Veterinarians
Matthew O'Neil DVM
Dr. Matthew O'Neil graduated from Beulah High School in 2000. He attended Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, receiving his DVM degree in 2011. Matt joined Knife River Veterinary Clinic in October of 2021 and purchased the practice in January of 2024.
Jessica Horton DVM
Dr. Jessica Horton graduated from Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine and received her DVM degree in 2024. She moved from TN to ND with her husband, 3 dogs, cat, and 3 chinchillas. Her interests outside of the clinic are horseback riding, hiking, camping, and traveling.
Carolyn R. Woodruff DVM
Carolyn R. Woodruff DVM
Carolyn R. Woodruff DVM
Dr. Carolyn Woodruff attended the Ohio State University, graduating with a DVM in 1978. She then did an internship in large animal surgery at the University of Minnesota. She practiced in Killdeer, ND and Mott, ND for one year each and then purchased Blackpipe Veterinary Clinic in Martin, SD with her husband, Dr. Morgan Dallman. They practiced there for 16 years before purchasing Knife River Veterinary Clinic in Beulah in August of 1997. She is a previous member of the ND Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Carolyn and Morgan have a grown daughter, Jessica, who is a counselor specializing in equine and wilderness therapy and deaf & hard of hearing services. Carolyn's interests include deer hunting, hiking, kayaking, photography, gardening and working on her earth sheltered home.
Morgan R. Dallman DVM
Carolyn R. Woodruff DVM
Carolyn R. Woodruff DVM
Dr. Morgan Dallman graduated from Zap High School in 1973 and then attended the Bottineau branch of NDSU. He graduated suma cum laude with an Associate of Science in Agriculture in 1975. He attended veterinary school at the University of Minnesota, receiving his DVM in 1979. Following graduation he worked at veterinary clinics in Watford City, Killdeer, and Mott, ND before moving to Martin, SD where he purchased Blackpipe Veterinary Clinic with his wife, Dr. Carolyn Woodruff. In 1997 they purchased Knife River Veterinary Clinic in Beulah and have practiced here since that time.
Dr. Dallman is a past member of the ND Board of Animal Health. Morgan and Carolyn have a grown daughter in Wisconsin. Morgan enjoys hunting, trap shooting, hiking, reading and working with his dog Isis in his spare time. Dr. Dallman retired on June 30, 2021 but may still be seen around the clinic occasionally helping out.
Veterinary Assistants
Brandi Flemmer
Samantha Samocki
Brandi Flemmer
Brandi grew up on a farm south of Beulah and graduated from Beulah High School in 2013. She has worked in the medical and mental health fields and pursued education in those areas. In April of 2022 she joined Knife River Veterinary Clinic as a veterinary assistant, combining her interests in animals and medical professions. Brandi lives in Hazen with her daughter Amiri and her dogs, Enzo & Fifi.
Echo Burge
Samantha Samocki
Brandi Flemmer
Echo graduated from Beulah High School in May of 2021 and became a veterinary assistant shortly afterward. She worked at Casselton Veterinary Clinic during 2022 and 2023. After the birth of her daughter Woyawaste she returned to Knife River Veterinary Clinic. She loves playing with her daughter and her 2 cats at home. During the summer s
Echo graduated from Beulah High School in May of 2021 and became a veterinary assistant shortly afterward. She worked at Casselton Veterinary Clinic during 2022 and 2023. After the birth of her daughter Woyawaste she returned to Knife River Veterinary Clinic. She loves playing with her daughter and her 2 cats at home. During the summer she likes to attend the pow wows to watch her favorite Indian dancer.
Samantha Samocki
Samantha Samocki
Samantha Samocki
Sam graduated from South Central High School in Bismarck in 2010. She moved to Beulah in 2019 and has worked at various jobs locally. In 2022 Sam found the right job for her and has been a veterinary assistant at Knife River Veterinary Clinic since then. She shares her home with her husband Brian and her three daughters and 3 cats.
Adlai Stein
Amber Oestrich
Samantha Samocki
Adlai began working as a kennel worker at Knife River Veterinary Clinic while still taking high school classes through home schooling. She worked her way up to a veterinary assistant position and continues to take online classes to improve her skills. Her interests include training her puppy, church related social activities and outdoor recreation.
Arianna Marum
Amber Oestrich
Amber Oestrich
Amber Oestrich
Amber Oestrich
Amber Oestrich
Amber does the kennel work and evening cleaning at the clinic. She loves to cuddle and pamper all the boarders and gets the most timid pups to love her. Morning and evening walks are her favorite. At home she likes to spend time with her daughter and her dogs and cats.