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Monday - Friday
7:30AM - 5:30PM
Saturday
7:30AM - 12:00PM
Sunday
Closed
For after hours emergency care please call 262-8990 to receive additional information.
Dr. Tom Beall and Dr. Sophi Franck, Specialists in Professional Care for Dogs and Cats.
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Our Staff
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Dr. Tom Beall, DVM and Dr. Sophi Franck, DVM
Dr. Tom Beall and Dr. Sophi Franck purchased Homestead Small Animal Practice, P.C. in January of 2002. Both are 1999 graduates of Iowa State University with degrees in Veterinary Medicine. They worked in veterinary practices in Las Vegas, NV after graduating and prior to moving to Spencer, IA. While each enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine, they also have their own special interests. Dr. Bealls interest and training is in diagnosing canine hip dysplasia (PennHip certified), as well as soft tissue and orthopedic surgery. Dr. Franck has a special interest in internal medicine and acupuncture.
While at home they enjoy spending free time with their two daughters, one Labrador, and three cats.
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Dr. Lisa Wilhelm, DVM
Lisa grew up in Keokuk, Iowa. She earned her veterinary
degree from Iowa State University in 2002. Prior to joining the Homestead team, she worked at small animal hospitals in Wisconsin and Illinois.
Lisa and her husband are servants to a clowder of six spoiled cats: Tweety Bird, Puddy, Sergio the Gorgeous, Uncle Terry, Forrest, and Tweek. The kitties have begrudgingly allowed their humans to share their home with a "Heinz 57" breed dog named Nova. When she is not at work, Lisa enjoys spending time with her cats, gardening, reading, stamping, and going for walks with Nova and her husband.
Lisa's professional interests include pain management, dentistry, soft tissue surgery, and feline medicine and behavior. Her professional memberships include the American Association of Feline Practitioners and the Veterinary Information Network.
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Dr. David F. Merkley BA DVM MS DACVS
Dr Merkley was born in Minnesota and grew up in South Dakota in a family of large animal veterinarians. He attended the University of South Dakota (USD) and received a BA in mathematics. He attended Iowa State University (ISU) for his degree in veterinary medicine (DVM). His surgical training was obtained at Michigan State University (MSU) where he obtained an MS in veterinary surgery and completed a residency in small animal veterinary surgery (orthopedic and soft tissue). He obtained certification by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) in 1977 by examination. He has spent over 35 years in veterinary surgical education and providing referral surgical services at MSU and then ISU. In 2004 he began surgical consulting with private veterinary practices in eastern Nebraska, southeastern South Dakota, western Iowa and southwestern Minnesota. In 2006 he established Veterinary Surgical Specialists of Nebraska PC (VSSON) to formalize his relationships with the practices he has been associated with. He provides small animal surgical services in both orthopedic and soft tissue surgery. |
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Barb Walker
I've been working at Homestead for for 4 1/2 years as a receptionist/vet assistant. I've been in the Spencer area since 1986. My husband Gary and I have been married for 18 years and we enjoy Harley rides together, I also enjoy quilting and spending time with our handsome English Springer Spaniel Buster. |
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Amy Orwig
My name is Amy Berry. I have been working here at Homestead Small Animal Practice since 2007. I was born and raised in Kansas City , KS. I moved to Greenville, IA with my boyfriend Kyle in 2007. We have a son named Evan, he is 2 years old and full of energy. I have worked in the veterinary field since 2005 strictly with small animals. I have 3 dogs of my own; Lola an American Bulldog, Kelvey a Shih-tzu and Zee a Boston Terrier. A Domestic short hair cat named Cole completes our family.
In my free time I enjoy spending time with friends, watching movies and Shopping. |
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Rhonda Streufert
I've been a member of the Homestead team since 1997. I started with Dr.Tom Johnson as a front office receptionist and had the privilage to continue with Drs. Tom Beall and Sophi Franck when they bought the clinic in 2002. My husband Dale and I have lived in the spencer area for the last 26 years. We raised our 3 children in Peterson, Ia and moved to Spencer in 2003. We have a French Bulldog named Paris who is 3 years old. In our free time we like to travel to car shows in our 1965 Chevy Impala SS and visit our children & grandchildren. I also have a small business in my home "Photo Creations' creating photo dvds and archiving photos and 35mm slides. |
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Erica Janssen
Hello!
I grew up here in Spencer, Iowa; after going to ILCC in Estherville I moved to Lincoln, Nebraska for two years. While I lived in Nebraska I worked for Williamsburg Veterinary Hospital as a Kennel Manager and Assistant. I've since moved back to Spencer and now work for Homstead Small Animal Practice. This is my second time working here; I worked here under Dr. Tom Johnson for three years as a part time kennel associate when I was in high school. Shortly after moving back to Spencer in 2006 I began working here at Homstead Small Animal Pracitce again as a front office receptionist.
In October of 2007 I married my long time boyfriend Matthew. We live in Spencer with our two cats Sneakers and Casper, our dog Hope, and our fish Burrito. Matt and I enjoy riding our motorcyles in our free time, and Hope and I enjoy taking walks around town (where she always gets complimented on her beautiful blue eyes). I also enjoy quieter hobbies like quilting and reading. My cats much prefer those quieter hobbies and will often join me for a nap while I sew or read. |
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