We are extremely proud of our dedicated team. We hire only the best and most capable employees to become a part of our team here at Paws and Prairie Animal Clinic. Our team is filled with highly dedicated animal lovers who are well trained at their jobs. They will do anything possible for their patients and the owners who love them.

Learning and education are very important here at Paws and Prairie Animal Clinic. We strive to have a progressive clinic with a staff trained in the advanced veterinary medical and surgical services. Our patients deserve the very best veterinary care.

Basically, our team is full of compassionate individuals.  We make it a goal to treat each patient like their own.  We are prepared to discuss preventative medicine so that every pet can stay as healthy as possible.  And in times of urgency, we will take the time needed to aid your and your pet along a treatment plan to care for your pet.  They will also do everything that they can to make a sick pet feel better as soon as possible.

If you would like to speak to someone on our team, don’t hesitate to contact us today at (218) 631-5826.

Dr. Chrissy Krell

DVM/Practice Owner

Dr. Chrissy grew up in the Wadena area. After high school she attended the University of Minnesota Crookston where she achieved her Bachelor’s degree in Equine Science and Studied Pre-Veterinary Science. After Crookston she went on to attend Vet School at the University of Missouri Columbia. Dr. Chrissy’s favorite animals are cats, camels, horses, dogs, and baby calves. She has 6 horses, 2 dogs, 5 cats, and 20,000 bees all of her own! In her spare time she enjoys learning about bees & beekeeping, viticulture & wine making and watching her kids play sports and extracurriculars. Dr. Krell’s favorite part about veterinary medicine is building relationships with clients, working with her wonderful team to help animals in need, and working with ultrasound and dental procedures. Dr. Chrissy started practicing in the Wadena area in 2012.

 

Dr. William (Bill) Treichel

Relief Veterinarian 

Dr. Bill Treichel graduated from Iowa State University in 1999 with his DVM. He was an associate veterinarian in two mixed animal practices and one small animal practice prior to becoming a relief veterinarian. He is the owner of Paw and Hoof Veterinary Services PLLC, which has provided veterinary relief services to veterinary clinics and hospitals in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa since January of 2020. Paws and Prairie was one of his first relief jobs and he is grateful to be helping Dr. Krell and her staff to provide veterinary medical and surgical care for pets and people of the Wadena area again.

 

 

 

Ally F.

Certified Veterinary Technician/Team Lead

Ally is from Cavalier, ND. After high school she went on to attend North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND where she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Technology. Her favorite animals are horses, dogs, cats, rabbits, and goats. Ally has several pets of her own, including 2 horses, 2 dogs, 2 inside cats and several barn cats. In her spare time she enjoys crafting, spending time outdoors, and hanging out with family and friends. Ally’s favorite thing about veterinary medicine is surgery, wellness care, and emergency medicine. Ally joined the Paws & Prairie team in September of 2021.

 

 

 

Kellie D.

Assistant Manager/Receptionist

Kellie grew up in Crookston, MN where she also attended school. Kellie has been working in the customer service and veterinary industry for over 12 years. Kellie’s favorite animals are dogs, dolphins, whales, and horses. In her spare time she likes to go fishing, spend time outdoors, and play video games. She has 3 adorable French Bulldogs of her own as well as 2 cats. Kellie’s favorite part about veterinary medicine is seeing all of the cute animals, especially the new puppies and kittens, for their wellness visits. Kellie originally joined the Paws & Prairie Team in December of 2020. She took a brief leave over 2023 to raise her Frenchie litters and returned to Paws & Prairie in 2024.

 

 

 

 

 

Janine C.

Receptionist

Janine joined the PPAC team as a Client Service Representative. As a receptionist, you will see Janine helping our clients with several different important tasks such as client communications, scheduling, answering questions, etc. Janine is another Minnesota native and grew up in the Henning, MN area. She went to Henning Public School and then went to M State. She has several animals of her own including one house cat and lots of Holstein cows on her Dairy Farm. In her spare time she likes to spend time outdoors gardening/working on flower pots, reading, working on word finds, working on crafts and spending time with her daughter and husband! Janine’s favorite part about veterinary medicine is that no day is the exact same. There is always variety!

 

 

 

Lily R.

Receptionist/Vet Assistant

Lily grew up in Verndale, MN. She attended high school in Wadena. Lily is currently attending University of Minnesota Crookston for pre-vet and then plans to attend vet school. Lily’s favorite animals are cats, goats, turtles, horses, and dogs. Lily has several animals of her own including 5 horses, 2 dogs, 1 goat, and 1 cat. In her spare time she likes to ride her horses and run with her dog. Lily’s favorite part about veterinary medicine is helping with treatments so animals feel better. Lily joined the Paws & Prairie team in August of 2021.