Welcome to Sierra Veterinary Specialists

You can depend on the staff at Sierra Veterinary Specialists. Each member of our highly-skilled team is committed to working closely with our referring veterinary partners and their patients.

Michael Dearmin, DVM, DACVS

American College of Veterinary Surgeons Board Certified Small Animal Surgeon

Dr. Dearmin is experienced in all areas of small animal surgery, including soft tissue surgery, orthopedic surgery, laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, canine arthritis and total joint replacement. In addition, he has given presentations at national and veterinary medical conferences. He has also been a speaker at local CE events, and has published articles on topics such as Surgical and Traumatic Wound Infections, and The Effect of Stem Length on Femoral Component Positioning in Canine Total Hip Arthroplasty.

He received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of California at Davis and completed his residency training in surgery at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, which is renowned for its expertise and leadership in minimally invasive soft tissue surgery and orthopedic surgery.

Brandi Gramolini, LVT

Brandi has a special interest in veterinary orthopedic surgeries and dentistry, and her experience includes working at the prestigious Dressage Barn in Connecticut, and Comstock Large Animal Hospital. She received her BS in Equine Science from the University of Minnesota, Crookston and is a Licensed Veterinary Technician.


			Danelle Tackett, Referral Coordinator Danelle is a customer service professional who works as the liaison between Sierra Veterinary Specialists and our referring veterinary practices. She attends Western Nevada College and has a special interest in American Sign Language.

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