115 South Main, Chatfield, MN 55923

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Meet Our Veterinary Team

Dr. Hank Peeters , DVM, Owner

Affiliations: MVMA
Dr. Peeters joined the Clinic November, 1995
DVM at the University of Minnesota, 1992


Dr. Peeters specializes in Bovine and Small Animal practice handling a large portion of the current small animal practice at Chosen Valley Vet Clinic. Dr. Peeters has a passion for caring for animals no matter the size or species offering customized care to suit our customers needs.

Dr. Peeters owns a 35 head beef cow herd, and dogs Tommy Boy, Rex, and Dolly.

Dr. Bryce Niemeyer, DVM, Associate Veterinarian

Affiliations: AAEP and MVMA

Joined the Clinic in March 2018
Undergraduate UW River Falls- Animal Science Degree
DVM at University of Wisconsin-Madison 2013

Dr. Niemeyer grew up in Chatfield, MN training horses and working on a hobby farm. He has happy to be back living and working in his home town clinic. Dr. Niemeyer specializes in equine dentistry but is well versed in all aspects of the Chosen Valley Vet Clinic practice.

Bryce is married to his wonderful wife Kelly. They have 5 horses, 2 ducks, 1 dog, 1 three-legged cat. We hope to add goats and beef cattle to our farm in the future.

Recent Blog Posts

Booms, Zooms and Commotion-Free Rooms

As summer approaches, so do the booms, blasts, and excitement that come along with this commotion-filled season. From thunderstorms to the Fourth of July, pets experience an array of experiences that can bring out their anxiety. Preparing for the noise, hustle and bustle, and celebrations can reduce your pet’s stress and prevent young pets from trauma that could lead to life-long fears. Unsure how you can prep for booms and blasts? Here are our top tips for helping your pet through the summer celebrations and downpours.

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Household Pet Poisons Most People Don't Know About

Did you know that March is Pet Poison Prevention Month? This month is dedicated to keeping pets safe from accidental poisonings and educating pet owners on how to do just that. Some curious pets cannot help but get into trouble when it comes to exploring household items that can pose a danger. Others may incidentally walk across the garage floor, garden, or sidewalk and wind up ill. To help you better safeguard your pets, check out these common household pet poisons that most people don’t think about.

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12 Tips to Celebrate Pet Dental Health All Year Long!

Here is a fact we hope you’ll sink your teeth into: preventing periodontal disease (also known as gum disease). By protecting your pet’s dental health, you can extend their life by three years! Along with obesity, dental disease is a leading (and preventable) illness that takes the lives of far too many pets far too early. To make matters even more pressing, over 80% of dogs and 50% of cats over the age of three will develop periodontal disease.

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Large Animal? Small Animal? We care for them all!

We look forward to meeting you and your treasured companion.
Our veterinary team specializes in veterinary care for small animals, equine, and dairy & beef cattle.