Cottage Grove Animal Hospital

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Our Veterinarians


Cottage Grove Vet

Dr. Sarah Whatley, Owner

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


Cottage Grove Vet

Dr. 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


Cottage Grove Vet

Dr. 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


Cottage Grove Vet

Dr. Lisa Roberts, Associate Veterinarian

Professional Interests: Soft tissue and orthopedic surgery
Personal Interests: Traveling, camping, hiking, gardening, cooking and experimenting with new recipes