Saint Paul – Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the appointment of Dr. Delores Gockowski, DVM, and Sharon Todoroff to the Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine. Both are appointed to four-year terms that expire January 2, 2012.

Gockowski, of Sturgeon Lake, is a practicing veterinarian and owner of North Ridge Veterinary Service, LLC, a mobile mixed animal veterinary practice and is a veterinarian consultant in nutraceutical development for Waptiti Labs, Inc. of Ham Lake. In addition to her 30 years of experience in dairy and beef farming, Gockowski has extensive experience with equine breeding, animal husbandry and mixed animal care. She received her bachelor of veterinary science and doctor of veterinary medicine degrees from the University of Minnesota. She is a member of the American and Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association, American Association of Equine Practitioners, American Association of Bovine Practitioners, and the Wildlife Disease Association. Gockowski is appointed as a veterinarian member and replaces Dr. Frederick Mehr.

Todoroff, of Lino Lakes, is the vice president of Dependable Brake Systems Inc., a family-owned wholesale company in Blaine. Todoroff is also the owner and operator of Todorhaus German Shepherds. Todorhaus breeds two litters of German Shepherds a year and is dedicated to sound temperament, good health and longevity for their dogs. They are members of the German Shepherd Dog Club of Minneapolis/St. Paul and the German Shepherd Dog Club of America. Todoroff is appointed as a public member and replaces Susan Osman on the board.

The Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine is responsible for licensing and disciplining veterinarians. The board is made up of seven members appointed by the Governor.