North Dakota Board Members

The Board consists of five members who are appointed by the Governor to serve three-year terms.

 

Lindy West, DVM (President)

Hettinger, ND

Dr. West grew up in Menoken, ND. She attended NDSU and received her veterinary degree from Kansas State University in 2012.  She was an associate at a mixed animal clinic in Chariton, IA before moving to Hettinger where she practiced at West River Veterinary Clinic. In 2019, she opened Cedar Creek Equine Performance, a mobile veterinary service based out of Hettinger. She and her husband live on a farm with their two daughters, a herd of commercial cattle, a couple of horses, and one crazy dog. In her spare time, she likes to ride horse, read, and spend time with family.

Terms: 7/1/2023 - 6/30/2026

 

 

 

Russell Behm, DVM (Vice President)

Minot, ND

Dr. Behm is a 1978 graduate of the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. The following year, he completed an internship in large animal medicine and surgery at Colorado State University. In September of 1979 he joined Minot Veterinary Clinic and became a partner in July of 1980. He has since practiced large animal medicine and surgery with interest in equine medicine and reproduction and general food animal practice. He is also a partner in a family owned cattle herd. When not working, he enjoys woodworking. Dr. Behm and his wife are parents of three grown children.

Terms: 9/5/2018 - 6/30/2021, 7/1/2021 - 6/30/2024, 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2027

 

 

 

 

Laurie Huckle, DVM
Horace, ND

Dr. Huckle obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Biology and minor in Chemistry from Concordia College, Moorhead in 1999. She then attended Iowa State and earned her DVM in 2003. Dr. Huckle began working at Casselton Veterinary Service and became part-owner in 2008. In September 2010, Dr. Huckle was the first to be certified in canine physical rehabilitation in North Dakota.  She has a special interest in orthopedic surgeries as well as the treatment of orthopedic, geriatric, and agility patients.  Laurie and her husband, Jeff share their home with Penny, a Black Lab mix. Dr. Huckle has three children; Jalyn, Tate, and Brady.  Dr. Huckle enjoys spending time at the lake with family and friends, bicyling, and taking motorcycle trips with her husband on their Harleys.

Terms: 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2027

 

 

 

Bailey Zacher, LVT 

Fargo, ND

Bailey is a Licensed Veterinary Technician with Casselton Veterinary Service, where she has been part   of the team since 2017. She has a particular interest in emergency medicine and critical care for both   small and large animal patients. In addition to her core duties, Bailey has also developed skills in equine anesthesia and CT imaging. Originally from Colorado, she now resides in Fargo with her husband and daughter. Outside of her professional role, she enjoys reading, hiking, and traveling.

Terms: 7/1/2025 - 6/30/2028

 

 

 

 

Naomi Day

Mandan, ND

Naomi was born in Fargo and received her BS in Zoology from North Dakota State University. After college she moved to Bismarck and worked at Petsmart for six years before transitioning to a career in property management. She currently resides in Mandan with her husband Brian and enjoys reading and playing clarinet.

Term: 10/1/2022 - 6/30/2025, 7/1/2025 - 6/30/2028