Veterinarian Overview
One of the founders of Virgin Valley Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Steyee is a highly experienced and knowledgeable animal medicine provider. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana. He then attended Colorado State University in Fort Collins, receiving his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1979. Dr. Steyee holds a special interest in orthopedic surgery (especially stifle repairs), ophthalmology, general and oral surgery. He and Dr. Brown both are well trained in abdominal and thoracic ultrasound. Dr. Steyee is a member of the following associations: AVMA member (1978) USDA National Veterinary Accreditation (1978) NVMA member (1997) AAHA Accredited member (2000) Dr. James is married to his partner, Tammy Brown. Together they are raising two children, Aiden and Madeline. To complete their family they have two dogs, Abby and LT as well as two quarter horses that he helps maintain for his wife and children. When not practicing medicine on animals, Dr. Steyee stays busy with honey-do lists, numerous chores on their acreage, family vacations, building train layouts with Aiden and teaching Madeline to box.