Get to know us
Our
Veterinary Team
Meet Our Veterinarians
Dr. Shari Skifstad Bearrow
DVM: University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine, 1999
Internship: VCA VetCare Animal Hospital, Albuquerque, NM 1999-2000
Areas of interest: Small animals including exotic pets (birds, reptiles, rabbits, and rodents), dental procedures, and chemotherapy (cancer treatment)
Life history: Dr. Shari is a native of Minnesota and Wisconsin. She moved to Montana in 2003 but maintains her loyalty to the Minnesota Vikings. She and her husband, Russ have a son. Dr. Shari’s summer pursuits include backpacking, hiking, and camping. In the winter she enjoys cross-country skiing, quilting, and traveling abroad. Her animal family includes her 2 dogs, 2 cats, and 2 birds.
Dr. Meredith Owen
DVM: Colorado State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, 2011
Internship: San Luis Rey Equine Hospital, Bonsall, CA 2011-2012
Areas of interest: small animal general practice including dentistry, soft tissue surgery, and pain management.
Life history: Dr. Meredith Owen found the Gallatin Valley as a young adult and promptly realized that it’s the best place on earth. After completing her veterinary education in 2011 she has worked in both equine practice and small animal practice, finding the pace and camaraderie of small animal practice to be very fulfilling. Outside the clinic she is usually trying to keep up with her small boys with her husband Jesse, exploring the mountains, or riding horses. She has 3 dogs at home and will likely end up with some reptiles since the boys are so interested in them. But no snakes!
Dr. Heather Toyne
DVM: Oklahoma State University, 2010
Life history: Dr. Heather Toyne is a dedicated veterinarian who earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Oklahoma State University in 2010. She completed a one-year Specialty and Emergency internship at the Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center in Tucson in 2011. Dr. Toyne has furthered her expertise through an advanced dental course with Advanced Dental Care and Oral Surgery, as well as laparoscopic training. Outside of her professional life, Dr. Toyne prioritizes time with her young daughter and husband. The family enjoys outdoor activities like hiking and skiing. They share their home with two blue heelers, littermates named Star and Lizzy, who are both 12 years old and hold a special place in their hearts.
Dr. Jamie Krueger
DVM: Washington State University
Life history: Dr. Jamie Krueger is a dedicated veterinarian who earned her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Washington State University. She brings a wealth of hands-on experience from working in an equine-exclusive practice, as well as in mixed and small animal clinics across Montana, North Dakota, and Washington during her academic breaks. Dr. Krueger has a strong passion for horses and is particularly interested in reproduction, neonatal care, and building her expertise in equine sports medicine and lameness evaluation. She prides herself on compassionately advocating for her patients and is committed to building meaningful relationships with clients. Outside of work, Dr. Krueger enjoys hiking, running, camping, fishing, skiing, and paddleboarding. Other times, she’s curled up with a book or experimenting with new baking recipes in the kitchen. She shares her home with her dog, Ranger, and two cats, Whiskey and Willie.
Dr. John Ellington
DVM: University of Georgia
Life history: Dr. John Ellington earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia and has six years of experience in small animal practice, shelter medicine, and high-volume spay and neuter surgery. He has additional training in diagnostic ultrasonography, allowing him to use ultrasound to help diagnose and evaluate a variety of medical conditions.
Dr. Ellington’s passion for veterinary medicine began while spending time in his grandfather’s veterinary clinic, where he discovered his love for animals, biology, and the natural sciences. He believes the best care comes from building strong relationships with pet parents and partnering with them to create personalized care plans that support each pet’s health and well-being.
Outside of work, he enjoys playing guitar and piano, writing, exploring the outdoors, and spending time with his fiancée and Beagle, Milly.
Our Staff Members
Allison Feldt
Practice Manager
Allison graduated from Montana State University in 2012 with a B.S. in Agriculture Economics and a minor in Animal Science. She started at All West in 2013 as a receptionist and started in practice management in 2018. Allison loves working in this position because it is the perfect mix of helping animals and people. When she’s not working, you can find her horseback riding, hiking with her dogs, working on house projects, and snowmobiling with her husband Alex.
Liz
Certified Veterinary Technician
Liz is one of our small animal anesthesia technicians. She has passed the national test to become a certified vet technician. She is originally from the midwest but has set up home in Bozeman. She is now working on becoming an army medic.
Oleta
Oleta has been with All West Veterinary for 17 years. She runs our lab and is certified to run Coggins tests. She is also our exotic pet guru, owning 2 birds of her own.
Sage
Certified Veterinary Technician
Sage started at All West as an extern with the PIMA Veterinary Technician Program. She’s from the area and decided to join our equine team. She enjoys horse riding, hiking, and hunting in her time away from work.
Sarah
Certified Veterinary Technician
Sarah has worked in the veterinary industry for years. She enjoys surgery and has a special place in her heart for huskies! She sat for the National Veterinary Technician Exam in 2023 and became credentialed shortly after passing!
Ellie
We have been lucky to have Ellie manage the front desk for many years. She is an avid Montana State University Bobcat fan, and her husband still works for MSU. She enjoys camping or hiking with her dog and cat on the weekends.
Madelyn
Customer Service Representative
Bio coming soon!
Makayla
Makayla works in our small animal and front desk areas. She is currently working towards a veterinary technician certification. She enjoys spending time with her dog, Merlin, outside of work.
Jessica
Equine Assistant
Jessica is enrolled at Montana state pursuing a animal science degree, hoping to be a large animal veterinarian. She is passionate about large animal medicine, but also enjoys working with small animals. Outside of work she enjoys fishing, skiing and all things outdoors.
Amanda
Amanda is currently enrolled in Montana State University. She enjoys working with our small animals and exotic patients. Outside of work she enjoys reading, hiking and crafting.
Helen
Helen recently moved back to the area from Washington. She has about a year in the veterinary industry and is looking forward to expanding her knowledge in the field. She enjoys skiing, reading, hiking and the outdoors.
Lexi
Veterinary Assistant
Bio coming soon!
Ian
Ian recently moved back to the area from Arizona. He has been in the veterinary field for several years and is currently enrolled in the Penn Foster program for online veterinary technician certification. He enjoys spending time outdoors hiking and fishing and at home with his wife and cats.
We proudly serve the pets of Bozeman, MT, and beyond.
We are family-owned and operated by a friendly, compassionate, and highly trained staff. Whether a horse, mule, dog, cat, bird, or something more exotic is part of your family, we’re here to ensure your pet remains healthy for years to come.