Dougherty Veterinary Clinics

Dr Tom Dougherty started our practice in 1971 after he had completed an internship in surgery at Auburn University Veterinary School and a residency in surgery at the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School.

Dougherty Veterinary was, and still is, dedicated to caring, knowledgeable, and open client informed treatment of companion animals.

The practice has been blessed by a dedicated cadre of veterinarians and with the extremely valuable support of the paraprofessional staff.

Dougherty Veterinary Clinics has had and is continuing a series of firsts in the Duluth-Superior area.

We had the first automatic x-ray film processor, the first digital xray system, the first flexible endoscope, the first ultrasound machine (newly upgraded in 2014), the first arthroscopy equipment, the first clinic to have staff surgeons (Dr. Dougherty and Dr. Jeanetta) perform cranial cruciate ligament repair utilizing Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy, and since 2007 the first clinic outside of the Twin Cities metro area to perform Total Hip Replacement (Dr. Tom Dougherty and Dr. Jeannetta) for diseased hip joints utilizing the Biomedtrix instrumentation and implants for both cemented and press fit replacement.

Dr. Lisa Jeanetta heads our Feline Medicine program and we are proud to be a Certified Feline Friendly practice.

We realize that cats are different than dogs and we strive to provide a more calm, safe visit for you and your cat.