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About Grantsburg Animal Hospital & Wild River Vet Clinic

Thank you for supporting Grantsburg Animal Hospital & Wild River Veterinary Clinic! Our story is a great one, and it’s all centered around providing the best care for your pet.

Our Story

Our caring veterinarians and staff are committed to providing your companion animals with the best quality of medical care possible.

We’ve been in business for over 30 years and continually strive to provide the most up-to-date medicine with state-of-the-art equipment for your animals. Innovative electronic record-keeping provides immediate access to your animal’s medical history, and our modern facilities and caring staff allow for a clean and friendly environment.

All staff participates in continuing education programs which, combined with the above, enables us to reach our goal of providing the ultimate level of care for your animal. We offer veterinary services for a wide range of animals, including cats and dogs.

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Dr. Megan Trauba

Dr. Megan Trauba joined the Grantsburg Animal Hospital & Wild River Veterinary Clinic in October of 2018. She received her bachelors of Animal Science from the University of Wisconsin River Falls. Then she attended the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 2015.
Dr. Megan enjoys all aspects of small animal practice but has developed special interests in dentistry, internal medicine, behavior and geriatric care. She has a passion for caring for animals and nurturing the human animal bond. She lives in Braham with her daughter Grace, her two golden retrievers (Huck & Finley) and her two cats (Scarlett and Trooper). In her spare time, she enjoys horseback riding, crafting and playing with her dogs.

Q&A

Q: Who is someone that you admire and why?
A: Dr. Kirsten Frederickson, She was my horse veterinarian growing up. She is who inspired me to continue on the path of becoming a veterinarian. She is the most hardworking and kind person I know.
Q: Name 3 words that describe you.
A: Hardworking, passionate, kind-hearted
Q: What would people find surprising about you?
A: I played piano for 10 years during grade school. Though I do not play anymore, I have a goal to eventually start playing again.
Q: Flashback to when you were 10 years old. What do you want to be when you grow up?
A: Equine (Horse) veterinarian
Q: How do you want people to remember you?
A: Loving mother –animal lover –passionate about caring for people and animals
Q: What is your most memorable travel experience?
A: Traveling to Costa Rica and Nicaragua for 1 month to provide veterinary care to the areas of Needed.
Q: What accomplishment are you most proud of?
A: Graduating veterinary school, putting on a fundraiser to raise money for Acres for Life, a non-profit organization.
Q: What are you happiest doing, when you’re not working?
A: horseback riding
Q: Finish this sentence. On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me…….
A: drinking coffee, church, playing with my daughter and animals.

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Dr. Laura Aasen (DVM)

Dr. Laura has lived and worked in east central Minnesota for most of her life. She attended the University of Wisconsin in River Falls before entering the University of Minnesota – School of Veterinary Medicine. Many veterinarian hopefuls still attend UWRF because of its excellent Animal Science background to prepare for vet school. Dr. Laura moved to the Owen and Withee area in Wisconsin shortly after graduating, worked as a mixed animal veterinarian. She enjoys meeting new people and their pets. Dr. Laura worked for many years at two nearby clinics doing large and small animal medicine and emergency work. Veterinarians use an animal’s behavior and daily routine changes to figure out what is affecting them whether their large or small animals. Dr. Laura got to work with very talented, caring and supportive individuals in the veterinary field.

Q&A

Q: Who is someone that you admire and why?
A: I get to meet new people to learn from and admire every day.
Q: Name 3 words that describe you
A: kind, caring and understanding
Q: What would people find surprising about you?
A: I find cleaning relaxing and cleaning the barn is a great physical work out
Q: Flash back to when you were 10 years old. What do you want to be when you grow up?
A: At 10 years old, I had no idea what I wanted to be as an adult.
Q: How do you want people to remember you?
A: People can form their own opinions about what to remember me by
Q: What is your most memorable travel experience?
A: I remember visiting my mom’s relatives in South Dakota for a few days in the summer. We always traveled by car usually with no air conditioning and had all the windows rolled down blowing hot air over us 4 kids.
Q: What accomplishment are you most proud of?
A: My marriage, my son and my veterinary degree
Q: What are you happiest doing, when you’re not working?
A: If I’m not working I can be found napping or reading a good mystery book.
Q: Finish this sentence. On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me….
A: I try to sleep in, usually with a cat nearby.

