Staff

Dr. Carr grew up in Moville, IA. Veterinary medicine is in his blood; his father, who practiced for 40 years, an uncle, and 3 cousins are all veterinarians. Dr. Carr attended Iowa State University for both his undergraduate studies and for veterinary school, graduating in 1997. He worked in a mixed animal practice in Rapid City for 6 years, before moving to Sioux Falls in 2003 to open Prairie Creek Pet Hospital. As the practice grew, he saw the need to expand our space to accommodate more patients, updated equipment, and additional staff. In January 2017 we opened the doors of our current facility on Westlake Drive. Dr. Carr and his wife Lisa have 3 children, Kinsey, Gage, and Quinn, as well as 2 fun-loving poodles, Frodo and Samwise. At work, he enjoys taking care of a variety of surgical and medical conditions. When away from the clinic, you might find Dr. Carr cheering at one of his kid's sporting events or camping with his family.

Dr. Plagman grew up in Arlington, SD and received her Bachelor's degree in biology from Augustana College in 2012. She graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2016 and practiced in Rapid City for 2 years. Dr. Plagman moved to Sioux Falls and joined Prairie Creek Pet Hospital in October 2018. She has a special interest in dentistry and enjoys helping to keep pets' mouths healthy, clean, and pain-free. Dr. Plagman keeps busy outside of the clinic with her husband and two energetic boys along with 2 giant dogs, Wilson and Walter, and her cat, Bernadette. She also enjoys reading, cooking, spending time with family, and solving a good puzzle.

Dr. Peterson grew up in central Iowa and graduated from Northern State University with a Bachelor’s degree in biology in 2012. After working with pigs for several years she decided to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. She graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2021 and then joined the team at Prairie Creek Pet Hospital in June of 2021. In her spare time Dr. Peterson enjoys reading, video games, spending time with her cats Bug and Tato, and visiting family. Her favorite part of veterinary medicine is the excitement of constantly learning new things.

Dr. Couillard was born into an Airforce family in Scott AFB, Illinois; growing up in a multitude of locations such as Germany, Hawaii, and Virginia. He attended James Madison University and left early when accepted into veterinary school. He graduated from Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in 2024. Dr. Couillard moved to Sioux Falls in 2024 and joined Prairie Creek Pet Hospital in February 2025. Dr. Couillard enjoys cooking, travelling, hiking, and spending time with family. His favorite part about veterinary medicine is the opportunity to help improve the human-animal bond and practice medicine.

Dianne has been greeting our clients and their pets at Prairie Creek Pet Hospital's front desk since 2008. Previously she worked in California as a Registered Veterinary Technician from 1996 to 2008. In her spare time, she volunteers with her Golden Retriever named Denver doing pet therapy at hospitals, rehabilitation centers, assisted living, and hospice facilities. In 2024, Dianne became an evaluator for Therapy Dog International. She really enjoys hiking and other outside activities with Denver and loves to sew and quilt.

Roxy joined the Prairie Creek Pet Hospital staff in 2017, bringing with her 16 years of experience in the veterinary and pet care industry. Roxy enjoys greeting all pets when they come in our front door, but cats are her true passion. Roxy and her husband, Shawn, provide a loving home to 5 fluffy kitties: Oscar, Shadow, Chewy, Lucky and Merle. She also keeps busy with her daughter Olivia and her son Kelley, and she enjoys classic rock and being in the great South Dakota outdoors.

Nicole grew up in the Sioux Falls area and attended Globe University, where she earned her Associates Degree in veterinary technology in 2014. She has been a Registered Veterinary Technician with us since then. Nicole enjoys the variety of medical and surgical conditions that we treat at Prairie Creek Pet Hospital. Outside of work, Nicole enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, keeping active with her Doberman Rey and cuddling with her cats Garth and Loui.

Kallie grew up in the Garretson area and graduated from Globe University with her Associate's degree in veterinary technology in 2014. She has been a Registered Veterinary Technician with us since her graduation. Kallie is interested in all areas of veterinary medicine and likes the diverse caseload we see at Prairie Creek Pet Hospital. Kallie and her husband John have a young son, Wyatt, who keeps her very busy when she's not at work. Kallie also enjoys crocheting and chasing her active Labrador Retriever Hank and her 2 cats Pepe and Gill.

Jordyn grew up in Harrisburg SD and graduated from Southeast Technical College in 2022 with her associates degree in Veterinary Technology. She started working at Prairie Creek Pet Hospital in 2022, and our fast-paced and expansive environment keeps Jordyn interested, learning and happy. In her free time, Jordyn enjoys spending time with friends, family, and of course taking care of her German Shepherd, Trooper. Trooper is a special needs puppy who requires extra love and care. As a devoted shepherd mom, Jordyn naturally has a soft spot for every German Shepherd that comes through our clinic doors - especially ones like Trooper. Jordyn absolutely loves what she does and cannot wait to provide the best care for all patients we see here at the clinic.

Rachel grew up in South Central Wisconsin on a beef cattle operation. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in 2021 with a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and an emphasis on meat animals. During her undergraduate studies, she was lucky enough to co-author research published in The National Provisioner. While primarily focusing on meat animals and exotic animals in the past, including muntjac and ring-tailed lemurs, she is excited to expand her knowledge regarding the world of companion animal medicine. Rachel’s main fields of interest are humane and ethical meat processing, animal welfare, and senior/geriatric care. Outside of work, she swims, rock climbs, reads constantly, and enjoys being a sister and an aunt.

Jasmine was born and spent a majority of her life in Orange County, California. She also spent some time in Arizona and lived in Mexico for 6 years before entering the California Army National Guard at 20 years old. Through her time in service she met her current long term boyfriend and was able to attend a Veterinary Assistant College program before entering the field just over a year ago. Her goal is to continue her studies and to become a Veterinary Technician in the near future. This past year, Jasmine and her partner decided to part ways from the big city life and found their new home in Sioux Falls. Jasmine started at Prairie Creek Pet Hospital in 2025 and has been a great addition to the team. In her free time, Jasmine loves spending time with her partner and her cute senior Chihuahua, Precious. If she’s not out and about with them, then you’ll most likely find her watching movies or listening to a podcast at home. Jasmine loves Sioux Falls and is very excited to provide the best care for all of our patients.

Marissa grew up in Harrisburg SD, She has always loved animals and at a young age, decided that she wanted to work with them. Marissa is currently in school at Southeast Technical College for her associates degree in Veterinary Technician and will graduate in May of 2026. She is excited to learn new skills and apply them every day while caring for every patient that comes into the clinic. In her free time, Marissa enjoys spending time with her friends and family, and taking care of her Labrador Retriever, Blizzard. Marissa is so excited to be apart of such a wonderful team and can't wait to continue to help provide the best care possible for each and every patient that comes into the clinic.