Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Richard Reierson truly enjoys general practice, as well as long-time interests in surgery, dentistry, reproduction, and dermatology. Sporting dogs and their needs have been a particular favorite of his. When his son brought home a very unusual guest for Thanksgiving vacation, a snake, he decided to pursue reptile medicine. Dr. Reierson's father, a dentist, provided the inspiration for his son's ongoing education in advanced veterinary dentistry.A graduate of the University of Minnesota Veterinary School in 1971, Dr. Reierson also interned for one year at Colorado State University in small animal surgery and medicine. In 1976, he established Elm Creek Animal Hospital. He has served on the national board of the AAHA, Minnesota Veterinary Alumni board, and local humane society boards. Dr. Reierson has been a longtime member of the veterinary education committee of the M.V.M.A and takes an active role in mentoring students. He has a passion for waterfowl and upland hunting, and enjoys caring for these sporting dogs. Dr. Reierson's interests are singing in two choirs and playing in a blue grass band. He is owned by his chocolate Labrador, Dixie, and relishes time spent with his four grandchildren. He is delighted to continue working for the new owners of Elm Creek Animal Hospital.
