Dr. Richard Pratt, DVM:

A 1984 graduate of Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Pratt has additional training in small animal dentistry with interests in preventive medicine and general surgery. His most recent continuing education courses include: problem pet behavior, high risk anesthesia, pain prevention and control, dermatology, pathology, and pharmacology. Previous degrees include: AA Spanish, BS Animal Science, and BS Veterinary Science.

Raised on the Mexican border with farm animals (especially beef cattle), Dr. Pratt worked in a mixed practice treating anything non-human for his first two years. He soon discovered his love for pet practice and ultimately gave up the farm animals when he moved to Utah in 1988. After joining the Central Valley Veterinary group, he restricted his practice primarily to dogs and cats for greater focus.

Active in his community, the Salt Lake Veterinary Medical Association, and the Utah Veterinary Medical Association, he is also a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Animal Hospital Association. His current hobby outside of work is spending time with the grandkids.

Dr. Nicole Butler, DVM:

Dr. Nicole Butler attended the University of Missouri where she received her Bachelor degrees in Biology and Biochemistry as well as her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine.  After practicing in her hometown Springfield, Missouri for two years she moved to Salt Lake City and joined the Central Valley Veterinary Group in July of 2008.

 

Dr. Butler veterinary interests include feline medicine, soft tissue surgery, clinical pathology and internal medicine. 

 

Dr. Butler four legged family consists of four dogs (Bela, Rocco, Rona, and Sadie), three cats (Malachite, Lumi and Hallow) and one giant tortoise (Hamlet). 

 

When not practicing veterinary medicine Dr. Butler enjoys cooking, reading, hiking, skiing, running, camping and swimming.