Veterinarian

Dr. Briana Kroning hails from Dover, Minnesota, and brings a passionate commitment to veterinary care in her role at Companion Animal Care Center. After completing her pre-veterinary studies at the University of Minnesota, Dr. Kroning pursued her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree at St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 2025. Dr….

Dr. Evan Ward is from Fairmont, Minnesota. In 2019, he graduated from Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota where he studied Biology and Business Administration. He then earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2023. Throughout his studies, he has had unique experiences interning at the Great…

Dr. Chrissy O’Neill earned her B.S. in Physiology from Minnesota State-Mankato. She then studied veterinary medicine and graduated with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota in May 2004. After graduation, Dr. O’Neill joined the Companion Animal Care team as Associate Veterinarian from 2004-2009. After years of teaching and practicing veterinary medicine,…

Dr. Tobin Emrich did his undergraduate studies in Zoology and earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University in 1992. Dr. Emrich joined the Companion Animal Care Center team in February of 2018 and appreciates the competent and compassionate care team at CACC. Dr. Emrich’ special interests include dentistry, preventive care, feline geriatrics,…

Dr. Ken Chaffin is Companion Animal Care Center’s Medical Director. He earned his undergraduate degree from MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe, Kansas, and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in May of 1994. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Chaffin has developed a special interest in…