Dr. Pachel is a native Minnesota resident and graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota with a B.A. in biology. He then continued his education at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine and was awarded his DVM degree in 2002.

While working as a small animal practitioner, Dr. Pachel found the field of companion animal behavior both fascinating and highly rewarding. That interest led him to undergo advanced training in this discipline.

His approach to behavioral therapy combines learning theory, medical training and experience with compassion and effective communication to create a balanced treatment plan that is tailored to the individual patient’s needs. Dr. Pachel’s approach emphasizes the importance of the human animal bond and the role that companion animals play in the lives of their families.