Cottage Grove Animal Hospital
Our Veterinarians
Sarah Whatley, DVM
Undergraduate School: University of Wisconsin – Madison
Veterinary School: University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine
Professional Associations: American Veterinary Medical Association, Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association, Veterinary Hospitals Association
Professional Interests: Internal medicine, preventive medicine, dermatology, dentistry, surgery for dogs and cats
Personal Interests: Movies, dining with friends, visiting family, traveling, reading, walks with her dog
Jason Down, Associate Veterinarian
Undergraduate School: Syracuse University
Veterinary School: Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
Professional Associations: American Veterinary Medical Association, Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association
Professional Interests: Surgery, internal medicine, wildlife care
Personal Interests: Sports, woodworking, movies, nature, spending time with family, volunteering
Jill Semler, Associate Veterinarian
Undergraduate School: North Dakota State University
Veterinary School: University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine
Professional Associations: American Veterinary Medical Association, Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association
Professional Interests: Preventative medicine, internal medicine, dentistry
Personal Interests: Going to the lake, visiting family, hiking, cheering on the Minnesota Vikings and Twins
Amy Mead, DVM
Undergraduate School: Indiana University
Veterinary School: Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine
Professional Associations: AVMA, MVMA, AAHA, AAFP (American Association of Feline Practitioners)
Professional Interests: Internal medicine, feline medicine, animal welfare issues
Personal Interests: Teaching swim lessons, competing in open water swimming races, travelling, bicycling, cooking, reading