Meet Our Veterinary Team

Experienced, compassionate professionals dedicated to your pet's health

7 Veterinarians
27+ Years of Service
Dr. Dan Goehl

Dan Goehl, DVM

Owner, Large Animal Emphasis

Dr. Dan Goehl graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Veterinary Medicine in 1998. He and his wife own and operate Canton Veterinary Clinic, where Dr. Goehl works primarily with progressive large animal clients consisting of stocker and cow/calf beef operations. Dr. Dan enjoys working together with his children, developing their own commercial herd, and hunting with his family and English Pointer, Maybel.

🏆 Excellence in Preventive Medicine-Beef Award (2014) & AVC Consultant of the Year
Professional Memberships:

AVMA, AABP, Society of Theriogenology, Past President of AVC, National Cattleman Association, Missouri Cattleman Association, MVMA, Partner in Professional Beef Services, LLC

University of Missouri, 1998
Dr. Rachel Goehl

Rachel Goehl, DVM

Owner, Small Animal Emphasis

Dr. Rachel Goehl graduated Summa Cum Laude from Central Missouri State University in 1993, then earned her DVM from the University of Missouri in 1997. She joined Canton Veterinary Clinic in 2004 and enjoys her relationships with her patients and clients, recently completing her 28th year of private practice. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, including her pets, Shelby, Bonnie, May, and Patches. She and Dr. Dan have two grown children, Robert and Ellie, both attending Truman State University.

Professional Memberships:

AVMA, MVMA, Past President of MVMA Northeast District

University of Missouri, 1997
Dr. David Hudson

David Hudson, DVM

Mixed Animal Veterinarian

Dr. David Hudson graduated from University of Missouri in 2007 and joined Canton Veterinary Clinic in 2012. He practices both large and small animal medicine with particular interests in reproduction, reproductive ultrasound, and fetal sexing. Dr. Hudson was born and raised in Palmyra and lives there today with his family. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family and fishing any chance he has.

🏆 Bruce Wren Continuing Education Award (2012)
Professional Memberships:

AVMA, MVMA, Previous MVMA Northeast District Vice-President, Board Member of Lewis/Marion Co. Cattlemen's Association

University of Missouri, 2007
Dr. Cody Griesbaum

Cody Griesbaum, DVM

Mixed Animal Veterinarian

Dr. Cody Griesbaum graduated from University of Missouri in 2019. Originally from Palmyra, he grew up on a cow-calf, swine nursery to finish operation, and row crop farm that he continues to help with. He enjoys all things mixed animal, including bovine and equine reproduction, artificial insemination, and small animal internal medicine and surgery. Dr. Cody is outnumbered in his home with Dr. Stacey and three daughters (Avery, Quinlynn, and Wrenly). He enjoys spending time with his family, gardening, and exploring the outdoors alongside his Wirehair Pointing Griffon, Huckleberry.

Professional Memberships:

AVMA, AVC, SFT, MVMA, Missouri Farm Bureau, Missouri Cattlemen's Association, AABP (completed two-year rural practice business management certification)

University of Missouri, 2019
Dr. Stacey Griesbaum

Stacey Griesbaum, DVM

Mixed Animal Veterinarian

Dr. Stacey Griesbaum graduated from University of Missouri in 2019. Originally from Plainfield, Illinois, she practiced for 2 years at another rural Missouri clinic before joining CVC in 2021. She has an interest in equine and bovine internal medicine, equine reproduction, artificial insemination, and small animal internal medicine. Dr. Stacey completed her certification in animal chiropractic with Options for Animals and enjoys utilizing this treatment modality for both large and small animals. When not working, she enjoys family time with Dr. Cody, their three beautiful daughters, and their growing cattle herd with cows named "Eek", "Elsa", and "Renee".

Professional Memberships:

AVMA, AASV, MVMA, AABP, Missouri Farm Bureau, International Veterinary Chiropractic Association (IVCA)

University of Missouri, 2019
Dr. Molly Blackburn

Molly Blackburn, DVM

Mixed Animal Veterinarian

Dr. Molly Blackburn graduated from The Ohio State University in 2023. From north central Ohio, she grew up on her family's seed sales, row crop, cow-calf, and feedlot operation. She practices both small and large animal medicine with a special interest in large animal reproduction and medicine with a focus on cattle artificial insemination and embryo transfer technologies. She also greatly enjoys working with 4-H and FFA youth. Outside of work, she and her husband, Jake, enjoy camping and growing their own cattle herd at home.

Professional Memberships:

AVMA, MVMA, AETA, AVC, AABP, Missouri Farm Bureau, Cattlemen's Association

The Ohio State University, 2023
Dr. Estela Williams

Estela Williams, DVM

Mixed Animal Veterinarian

Dr. Estela is the newest DVM on the CVC team, graduating from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 2025. Originally from southern Illinois near St. Louis, she has since made Missouri her home and is proud to serve the people and animals of her community. Dr. Estela enjoys the variety that comes with mixed animal practice and has special interests in small animal internal medicine and surgery, as well as large animal production, small ruminant medicine, and surgical care. Outside of work, Dr. Estela enjoys spending time outdoors with her dog, cheering on her favorite football teams, or heading back to Mizzou for a ball game.

Professional Memberships:

AVMA, MVMA

University of Missouri, 2025