Dr. Roy Johnson brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the Heartstrings team in Boise, with a career spanning over four decades in veterinary medicine. After earning his BSc from Colorado State University in 1975, Dr. Johnson completed the rigorous Vorphysikum and Physikum exams at the University of Munich’s College of Veterinary Medicine before transferring to the University of Illinois, where he received his DVM in 1982. His career began in Arizona, working with a mixed animal practice, and then led him to own and operate a similar practice in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for seven years. After selling his practice, Dr. Johnson specialized in emergency small animal medicine and surgery in Santa Fe, New Mexico, before ultimately focusing exclusively on small animal medicine.
Dr. Johnson has now practiced in Idaho for a cumulative 12 years, including 8 years with the Sun Valley Animal Clinic in Ketchum. Actively licensed in both Idaho and New Mexico, his primary focus is on the internal medicine of dogs and cats. With a deep commitment to patient care and an empathetic approach, Dr. Johnson is an invaluable part of the Heartstrings mission to offer compassionate, dignified end-of-life care.
Dr. Johnson and his wife, Barbara, have been happily married for 29 years. They share their home with Winnie, a lovable rat-terrier/schnauzer/poodle mix, and a cat named Remy. In his free time, Dr. Johnson enjoys camping, hiking with his family, reading, cooking, gardening, and watching movies.
Fun Facts: Dr. Johnson and Barbara lived in a yurt for nine years, a unique lifestyle that fuels their love for the outdoors. He has also logged over 5,000 hours on an Atomic Force Microscope, showcasing his meticulous attention to detail and scientific curiosity.
