Dr. Hoggarth has been practicing companion animal medicine and surgery in the Fargo area since 2003. Upon completion of her Bachelor’s of Science in Microbiology from North Dakota State University, she graduated from Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 2003. Although her interests are diverse, she places particular emphasis on the human-animal bond, preventative and therapeutic dental procedures, pre-emptive brachycephalic airway surgical procedures, and management of various medical conditions and dermatologic concerns. She has completed additional education in select advanced dental treatments and procedures and enjoys attending conferences annually learning about the most up-to-date medical and surgical advancements.

Typical of hobby farms, Dr. Hoggarth and her family enjoy a menagerie of pet companions. This includes but is not limited to Oscar, Enzo and Birdie (French Bulldogs), Tess (lab-ish cross, adopted from Adopt A Pet), MooMoo the cat and pet chickens. Her interests include spending time outdoors (especially travel time to the mountains), hobby farming, recreational activities, artistic projects (leatherworks/silversmithing), horseback riding, and planning new adventures.

Dr. James has been practicing companion animal medicine and surgery in the Fargo-West Fargo-Moorhead area since 2009. Upon completion of her Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology from The University of Tennessee, she took a position with the Knoxville Zoological Gardens. She spent the next six years caring for a variety of species, first as an animal keeper then as an assistant in the zoo’s veterinary hospital. In 2004 she was accepted by The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in May of 2008 and her Master of Public Health with a concentration in Veterinary Public Health later that same year. Dr. James’ professional interests include preventative medicine, nutrition, soft tissue and ophthalmic surgery, exotic animal medicine and surgery, behavior, rehabilitation therapy, pain management, and hospice / end-of-life care.

Dr. James lives with her husband, daughter, and their three dogs: “Chorkie” Penelope, Blue Tick Coonhound Okra Corndog, and Redbone Coonhound Ernie Tomato. When not working on home improvement projects or in their yard, you can find Dr. James on the sidelines at her daughter’s sporting events. She and her family also enjoy traveling, planning future travel, attending concerts and plays, and spending time outdoors.

Dr. Abby loves animals. She felt drawn to veterinary medicine at a young age, and after many years of volunteering and working at numerous vet clinics, a wildlife rehabilitation center, and a large cat sanctuary, she graduated from Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 2014. Combining that degree with a certification in canine rehabilitation, she has enjoyed partnering with pet owners to help beloved companions feel their best!

Since graduating from vet school, Dr. Abby has focused on expanding her professional knowledge in the areas of mobility enhancement and maintenance, soft tissue surgery, preventative medicine, pain relief, and neurology. She also strongly believes in the importance of a fear-free approach for pets, working in tandem with owners to reduce stress for patients during appointments.

Dr. Abby and her husband share their home with three cats and two dogs, although anyone with cats knows that it’s the cats that share their home with the humans and dogs. This ensures that much of her downtime is spent sifting litterboxes and walking dogs, but she also branches out into non-animal-dominated activities, such as baking, reading, and hiking.

Dr. Caid has been practicing companion animal medicine and surgery since 2008. Upon completion of her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Microbiology from North Dakota State University, she graduated from the University Of Minnesota College Of Veterinary Medicine with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2008. Dr. Caid’s professional interests include dermatology, behavior, preventative medicine, and nutrition.

Dr. Caid’s family consists of her husband, Joe, who is a production animal veterinarian in Steele, ND, her daughter, Maggie, her son, Harrison, and her four-legged family, Norman and Bernice, rambunctious black Labrador Retrievers. In her spare time, Dr. Caid enjoys reading, music, gardening, and running (both the sport and action of keeping up with her children)!

Dr. Erickson has been practicing companion animal medicine and surgery since 2013. He grew up in Alexandria, MN. After completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science at the University of Minnesota, he went on to graduate from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2013. After 6 years working in the Twin Cities, Dr. Erickson decided to move his family to the Fargo area to get away from the busy big city lifestyle and to have more time with family. Dr. Erickson’s professional interests include most aspects of veterinary medicine, particularly preventive medicine, soft tissue surgery, and internal medicine.

Dr. Erickson lives in West Fargo with his wife, son, and three daughters. In his spare time, Dr. Erickson enjoys traveling with his family, cooking, running, reading, spending time outdoors, and cheering on the Minnesota Vikings, Twins, and Gophers.

Dr. Lyons has been in veterinary practice in North Dakota since 2003. She completed her BS in Microbiology at NDSU and earned her DVM from Iowa State University in 2003. Dr. Lyon’s professional interests include preventive medicine, surgery, pain management, and hospice / end-of-life care. Dr. Lyons has a special interest in regulatory issues and is also the Executive Secretary for the North Dakota Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.

Dr. Lyons lives near Lisbon with her husband and children where they farm and run a small beef cattle operation. They have horses, 2 dogs, and several barn cats as well. Dr. Lyons is involved in several local organizations and stays busy with the kids’ activities including sports, 4H, and FFA. In her spare time, she enjoys camping, riding horses, reading, and playing the piano.