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Dr. Sarah Slaby
Founder and Owner
Sarah Slaby, D.V.M. is a practicing large animal veterinarian. She owns manages a sole proprietorship, Dr. Sarah Slaby Veterinary Service.
Upon graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine with a dairy emphasis in the summer of 2003, she had the opportunity of taking over Dr. Dettloff’s practice when he retired as a field vet.
Dr. Paul Dettloff
Mentor
Paul Dettloff D.V.M. was raised on a farm in Minnesota and graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Veterinary Medicine in 1967. Though he began as a conventional practitioner, he moved into the sustainable and organic/biological treatment of dairy and beef cows, sheep and goats using natural remedies, botanicals, homeopathy and holistic management of the soil and entire farm.
Esther Joy
Digital Operations
Meet Esther, Dr. Sarah's sister and the behind-the-scenes techie at Dr. Sarah's Essentials. She lives in central Minnesota with her husband and children. Her family loves spending time outdoors together, whether it's camping, gardening, or exploring new trails. She also enjoys reading, writing, creating with her hands, and sneaking in quiet moments with a cup of tea when she can.
April
Office Manager
I grew up on a dairy farm in Melrose, Wisconsin where I learned to work hard and laugh often. Having been diagnosed at 6 years old with low platelets, causing my spleen to be removed at 11 years old, I’ve been on a health journey to work hard to stay healthy and fit.
I’ve been trained in Nutritional Blood Analysis and been coached by many health professionals in the traditional and holistic approaches to health and longevity.
Erica
Director of Marketing
Erica grew up rooted in farm life with a deep appreciation for natural living, animal care, and the connection between healthy land, healthy animals, and healthy people. At Dr. Sarah’s Essentials, she shares the company’s mission through website content, email communication, and customer education connecting families and farmers to natural and practical wellness solutions.
Outside of work, she spends much of her time caring for animals, gardening, cooking from scratch, and enjoying a slower, more intentional way of life.