Kansan now owns Sisters Veterinary Clinic

Dr. Carl Berg is the new veterinarian/owner of the Sisters Veterinary Clinic.

A native of small-town Kansas, he graduated from the Kansas State University vet school in 1998.

His first job was at a mixed practice clinic in Arizona, where a co-worker extolled the virtues of Central Oregon.

Berg moved in 1999, and soon he had a dream to own his own clinic.

Passing through Sisters, Berg and his wife, Steph, would drive by the Sisters Veterinary Clinic, wondering if it would ever come up for sale.

One day he took a chance and called to inquire.

"We just needed to see if there was an opportunity there," he said.

To his delight, Drs. Susan Conner and Sharon Sharpnack were thinking about selling.

The ideal situation for them was to find a prospective buyer who would allow them to work on a scaled down basis.

Thinking this would take quite some time, they were pleased to discover that Berg appeared to be a perfect candidate.

"Things happened like clockwork, almost like it was meant to be," said "Dr. Carl," as he is called at the clinic. "I can't say enough about how well Dr. Sharon and Dr. Susan have treated me and my family."

The months of negotiations allowed all concerned to work out an amicable schedule which appears to be working smoothly.

Dr. Carl is full of praise for the clinic staff.

"Even though there are some changes, they go with the flow. They all are committed to high standards of compassion for our patients and their owners," he said.

The future goal for the clinic is to bring in new technology for more advanced diagnostics and treatments.

"Our main purpose, though, will remain the same," Dr. Berg said. "To continue to serve the community with high quality veterinary care.

"We all understand the human/animal bond that makes pets a part of a family, so we offer a comprehensive service."

Dr. Berg and Steph have a young son, Jack.