Dr. Mortimer attended University of Minnesota where he received his bachelor degree. After graduating from University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine, in 1964 he served as a US Army Veterinarian. He then had a house-call practice in New York City. Next, he served at a large veterinary hospital in New Jersey. He later moved to Northern California and with his partner, built the Broadway Animal Hospital. In 1974, he established the Canyon Lake Veterinary Hospital in Rapid City where he still enjoys working today. Dr. Mortimer enjoys fly-fishing, hiking, gardening and reading.

Pets: Watson (cairn terrier) and Griz (cat)

Amy Goodrich, DVM
Veterinarian

Mickie Hortness
Registered Veterinary Technician

Mickie was born in the great state of South Dakota. At 4 years old her family moved to California for the next 8 years. Feeling that South Dakota was a better place to raise children, the family returned to South Dakota when Mickie was 12 years old. Since childhood, books and animals have always been her two great loves. After college graduation Mickie went to work for a major bookstore chain & for the next 12 years she was surrounded by thousands of wonderful books on a daily basis.

How lucky could a person be! After 12 years in the retail business Mickie felt the need for a change. But it didn’t make sense to give up one great love unless it was to work in some capacity with her other great love – animals. Mickie returned to school and graduated from the Veterinary Technology program at National American University in 1998. She has been employed at Canyon Lake Veterinary Hospital since 1996. Through her years at Canyon Lake Veterinary Hospital her career has evolved and she has found a niche in the field of wildlife rehabilitation. She enjoys books, movies, music, gardening, baking and the thrill of releasing a creature back to the wild.

Pets: She and her husband, Larry, share their home with one dog, 14 cats, two rabbits, two ducks, 6 doves, 3 aquariums and various orphaned or injured wild birds and small mammals.

Before moving to Rapid City in 1997, Tami lived in a variety of places, including Aberdeen, SD, Colorado Springs, CO, Miles City, MT, and Minneapolis, MN. Her first career after graduating from high school was as a hair designer. She attended Stewarts School of Hair Design and worked for the Stewarts Company. After moving to Rapid City, Tami decided to pursue a career that involved her love for animals. She attended National American University and received an AAS degree in Veterinary Technology in 2000.

Tami was very fortunate to be able to start working at Canyon Lake Veterinary Hospital while attending NAU and to become a full-time technician upon graduation. Tami enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter who was born in July of 2005. She has been an amazing new addition to her life. She spends her free time reading, fishing, scrap booking, and going on adventures with her family.

Pets: Kramer (golden retriever) and Sandy (golden retriever cross)

Debbie was born in Germany. Her mother is from Germany and her dad was in the military. After he retired, the family moved to Rapid City where she grew up and graduated from Stevens High School. Debbie worked for years in the retail business. She decided to do something more fulfilling after a total hip replacement in 2000. Because of her love of animals she decided to go to school at National American University to become a veterinary technician where she graduated with an AAS in 2004. Debbie plays in the local pool league, volunteers at the YMCA, enjoys working in her garden and helping her boyfriend remodel and decorate their home.

Pets: Tigger (cat) , Mario (cat)

Anouska was born in England and came over to the US as a baby. Her father was US military and so traveling around the country became normal for her and her sisters. Rapid City, SD, was one of the many places along the way, but made a huge impact on her so now she resides here permanently. She attended National American University and graduated in May of 2006. She trained at Canyon Lake while attending school and then went on to gain experience at a local mixed animal practice. She is now back at Canyon Lake and has a special interest in critical care and exotics. Anouska has an awesome family and loves spending time with them on her days off. She also loves working on home improvement and taking the boat out during the summer.

Pets: Smeigle & Mickie (dogs), Eragon (Cat), Princess Dianna (bearded dragon), & Chewy (bird).

Madonna was born and raised in Rapid City. She graduated form St. Martin’s Academy and attended college at SDSU and SDSM&T. Madonna married her best friend, Dan, in 1974. During 32 years of marriage Dan and Madonna have raised 4 children: Jessica, Nicholas, Aaron and Adam. They also were long-term foster parents for Anne. Madonna has been manning the reception desk at Canyon Lake Veterinary Hospital since 2003 and thoroughly enjoys the challenges of making the hospital run smoothly, meeting clients and getting to know their pets.

When not at work, Madonna enjoys caring for her heirloom rose collection and circa 1929 home, reading, knitting and watching the Koi in her husband’s backyard pond. Madonna fosters pets for the Humane Society.

Pets: Spyder (lab), Rhett (standard poodle), and Declan (mix), 10 cats, 3 bunnies and 3 fish aquariums

Sascha was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where she lived until she moved to Rapid City when she was about 5 years old. Sascha is now a sophomore at Rapid City Central High School where she plans on graduating in 2008 and then going on to college. Sascha loves to drive, hang out with friends and family, go to the movies, shop at the mall, listen to her music (which is mostly rock), or even just relaxing is fine for her.

She often goes to car shows with her dad, when they are in town and if she could have any vehicle in the world, it would be a 1970 Chevelle SS. Sascha started working at Canyon Lake Veterinary Hospital on March 10, 2006, and she loves it. Her favorite season is summer, so she plans on camping, swimming at the lake, and of course trying to get that tan.

Pets:D-O-G (golden retriever), Nino AKA Baby (Chihuahua)