ACM's Doctors

 Dr. Ted Dahlstrom

One of the co-founders of ACM, Dr. Ted has been in practice since 1987.  After graduating from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine he practiced for a short time in Neosho Misouri, his home town, before opening the Animal Clinic of Monett in 1989. A mixed animal practicioner, Dr. Ted currently specializes mainly in Production Medicine.  He spends a good amount of his time serving as the Senior Veterinarian for Joplin Regional Stockyards, a role he has filled since 1995. Understandibly, Dr. Ted is well known and respected by Southwest Missouri's cattle producers, a relationship solidified by the fact he is a cattle producer himself.  Dr. Ted spends his free time with his family and  tending to his large beef herd on his farm near Monett. 

Dr. Carol Dahlstrom

After graduating from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 1988, Dr. Carol opened ACM with Dr. Ted.  Dr. Carol is a mixed animal veterinarian but spends most of her time treating companion animals and exotics.  Our clients fondly know her simply as Dr. Carol and have trusted her for over 20 years to tend to their furry family members.  After growing up in Stratford CT, where she still has family, Dr. Carol moved to the midwest where she made her home.  She loves traveling and learning foreign languages and in her free time knits, sews, plays the cello, practices yoga, gardens and cooks.  By that list you can tell she is a busy lady and she also shares her home with three teenage children, Dr. Ted, 6 dogs, 2 cats, 2 horses, a flock of chickens, 2 birds, fish and herd of cattle.  Dr. Carol loves the constant challenges and learning opportunities veterinary medicine has to offer.  She is pictured here with her Australian Shephard "Tater" that is also a beloved ACM staff member.   

Dr. John Harper

Dr. Harper joined ACM's staff in 1994 after responding to Dr. Carol's (his fellow UMC graduate) request to come to Southwest Missouri and practice.  Dr. John who grew up in northwest Missouri, received his DVM from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 1989.  His habitual cowboy hat and boots have made him an easily recognizable favorite of ACM's clientele.  Dr. Harper practices mixed animal medicine but spends most of his time taking care of horses and cattle.  He is also a talented small animal orthopedic surgeon. He spends his free time with his wife, grown son and teenage daughter. 

Dr. Jarod Grantland

 A Priceville, Alabama native, Dr. Grantland joined ACM in 2009 after graduating from Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine.  Carrying with him a desire to specialize in bovine reproduction, Dr. Jarod came to ACM to work with the area's dairy and beef producers and to assist Dr. Ted at Joplin Regional Stockyards. Dr. Grantland enjoys the challenges mixed animal practice have to offer and enjoys practicing on all species.  He shares his home with his chocolate lab Naida and in his free time enjoys hunting (anything), fishing, riding his motorcycle and target shooting.  Dr. Grantland's family, consisting of his parents, brother and sister, still reside in Alabama.

Dr. John Tyra

Dr. Tyra joined our practice in the summer of 2010 as a new graduate from Mississippi State University's College of Veterinary Medicine.  Hailing from Guntown, Mississippi, Dr. Tyra grew up on his family's farm where cattle, chickens and occasionally goats and pigs were raised.  He received his Bachelor of Science from Millsaps College in Jackson, MS.  Dr. Tyra's special interest include beef cattle production medicine and cattle reproduction.  John is married to his wife Nikki who is a recent graduate from culinary arts school and aspiring pastry chef.  They have a cat named Lela, and 2 dogs Lola and Lulu.  Dr. Tyra's hobbies include hunting and fishing.  His family, including his parents, and two older sisters still live in his hometown and he has another sister that lives in Memphis, TN.  Dr. Tyra looks forward to meeting all of the area farmers and settling into our community.

Dr. Jesse Blades

Dr. Blades joined our practice in the summer of 2011.  He is originally from the town of Republic, Missouri.  His parents and several family members still reside there.  Jesse and his family, wife and 2 young children, moved to Monett so that he could continue his work in veterinary medicine at the Animal Clinic of Monett.  His wife is a former classroom teacher and has recently joined the eMINTS National Center as an Instructional Specialist for Southwest Missouri.  The small family of four enjoys spending time outdoors whenever possible.  He received his B.S. in Animal Science from Missouri State University and his doctorate from the College of Veterinary Medicine in Columbia, Missouri.  His primary interests include large animal medicine, production medicine, reproduction and ultrasonography.  As a new associate to the veterinary team, Jesse looks forward to building relationships with the local producers.