Certified Veterinary Practice Manager
Dr. Karle graduated from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 1999 following his undergraduate work in the Animal Science Department. One week after graduation, he married his wife Betsy, then moved to Tulare for two years and practiced at Tule River Veterinary Services, a 100% dairy practice. In 2001, he moved to Orland and joined Mid-Valley Veterinary Hospital, eventually buying into the mixed animal practice in 2004. On Sept. 1, 2013 he purchased the practice as a sole owner.
He enjoys being a mixed animal veterinarian but is devoted to food animal medicine. He enjoys large herd work and loves embryo transfer and Assisted Reproductive Technologies in small ruminants. Dr. Karle enjoys mentoring undergraduates at Chico State and veterinary students from veterinary schools, and participating in 4-H and FFA programs to promote animal health and veterinary medicine.
Dr. Karle is heavily involved with organized veterinary medicine. He has served as the California Veterinary Medical Association’s (CVMA) Agriculture Committee Chair since 2005 and is a member of its Legislative Committee. Dr. Karle was a member of the CVMA Board of Governors from 2017-2024, and served as President from 2023-2024. He is also the American Association of Bovine Practitioner’s representative to the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Legislative Advisory Committee.
When not involved with veterinary medicine, Dr. Karle can be found participating as school board president of a local school board, spending time with his family, working in his shop or around the house, and spending time outdoors hiking, hunting and fishing.
Dr. Megan Meardi is a 2022 graduate of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan by way of a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Medicine out of the University of Arizona.
Growing up in Phoenix Arizona and spending summers on a farm in Alberta, Canada, Dr. Megan has a well developed love for all things animal and she has made it her mission to care for them. From tagging rhinos on a South African game preserve to performing small animal surgeries in northern Alberta, Dr. Megan has had a lot of interesting opportunities in her young career.
When she is not in the clinic or out on farm, Dr. Megan spends her time camping, rollerblading, or playing soccer, and whenever she gets a chance she loves to travel off the beaten path.
Dr. Megan is excited for the next stage of her career with the team at Mid-Valley Veterinary Hospital.
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Dr. Melissa graduated from the U.C. Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 2003 after completing her Bachelor of Science degree. She started working for Mid-Valley Veterinary Hospital in October of 2015. Dr. Melissa works both out in the field on farms, as well as in the hospital on companion animals.
Dr. Melissa is very involved in her local community and loves leading her 4-H Sheep Project. She also is on the California Veterinary Medicine Association’s Agricultural Committee, and she is on the California Wool Growers Board of Directors.
Dr. Melissa loves spending time with her husband and three boys. She enjoys chasing her boys around and attending their sporting events. She also raises sheep and loves listening to audiobooks.
Dr. Parris graduated from Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine in 2023 after completing her Bachelors of Science in Biology at U.C. Merced and studying Animal Science at Los Angeles Pierce College.
Prior to attending veterinary school, Dr. Parris was a veterinary assistant/technician for 5 years, focused on small and exotic animal general practice and emergency medicine. While a student at Pierce College, Dr. Parris worked on the school’s farm where she discovered her love of goats and chickens. Dr. Parris has had the privilege of working with veterinarians abroad in Belize and South Africa including lions, elephants, and various hoofstock.
Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Parris enjoys spending her time working on crafty projects, exploring new places, and spending time with her husband Jacob and 13 year old dog Kaliki.
Dr. Daryon graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2023 after completing her Bachelors of Science degree in Animal Science at Berry College in Rome, Georgia.
While born in Eugene, Oregon, her family embarked on a cross-country move to the East Coast when she was six. In Southwest Florida (SWFL), she dedicated herself to her education and marked the start of her path toward becoming the veterinarian she is today.
While at Berry College, Dr. Daryon gained invaluable hands-on experience as a veterinary assistant and technician at a small animal hospital. Additionally, she worked at her school’s Dairy Unit, broadening her understanding of various aspects of animal care. Throughout her time at UF, she continued to excel, working as a large animal technician at the veterinary school. She also embarked on dairy externships in California and Wisconsin, enriching her knowledge in large animal medicine.
Dr. Daryon is thrilled to have returned to the beautiful West Coast and is eager to forge strong connections with the exceptional clients of Mid-Valley. Her dedication to caring for large and small animals knows no bounds, and she looks forward to being a trusted partner in their well-being.
Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Daryon enjoys exploring the natural beauty of the West Coast. She can also be found engrossed in a good book or crafting intricate pottery on the wheel.
