Doctors
David Rustebakke, Large Animal D.V.M.
Dave was raised on a wheat and cattle ranch near Scobey, Montana. His ranching background led him to a career in Veterinary Medicine. He graduated from Washington State University with a DVM Degree in 1972. Following graduation he served his country as a Veterinarian in the US Army Veterinary Corps till 1976 when he and his new wife, Karen, moved to Morgan Hill, CA. He worked as associate Veterinarian in a progressive large animal predominantly equine practice till August of 1979, when he decided this Montana farm boy was not suited to be a Californian. He moved back to the Northwest where he became an associate Veterinarian in a mixed primarily large animal practice in Lewiston, Idaho where he practiced till 2000. He then took an 18 month hiatus from private practice to join a research group in Moscow, Idaho working on issues related to Equine Reproduction. Among other things, while there he was on the team that produced the first Equine Clones at the University of Idaho. In mid 2001 he re-entered private practice in Clarkston, Washington, starting Rustebakke Veterinary Service out of a mobile unit and a small rented barn. The practice grew, and in November of 2009 he moved his practice with two other Veterinarians and several office personnel and technicians into a new 8000 square foot state of the art facility on 15th Street in Clarkston. This Fall will be our 11th year at our present location, and Dr. Rustebakke's 41st year in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley! We feel honored and blessed to be able to serve our community doing what we love to do!
Dave was raised on a wheat and cattle ranch near Scobey, Montana. His ranching background led him to a career in Veterinary Medicine. He graduated from Washington State University with a DVM Degree in 1972. Following graduation he served his country as a Veterinarian in the US Army Veterinary Corps till 1976 when he and his new wife, Karen, moved to Morgan Hill, CA. He worked as associate Veterinarian in a progressive large animal predominantly equine practice till August of 1979, when he decided this Montana farm boy was not suited to be a Californian. He moved back to the Northwest where he became an associate Veterinarian in a mixed primarily large animal practice in Lewiston, Idaho where he practiced till 2000. He then took an 18 month hiatus from private practice to join a research group in Moscow, Idaho working on issues related to Equine Reproduction. Among other things, while there he was on the team that produced the first Equine Clones at the University of Idaho. In mid 2001 he re-entered private practice in Clarkston, Washington, starting Rustebakke Veterinary Service out of a mobile unit and a small rented barn. The practice grew, and in November of 2009 he moved his practice with two other Veterinarians and several office personnel and technicians into a new 8000 square foot state of the art facility on 15th Street in Clarkston. This Fall will be our 11th year at our present location, and Dr. Rustebakke's 41st year in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley! We feel honored and blessed to be able to serve our community doing what we love to do!
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Rachel Micek, Large Animal D.V.M.Dr. Micek joined our team on January of 2018! Dr. Micek graduated with a D.V.M. degree from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2016. She then completed a one-year equine internship at Chaparrel Veterinary Medical Center in Cave Creek, Arizona. She grew up in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada where she enjoyed hunter-jumper and dressage with her horse. Dr. Micek recently moved to Clarkston, WA where she lives with her dogs Abby, Rio, and Rooster and cat Latte, in addition to a few pet chickens. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her horse "Woody," hiking, swimming, and relaxing with a book on the patio.
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Kimberly Noyes, Small Animal D.V.M.I grew up in southwest Oregon, and have always loved being around animals. I was active in 4-H and FFA growing up, and then moved on to Oregon State University where I completed my undergraduate studies, and eventually veterinary school. After graduation from veterinary school in 2012, I practiced in rural Nevada, eastern Oregon, and Spokane, before joining the team at Rustebakke Veterinary Services in June of 2020. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, hiking, camping, and rooting for the Oregon State Beavers.
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Kelbi Stout, Small Animal D.V.M.
Dr. Kelbi Stout earned her doctorate degree from Oregon State University in 2022. Dr. Stout grew up in Central Oregon and was first introduced to the area while attending The University of Idaho for her bachelor’s degree. While not working, Dr. Stout enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, standard Poodles Kevin and Millie as well as her horse Freckles.
