Dr Mendelewski, or “Dr. Liza” as she prefers, graduated from Wagner College in New York. She hails from New Jersey, and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University. Dr. Liza’s passion lies in internal medicine - she enjoys the challenge of uncovering the clues that lead to better health and solutions for the ailments of her patients. She strives to build long lasting relationships with pet owners and their furry family members. She just moved to Sioux Falls from Iowa this last summer with her husband Kurt and their 2 dogs and 2 cats. Her husband is also a veterinarian, and they were excited to move to Sioux Falls. She was a talented collegiate soccer player, and enjoys playing soccer, volleyball, hiking, and being in the outdoors in her spare time.