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Our Staff

Dr. Julia

Dr. Julia Tomlinson BVSc MS PhD DACVS CCRP CVSMT is a board certified specialist in rehabilitation and sports medicine (Diplomate, ACVSMR); she was the first such canine specialist in the state of Minnesota and is a pioneer in the canine sports medicine and rehabilitation field in the world. She is the past president of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr Tomlinson is co-editor of the textbook 'Physical Rehabilitation for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses' published by Wiley.

Dr. Tomlinson earned her veterinary degree from the University of Liverpool, England. She practiced equine sports medicine and surgery (DACVS equine surgery) prior to pursuing her interest in working with small animals and so brings skills from the world of horse sports. Her Master’s degree in ultrasound of the equine sacroiliac joint gave her skills that she uses today in imaging muscles and tendons to help diagnosis. She has a PhD in physiology from NC State, where she studied pain medications, and she is also a Certified Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapist (animal ‘chiropractic’ equivalent).

Dr. Tomlinson lectures nationally and internationally at conferences for veterinarians and is a consultant in musculoskeletal wellness for the pet food industry.

Dr. Tomlinson founded the American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians in 2007. She is responsible for keeping the veterinary association members up to date on scientific studies in the field of sports medicine, rehabilitation, surgery, pharmacology and nutrition. She is also an active member of the Canine Sports Medicine Association and the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management.

Dr. Tomlinson has a special interest in sports medicine, healthy aging and management of chronic pain. She lives with her canine and human family in Minneapolis, where she enjoys running and motorcycling.

Dr. Amy

Dr. Amy Whaley DVM CCRP CVSMT is our associate rehabilitation veterinarian. Dr. Whaley received a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science in 2000 and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2004 from the University of Minnesota. She is also a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CCRP) and is certified in stem-cell regenerative therapy. She is interested in sports and fitness and lives with her husband and her dog, Porter.

Dr. Gabby

Dr. Gabby Varcoe CCRP CVA CVPP graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2007, receiving her doctor of veterinary medicine degree. Her fourth year of veterinary school for clinics she spent at Michigan State University. In 2010, she studied canine rehabilitation at the University Of Tennessee College Of Veterinary Medicine and became a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CCRP). Dr. Varcoe then attended the Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine in Florida - where she became a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA). Dr. Varcoe is also certified as a Veterinary Pain Practitioner (CVPP) through the IVAPM and recently acquired certification in animal chiropractic through the IVCA. Dr. Varcoe’s fields of greatest interest include: Rehabilitation, Integrative medicine, geriatric and special needs care, pain management, and end of life care.

Originally from Venezuela, Dr. Varcoe recently moved to California from upstate New York. In her free time, Dr. Varcoe keeps busy taking part in a variety of outdoor activities with her family, which includes a dog named Sugar who was found in St. Kitt’s, her special needs chihuahua named Gizmo and her Labrador retriever named Kirby.

Dr. Raeyna

Dr. Raeyna Longtin provides acupuncture for our patients . Dr. Longtin attended undergraduate school at Illinois Wesleyan University and graduated in 1992 with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology. She then graduated from the University of Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 1996. In 1999, Dr. Raeyna completed her training with IVAS (International Veterinary Acupuncture Society), qualifying her to perform acupuncture on pets. This has benefited her patients greatly in the areas of pain management, anxiety, and many others where “western” medical techniques can be less effective. She is also the owner and operator of an in-home pet care service, True Companions Vet Van.
Dr. Raeyna lives with her husband Shane, daughter Jordan, dogs Tuba, Percy, and Hildi, and cats Caliente, Sweetie, and Mister Moby Cat.

Jenny

Jenny Newgard, CVT is our office manager and veterinary assistant. She has been with TC Rehab since it opened in 2007. She is originally from northern Minnesota and now lives in Minneapolis. She is a dog and cat person and has two cats, Cubby and Zelda. Prior to TC Rehab, she worked in journalism and animal care and administration at the Humane Society for Companion Animals.

Betty

Betty Waalk, CVT, CCRA is a Certified Rehabilitation Veterinary Technician who brings over 25 years of experience to our clinic. Betty loves dogs but has a particular interest in cats. She lives in Vadnais Heights with her husband, two children, two cats (Rufio and Peter), and two fish. Her interest in the field of veterinary rehabilitation was sparked when her own rescue cat needed our services.

Samantha

Samantha Machovsky, CVT, CCRA is a Certified Rehabilitation Veterinary Technician who graduated from the Minnesota School of Business in June 2012 with a degree in veterinary technology. She began as an intern here at TC Rehab is now with us on staff Monday through Friday. She shares he love of dogs with her husband and son.

Megan

Megan Nelson, CVT is a Certified Veterinary Technician who graduated from Argosy University in 2012. She has special interests in behavior and nutrition. She currently has two English Springer Spaniels named Gabby (pictured) and Earl, and a cat named Courage. Megan greatly enjoys training her dogs to compete in obedience and tracking in her spare time.

Julia

Julia Callaghan, VT is a Veterinary Technician who graduated from Argosy in 2011. She resides in Fridley and shares her home with her husband, as well as two Afghan Hounds (Tori and Komo) and a new Wheaten Terrier puppy named Ennis. In her spare time, she competes in various events like Racing and Lure Coursing with her Afghan Hounds.

Rachel

Rachel Runge, VT is a graduate of MSB with a degree in veterinary technology. She lives in Bloomington with her husband. Outside of work, she enjoys training and competing in multiple dog sports with her two Pembroke Welsh Corgis (Milly and Ottis) and her Labrador, Ranger.