Although she does not work at Rice Creek, you may see her pop by the hospital from time to time to visit with their work family.
At home, Brian is no longer a veterinarian but a dad to two beloved kids. You can often find them in the backyard practicing their archery or rounding up the chicken flock always with his French Bulldog shadow, FrankNBeans, in tow. If you ever catch a day that he is not in the hospital or you show up over the noon hour , chances are Brian is out pursuing his next passion- practical shooting.
Just ask Dr. Hansen about his days riding bulls and bucking horses with the Military Rodeo Cowboys Association and Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association or his time spent rescuing giraffes, relocating rhinos, and working on cape buffalo in South Africa! When we realized that Rice Creek Animal Hospital needed a little extra doctor help we came across the perfect person just in time.
Lorenz has been a friend of ours since veterinary school and we have followed her story as she flitted about the country after graduation. Alexis grew up in the potato fields of Maine but found herself steadily moving east through Ohio for college where she was dubbed rollerblade girl as they were always strapped to her feet and onto the University of Minnesota for her veterinary degree. Among having three young and adorable kids, she loves mountain biking and reading but is an ultimate frisbee player at heart.
And just like every family with young kids, a fish with the clever name, Mr. Rainbow Fish hmmm I wonder who named him??? Alexis works at Rice Creek part time she has three kids after all so you just may bump into her. She honestly is the right fit for our hospital and we suspect, once you meet her, you will understand. Please welcome her to our community… she is kind, warm, practical, and down right nice. Please stop in and say hello to Dr.
Alexis Lorenz. Phillips joined our team in to round out your Rice Creek Animal Hospital doctor team. Phillips works full time so there is no doubt you will visit with him from time to time. He joins us with a ton of experience, lots of heart, and a gentle calm demeanor with this quirky touch of humor.
You will enjoy his easy atmosphere with obviously loving heart. Here is a little about him, so you all can get up to speed. Phillips should really be called Dr. Phillips doctor times two! After earning his biology degree from Macalaster College, he continued his training to receive both a Master of Science and Ph. You will have to ask him about all of his teaching experience as he taught anatomy and biology courses at all academic levels, many here close to home who knows… maybe he was your professor?
Heck, you may have even benefitted from his biomedical research in muscle regeneration, wound healing and blood vessel growth. We are working on hearing all the crazy stories from that chapter of his life… human anatomists always have a good tale to tell at cocktail parties. In those days, Dr. Phillips started adventuring with a Siberian Husky sled dog team. The bond that developed between him and the dogs while standing on the runners through Minnesota winters fostered an interest in veterinary medicine.
Phillips has been enjoying veterinary medicine ever since. And to make him even cooler, Dr. Phillips lives in the beautiful hills of Marine on Saint Croix with his wife. Paddy Dunne is credited with introduction of the Charolais beef breed to NZ, using pioneering artificial insemination technology on a herd of Northern Southland cattle.
Peter Williams recalls the vet surgeries of the day were little more than a room where drugs and equipment were stored. With more New Zealand vets graduating it became easier to attract vets to the South for short stints. Paddy leased the practice to Peter Williams for four years, before eventually accepting his working days were over and selling it outright in Working long hours assisted only by a succession of young vets including Doug and Sandy Cooper in who went on to set up Elles Road Veterinary Clinic , Peter Williams kept the practice going.
On 31st May , Rhona went into labour, however as she was unable to get hold of Paddy, Marlon and Rhona make their way to the hospital. Paddy is stuck in traffic as Marlon acts as Rhona's rock during the final stage of labour. The baby arrives safely and Marlon and Rhona are overwhelmed as they welcome their child into the world. The next day the baby is named, Leo.
In March , Rhona started to make plans to propose to Paddy. Unfortunately, Paddy got drunk and Rhona couldn't do it. It was up to Marlon to explain to Paddy what was going to happen.
Paddy then discussed with Rhona the reasons not to get married and that it was a piece of paper and their love didn't need it. The plan was for Paddy to say Leo was hot and for Rhona to take off his jacket and see the shirt but Marlon took off the jacket and Paddy got angry, upsetting Rhona. Paddy then followed Rhona into the Ladies Bathroom in the Woolpack where he got down on one knee. Paddy and Rhona then got engaged. On 9th August , Rhona and Paddy marry.
Around the same time, Paddy was offered a job in New Zealand and he and Rhona agreed to go. Marlon decided to go too, so he could be close to Leo, but he later changed his mind.
Rhona told Marlon that she was still taking Leo to New Zealand. Rhona and Paddy marry, with Marlon arriving at the church at the last minute. During the reception, Marlon informed Rhona and Paddy that he had taken legal action against them taking Leo out of the country. Paddy was forced to stay in the village after assaulting a police officer.
Later on, Rhona and Leo make a reappearance in the village. During December , after everything had blown over, Rhona's college friend, Vanessa Woodfield , also a qualified vet, arrived in the village to cover for Paddy during his suspension.
