Popish Veterinary Clinic - Veterinarian In Casper, WY USA

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Richard Schwahn, DVM-owner

Dr Schwahn has been a member of the Popish team since receiving his DVM from Kansas State University in 1999, and has been an owner since 2001. His special interests include dentistry, and he pursues continuing education in this area as often as his busy schedule permits. Dr Schwahn serves as Regional Veterinary Coordinator, tracking and reporting zoonotic diseases and responding to emergency conditions related to animals and public health, and is also a member of the Casper Rotary Club. Prior to entering the veterinary field, he served 3 years as a Military Policeman in the United States Army, during which time he was stationed in Germany. Living overseas allowed Richard, and his wife Michelle, opportunities to travel and gather many valuable and exciting memories together. Dr Schwahn and his wife have two children, son Taylor and daughter Madeline, who both aspire to be veterinarians like their dad. While their family tends to be spread around the country, their family in Casper includes their friends at First Baptist Church, where they enjoy a variety of activities. Born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska, Dr Schwahn is a fan of all things Husker, especially football. Other favorite activities include hiking, yoga, home brewing, and spending time with family and friends, including his two furry friends, Rudy and Tino.

Tangney Gray, DVM

Dr. Tangney Gray-Dockham, a Casper native, graduated from Natrona County High School in 2003. She then pursued her undergraduate degree in biology from Casper College. During her undergraduate work, Dr. Gray began volunteering, and then working as a Veterinary Assistant at Popish Vet Clinic. Dr. Gray moved to Fort Collins in 2006 to attend veterinary school. In May of 2010, she graduated the Professional Veterinary Medical Program at colorado State University, with honors. At this time, she re-joined the Popish team as an associate veterinarian. Her professional interests include internal medicine, surgery, and avian medicine. Tangney married her highschool sweetheart in 2008. She and her husband Kodi, share a home west of Casper with 5 German Shorthair Pointers, 2 parrots, and 1 cat.

Becky Prior, DVM

Becky Prior received her DVM from the University of Monnesota in 1997. Part of her veterinary studies were also done at Oklahoma State University. Over the past 14 years, Dr Prior has practiced small animal medicine, surgery, and emergency and critical care in practices in Minnesota, Wisconsin and more recently in Oklahoma. Dr Prior enjoys the challenges of internal medicine, critical care and surgery.

Dr Prior's husband Jim is a Minnesota native and is a music pastor. Jim and Becky share their 10th anniversary this year. Their family includes two children, Laura (7) and Brendan (5). They and their 2 dogs Bella, an Australian Shepherd, and Lucy, a Brussels Griffon mix with one eye, are enjoying exploring Casper. Dr Prior enjoys hiking, running, and music, and looks forward to exploring more of Wyoming.

Angela O'Hearn, DVM

Dr O’Hearn is a native of Casper. She earned her undergraduate degree in biology after studying at both Casper College and the University of Wyoming. In 2009 she received her DVM from Colorado State University. After graduation, she completed an internship in Emergency and Critical Care in Fort Collins, Colorado. Since that time, she has been an associate veterinarian at an Emergency Hospital. Her professional interests also include internal medicine and pain management, and she looks forward to putting those skills to work at Popish.

In the past year, Angela and her husband Jason have experienced many new changes. They welcomed their first child Miles in March and are very excited to see him change and grow. They have also recently returned to Casper to reunite with family and friends. Dr O’Hearn’s personal interests include camping, hiking, and spending time with family and her two dogs, Pudge and Squid.