David Hayes, DVM, Practice Owner
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David is married to Robin Hayes, has three children, and makes his home in Meridian, Idaho.
Dr. Hayes developed and produces Veterinarian's Choice™, a pelleted vitamin and mineral supplement for horses. He also owns and operates Futurity Farm, a quarter horse breeding establishment. He is also the owner and sole proprietor of Equine Hospital and Lameness Center in Meridian, Idaho. David's special professional interests are equine reproduction, lameness, and dentistry. His personal interests are horse training, rodeo, and mountain experiences.
Linda C. Cowan, DVM
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Dr. Cowan was born in San Francisco, California and graduated in 1978 from the University of California at Davis with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Zoology and in 1983 as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. She is married with two children and makes her home in Eagle Idaho. She has a dog, three cats, and the occasional injured bird. Her special professional interests are in internal medicine and soft tissue surgery. Personal interests include Nordic skiing, scrapbooking, and gardening.
Robin Hayes, Office Manager and Receptionist, Practice Owner
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Robin was born in San Mateo, California and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Social Science in 1970 from Cal Poly, a Masters of Science degree in Counseling in 1977.
Robin is married to Dr. David Hayes, has three children and lives in Meridian. She has two dogs and a cat at home. Her hobbies and interests are horses, rodeo, gardening and reading.
Karissa Martin, Receptionist
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Karissa was born and raised in Idaho and currently lives in Star, Idaho. She has 3 dogs, 2 cats, 1 goat, and her horse, Tonto. When Karissa is not working she loves to go horseback riding, fishing, hunting, and camping, and most of all spend time with her husband, family, and friends.
Darina Harris, Animal Nurse
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Darina is from south central Idaho. She has been an animal nurse for the last 17 years. Darina enjoys horseback riding, playing pool, and hanging out with her cat and three dogs.
Joan Maier-Bone, Animal Health Technician
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Joan was raised outside of Medford Oregon. She graduated from Portland Community College's Veterinary Technician Program. She lived in Sitka Alaska for 11 years and worked as a veterinary technician, clinical laboratory technician, phlebotomist, and dental assistant. Joan moved to Star in September, 2008 and lives with her husband Heath, two cats, two Weimaraner dogs, a pinto pony, a minature horse, and an angora goat. She is learning to spin wool from her goat and enjoys horseback riding, outdoor activities, and dog agility.
Ann Marie Baird, Book Keeper
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Ann Marie was born and raised in Boise, Idaho. Her family consists of two married children and one grandchild, with two more grandchildren due next spring. Ann loves to hike in the foothills with her "rescue" dog (they have rescued each other), Isabelle.
Newton, Hospital Feline
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Newton is three years old and is our our Hospital Cat, and takes his job very seriously.
