DrLaurel@NorthernLakesEquine.com

Dr. Laurel Meininger grew up in Omaha, NE. She received her B.A. from Colorado State University before moving to Ames, IA and receiving her DVM degree with honors from Iowa State University. Following graduation, Dr. Meininger completed a rigorous one-year hospital internship at Kendall Road Equine Hospital in Elgin, IL. In 2019, Dr. Meininger became certified in veterinary spinal manipulation (chiropractic) through the Integrative Veterinary Medical Institute.

Dr. Meininger has a passion for horses of all disciplines and grew up riding on the hunter/jumper show circuit. Her veterinary interests include sports medicine and rehabilitation, dentistry, and preventative care, with a strong focus on client communication and education. Dr. Meininger strives to remain up-to-date in the veterinary and equine communities as an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Association of Equine Practitioners, and the United States Equestrian Federation. In addition, Dr. Meininger sits alongside Dr. Golden as a board member of the Illinois Equine Practitioners’ Association to help bring quality continuing education opportunities to equine veterinarians in the area.

In her free time, Dr. Meininger can be found spending quality time with her husband, chasing after her two young sons, enjoying walks with her dog, or baking tasty treats in the kitchen. (Source)

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