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Walter Rowntree, DVM

              BAMC Veterinarian

Member, AVMA

Hi! My name is Walter Rowntree and I pursued my dream of having a beautiful, fun, energy efficient hospital by building BAMC. I earned a Bachelor's degree in Physiology and a DVM degree from the vet school at the University of California at Davis. I practiced 2 years in California, then 13 years in NW Montana, near Kalispell. In 2003 I moved to Pocatello and founded BAMC.  

When I shed my Dr.'s suit, I enjoy hiking, biking, trail riding, Eventing, reading, cooking, spending time with my wife and pets, and thinking deep thoughts. 

In 1996 my wife, Laura, started a dairy with 50 cows, so I started doing all the house cleaning, laundry, litter box changing, and learned to cook – Thai and East Indian curries are a favorite! (It was either take over the household chores or learn to milk cows). I still do most of the cooking, and as little of the other chores as I can manage.  

In 1994, after 20 years of trying, my wife finally got me on a horse. I compete in Eventing, and although I'm not very good at it, my brave horse, Diamond, and I have a great time. Click here to see a video of me jumping Diamond over flames! 

My pets include a Doberman dog named Hana, a spunky mutt named Moxie, and 3 cats named Sherman, Apache, and Bowtie. Click on the image above to go to the website of ODMAD, the Pocatello trainer who taught me and Hana Agility.  

I have been happily married for over 30 years to Laura Reynolds, who manages Alohomora Farm, an equestrian center near Pocatello, where she gives riding lessons, and boards and trains horses.

Jamie Rantala, DVM

              BAMC Veterinarian

Member, AVMA

     My name is Jamie Rantala and I am a native of Southeastern Idaho and have lived in Chubbuck for most of my life.  I was home-schooled until the age of 16 when I obtained my GED and went on to get a bachelor's inzoology from Idaho State University.  I joined the BAMC team in 2007 after graduating from vet school at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington.

     My husband is also a native of Southeastern Idaho and together we enjoy exploring the Idaho wilderness.  We also have a sweet little daughter named Emalee. And we just welcomed our handsome son, Elijah.  Camping, hiking, fishing, and exploring backcountry roads are favorite activities for us and our German Shepherd dog, Yankee.  I also enjoy pottery, reading, and gardening.

     I currently have three cats in addition to my dog, Yankee, who thinks he's a cat.  

Pam Nolasco, DVM

         BAMC Veterinarian

Member, AVMA

Hello, my name is Pam Nolasco and I was born and raised in Oak Harbor, Washington.  My dad was in the Navy and we lived in Japan for the first 10 yearsof my life.  I got my bachelors in animal science from the University of Idaho and graduated from vet school at Washington State University in May of 2012.  I enjoy working with both small animals and large animals, but companion pets are my favorite. 

I live with my boyfriend, Jared, our 5 hound dogs and 1 mutt.  When I'm not at work we love being outside, whetherit's fishing or hiking, or just going for a drive.  I am excited to be working at Bannock Animal Medical Center.

Shannon

         Hospital Manager

     I was raised in Pocatello, Idaho on a cattle and hay farm.  My family raised chickens, dogs, cats, calves, and horses. One time I was fortunate enough to be acquainted with a perky skunk they named Flower.  I spent most of my childhood at the flat track and chariot racing track.  As a young adult I raced my own chariot team with my younger brother.  As an adult I enjoy riding my motorcycles with my family.  I graduated high school in 1987 and attended one year of college.  I have been married for 13 years and have 2 wonderful children - Camden, 20, and Madison, 11.  

     I started working in the veterinary field by chance in German Town, TN, a suburb of Memphis. I started out as an over-qualified kennel attendant and worked my way up through on-the-job training in 6 months to head technician. I worked for that two-doctor practice until the Spring of 2000.  By the time I left they had grown to accommodate three doctors, with 4 full time techs and three part-time.  The doctors were excellent to work for and leaving was difficult, but my husband had been transferred our family had to move. 

     I took some time off from the veterinary field for a few years and stayed home with my young daughter.  When I moved back to Idaho and saw a beautiful new hospital being built, I knew instantly that I would work there. I have been at Bannock Animal Medical Center since it opened in 2003. Here I have grown even more as a technician and held the Head Tech position until late 2007, when I was promoted to the Practice Manager position.  I have enjoyed the challenges of this new position and will work for Dr. Rowntree for as long as he will have me.

