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New Richmond Veterinary Clinic Staff

Meet the amazing veterinary team at New Richmond Veterinary Clinic below!

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A team of dedicated & passionate animal lovers.

DaKota Tilleraas, DVM

Dr. DaKota Tilleraas grew up raising and competing with Labrador Retrievers with her family. She was also raised around cats, horses and cattle sparking a passion for animals. She grew up in Hastings, Minnesota with 2 brothers and a sister. She attended the University of Minnesota Crookston and obtained a degree in animal science with a minor in agriculture business before enrolling at Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

DaKota has a special interest in reproduction, internal medicine and ultrasound. She enjoys working with animals as well as their owners. When she is not at the clinic Dr. Tilleraas enjoys spending time in the outdoors with her Labrador Retriever Rhett and Doberman Sawyer, as well as spending time with her nieces and nephew.

Amy Siltberg, DVM

Dr. Amy Siltberg grew up in a small ranching community in the high desert of Prineville, Oregon. She was raised around dogs, cats, and horses from childhood and was very active in 4-H, FFA, high school, and collegiate equestrian teams with her Quarter Horse, Scooter. This helped Amy foster a love of animals and sparked an interest in veterinary medicine from an early age. Amy obtained a degree in animal science with a concentration in equine science at Montana State University before enrolling and graduating from Colorado State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

Amy has a special interest in dentistry, surgery, pain management, nutrition, and client education. She hopes to pursue further education and certification in veterinary acupuncture and laser therapy in the future.

When not at the clinic, Dr. Siltberg enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, as well as spending time outside with their animals which including two cats (Popeye and Safira) and her young horse (Tobi).

Diane Battjes, DVM

Dr. Diane Battjes grew up in the Twin Cities metro area and attended the University of Minnesota for both her undergraduate degree in biology and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. Dr. Battjes is interested in wellness and preventative care, among many other aspects of veterinary medicine.

When she is not in the clinic, Dr. Battjes enjoys spending time with her husband, two children and two Australian Shepherds. Among her hobbies are hiking, caring for the family’s backyard chickens and listening to audiobooks or podcasts while crocheting.

Brittany, Certified Veterinary Technician

Brittany, originally from Veseli, MN, graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science in 2016, followed by an Associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology from Argosy University in 2018. She became a Certified Veterinary Technician in Minnesota shortly after. Brittany completed her internship in Equine Medicine at Anoka Equine Veterinary Services before working in small animal clinics. In 2020, she joined New Richmond Vet Clinic after purchasing a home in the area. Her passion lies in surgery and anesthesia, and she continuously strives to expand her knowledge to provide the best care for pets. At home, Brittany enjoys life with two horses—Daisy, a Quarter Horse mare, and Remington, a Paint gelding—along with Diesel, an Australian Shepherd adopted in 2018. In her free time, she loves camping, trail riding, fishing, spending time with friends and family, and cheering on the Minnesota Vikings.

Audrey, Certified Veterinary Technician

Audrey holds an Associate of Applied Science Degree from the Medical Institute of Minnesota. Before joining New Richmond Veterinary Clinic, she gained diverse experience working in a mixed animal practice (both small and large animals), a corporate practice, and a private practice. Her deep love of animals makes veterinary care the perfect career for her. Audrey and her husband, Mike, share their home with three Italian Greyhounds—Fendi, Goose, and Prada—and a cat named Sir Oliver Purrbody (Ollie). Outside of work, she enjoys boating, traveling, and spending time with family. She also teaches agility at the Animal Inn Training School and actively competes in agility and Fastcat events with her Greyhounds. Audrey has competed in trials across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Missouri, and Florida, and has been invited to the prestigious AKC Agility Invitational in Florida four times. Audrey is excited to get to know the pets and clients at New Richmond Veterinary Clinic and looks forward to continuing her passion for animal care.

Camryn, Veterinary Assistant

Camryn is a veterinary assistant who graduated with a diploma in veterinary technology from WITC. She began serving clients and their pets at New Richmond Veterinary Clinic before completing her degree and has continued to provide top-notch care to their patients ever since. Outside of work, Camryn enjoys spending her time hiking, reading, writing, and drawing.

