Saint Paul -- Governor Tim Pawlenty today announced the reappointment of Frederick Mehr and Susan Osman to the Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine.

Frederick Mehr, of Cold Spring, has been a practicing Minnesota veterinarian for over 26 years. He currently practices at the Cold Spring/St. Joseph/Paynesville Veterinary Clinic. The Dr. Mehr's practice is focused on large animal medicine and surgery. He received B.S. and D.V.M. degrees from the University of Minnesota. Mehr currently serves as the board's secretary. He is appointed to a board position for a veterinarian. Mehr was first appointed to the board in 2000 and is reappointed to a four-year term ending January 7, 2008.

Susan Osman, of Minnetonka, left the Minnesota Attorney General's Office in 1999 after 22 years as an Investigator. She began her law enforcement career with the Minnetonka Police Department where she was the first female patrol officer in the State of Minnesota. Osman received a B.S. degree from the University of Minnesota. She is appointed to a board position for a public member. Osman was first appointed to the board in 2000 and is reappointed to a four-year term ending January 7, 2008.

The Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine is responsible for licensing and disciplining veterinarians. The board is made up of seven members appointed by the Governor.