Paul Martin, DVM
Dr. Paul Martin grew up in Driggs, Idaho on a small ranch with beef cattle, horses and dogs, and cats. As a young man, he raised sheep and beef projects in 4-H and also showed Quarter Horses in 4-H as well as in Association Shows. He is a graduate of Utah State University and Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation in 2002, he started working at South Fork Animal Clinic and is now a partner in the practice. Dr. Martin enjoys the variety of mixed animal practice and that you just never know what you are going to see that day! When not working on animals, he loves spending time with his family and in the outdoors, particularly horseback riding in the mountains, hiking/climbing the Tetons, and downhill skiing at Grand Targhee. He lives outside of Ririe with his wife and their four children along with their horses, dog Sammy, and cat Edwin.
Jared Hamilton, DVM
Dr. Jared Hamilton grew up in a small town in central Utah. He enjoyed raising sheep, riding horses, and working for a local rancher. After graduating high school he attended Southern Utah University, and then Washington State University where he earned his DVM degree in 2018. Jared enjoys the variety of mixed animal practice and the new adventure that every day is for a veterinarian. He particularly enjoys small animal surgery, cattle work, and the occasional horse. He and his wife have three daughters that keep them on their toes. In his free time Jared enjoys doing anything outside, but really likes hunting, fly fishing, and swearing at his dog.
Dr. Sarah Baughn, DVM
Sarah started working with a veterinarian since she was 8 years old inspiring her love for animals and veterinarian medicine. She is graduated from WSU. She lives on a small farm in Ashton, Idaho with her husband where they have 4 bloodhounds. When she is not working as a veterinarian she loves to work with his husband training dogs. They train dogs for specific scent trailing to find missing people. She focuses on training dogs for police and military uses. We are so excited to have her on the South Fork Animal Clinic team.
Sarah
Sarah has lived in Rigby her whole life. She didn’t grow up on a farm or live where she could have horses or cows, she grew up in the city. Even so, she has had a love for animals her whole life. She gained experience doing 4-H with rabbits and horses which she loved dearly. The other animals she grew up with were her cat Muffin and a dog Scottie. She was able to get her VERY own dog Sheila in high school, who was her very best friend and has since passed away. She is now married to a fun-loving guy (who now enjoys animals as much as she does). They have 7 cats, 4 dogs, 2 chickens, 1 hamster, and some fish. Sarah has worked at South Fork Animal Clinic since 2007. She and her husband welcomed their beautiful daughter Penelope in 2016 and she is the absolute joy of their life. We enjoy fishing, hunting, camping, dirt biking, and spending time outdoors.
Roy
Front desk receptionist and Office Manager. Roy has worked at South Fork for eighteen of the last twenty years in varying capacities. Constantly confused as one of the Doctors, this retired army first sergeant will always be the “ugliest girl upfront.” He resides on Antelope Flats, or as most would say, “somewhere east of Ririe” with his wonderful wife, two horses, Boomer the mule, three dogs, and a baker’s dozen of cats. We must tolerate Roy’s humor or call in sick for work but we do appreciate his vast experience and attention to detail.
Sonja
Sonja was raised on a small family farm in Milo, Idaho where her love of animals developed. She enjoyed riding horses and helping with the cows. She was involved in the Rigby Jr. Posse and helping with rodeos. She was given the opportunity to work at a vet clinic ten years ago and loved working with the animals and taking care of them. She has been with South Fork since August of 2016 after the previous clinic closed. She enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren and grand puppy and camping. She also likes to do custom leatherwork. She especially likes working with the “ugly girl” upfront.
Jessalyn
Jessalyn was raised west of Idaho Falls on a family beef cattle operation. She job shadowed at a veterinary clinic while in high school and learned that she loved helping with animals. She graduated College of Southern Idaho in 2013 and received her Veterinary Technician Certificate that summer. Furthering her education, she received her Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Business at Brigham Young University Idaho in April 2016. Working at a vet clinic for many years she realized the need for clients to save memories of their beloved pets who pass away, so she started a pet cremation business “Forget-Me-Not Animal Cremations.” Jessalyn and her husband Jace enjoy camping, swimming, traveling, and spending time with their families. She has a “herd” of cats, a few cows, and three dogs.
Hannah
Hannah was raised on a small farm north of Newdale. She loved animals from a very young age. At the age of three she showed sheep in her local county fair. She was involved in 4-H and FFA throughout her teen years. Alongside her dad and brothers, she owns a small herd of cows. She is now attending BYUI to get a bachelor’s degree in agriculture technology. In her free time, she enjoys playing sports, camping, swimming, and being around her family.
Elisabeth
Elisabeth grew up in Hamilton Ohio with her seven siblings. She has loved animals her entire life and has worked and volunteered at farms, animal shelters, zoos, and wildlife rehabilitation centers over the years. She graduated from BYUI in July of 2020, with a degree in Biology. She enjoys riding horses, hiking, rock climbing, as well as a few indoor hobbies like writing and drawing.
Isabel
Isabel grew up on the 5th generation family farm in Roberts, Idaho chasing cows and riding horses. Through high school, she competed in rodeo queen competitions holding titles such as Miss Teen Rodeo Idaho representing rodeo and agriculture. Now she is happily married and holds the titles of “farmer’s wife” and “mom” to her beautiful little girl. She is pursuing her online associate’s degree in veterinary technician certification program. She is so happy to be able to work with animals and raise her daughter on the farm!
Victoria
Victoria grew up in Ririe Idaho with her two younger siblings. She has had animals in her life since she was born and has always loved being around them. She is currently attending BYU-I to get a bachelor’s degree in animal science in hopes of becoming a veterinarian some day. She enjoys reading, spending time outside, and being with her family.
Shannalee Waller Michalsky
I’ve been grooming for 28 years professionally prior to that I had a job in business management. I breed and show Shetland Sheepdogs and long coat chihuahuas. As of 2022, I’ve had 71 AKC champions, several national winners, and Best of Show winners. I’m also the co-breeder of the top winning Sheltie of all time GChP. Syringa-Akadia The Cosair, who also won the herding group at Westminster Kennel Club in 2020. I enjoy grooming as a profession. I especially love grooming cats. I only groom small breeds now so make an appointment so I can meet and groom your babies.
Brice
Brice is retired from the military and from federal service. He has a loving wife and five boys. They have 3 horses, 2 dogs, 5 cats, and 3 rabbits. He grew up in the Rigby/Ririe area and has moved back since retirement from the military. He has a love for animals and is a hard worker in everything he does. Outside of work Brice enjoys hunting, fishing, horseback riding, boating and anything outside. He also loves taking his kids to archery tournaments and coaching football.