Our Team – Veterinarians

Dr. Bryan Birch is a recent graduate of the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Prior to becoming a doctor, Dr. Birch served in the United States Navy and then attended Penn State University where he received a Bachelor’s of Science degree. He grew up in upstate New York, but after completing the program at the University of Minnesota has decided to make Minnesota his home. His wife and daughter share their lives with a dog, two cats, a turtle and a gerbil.

David Lindquist, DVM, received his undergraduate degree from the University of Chicago in 1991. He then graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine, in 1995. He has practiced small animal medicine at several clinics since then. He completed an emergency and critical care internship at the Animal Emergency Center in Glendale, WI, in 2004. Dr. Lindquist joined SMAEC in 2008. He lives in Baldwin, WI, with his wife, their 3 daughters and 2 dogs. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, gardening, being a volunteer driver for the VA Hospital and being active in the Roberts Lions Club.

Dr. Wenum grew up in Minnesota, in the Twin Cities area. He joined the Coast Guard and was stationed on the East Coast for 4 years. He moved back to Minnesota and attended the University of Minnesota for both undergraduate and graduate school. He graduated Veterinary school in 2000. Dr. Wenum has worked in the Emergency Field of Veterinary Medicine for 14 years. He enjoys the case load in an emergency setting and enjoys helping clients and their pets during a typically stressful period. His main professional interests include Emergency and Critical Care, Surgery and Diagnostic Imaging. His personal interest include spending time with his family, weight lifting, Muay Thai boxing, scuba diving and travel.