A family business.
HIGHLINE Veterinary Orthopedics was founded in 2021 to offer specialty mobile veterinary surgery to companion animals & pet owners in the comfort of their local veterinarian’s office.
We currently serve veterinary clinics in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St.Paul + suburbs), throughout southern Minnesota (Rochester/Mankato & surrounding communities), and in central Iowa (Des Moines).
Meet our team.
Dr. Dane M. Tatarniuk, DVM MS DACVS LA
Dr. Dane Tatarniuk is originally from Saskatchewan, Canada & graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. This was followed by a surgical residency & Masters of Science degree in comparative orthopedics from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Tatarniuk became board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2015.
From 2016-2021, Dr. Tatarniuk was a professor of surgery at Iowa State University - with a focus in equine surgery and companion animal surgical education. During his time at Iowa State, Dr. Tatarniuk helped train hundreds of future veterinarians in surgery. In addition, he engaged in clinical research focusing on veterinary orthopedics & sports medicine, as well as participated in clinical practice. Throughout various past experiences, he has performed surgery on a diverse range of animals, from dogs, cats, horses - to exotics, zoo/wildlife & farm animals.
Dr. Tatarniuk feels exceptionally lucky to experience a career helping animals while being able to work with his hands. Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Tatarniuk is a husband (married to Dr. Rabbe!) & father to two girls. His personal interests include acreage life, traveling with his family, gardening, BBQ, boxing & chess.
Dr. Casey R. Rabbe, DVM
Dr. Casey Rabbe is originally from Fairmont, MN; she graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota in 2014 with highest distinction. Dr. Rabbe serves as our managing DVM/practice manager/director of operations for our business. She also has an avid interest and expertise in advanced soft tissue, abdominal and emergency surgery, as well as diagnostic ultrasound.
In addition to her primary role in day-to-day management of Highline Veterinary, Dr. Rabbe is a wife (married to Dr. Tatarniuk!) & mother of two girls. We also currently have two dogs - a golden retriever named Connor, a rescue black labrador retriever named Mirabel, and a black house cat named Tinka.
Some of Dr. Rabbe’s personal interests include travel, riding horses, interior design and cooking/baking.