Team

Dallas Burrell, DVM

Native of Sacramento, California, Dallas moved with his family to many states before settling in Michigan City, Indiana to attend high school. After graduation he joined the Marine Corps and served in Okinawa. After an honorable discharge, he traveled then worked on a northern Michigan dairy farm. While there, he became interested in veterinary medicine, and started his college career at Ferris State University. He later transferred to Michigan State University to complete his undergraduate work and attend Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. During the summers he worked on Mackinac Island as a saddle guide and with carriage horses. 

Dallas has worked as an associate veterinarian in Cashton, Wisconsin and Preston, Minnesota. In December of 1992, he took a position as a mixed animal practitioner with Airport Animal Clinic in Cadillac, Michigan where he worked for 14 years. In early 2006, he and his wife purchased Stoney Corners Veterinary Service in McBain, Michigan. 

Professionally, Dallas likes the variety of all species but he's especially interested in soft tissue surgery and equine dentistry. In his free time he enjoys reading his Bible, going for long walks with his dogs, playing guitar, and downhill skiing.



Judy Boyer Burrell, DVM

​Judy Boyer Burrell, native of Franklin, Michigan, grew up loving horses and German Shepherds. Her undergraduate studies were at the University of Michigan in Dearborn and Michigan State University. During summers she was horsemanship instructor at camps in rural Michigan. 

At Michigan State University she majored in animal science with an emphasis on Swine Nutrition. Michigan State's College of Veterinary Medicine granted her a diploma in 1987. She then took employment at Sparta, Wisconsin as a mixed animal practitioner. Her border collie, Blue, accompanied her on calls. In 1988, she and Dallas married and settled in Preston, Minnesota. Her practices included clinics in Rushford, Houston, Stewartville as well as Preston.  

Dr. Judy moved to Michigan with her family in 1992. During her years as a homeschooling mother of four, she continued her involvement with horses, goats, cats, dogs, cattle, pigs and even chickens as a 4-H leader. She coached the Missaukee County Goat Getters 4-H Club to several state placings in Skill-a-thon and Quiz bowl. She resumed veterinary practice when she and Dallas purchased Stoney Corners Veterinary Clinic. Her professional interests include nutrition, practice management and the One Health Initiative. http://www.onehealthinitiative.com/ Her passion is riding and driving horses, but she must have one of her Border Collies along for the adventure.



Ruth Winkel

Ruth is originally from the Grand Rapids area and moved to McBain in the 70's. Ruth, together with her husband, Jack, have two children and seven grandchildren. Ruth has always enjoyed caring for and being with animals, and her menagerie includes dogs, cats, and horses. Spending time with her family and friends, riding her horses, kayaking, and camping are some of her hobbies. Ruth is excited to be part of the team at Stoney Corners Veterinary Service. 

Ally Harney, LVT

Ally has been with us since she was in high school. She recently graduated from Baker College's vet tech program. At home, she has her favorite horse, DejaVu, a dog, and four cats. She enjoys spending time outdoors, especially bow hunting.



Ashley Loring

Ashley grew up in Cadillac. She answers the phone at the clinic, and she loves animals of all kinds. Ashley has a stepson and a daughter who keep her busy.  Her family also has a Yorkipoo named Chunk, and a Miniature Poodle named Hazel.

Kassie Sikkema

Kassie makes sure our clinic is spic and span!  A McBain Native, she loves horses and all animals. Kassie is an aspiring veterinary technician and hopes to enroll in a program after high school.  She is eager to learn new skills and we love having her here to help! 

Abby Heuker

Abby does the clinic ordering and works as a veterinary assistant.