Lainie Kringen-Scholtz, DVM
Licensed in South Dakota & Minnesota
(605) 270-2117
Mailing Address
PO Box 117
Wentworth, South Dakota
The Team
Who We Are
Lainie Kringen-Scholtz
Veterinarian, Owner
Dr. Lainie Kringen-Scholtz is from Madison, SD. She attended South Dakota State University with a BS in Animal Science and then attended Iowa State University where she got her doctorate. After vet school, she attended Options for Animals for chiropractic training and CuraCore for acupuncture training. Her husband, Andy, is from Springfield, MN and is an agronomist at CHS. Lainie and Andy enjoy spending time working on their acreage, going to cattle shows, barrel racing, driving the team, and spending time with family.
Erin Whitehouse
Veterinary Nurse
Erin Whitehouse is from Colman, SD. She graduated from South Dakota State University with a BS in Animal Science and a minor in Equine Studies. Her passion for animals has been lifelong which led her into volunteering and working at the Brookings Regional Humane Society. From there, Erin became a veterinary technician where she continues to hone her skills today focused on equine medicine, acuscope, and myopulse. Erin and her fiancé, Josh Giese, enjoy hunting, paddle boarding, playing sports, and spending time with their family and fur children, Jobi, Jewel, and Gunther.