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Meet the team

The Mission Valley Veterinary Team

The humans, the cats, and the dogs who make this clinic feel like home.

Mission Valley pasture
Kevin Detwiler
DVM · Owner & Veterinarian

Kevin Detwiler

Dr. Detwiler is the owner and sole veterinarian at Mission Valley Vet Clinic. He graduated from Oregon State University with a BS with honors in Microbiology, and then from Washington State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in Pullman, WA in 1982. Aside from a 5-year stint in Idaho, Dr. Detwiler has practiced in Western Montana ever since.

This valley and mixed practice vet clinic has provided him with a varied case load which Dr. Detwiler really enjoys. He loves doing cattle herd health and OB work, as well as generalized and orthopedic small animal surgery. Dr. Detwiler's many years of experience and vast skill set are an asset to our clients and patients.

Kevin and Debbie have raised 5 amazing children and currently have 3 dogs, 1 cat, 1 tree frog and a horse. They have always had a variety of animals in their home, including multiple fresh and saltwater aquariums of fish.

Debbie Detwiler
Admin & Clinic Mom / Grandma

Debbie Detwiler

Debbie and Kevin have been married for over 40 years and Debbie plays a big role in the inner workings of our vet clinic. We call her the clinic mom because she takes such great care of all of us. Debbie loves spending time with her children and grandchildren, as well as hiking, gardening, and reading.

Nicole Hamilton
Receptionist

Nicole Hamilton

I am originally from Western Washington and grew up with cats, dogs, chickens and horses. I have worked at Mission Valley Vet Clinic since 2014 and with animals in general since 2010. My husband and I have a daughter, 3 large mixed breed dogs and way too many cats.

Shelby DesJarlais
Vet Assistant

Shelby DesJarlais

I grew up in the Mission Valley and started working at Mission Valley Vet Clinic when I was just out of high school. I left to obtain my Veterinary Assistant's certification and returned to work at MVVC.

Front-desk staff

The clinic cats

Three cats with very different opinions about you, all of which you'll discover the moment you walk in.

Marie
Marie
Clinic Cat

She is everyone's favorite cat. Marie came to us in 2019 and quickly adjusted to her new life as a clinic cat.

Flynn
Flynn
Clinic Cat

He is the newest cat addition and has turned into a really great front desk ornament.

Walter
Walter
Clinic Cat

He bites, quite hard – fair warning. Walter showed up in 2018 and refused to leave. We have learned to love him, most of the time.

Tail-wagging staff

The clinic dogs

All three live with Kevin and Debbie. All three think the clinic is their second home — because it is.

Pollo
Pollo
Clinic Dog · The real boss

He is the real boss; Pollo is one of the toughest dogs we know. He belongs to Kevin and Debbie and is a clinic staff favorite.

Marco & Remi
Marco & Remi
Clinic Dogs

Marco and Remi both grew up coming to the vet clinic daily and have always been excellent greeters. We recently lost Remi, and his presence is greatly missed in our clinic. Marco lives with Kevin, Debbie, Pollo and Dan and he is still wondering why his parents got another German shepherd puppy.

Lieutenant Dan
Lieutenant Dan
Clinic Dog · Newest K9 addition

He is the newest K9 addition and we are all so impressed! He has adapted to life at the clinic and life with Marco & Pollo so quickly and easily. He is a good boy!

A day in the clinic

Candid moments around Mission Valley

Skyla trying out Dan's new dog bed
Skyla trying out Dan's new dog bed.
Patient waiting at Mission Valley Veterinary Clinic
Patiently waiting their turn in the lobby.
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