Meet the Team
Veterinarians & Support Staff You Can Trust
At South 71 Veterinary Clinic, our people make the difference. Since 1984, our veterinarians, technicians, and support staff have been united by a passion for animals and a commitment to serving the communities of Willmar, Granite Falls, and Montevideo. Each member of our team brings unique expertise and genuine compassion to their work, ensuring every patient—whether a family pet or livestock animal—receives the very best care.
Meet Our Doctors
Dr. Ryan Tollefrud
Dr. Tollefsrud grew up in Minnesota and graduated from Kansas State Veterinary College in 2012. He joined the team in 2013 and attained ownership of the multi-clinic practice in 2017. Dr. Tollefsrud has 2 kids, Owen and Lindey. In his spare time, he enjoys outdoor activities, including farming and fishing. Dr. Tollefsrud enjoys working with both large and small animals.
Dr. Gregg Laurence
Dr. Laurence graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1987. He works primarily with large animals but also examines dogs and cats in the office. Dr. Laurence enjoys outdoor activities in his spare time, including fishing, hunting, and taking in sports activities. Dr. Laurence shares his home with his two dogs and a cat named Smokey. He is married to his wife Karen and has three children, Nathan, Caleb, and Rebecca.
Dr. Deb Bauman
Dr. Bauman attended college at Baylor University and graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 1985. Dr. Bauman is married and has two adult children. She also shares her home with two dogs and multiple barn cats. In her spare time, Dr. Bauman enjoys gardening flowers and vegetables.
Dr. Amy Schmidt
Dr. Schmidt is a graduate of the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. She joined the team in 1995. Her current focus is small animal medicine. She has dogs and cats that share her home. Dr. Schmidt enjoys watching her three children participate in various sporting activities and reading in her spare time.
Dr. Jessica Anderson
Dr. Jessica Anderson joined the team in 2020. Areas of interest include both small and large animals. Dr. Anderson enjoys horseback riding, hiking, reading, and spending time with her dogs.
Dr. Courtney Behrens
Dr. Behrens graduated from Iowa State in 2021. She joined our team of veterinarians in 2022. Her focus is large animal medicine. Dr. Behrens shares her home with three dogs. During time away from the clinic, Dr. Behrens enjoys reading, hiking, and spending time with family and pets.
Dr. Cody O’Halloran
Dr. Cody O’Halloran graduated in 2024 from Iowa State University, and later that summer joined our team as a veterinarian. In previous years, Dr. O’Halloran assisted in the clinic beginning in 2017. While away from the clinic, Dr. O’Halloran enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking or golfing, and enjoys spending time with family and friends. Both small animal and large animals are of interest, with small animal preventative care being the primary focus in patient care.
Meet Our Staff
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