I currently have three dogs - Chopper, a Miniature Pinscher, and Sara, a dog that I got from the shelter, and a new pup named Memphis. 

Lucille Lane

          Head Technician/ Inventory

Hello!  My name is Lucille Lane and I am a veterinary technician here at Bannock Animal Medical Center.  I have known since I was a small child that I wanted to work with and help animals, and at age seventeen I was introduced to veterinary medicine with a part time job at a veterinary hospital.   I fell in love immediately.  It gives me a great feeling of accomplishment to know that I am helping these animals and also a feeling of importance to know that people are trusting me to help their beloved pets.  I  would say that this is one of the most rewarding jobs there is, justbeing able to see the look in the pets' eyes and their owners' faces when you help them gives you a wonderfully happy feeling.  Even if it is just for routine vaccinations or a check up, it is a great feeling to know that these people are trusting you to keep their pets healthy.  Here it is eight years later and I am still doing what I love. 

I moved from Baker City, Oregon to Pocatello and began working at BAMC.  Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family and pets.  I have three dogs and one cat (Which tends to happen you work in this field).  I love spending time outdoors, hiking, camping, backpacking, horseback riding, reading, and sewing.  My boyfriend, my daughter and son, our dogs, and I spend almost every weekend during the Summer in the outdoors at least for a day trip, if not the whole weekend camping. 

Jessica

        Receptionist        

     I hail from a large family that moved all across the United States, finally settling in Idaho Falls, Idaho.  There I met and married a wonderful man, Lance, the father of my beautiful daughter Vivian.  Our family iscompleted by our cats: Mia, an orange and white tabby, Motely, a tortoiseshell, and a black and white, Lenox.  In 2006 our little family relocated to Pocatello, Idaho, which has been great.  We enjoy being active with swimming,hiking, skating, tennis, flying kites, etc. and Pocatello offers it all.  After three years in Pocatello I caught the college bug and started my freshman year at ISU in 2009.  I am working toward a bachelor degree in social work, after which I am planning to go on for a master degree in counseling.

     In August, of 2009 I was delighted to join the team at BAMC.  I have always had an affinity for animals, but believed that the veterinary field was out of reach.  Thankfully I was mistaken and got my start as a veterinary technician, then transitioned to a receptionist.  Working at BAMC is an experience unequalled be any positioned I have held.  I thoroughly enjoy every aspect of my job and the people I work with.  My plan is to continued at BAMC until my schooling is complete, which looks to be another 6 years.  That seems for too short of a time to get to know our wonderful patients and their owners at BAMC.  Till then I'll enjoy every minute of it and hope to see you soon.

Vanessa

     Technician Supervisor/ Marketing Director

      Hi!  My name is Vanessa and I became a tech here at BAMC in March of 2010. Working with animals has been a dream of mine since I was little. My family and I moved to Idaho from Phoenix, AZ where I was born and lived until July of 2009. I have always been surrounded by animals, right now I have two dogs Snoopy and Maggie and four cats Sugar, Jovi, Sunny & Kitty Britches. In September of 2009 my little girl, Riley, was born. Outside of my work I love spending time with my baby girl, scrap booking, and hanging out with my family.

Kelly

     Technician

     My name is Kelly and I was raised in Southeastern Idaho.  However, I have lived in Malta, ID, Winnemucca, NE, and Montello, NE working on different cattle ranches and feedlots.  My family includes my son Cooper, 3 dogs, 3 cats, and 4 horses.  In my spare time I like to rope, ride horses, hike, cross country ski, be outdoors, read, and hang out with friends and family.  I attend Penn Foster online and ISU to get my bachelors in Rangeland Resources.

     I started working at Bannock Animal Medical Center June of 2011.  I love animals and I am very excited to be able to work with people's beloved pets. 

Dee

  Kennel Assistant

     HI!  My name is Dee.  I was born and raised in Boise, Idaho but have lived in many different places.  I have lived in California, Texas, Colorado, New York, Oregon, Nevada, Twin Falls and Blackfoot ID, and here in Pocatello for about 2 years. 

     I have two daughters; Cheyenne who is 19 and Kamryn who is 12.  My daughters are my life and my second job is being their mom.  I was invited to the BAMC team September 2011.  I have always loved animals and have had many kinds of pets.  I am grateful to be a part of the BAMC team!