Dr. Rachael Meier
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Rachael Meier grew up in a house full of animals in Las Vegas, Nevada, including her beloved childhood English Mastiff, Buddy. Her early experiences caring for pets gave her a great appreciation for the bonds cultivated between humans and their animal companions. Dr. Meier knew that she wouldn’t be happy unless she was doing her part to help nurture and strengthen those relationships for others! That’s why she decided to become a veterinarian, and she hasn’t looked back since.
Dr. Meier completed her undergraduate degree in biology at Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington in 2015. Next, she attended the University of Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine to earn her Doctorate in 2020. It wasn’t long after graduating as a veterinarian that Dr. Meier accepted an Associate position here at Companions Animal Hospital, having previously completed two externships right here at the clinic during her final year of veterinary school.
Medically, Dr. Meier has special interests in preventative medicine and nutrition, and she’s also passionate about animal behavior. She completed her Fear Free Certification during veterinary school and loves being able to implement different strategies to help minimize any stress her patients may be feeling. Last but not least, Dr. Meier is interested in alternative therapies for pets—including laser therapy, acupuncture, and chiropractic treatment—and plans on pursuing further education in those fields in the near future.
When she’s not at work helping to improve the lives of pets and their owners, Dr. Meier enjoys reading, hiking and camping, gardening, canning and making artisan breads, building and maintaining her aquariums, and exploring St. Cloud and all that it has to offer. She shares her home with two cats: Atticus, who loves nothing more than going for walks around the neighborhood in his harness; and Gus, who prefers to sleep on his cat tree, play with his favorite toys, and give the best snuggles.