Doctors

Upper Valley Veterinary Clinic

Neil R. Call, DVM Paul M. Tew, DVM Zeph B. Quirl, DVM

“Large and Small - We Care for Them All”

Our Clinic is a three doctor practice


		Neil R. Call, DVM

	Dr. Call was raised in Rigby, ID on a dairy farm where he developed a love for animals. After his older brother got accepted into veterinary school it increased his desire to pursue the same occupation. He graduated from Washington State University in 1973 with a degree in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery. He spent one year practicing with his brother in Washington, but then he and his wife decided they wanted to come back to Idaho to raise their three sons. He founded the Upper Valley Veterinary Clinic in 1976 in Rexburg, ID. He and his wife, Julie, have truly enjoyed living in this area and raising

their family here. Dr. Call enjoys horseback riding, fishing, hunting, camping, and site seeing the beautiful country around us. He has several grandchildren who add to his enjoyment and family activities.

Working with the good people in this area and their animal friends has made his occupation satisfying. He presently owns two horses, one mule and a few barn cats. Several years ago he enrolled in BYU-Idaho’s draft horse class and learned to harness and drive horse teams, He now has his teamster’s card.

He is active in community service. He serves as a special director on the Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce. He has been a member of the Madison Country Fairboard for 25 years and is currently serving as the chairman. He served as chairman of the Madison County Fair for six years.

Zeph B. Quirl, DVM

Dr. Quirl was raised in Teton, ID and other than a few years of college and church service he has been in the Rexburg area his whole life. He graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University in 1979.

After graduation, he practiced for two years in Blackfoot, ID. He then came to Upper Valley Veterinary Clinic in June of 1981. He has enjoyed mixed animal practice. As a veterinarian, he appreciates the opportunity to serve our loyal animal friends and their owners.

He married Pat on January 4, 1974. Pat works at the Rexburg Medical Center helping the doctors in the human medical arena. They have raised a family of five children, three girls and two boys, and are now enjoying the blessings of grandchildren. When he finds free time, he enjoys family activities such as camping, boating, water skiing, trail riding on either horses or ATV’s and horse packing. He has always enjoyed outdoor activities and has appreciated living in southeast Idaho for its abundance of blue sky, clean air and beautiful scenery.

He has been involved with pets and the livestock industry his whole life. He presently has one dog, two cats and two horses. Animal ownership, stewardship and friendship have benefited his life in many, many ways.


	Paul M. Tew, DVM

		Dr. Tew grew up in Firth, Idaho. Besides where he has lived to attend school, he also lived in Sacramento California. He graduated from Ricks College in Rexburg, ID and from BYU in Provo, UT before enrolling in the College of Veterinary Medicine in Pullman, Washington. He graduated from Washington State University in 1980 and started working at Upper Valley Veterinary Clinic in July of 1980. He and his wife have four daughters and several granddaughters.

His hobbies and interests include camping, fishing, horseback riding, snow skiing, water skiing, gardening, farming and ranching.

He and his family enjoy living in the country with their dog and two cats. Dr. Tew enjoys working with pets as well as with livestock and horses. He has learned to treat smaller “pocket pets” such as ferrets, hamsters and gerbils.


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