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Dr. Hillary McCulloh (DVM)
Dr. Hillary McCulloh is a native of Central Minnesota. She obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2006 after graduating from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Her professional interests include Surgery, Dentistry, Anesthesia, Pain Management, and Fear Free/Low-Stress veterinary visits.
Q&A

Q: Who is someone that you admire and why?
A: Several of my Veterinary Technicians because they are amazing.
Q: Name 3 words that describe you.
A: Hardworking, Detail-Oriented, Compassionate
Q: What would people find surprising about you?
A: Interesting question, not sure.
Q: Flash back to when you were 10 years old. What do you want to be when you grow up?
A: I wanted to be a Veterinarian.
Q: How do you want people to remember you?
A: As a talented Veterinarian.
Q: What is your most memorable travel experience?
A: My most memorable Trip was to Devils Tower.
Q: What accomplishment are you most proud of?
A. Most Proud of Becoming a Veterinarian.
Q: What are you happiest doing, when you’re not working?
A: Spending time outside.
Q: Finish this sentence. On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me…..
A: Doing something outside with my many animals.

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Emily Luukkonen (Practice Manager, LVT, CVT)

I started my veterinary career in 2001 cleaning kennels and the office at Northland Animal Hospital. The next 3 years I gained vet assistant skills. I attended school in 2004 at Duluth Business University while working at Friends of Animals Humane Society. I graduated in 2006 with an Associate of Applied Science in veterinary technology. I passed national and state board and was certified. I moved to Colorado Springs and worked at Cheyne Mountain Animal Hospital. I moved back to Minnesota after my daughter was born and worked for Animal Humane Society in Coon Rapids. I started working for Grantsburg Animal Hospital/Wild River Vet Clinic in March of 2010. Gained a Wisconsin license in 2012. Over the last 11 years I have worked at both locations through the many changes and became a lead tech. I look forward to the future of this wonderful practice.

Q&A

Q: Who is someone that you admire and why?
A: Dr. Greg Palmquist because of his commitment to his family, community and practice. The
great service he provided to his patients and clients.
Q: Name 3 words that describe you
A: caring, hardworking and fun
Q: Flash back to when you were 10 years old. What do you want to be when you grow up?
A: an artist or zookeeper
Q: How do you want people to remember you?
A: As a good person
Q: What is your most memorable travel experience?
A: California, kayaking with sea turtles, whale watching and hiking in Sequoa NH Park
Q: What accomplishment are you most proud of?
A: Raising my daughter
Q: What are you happiest doing, when you’re not working
A: Spending time at home with my daughter and pets
Q: Finish this sentence. On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me…..
A: Cleaning my house or barn, doing yard work

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Erica Lumsden (Certified Veterinary Technician)
Erica worked 3 years as a kennel assistant before graduating a semester early at St Croix Falls High School in 2016. She took a year break working in a factory before moving to Nebraska to get my Associates Degree in 2020. Erica interned at Grantsburg Animal Hospital and Burnett County Humane Society for 2 months. She passed her boards exam and became a Certified Veterinary Technician at the end of 2020.
Q&A

Q: Who is someone that you admire and why?
A: My Mom. She had 3 kids before the age of 20 and graduated college. She is a caring and hardworking individual.
Q: Name 3 words that describe you
A: Responsible, quirky, ambitious
Q: What would people find surprising about you?
A: I worked 5 different jobs before the age of 19 and was never fired.
Q: Flash back to when you were 10 years old. What do you want to be when you grow up?
A: A Veterinarian
Q: How do you want people to remember you?
A: As a kind person with a slight silly personality
Q: What is your most memorable travel experience?
A: Went to Key West with my family when I was about 13
Q: What accomplishment are you most proud of?
A: Graduating from college in Nebraska while having a 2 year long distance relationship with my husband.
Q: What are you happiest doing, when you’re not working?
A: Hanging out with my family
Q: Finish this sentence. On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me.
A: In my pj’s watching tv or cleaning my house.

Larissa Harlander (Veterinary Technician)
Larissa Harlander (Veterinary Technician)
I graduated from Frederic High School in 2015. I attended college for nursing then started working in the vet field. I was an Assistant for 1 year and then as a technician for 2 years. I LOVE being in the vet filed. I enjoy working as a tech because I believe animals should be shown the same compassion, love as shown to us. I also love to educate people on the amazing creatures that I’ve been around.
Q&A

Q: Who is someone that you admire and why?
A: My Mother. She is very driven and hard working
Q: Name 3 words that describe you.
A: Diligent, loyal and ambitious
Q: What would people find surprising about you?
A: I’m an open book (nothing is surprising)
Q: Flash back to when you were 10 years old. What do you want to be when you grow up?
A: Firefighter (I was one of my hometowns)
Q: How do you want people to remember you?
A: Kindhearted, funny, compassionate and charismatic
Q: What is your most memorable travel experience?
A: A family trip to Glacier National Park
Q: What accomplishment are you most proud of?
A: The home I’ve made for my daughter with Jarett
Q: What are you happiest doing, when you’re not working?
A: Chasing my daughter Ella around
Q: Finish this sentence. On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me…..
A: doing house projects.

