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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 and their lab cross Bailey.
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Rachel Cebula, LVT - Veterinary Technologist
 Rachel graduated from Rugby High school before earning a degree in veterinary technology from North Dakota State University. While she currently lives in Rugby, she spends all the time she can spare with her boyfriend BJ, who lives in historic Medora. A favorite summertime activity for Rachel is "charging up San Juan Hill" in the Medora Musical. She also enjoys spending time with friends, hunting, fishing, and watching NCIS. Rachel's long term career plans are to attend veterinary school and settle down to practice in southwest North Dakota. |
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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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Yvette Rozmarynowski - Receptionist
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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 three dogs: Nikita, Molly, and Tigger; two cats: G.G. and Snooper; and three fish: Colby, Oscar, and Gordo. In addition to enjoying her work at Rugby Veterinary Service, Sally loves spending her spare time reading, quilting, and working on the old farmstead she and Dan purchased northeast of Rugby. |
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Stacey Lunde - Veterinary Assistant
 Stacey was born in Rugby and graduated from Rugby High School in 2004. She earned an associates degree in Medical Assisting from MSU-Bottineau in December 2006. In October of 2006 she married Matt Lunde and their daughter Jaelyn was born in August of 2007. Stacey joined the staff or Rugby Veterinary Service in October 1, 2007. The Lunde family also includes a German Shepherd named Dakota. |
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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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Trapper, Clinic Cat
 Trapper joined the crew of Rugby Veterinary Service in November of 2006. A city stray, he was found by a concerned homeowner in the back yard with a gopher trap on his foot. During the recovery stage of his injury, Trapper (named for the trap on his foot) wrapped the staff of Rugby Veterinary Service around his paw and has enjoyed the easy life ever since. |
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