Dr. Herman and 2 Timberwolf pups from Oxbox Park

Michael Herman, DVM

Dr. Herman is a graduate of the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine.  He is the Medical Director and partner of Northern Valley Animal Clinic.  Dr. Herman joined the staff at Northern Valley Animal Clinic in 1989 when he retuned to his home town of Rochester, following a position as a laboratory director and associate small animal veterinarian in San Francisco. 

Dr. Herman is also a veterinarian for Oxbow Park.  His main areas of interest are in small animal internal medicine.  At present, one of Dr. Herman's most important jobs is caring for his daughters' 2 cats and their dog, while they are away pursuing their education. 

Brad Treder, DVM  

Dr. Treder earned his B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of Minnesota College of Biological Sciences and went on to graduate with a degree in veterinary medicine from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine.  He is a native of Rochester, and has spent most of his  years in practice as a veterinarian at Northern Valley Animal Clinic. 

Dr. Treder has been prolific in orthopedic surgery and recognizes the tremendous advancements in patient comfort that laser technology now provides.  Dr. Treder concentrates on developing long-term relationships with his clients and their pets.  He became a partner at Northern Valley Animal Clinic in 2008.  In his spare time, he especially enjoys spending time with his wife and their son & daughter, vacationing together, skiing and camping.  He is also involved in various school and youth sporting activities as well as coaching.  Their family also includes his kitty "Shadow", and a large Siamese cat named "Tinkerbell" with attitude!

Mary McKie, DVM

Dr. McKie earned a B.S. in chemistry from Furman University and an M.S. from Cornell University, and is a recent graduate of the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine.  Her professional interests include small animal medicine and surgery, and public health.   Dr. McKie enjoys meeting new patients and clients. As a St Paul native, she is quickly learning to love Rochester!

In her spare time she enjoys playing tennis, reading, and traveling. She is the biggest Twins fan at Northern Valley!  Dr. McKie and her husband have a tabby cat, Saba, and an old English sheepdog, Blue, who is always making them laugh.