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The Holladay Veterinary Hospital of skilled veterinarians welcomes you to our practice. The clinics you have known as All About Pets and Central Valley Veterinary Hospital have come together to become Holladay Veterinary Hospital. We proudly serve the Salt Lake City area.
Dr. Richard Pratt, DVM
A 1984 graduate of Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Pratt has additional training in small animal dentistry with interests in preventive medicine and general surgery. His most recent continuing education courses include: problem pet behavior, high risk anesthesia, pain prevention and control, dermatology, pathology, and pharmacology. Previous degrees include: AA Spanish, BS Animal Science, and BS Veterinary Science. Raised on the Mexican border with farm animals (especially beef cattle), Dr. Pratt worked in a mixed practice treating anything non-human for his first two years. He soon discovered his love for pet practice and ultimately gave up the farm animals when he moved to Utah in 1988. After joining the Central Valley Veterinary group, he restricted his practice primarily to dogs and cats for greater focus. Active in his community, the Salt Lake Veterinary Medical Association, and the Utah Veterinary Medical Association, he is also a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Animal Hospital Association. His current hobby outside of work is spending time with the grandkids.
Dr. Nicole Butler, DVM
Dr. Nicole Butler attended the University of Missouri where she received her Bachelor degrees in Biology and Biochemistry as well as her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. After practicing in her hometown Springfield, Missouri for two years she moved to Salt Lake City and joined the Central Valley Veterinary Group in July of 2008. Dr. Butler veterinary interests include feline medicine, soft tissue surgery, clinical pathology and internal medicine. Dr. Butler four legged family consists of four dogs (Bela, Rocco, Rona, and Sadie), three cats (Malachite, Lumi and Hallow) and one giant tortoise (Hamlet). When not practicing veterinary medicine Dr. Butler enjoys cooking, reading, hiking, skiing, running, camping and swimming.
Dr. Susan McDonald
Dr. Susan McDonald received her Master of Science degree in biology from Utah State University, and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University in 1984. Dr McDonald practiced at Central Valley in the 1990's, and rejoined the hospital staff in 2002. Her veterinary interests include internal medicine, feline medicine, critical care, and nutrition. Outside of veterinary medicine Dr. McDonald enjoys vegetable gardening, cooking, horseback riding, music, and barn chores. She lives with her husband and 9 four legged kids - 3 horses (Joe, Keno, and Rock), 2 dogs (Spot and Sally), and 4 cats (Missy, B.C., Hudson, and Kitten).
Dr. Laura McLain
Dr. Laura McLain received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1997. She has been at Central Valley since 1999. Her professional interests include internal medicine, critical care, soft tissue surgery, and pain management. In addition to dogs and cats, she also treats rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs and rodents. Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. McLain enjoys reading, writing, gardening and photography. She lives with her husband and two young daughters. She has two dogs, a German shepherd mix named Leyla and a Pembroke Welsh Corgi named Pippin, and one cat, a grey tabby named Clyde.
Dr. Kristen Blum
Dr. Kristen Blum received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University in 2002. She has been with the Central Valley Veterinary Group since graduation. In addition to internal medicine and surgery, she has an interest in canine rehabilitation medicine including manual therapy, laser therapy, ultrasound therapy, and strengthening exercises. Her love of the outdoors brought her from Ohio to Utah where she enjoys skiing with her husband and hiking with her two golden retrievers - Lexie and Forrest. Her English Bulldog - LB unfortunately can not go on hikes but will tag along for an occasional swim in the water (with his life vest of course). She also has three cats - Madison, Sampras, and LP who help her enjoy reading a good book as they roll on the pages trying to claim the book as their future napping spot.
