Our Team
Dr. Mei-yao Louis
DVM
Originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, Dr. Louis has practiced in S.D. since 1993, mostly in the Watertown area. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, and has a Master’s Degree in Zoology from the University of Minnesota-Duluth.
In 1992, she graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine and spent about 12 years doing mixed animal practice (livestock and pets). She also spent 3 ½ years working at the Veterinary Emergency Hospital in Sioux Falls. In 2008, she opened Westside Animal Clinic, deciding to concentrate on small animals only (pets).
In addition to 3 great kids, Joe, Pete, and Sally, she has 2 dogs (Maggie and Angel) and 5 cats (Xiao Mao, Ernie, Tripod, Burt, and Oscar). Burt and Oscar are both Feline Leukemia virus positive, and have to live separately from the other cats, but get special treats to help their immune systems. Spending time with family is the best, but she also likes to cook, read, and watch murder mystery shows on Netflix.
Jessica
Receptionist & Technician
Jessica has lived in Watertown her entire life. She has worked at Westside Animal Clinic since we opened in 2008. Her family includes her husband, Jessie, her 3 children – Jayden, Olivia, and Hendrix, and 3 dogs – Sadie, a black lab, Sophie, a puggle, and Tudi, a yorkie. She also has 5 cats – Toby, Leo, Monkey, Eli, and Fred. She enjoys time outdoors with her family, and she also enjoys hunting and fishing.
Laura
Registered Veterinary Technician
Laura grew up in Aberdeen, SD. She graduated from Ridgewater College in Willmar, MN in 2007. She has worked for Westside Animal Clinic since we opened. Laura is married with 2 daughters, Aria and Nora. She has 6 dogs (2 cocker spaniels, Chief and Ava, 2 German wirehair pointers, Abbie and Jaxon, and 2 border collies, Sheeba and Tobee) and 3 cats (Nala, Kiara and Rajah). In her spare time, Laura enjoys spending time with her family, both 2 and 4 legged! She enjoys traveling and spending time outdoors.
Sara
Registered Veterinary Technician
Sara grew up in Watertown and attended Watertown High school. After graduation, she attended Ridgewater College in Willmar, MN where she received her Veterinary Technician degree. Sara now lives on an acreage near Goodwin, SD with her husband and kids. She also has many pets, including horses whose names are Violet, Riley, Abby and Tuff. Along with her horses she has several barn cats, 2 dogs named Jed and Elsie, and 6 house cats named Santana, Winnie, Colby, Newt, Hurley, and Morgan. Sara and her family recently acquired a tarantula they named Joey and have several fish as well. Sara enjoys spending time with her family while horseback riding, camping, and enjoying their pets. Sara has also been with us since we opened.
Caitlyn
Registered Veterinary Technician
Bio coming soon!
Sharon
Registered Veterinary Technician
Bio coming soon!
Jaiden
Receptionist/ Veterinary Assistant
Bio coming soon!
Jessie
Accounting
Bio coming soon!
Sunny
Greeter
Bio coming soon!
Snoopy
Greeter/ HR
My job is to lie on whatever the humans are working on…or trying to work on.
Wheezy
Greeter
Snoopy
Greeter/ HR
My job is to rip up any paper I find, especially if it’s important paper.