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Melissa Wedlund (Veterinary Technician)

I have worked at 3 clinics over the years. I enjoy seeing the patients and making them feel comfortable.

Q&A

Q: Name 3 words that describe you.
A: Honest, witty and straight forward
Q: Flash back to when you were 10years old. What do you want to be when you grow up?
A: Vet or artist
Q: What is your most memorable travel experience?
A: A trip to Texas and California
Q: What are you happiest doing, when you’re not working?
A: wandering in the woods with dogs and husband
Q: Finish this sentence. On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me….
A: Sleeping

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Katie Taylor (Veterinary Technician)

Bio coming soon!

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Sam Peterson (Veterinary Assistant)

Bio coming soon!

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Riley Wipson (Veterinary Assistant)

Bio coming soon!

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Deb Hutton (Client Care Specialist)
In my younger days I was a certified Toddler Teacher for a Parent Child Center. I worked at Frederic Ben Franklin for 13 years and I’ve been at Grantsburg Animal Hospital for 27 years. For me all animals are my best friends, especially my 2 Labrador Retrievers Cabela & Sadie.
Q&A

Q: Who is someone that you admire and why?
A: Dr. Megan Trauba for her amazing knowledge along with her connection with the clients and her patients.
Q: Name 3 words that describe you.
A: very caring, honest & energetic
Q: What would people find surprising about you?
A: I’ve worked full time since I was 16yrs old. I have always owned a hobby farm. I love to cook and watch hallmark movies.
Q: Flash back to when you were 10 years. What do you want to be when you grow up?
A: anything having to do with animals.
Q: How do you want people to remember you?
A: as a very caring and positive person
Q: What is your most memorable travel experience?
A: Going to Bayfield and spending my entire time in Lake Superior.
Q: What accomplishment are you most proud of?
A: Raising my son and daughter, along with raising 2 of my grandchildren.
Q: What are you happiest doing, when you’re not working?
A: Spending time with Sadie and Cabela, horseback riding, bass fishing, working on my farm, scouting in the woods.
Q: Finish this sentence. On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me….
A: Having coffee on my deck with Cabela and Sadie, watching the sun come up or bass fishing on my lake property.

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Brooke Larson (Client Care Specialist)

I have always loved being around animals. Ever since I was little,I thought I would go into the veterinary field. I now have 3 horses and 2 dogs. I barrel race when I have free time in the summer.

Q&A

Q: Name 3 words that describe you
A: Compassionate, adventurous, strong
Q: Flash back to when you were 10 years old. What do you want to be when you grow up?
A: I was thinking either a vet or teacher.
Q: How do you want people to remember you?
A: As someone that never gave up on her dreams.
Q: What is your most memorable travel experience?
A: All of my trips have been very memorable in their own way.
Q: What accomplishment are you most proud of?
A: I’m most proud of how far I’ve come with horses and barrel racing.
Q: What are you happiest doing, when you’re not working?
A: Being around my horses and animals.
Q: Finish this sentence. On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me……
A: If it’s warm out, I’ll be outside or I’ll be inside with my dogs.

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Kayla Casey

Bio coming soon!

Q&A

Q: Who is someone that you admire and why?
A: The people that I admire the most are my parents because they have always been so hardworking and supported me in everything I do.
Q: Name 3 words that describe you.
A: If I had to find three words to describe myself, I’d probably pick the words: compassionate, dependable, and imaginative.
Q: What would people find surprising about you?
A: I come off as someone who is quite sociable and extroverted, but I am actually a very shy person who is introverted and usually socially awkward!
Q: Flash back to when you were 10 years. What do you want to be when you grow up?
A: I don’t know about 10, but I probably wanted to be a doctor. As I aged, that changed to either an anesthesiologist or a medical examiner. Now, I’d like to be a writer. Talk about a change!
Q: What is your most memorable travel experience?
A: My most memorable travel experience was the family trip to Florida we took a few years back. Being able to see the ocean. One day, I’d like to take a trip to Japan!
Q: What are you happiest doing, when you’re not working?
A: When I am not working, I am happiest either reading with my fur babies or spending time with my family.
Q: Finish this sentence. On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me….
A: On Sunday morning, you can usually find me reading or catching up on videos.

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Ashe Michaelson (Client Care Specialist)

Bio coming soon!

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