Nevada Veterinary Clinic
Location: Nevada, Mo.
Owners: Dr. Brad and Lori Copeland
History: Growing up on a small farm near St. James, Mo., Dr. Brad Copeland developed a real affinity for animals and the science of them.
After seven years of college and veterinary school, he came to Nevada with his brand new diploma in 1984. He purchased an acre of land north of town, set a trailer on it and operated his business from there. After a few years, he bought the veterinary practice of Dr. Norm Garton. That building was located south of Nevada. In 1997, he built the present building and installed state-of the-art equipment. His latest purchase is a portable ultrasound machine.
“The real value of this machine is early preg checking so you can make managerial decisions, besides it will save my arm some wear and tear,” Dr. Copeland said.
He sometimes does checks 500 cows a day.
Services: Nevada Veterinary Clinic is a general purpose clinic. There are now two other veterinarians on the staff, as well as five full-time employees and eight part-time groomers. They provide care for equine, cattle and swine. They either go to the farm or the animals are brought to the clinic.
Also, pet and small animal owners will find highly trained and compassionate people who provide medical assistance, or comfort if the animal has to be put to sleep. They offer a wide range of products to care for those animals.
Dr. Copeland said he never knows what to expect in a day. He had just come in from vaccinating 25 head of calves, and then went to check on a calf they had been treating for bloat. He said it was much better, and “that is always a good feeling to know you have helped.”
Business Philosophy: “We enjoy working with the local farmers and always want to treat people fairly and honestly,” Dr. Copeland said. “If we can’t help the animal, we will tell you. We want to be a vital part of, and service to our community.”