Rhona was ecstatic at her best friend's arrival, however, Paddy was less happy as he started to become jealous of their friendship and didn't like Vanessa's partying ways. She later agreed to have a share in the surgery and when Paddy was able to return to his duties he, Rhona and Vanessa all had their names above the door.
Paddy, however, still disliked Vanessa but they tried to get along for Rhona and the business' sake. During May , Rhona's life took a turn for the worse when she became addicted to the painkillers she was taking for her backache.
When she eventually ran out of the pills, her personality changed and she became aggressive towards Paddy and Vanessa. Vanessa sees Rhona raid the surgery's drugs cabinet, warning her of the penalties if she is caught. Rhona apologises and hides while Leo cries in his cot. Vanessa sees this and is shocked by Rhona's state. She tells her that Leo is fine before giving her a pill to make her feel better.
This helps initially but Rhona's dependence worsens dramatically. As a result, Rhona misses Leo's first steps and tells Paddy that she does not feel well, asking him to take her home but then go back to the cabin while Vanessa looks after her. Vanessa confronts her about stealing painkillers from Sandy Thomas , leaving him in severe pain.
Rhona denies it until Vanessa says she can have more painkillers if she admits it and she does. Vanessa then refuses to give her anything and Rhona slaps her.
Vanessa then tells Rhona that she needs professional help for her addiction. Vanessa tries to help Rhona wean herself off the painkillers and confesses that she has fallen in love with her. Rhona initially spurns her affection but later makes Vanessa believe she feels the same so she'll keep providing her with drugs. She also started buying drugs from a dealer named Gary. Paddy got suspicious of Rhona's odd behaviour and checked her phone and saw that she had been contacting Gary and lying about where she went.
Later, Paddy walked in on Rhona and Vanessa kissing and Vanessa announced their relationship. However, the two had a row and Rhona admitted she was just using Vanessa who devastated left her on her own. Shortly after she had an overdose and was taken to hospital. The truth came out and she started getting help. She went to rehab in late September In September , after Vanessa took home her son from the hospital, Rhona realises that she wants another baby. As she has not got pregnant again, she decides to adopt and discusses it with Paddy.
He agrees and Leo's teacher, Tess Harris , is selected as one of their references. Tess befriends Rhona and tells her that she is in love with a married man. Rhona encourages Tess to go for it, saying life is too short.
However, in February after Tess dies in a car accident, Rhona learns that Paddy is Tess' married man. Initially, Rhona insists on carrying on as normal but soon realises that she and Paddy cannot stay together, let alone adopt a child, as things are so bad between them that they didn't realise that Leo was hurting his half-sister, April.
Rhona later begins a relationship with Tess' widow Pierce. Her friends are at first sceptical towards the relationship but eventually warms up to him. Except for Vanessa, who continues to express her dislike towards him.
However, Pierce arrives and they start arguing again. After Pierce leaves, Paddy and Rhona go after him and are involved in a pile-up, caused by Emma Barton pushing her husband, James , from a bridge. Rhona and Paddy are badly injured but they all survive and Rhona continues her relationship with Pierce.
In February , Rhona and Pierce announced their engagement. Everybody is happy for them aside from Vanessa who remains sceptical towards him and their relationship, thinking they're rushing into things. Pierce starts examining possessive behaviour and acting strangely. In March , Vanessa informs Rhona that she doesn't like Pierce, he's not right for her, causing Rhona to storm out after insisting she's happy with him. At home, Rhona decides to try on some underwear for Pierce despite not really wanting too.
Despite Rhona not being comfortable, Pierce begins to kiss her with the camera still rolling. Rhona feels insecure about the sex-tape and asks Pierce to delete it after Vanessa accidentally sees it on his computer. Pierce tries to set Vanessa up by making it seem like she purposefully searched for and watched the tape when in actuality he left it there for her to see to make Rhona distrust her. In April Vanessa realises Pierce has lied to Rhona about deleting the tape and while trying to get proof she accidentally sends the video to Paddy and Pearl.
Rhona is furious and tells Vanessa she wants her out of her life. However, they later make up and Rhona tells her she wants her at her hen do and wedding. Vanessa skips the ceremony but comes to the reception. Rhona and Pierce married on 24th April , but when they get home Pierce tells Rhona he wants the two of them to move away. Rhona refuses, which leads to Pierce lashing out and insisting she is still in love with Paddy. Rhona denies his accusations but after seeing his violent behaviour Rhona is terrified and tries to run away, telling him they are over.
However, Pierce stops her, pushes her to the floor and violently rapes her. The next day she leaves the house and goes to the police. She tells them she was raped and goes through the medical examination but when during the interview she is asked who did this to her she can't take it anymore and leaves. She and Leo go away on holiday while everyone believes she was on honeymoon with Pierce. A few weeks later, Rhona revealed to Vanessa that Pierce raped her on their wedding day.
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