Mary Bernd
Mary has been working with the Countryside Veterinary Clinic as a Receptionist since April of 1988. Both Mary and her husband Mike were born and raised in New Richmond. Mary is the lead Receptionist for the clinic.
Their son, Jim, and his wife, Jen, both work at the University of Eau Claire. Jim is the Student Activities and Information Management Coordinator for the Activities and Programs Office and will obtain his Master's in spring of 2010. Jen has her Master's and is the Senior Coordinator for Arts and Special Events at the University. Jim and Jen have 3 cats; two of which were adopted here at Countryside.
Mary & Mike live just outside of New Richmond and are the proud owners of two active little Cairn Terriers, Darby and Quinn, both from Angels Pet World in Hudson.
Mary & Mike enjoy camping, reading, walking with their Cairn Terriers, and football.
Sue Ballard
Sue joined Countryside Veterinary Clinic in the fall of 2006 as a part-time receptionist. She also assists Lynn with various functions that free Lynn up to do her job!
Sue is married to Mike and they have 2 grown children - son Michael (wife Jenny) and daughter DeAnn (husband Peter) and grandchildren - Mallory, Sophie, Jacqueline & Madeline.
Sue has a dog named Jack - a 3 year old black lab - he loves to hunt and is a great family dog.
In her spare time, Sue gardens and travels.
Jill Turnipseed
Jill joined us in January 2007 as our parttime bookkeeper. She gradu
ated from Mankato State University and is co-owner of Pine Meadows Golf Course with husband, Gary.
Jill & Gary have 2 sons: Casey (age 11), and Joey (age 10). Chloe, a 1 year-old Maltese/Poodle mix, is also a treasured member of the family.
Jill's hobbies include golfing (really?), scrapbooking, photography, going to her boys' sports events and cheering them on. She also coordinates the music for the comtempory service at her church. In her spare time - she is learning to play guitar.
Sheila Derosier
Sheila is joined the Receptionist team at Countryside in December 2009.
Lindy Kjeseth
Lindy is the newest member of the Receptionish team at Countryside.