Melissa, Veterinary Assistant

Melissa grew up in the Chicagoland area, where her passion for animals began through riding and training horses. At 19, she started her veterinary career at Woodstock Veterinary Clinic, working with specialists in exotics, internal medicine, and orthopedics for 12 years. After a break to raise her four daughters and earn a business degree, Melissa and her family moved to Wisconsin in 2023. She actively rescues horses from slaughter auctions and cares for her own herd of animals, including five horses, two goats, 16 chickens, five cats, and three dogs.

A dedicated member of the U.S. Eventing Association (USEA), Mid-America Eventing Association (MAEA), and U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF), Melissa competes in events nationwide. She also enjoys traveling, hiking, kayaking, and archery. Melissa joined New Richmond Veterinary Clinic in December 2023, where she treats every animal like her own.

Halle, Veterinary Assistant

Halle is a veterinary assistant at New Richmond Veterinary clinic. She discovered her love for animals at a very young age, often spending most of her time researching them all throughout elementary, middle, and high school. In her free time, she likes to hunt, fish, four-wheel, go shopping, and spend time with her two dogs Luka and Neiko, as well as her cat Moo

Rebecca, Veterinary Assistant

Rebecca is a veterinary assistant at New Richmond Vet Clinic who turned her lifelong love for animals into a meaningful career in veterinary medicine. She is passionate about providing every pet with the highest level of care and comfort. In her free time, Rebecca enjoys reading, playing video games, crafting, and shopping.

Skyler, Veterinary Assistant

Skyler comes from a small town with a large farming community. She has a passion for science and medicine which sparked her interest in the veterinary field. She is in school to become a veterinary technician, and hopes to work with both small and large animals.

When she isn’t in classes or working, she spends her time with her chocolate lab Chance, or cat Batman.

Jon'na, Veterinary Assistant

Jon’na grew up in New Richmond and is currently attending high school. She started working at the New Richmond vet clinic because she always has had a love for animals. Her favorite part of working here is getting to see and cuddle all the furry friends that come in. In her free time she loves spending time with her family, friends and playing tennis.

Sarah, Client Service Representative

Sarah is a Client Service Representative at New Richmond Vet Clinic, where she enjoys spending her days surrounded by animals. At home, she cares for three cats, a rabbit, and a chinchilla, reflecting her love for animals both at work and in her personal life. In her free time, Sarah enjoys watching movies and exploring her creative side through art, whether it’s admiring it or creating her own.

Lindsey, Client Service Representative

Lindsey grew up in MN, always having at least 2 dogs in the house at a time. Her mom, being a vet tech for over 30 years, kickstarted her passion for animals from a young age. She competes and has trained dogs in a sport called Flyball for over 20 years, and is now one of the head trainers of her Flyball team. She competes regularly with her 3 border collies: Helo (blue merle), Athena (red merle), and Adama (black and white). She loves spending time with her husband, as well as snuggling with her fur babies and listening to audiobooks as often as she can.

Nancy, Remote Scheduler

Nancy is based in South Carolina and has 22 years of veterinary and client service experience. In her free time, she enjoys lounging by the pool, riding her husband’s motorcycle, and spending time with her four dogs, four cats, and three chickens.

Meghann, Remote Scheduler

Meghann is based in Colorado and has over 19 years of experience as a veterinary technician and client service representative. She has two dogs, two cats, five guinea pigs, and, during the country fair, raises swine. In her free time, she likes to watch her son play baseball and football (she helps run the pee-wee football program). She also helps her son with his 4-H projects; any time left afterward is spent with her family and friends.

Kyle, Remote Scheduler

Kyle, based in South Carolina, brings over nine years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant, along with expertise in recruiting and managing pharmacy operations. His passion for animal care shines through in every aspect of his work. Outside of the clinic, Kyle enjoys spending his free time gardening, cooking, gaming, and relaxing with his two beloved cats, Pebbles and Maxwell.