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Richard Lagasse, DVM - Practice Owner
 When Dr. Lagasse was 10 or 11 years old growing up on a small farm northeast of Rolla, ND, his father had to call the local veterinarian to do a caesarian on a heifer. Dr. Helen Knutt came out to their farm and did the surgery in the barn. His mother, who knew that he did not like the sight of blood (as it turns out, only human blood), did not want him to watch. But he was fascinated and watched the whole procedure. Ever since that night, he has wanted to be a veterinarian.
Dr. Lagasse attended North Dakota State University for his undergraduate work and eventually graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1992. After working as an associate veterinarian in Devils Lake, ND for nearly three years, he bought Rugby Veterinary Service in 1995. Although a very rural practice, the area has provided a balanced mix of a small and large animal caseload. The variety of this type of mixed animal practice is both challenging and continuously rewarding.
When time allows, Rick's hobbies include camping, hiking, bike riding, hunting and fishing. He also enjoys spending time with his wife Denise, son Michael, and their many pets, most of which have been adopted from the city pound.
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Karen Gullickson, DVM - Associate Veterinarian
 Dr. Gullickson grew up on a farm/ranch north of Amidon, North Dakota. After attending NDSU in Fargo for three years she was accepted to the veterinary college at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. She graduated from Iowa State in May of 2000 and has been practicing veterinary medicine with Rugby Veterinary Service ever since.
In June of 1998 she married Jason Gullickson, who is currently serving as principal of Ely Elementary here in Rugby. Their daughter Reese was born in August of 2007. The Gullickson family shares their home with an array of animals including two horses (Sunni and Ivy), two dogs (Buddy and Scout) and two cats (Hank and Gonzo).
Dr. Gullickson enjoys every aspect of working in a mixed animal practice. "Every day is different at Rugby Veterinary Service. It has been very rewarding treating injured and sick animals and seeing their improvement back to health."
When Dr. Gullickson is not at work she enjoys horseback riding, fishing, camping, and spending time with family and friends.
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Deanna Grad-Vossler, DVM – Associate Veterinarian
 Dr. Grad-Vossler started out on a farm northwest of Harvey, ND where she also attended high school. She attained a bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND before going on to earn her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University of Ames, IA in 1998.
Since graduation from Iowa State University Dr. Grad-Vossler has had many varied experiences working in the veterinary field. Just after school she worked with Dr. Sabbe in Harvey until 2000 when she went to Valley City Veterinary Clinic for a year. In 2001 she joined the USDA/FSIS as a Veterinary Medical Officer. She was stationed at Worthington, MN in the Swift and Company pork plant until 2003. She came back to North Dakota in 2003 to work at the New Salem Veterinary Clinic for a couple of years. In October of 2005, Dr. Grad-Vossler joined the professional staff of Rugby Veterinary Service, PC
Deanna married her husband Gary Vossler in May of 1998. They have two cats, Blue and Smokey. Gary is very interested in computers while Deanna enjoys photography and genealogy.
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Jennifer Teigen, LVT - Veterinary Technologist
 Jennifer
graduated from NDSU in May of 2004 with a Bachelor
of Science degree in Veterinary Technology. After
graduation she moved back to her hometown of Rugby
and joined the Rugby Veterinary Service staff.
She enjoys taking walks, watching movies and most
importantly, spending time with family and friends.
Jen lives in rural Rugby with her husband Dave,
son Carter, and their lab cross Bailey.
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Britni Chase, LVT
 Britni grew up in Hebron, ND and graduated from Hebron High School in 2003. She attended NDSU and graduated in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in Veterinary Technology. After school she worked as a technician at Interstate Vet Clinic in Mandan for 3 years. Britni now lives near Norwich with her boyfriend Derrick and beagle JD. Britni enjoys scrapbooking, reading, quilting, gardening & spending time with family.
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Rachel Vollmer, LVT
 Rachel grew up in Rolla, ND. She completed the veterinary technology program at NDSU in Fargo, ND in August of 2009. She joined the staff of Rugby Veterinary Service during her preceptor program in June of 2009 and we never let her go. Rachel’s interests include horses, outdoor activities, camping, traveling and reading.
