About 

Aurochs Veterinary Service has been part of the community of Audubon for many years. It was sold to and purchased by Dr. Sara Mattson in March 2020. It once was a mixed animal practice but now focuses on quality and affordable small animal care. We have a small staff but we all have big hearts for taking care of your furry family members. 

Dr. Sara Mattson

Owner/Veterinarian

Dr. Sara Mattson came to Aurochs Vet Service in April 2019 and then purchased the clinic in March 2020.  She attended undergrad at the University of Minnesota Crookston and graduated with a Bachelors degree in Animal Science with a pre-vet emphasis in 2013. She then began veterinary school at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary medicine and graduated with her DVM in 2017. Dr. Sara started her career at a mixed animal practice in southwestern Minnesota in a small town called Slayton. She enjoyed her time there but when Dr. Lange presented her with his retirement plan she moved North and began a journey to purchasing Aurochs Veterinary Service. Dr. Sara and her husband Ethan live in Detroit Lakes with their dog Griffen and cat Mauti. They  welcomed their first child Robert in October of 2022. Robert sometimes gets to come to work with mom and loves getting to see all the animals. Ethan works at the Boys and Girls club of Detroit Lakes and is sometimes seen assisting Dr. Sara at the clinic with random projects as needed. When not working Dr. Sara's hobby's include crafting, lake time, gardening, family time and relaxing catching up on her medical dramas such as the Resident and Greys Anatomy.

Toni Grabinger

Veterinary Technician

 Toni Grabinger came to Aurochs Vet Service in January 2022. She graduated from the
NDSU Veterinary Technology Program in 1991 with the first bachelor of science degree
in the program. Over the last 31 years she has been employed at 6 different clinics in
Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota and Wisconsin. The longest was at Maplewood Veterinary Animal Hospital where she worked for 23 years before it closed. Toni and
her husband Steve live on a farm, south of Lake Park. They have 1 dog, Runa, and 2 cats, Rose and Bagheera. They also have 2 adult daughters. Toni enjoys gardening,
bird watching and family time.​

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Sir Sylvester James Auroch (Sal)

Resident Boss

Sylvester or Sal for short came to us from the Marshmallow Animal Shelter on Dr. Saras's birthday at the end of March as an emergency blocked cat in 2023. We got him able to pee and after spending a few days hospitalized we decided to keep him as a clinic cat. For a couple of weeks we were questioning our decision as he has a bit of an attitude at time but he also can be the sweetest boy when he wants to be. We have transformed the clinic for him and most days can be seen sleeping on his bed on top of his kennel or on the counter. He is not a huge fan of dogs and even other cats so some days he gets locked up in his kitty condo to protect himself and our patients. He pretty much runs the place and is addicted to his prescription canned food. He is a fun addition to our team even if he has a catitude most days.