Elizabeth lives in Elk Point with her husband Dr. While she studied all species through her education, she focused on small animals like dogs and cats and hopes to expand her work with small mammals and exotics. Elizabeth earned her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine in May of 2021. Her parents fostered a love of animals, outdoors, and science, so she pursued and completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in (Go Huskers!).ĭr. Dogs, cats, pocket pets, and reptiles were just a few of her favorite animals. Elizabeth Schmit is originally from Rapid City, SD where she grew up exploring the Black Hills, rescuing turtles that crossed the street, walking dogs, and developing a love of continuous learning. Bessmer also enjoys being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and watching the Huskers play football.ĭr.

Bessmer and his wife Rachel have three girls, two dogs, and four barn cats that keep them busy in their spare time. Bessmer and Rachel split their time between the two clinics and enjoy working with all their clients in the tri-state area. Then in 2020, the Bessmer’s purchased Vermillion Veterinary Clinic. In 2012 Aaron and his wife Rachel purchased Elk Creek Animal Hospital. He joined the team at Roach Animal Hospital, where he practiced for nearly four years. Bessmer moved to Hartley, Iowa, where he practiced for one year before moving back to Sioux City. He then went on to study veterinary medicine at Kansas State University, earning his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2007. After graduating from high school in Pender, he earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Nebraska. Growing up in nearby Pender, Nebraska, he had a wide variety of animals. Aaron Bessmer has always had a passion for taking care of animals.

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