Degrees:
University of Minnesota 2000

Areas of Interest:
Dr. Erik Melin grew up in Rochester, MN. He received his bachelor's degree in chemistry at St. Olaf College and graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. He has been at Westgate Pet Clinic ever since. Within veterinary medicine, he has specific interest in ophthalmology and endoscopy/laparoscopy.

Pets:
Outside of work Erik enjoys running, golfing, Golden Gopher basketball, and most of all spending time with wife, Bethany, and 4 year old son, Henry, at his family's cabin near Brainerd. Pets include a 7 year old Schnoodle (miniature schnauzer/miniature poodle cross) named Tom and two domestic shorthair cats, Moby and Oliver.

News Articles for Clients:
1/25/2006 "Inflammatory Bowel Disease" viewed 2775 Times.
1/10/2007 "Feline House Soiling" viewed 1559 Times.
11/27/2007 "Pain Management" viewed 3982 Times.
6/11/2008 "Leptospirosis: My dog is vaccinated for it, but what is it?" viewed 11550 Times.
1/19/2010 "Laparoscopic Ovariectomy: A Less Invasive and Less Painful Alternative to Traditional Spay" viewed 6445 Times.