Deborah Thornquist, DVM

“One of my favorite parts about working at Kelley Animal Hospital is being able to bond with the community. So many people treasure their animals, and I feel privileged to help treat and prevent disease, do surgery, and deal with everyday issues that are part of having pets in our lives. It’s fun to see a dog or cat grow up and to share in their lives through the years.” -Dr. Debbie Thornquist

For as long as she can remember, Dr. Debbie Thornquist has wanted to be a veterinarian. She still has an assignment from the 4th grade that says, “When I grow up, I want to be a vet and a dancer.” As a vet, Dr. Thornquist gets to combine all of the things she loves: animals, science, and helping people.

Dr. Thornquist’s first pet was a grey tabby cat with a lot of sass. Fortunately, she could turn the sass off for at least a little while and cuddle up because, as a little girl, Dr. Thornquist always wanted to hold her.

Dr. Thornquist has a dog and a cat that live with her and her family in Blaine. Her husband competed with their dog Ruby in AKC Hunt Tests, and Ruby earned her AKC Master Hunter title. As for Dr. Thornquist, she loves spending time with her family, dancing, reading, traveling, and volunteering locally.