, Ohio, but worked two summers in Yellowstone Park while she attended college. There was no question in her mind where she would eventually live: Montana! In her off hours she enjoys backpacking, reading, watching movies and spending time with family and friends.
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Vet Assistant |
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Michelle –Vet Assistant
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Michelle joined the team at Animal Medical Center, in mid-February, as a Veterinary Assistant. Prior to AMC she worked for several veterinary hospitals and an emergency veterinary clinic in the Chicago, Illinois area. Michelle has four cats: Stimpy, Mister, Bubba and Sassy and 2 dogs: Matilda and Natasha. She enjoys hiking with her dogs in her free time and gardening. Michelle does an excellent job of managing the care of our boarders on Sundays and is attending MSU during the week taking Pre-Vet classes. She hopes to attend U.C. Davis on her quest to become a veterinarian. |
Nichole –Vet Assistant
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Nichole began working at Animal Medical Center in July 2010, as a Veterinary Assistant. She is also currently taking online classes to obtain her Veterinary Technician certification. Her prior experience included various positions in the Bozeman area, including Macy's, Allied Waste, Bozeman Daily Chronicle and Primary EyeCare, where she worked primarily as an office manager or department head. Nichole graduated from MSU in 2002 with a degree in Secondary Education/Social Studies. She grew up in Bigfork, Montana and is the older of two children. She has two dogs, Annie an 8 year-old Golden Retriever and Wyatt a 2 year-old Pug combo (but Nichole is always looking for more pets to add to her menagerie!). She lives in Belgrade with her husband of 8 years, Mike. In her spare time she enjoys reading, taking hikes, crocheting and spending time with family.
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Ronald-"Hospital Cat"
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Ronald joined the AMC staff in January
2008. He was adopted by AMC after his
family could not care for him anymore.
Ronald's duties at AMC include boosting
staff morale and looking adorable as
resident kitty. In his "free time" Ronald
enjoys: sun bathing, eating, sleeping and
indulging in catnip. Ronald has a passion
for fashion. He shows this by sporting a stylin' mohawk and a diamond studded "R"
bling necklace. He has quite the cat-titude,
especially after being published in November's Butler supply catalog.
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