Meet our large animal staff
DANIELLE TILLY
Position: Beef Herd Management Specialist
Years in the Veterinary Field: 4 Years at HVC: 4
Pets: 2 Dogs: Roxy & Willow
Bio: Danielle grew up on her family's farm in the Morrison area. She graduated from Chamois High School and attended University of Missouri Columbia where she earned her Bachelor of Animal Science. Danielle came to work for HVC in the fall of 2015. She enjoys farming, gardening, hunting, and spending time outdoors.
Years in the Veterinary Field: 4 Years at HVC: 4
Pets: 2 Dogs: Roxy & Willow
Bio: Danielle grew up on her family's farm in the Morrison area. She graduated from Chamois High School and attended University of Missouri Columbia where she earned her Bachelor of Animal Science. Danielle came to work for HVC in the fall of 2015. She enjoys farming, gardening, hunting, and spending time outdoors.
Jennifer Placht
Position: Large Animal Assistant
Years in the Veterinary Field: 14 Years at HVC: 14
Pets: 3 Dogs: Charlie, Dozer, and Xena 1 Cat: Sky and 1 Horse: Leonard
Bio: Jennifer graduated from Union High School in 2003 and came to work at HVC in 2004. She is a large animal assistant and dedicated calf nurse. Jennifer lives just outside of New Haven with her son Austin. She enjoys farming, hunting, gardening and trailrides.
Years in the Veterinary Field: 14 Years at HVC: 14
Pets: 3 Dogs: Charlie, Dozer, and Xena 1 Cat: Sky and 1 Horse: Leonard
Bio: Jennifer graduated from Union High School in 2003 and came to work at HVC in 2004. She is a large animal assistant and dedicated calf nurse. Jennifer lives just outside of New Haven with her son Austin. She enjoys farming, hunting, gardening and trailrides.
Becky Hart
Position: Large Animal Assistant
Years in the Veterinary Field: 4 Years at HVC: 4
Pets: 1 Dog: Sugar and 1 Cat: Elvis
Bio: Becky grew up in the Stony Hill area, and still resides on her family farm with her husband, Steve. She came to work for HVC in the spring of 2015. Becky is a mother of four and they still take up some of her "free" time, when she isn't farming. She enjoys farming, camping, and traveling when she can.
Years in the Veterinary Field: 4 Years at HVC: 4
Pets: 1 Dog: Sugar and 1 Cat: Elvis
Bio: Becky grew up in the Stony Hill area, and still resides on her family farm with her husband, Steve. She came to work for HVC in the spring of 2015. Becky is a mother of four and they still take up some of her "free" time, when she isn't farming. She enjoys farming, camping, and traveling when she can.
Michael BRandt
Position: Large Animal Assistant
Years in the Veterinary Field: 14 Years at HVC: 13
Pets: 3 Dogs: Dixie, Roxie, & Willow
Bio: Michael graduated from Hermann High School in 2008, and went to Jefferson College for a year afterwords. He has had an interest in cattle since a young age. He currently resides just outside of Hermann on his farm. Michael enjoys spending time working on his family farm, and being outside.
Years in the Veterinary Field: 14 Years at HVC: 13
Pets: 3 Dogs: Dixie, Roxie, & Willow
Bio: Michael graduated from Hermann High School in 2008, and went to Jefferson College for a year afterwords. He has had an interest in cattle since a young age. He currently resides just outside of Hermann on his farm. Michael enjoys spending time working on his family farm, and being outside.
