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Northern Valley Dairy Production Medicine Center
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900 N. Wabasha, Plainview, Minnesota 55964 (507) 534-4356
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday
7:30 AM-5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Sunday-Closed
24-hour Emergency Service
Meet Our Staff
Clockwise from top right: Dr. Kevin Nigon,
Dr. Jim Bennett, Dr. Joanna Gardner,
and Dr. Layne Daniels
James Bennett, DVM
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Dr. Bennett is a native of a livestock farm in West Central Minnesota. He graduated from St. John’s University in Collegeville with a BA in Natural Science. He was awarded a BS in Veterinary Science and a DVM degree from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Bennett and Dr. Kevin Nigon founded Northern Valley Animal Clinic in 1981. Dr. Bennett developed an interest in Dairy Production Medicine shortly after graduation. Dr. Bennett is an active public speaker and teacher who has given over 100 presentations on various topics of dairy management. He worked as a subcontractor for Dairy Works focusing on record analysis and total quality management. He has served as an adjunct Professor at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Bennett has served as a clinical instructor in preceptorship programs for senior veterinary students from the University of Minnesota, University of Wisconsin, Iowa State University and North Carolina State University. Dr. Bennett and his wife Pam have four children. Dr. Bennett loves to ski in the winter. He has completed over 50 cross country ski marathons and numerous shorter races. He also enjoys downhill skiing. In the summer he enjoys running marathons, biking, mountain biking, canoeing, fishing, and hiking.
Kevin Nigon, DVM
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Dr. Nigon is a native of Rochester. He was raised on a dairy and beef farm along with eight other siblings just west of town. The family farm is still operated today by a brother. Dr. Nigon graduated from the University Of Minnesota School Of Veterinary Medicine in 1981 and began practicing in the area. He has always had a special interest in production or performance medicine. He has taken several continuing education classes in the areas of computer dairy records monitoring, reproduction, milk quality and milking system analysis, and other production related areas. It has always been satisfying to work closely with our excellent dairy producers to assist in solving problems and improving dairy herd performance. Dr. Nigon is a member of several state and national veterinary organizations and has served on several advisory boards for dairy and extension organizations. Dr. Nigon and his wife Ann have five children. Outside of practice, he enjoys sports, gardening, and spending time with his family.
Joanna Gardner, DVM
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Dr. Gardner grew up on a farm in Maryland raising Red Angus beef cattle, pigs, and crops. She and her younger brother actively participated in 4-H and FFA. Dr. Gardner attended the University of Maryland at College Park, where she was a member of the Dairy Challenge Team, and graduated with a B.S. in Animal Science in 2006. She then attended the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, from which she graduated in May 2010. She spent half of her senior year of veterinary school visiting dairy veterinary practices in New Mexico, Pennsylvania, California, and West Virginia. Dr. Gardner joined Northern Valley in June 2010 and resides in Rochester. She and her husband, Fernando, have been married since May 2008. Her hobbies include NFL football, wine tasting, crime drama TV shows, mystery novels, sudoku, and crossword puzzles. Dr. Gardner is an avid fan of the Baltimore Ravens. When not working, she spends most of her time with her boxer, Riley. Dr. Gardner's feature in the Dairy Star
Layne Daniels, DVM
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Dr. Daniels grew up in the Eyota area working on the family beef farm and also on local dairy farms. He received his BS (1990) and DVM (1992) degrees from the University of Minnesota and since then has worked in both mixed animal and bovine practice. For eight years he taught various subjects to Veterinary Technology students at RCTC and also continued to maintain a modest veterinary practice. He joined the Northern Valley DPMC in June 2012 and has enjoyed getting to know the Plainview area and its dairy clients. In his spare time he enjoys woodworking, vegetable gardening, and spending time with his three sons.
Our Support Staff
Left: Nancy McNallan, Asst. Office Manager/Laboratory Technician
Right: Donna Wurl, Office Manager
Donna Wurl, Office Manager
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Donna grew up on a dairy farm outside of Plainview. She is the daughter of Janice Houghton and the late John Houghton. She graduated from Plainview High School in 1994. Donna has three children: Alexandra, Brandon, and Devon. Donna dairy-farmed for eight years prior to moving to Plainview. Her hobbies include fishing, hunting, four-wheeling, hiking, and gardening. Donna also enjoys morel mushroom hunting, playing golf, and spending time with family and friends.
Nancy McNallan, Asst. Office Manager/Laboratory Technician
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Nancy is a native of Plainview, graduating from Plainview High. She is one of eight children of David and Margaret Timm. She and her husband Tracy have been married since June of 1994. They now reside on the McNallan family farm near Conception where they raise their energetic boys, Cameron and Mitchell. Nancy joined the Northern Valley team in January of 2010 and loves it. When Nancy is not at work she spends her free time with her husband, boys, and dog, Renna. She also volunteers at Immanuel Lutheran School. Her hobbies include NFL football (especially when they beat the Ravens), NHL hockey, four-wheeling, gardening, wood refinishing, and crafts.
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