Our Staff
Dr. Melissa Lively
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
Dr. Melissa Lively is a board-certified diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (DACVO). Dr. Lively was awarded her bachelor of science in Veterinary science from the University of Minnesota. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree (DVM) from the University of Minnesota in 2015. Dr. Lively then completed a one year rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at North Carolina State University. Dr Lively subsequently completed three years of specialized training in comparative veterinary ophthalmology at North Carolina State University in a highly sought after residency program, passing rigorous board certification and testing, to become a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists in 2020. Through her comprehensive training, Dr. Lively has developed skills in the medical and surgical management of eye conditions across a diverse range of species including dogs, cats, equines, exotics, and zoo animals. In her free time, Dr. Lively enjoys spending time with her family and pets outdoors and skiing, hiking and camping.
Dr. Dennis Olivero
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
Dr. Dennis Olivero received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Luther College, Decorah, Iowa. He then graduated from veterinary school with honors at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in St. Paul, MN. After serving one year as a small animal medicine and surgery intern at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Olivero completed a residency in comparative ophthalmology at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. During that time, Dr. Olivero's research interests were pharmacology of the canine eye, disease of the lens in cats, and artificial lens implants for dogs. The results of his research projects have been published in numerous veterinary journals. He has also co-authored various other papers found in the veterinary literature. Dr. Olivero attained board certification status with the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists in 1991. Dr. Olivero has served on staff at the University of Minnesota Medical School and Veterinary College.
SUPPORTING TEAM MEMBERS
Our support team consists of our customer service representatives Emma and Nicole and our Licensed Veterinary Technicians, Karen, Gerri, Sonah and Amy.