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Taryn Healy
 Taryn was born and raised in Rugby, ND. She grew up with animals and always loved spending time with them. She now has two cats named Moo Moo and Seamus. Taryn began working at Rugby Veterinary Service in May, 2009. She enjoys traveling, reading, listening to music, going to concerts, spending time with friends, and trying new things.
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Denise Lagasse - Business
Manager
 In 1995 Denise started working for her husband Rick at Rugby Veterinary Service. She worked her way from answering phone calls to keeping the clinic stocked with product to assisting with medical procedures as needed. In 2001, when Rick and Denise adopted Michael, Denise was given the opportunity to start working from a home office so she could pursue the job she has always wanted: mother. Now that Michael is at school full time Denise
spends her days working in the Business Office at Rugby Veterinary Service,
PC. Being a member of Little Flower Catholic Church is central in Denise's life. In her moments of spare time Denise enjoys reading, cross stitch, camping, and hiking. She also enjoys attending concerts and plays. The most important thing for Denise is to spend time learning new things with her family. |
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Daryl Selensky - Veterinary
Assistant
 Daryl
started working at Rugby Veterinary Service
in 1999 as a Veterinary Assistant. He enjoys
working with animals, which started with growing
up on a farm and working with dairy and beef
cattle. In 2001 Daryl married Susan. They have
two daughters, Amber and Allison. The Selensky
family lives on a farm three miles Northeast
of Rugby. They have two dogs; several former
city strays turned barn cats, and a small flock
of sheep. When he gets a chance Daryl enjoys
hunting and fishing. |
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Lisa Wagner - Veterinary Assistant
 Lisa
grew up on a ranch near Towner. She has always
loved animals and glories in the great outdoors.
She currently lives in rural Towner with her two
daughters Emily and Gracie. Four dogs; Calamity
Jane, Jack, Millie and Lukas share the Wagner home
with many cats, two rabbits, two horses and a couple
of cows.
If Lisa has any spare time, she likes to train dogs, be with her girls, and do
anything outside. She also enjoys helping her dad on the family ranch. |
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Yvette Rozmarynowski - Receptionist
 Yvette grew up on a farm near Churchs Ferry. While
growing up, she always had her hand in helping out
with the livestock. She has been married to her husband
Leon since 1987. They have two children, Larry and
Sammi. The family also includes two shelties, Dusty
and Jake, and two cats named Pieface and Crush. While
her husband Leon was in the military the Rozmarynowski's
were stationed in Germany and many places throughout
the United States. They have lived in as varied places
as the arctic of Alaska and the desert of California,
finding new and exciting adventures with each move.
Yvette and her family moved to Rugby in the summer
of 2005. She is very excited to be back home and
living near family and friends. Yvette enjoys scrapbooking,
baking, camping, being involved in scouts with her
kids, and most of all, spending time with her family.
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Sally Fox - Receptionist
 Sally lived her whole life in Northern California until 2005 when she moved to North Dakota along with her husband Dan and their son Dakota. In fact, the move sounded like such a good idea, Sally’s mother sold her house in California and moved here to Rugby. Sally and her family share their lives with two dogs: Molly and Freckles; four cats: G.G., Snooper, Louie, and Lilly; and one large sucker fish named Oscar. In addition to her work at Rugby Veterinary Service, Sally enjoys spending time with her family and communicating with her son Dakota, now in the navy and stationed in Yokosuka, Japan. |
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George - Head Clinic Cat
and Pest Control Specialist
 At four months of age, George was adopted by Dr. Lagasse from the Devils Lake pound. After a brief stint as a barn cat, he moved with Dr. Lagasse and his wife Denise to Rugby. At that time he became a clinic cat and pest control specialist for Rugby Veterinary Service. On a part time basis, he is also a blood donor for some of our feline patients.
George's hobbies include sleeping, eating, sleeping, catching mice and gophers, sleeping, greeting people, and sleeping.
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Cleo - Clinic Cat
 When Cleo was about two years old she was adopted by Rugby Veterinary Service from the local pound. For a short time she lived with some relatives of the Lagasses but eventually returned for good to become a full time clinic cat.
Cleo's hobbies include sleeping, hiding in drawers, greeting people at the front desk, and of course, looking beautiful ("I am a siamese after all").
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