
Tiffany
Tiffany joined the team in February 2022, after being a client of Iowa Veterinary Wellness Center since 2009. From 2000-2017, she attended Drake University and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Molecular Cell Biology, a Master of Arts in Teaching, and a Specialist Degree in Education with an emphasis in training and development, advanced leadership study, advanced research background, and advanced systems thinking.
During this time, she worked in a variety of managerial and teaching positions, such as Biology Lab Instructor, Biology Lab Coordinator, High School Science Teacher, and Training Coordinator. She also worked at Canine Craze and Puppy Jake Foundation as a Dog Trainer, giving her 9 years of dog training experience.
Tiffany lives in the Des Moines area with her husband, two kids, and three dogs. They enjoy spending time outdoors and being active as a family.

Kat
Kat joined Iowa Veterinary Wellness Center as a DMACC Veterinary Technology student for her summer internship in 2018. She had such a great learning experience that she officially joined as an employee that fall. Kat graduated from the Veterinary Technology program at DMACC in May of 2019 and became a Registered Vet Tech that August. She has since worked her way up to Lead Technician and Inventory Manager.
In her free time Kat enjoys watching The Green Bay Packers and spending quality time with her friends, family, and beloved dog, Maggie.

Andrea
Andrea was born and raised in Des Moines, IA. She always knew she wanted to work with animals. She obtained an Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology from DMACC in 2013, as well as a AA in General Studies.
Before joining our team in April 2019, Andrea worked at a no-kill animal shelter for six years. She has a passion for animals of all types and ailments with some special needs pets of her own at home.
In Andrea’s free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, trying out new local restaurants and of course spending time with her own fur kids like Lollie, her precious pup.

Megan
Megan, a Beaverdale native, first joined IVWC’s team in 2014 while taking undergraduate courses. After traveling the world and completing her Bachelor’s Degree in Colorado, she made her way back home to IVWC.
Megan is currently at Iowa State’s College of Veterinary Medicine pursuing her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. She is heavily involved with the Veterinary Business Management Association in her local chapter as well as serving as the National President.
To stay grounded, Megan enjoys reading and writing, staying active, and being an aunty.

Chris
Chris is our Chief Financial Officer, and he admires just how much the doctors and staff care deeply for their clients. Chris enjoys spending time with his wife, their wonderful children Shannon and Ethan, and their five dogs!

Leiana
Leiana has been working with animals for the past 6 years. She joined IVWC to pursue her passion of caring for animals. She is currently enrolled in the Vet Tech program through Penn Foster, with hopes to work as a canine nutritionist or as a vet tech/care giver at a wolf sanctuary!
In her free time, she loves taking trips to Idaho and Colorado with her two huskies and pitbull puppy. She also enjoys spending time with her family, playing Zelda, and animal photography!

Becky
Becky is a part-time RVT that joined Iowa Veterinary Wellness in the summer of 2022. She is a graduate of Madison Area Technical College in veterinary technology (2003) and a graduate from the University of Tennessee with a BAS in Agriculture business with a Veterinary Management emphasis (2021). She worked in a general practice clinic in Wisconsin for 15 years before switching into the education field where she currently is the laboratory coordinator for the Veterinary technician program at DMACC in Ankeny, Iowa.
Becky lives in Des Moines with her husband, one cat, and three rescued cavalier king charles spaniels. Outside of work, you may find Becky riding her bike, working out, doing a new project on their over 100-year-old home, or walking the cavalier herd.

Lexi
Lexi lives right here in Beaverdale with her fur kids. Which includes, 7 dogs, 2 cats, 5 reptiles, and a potbelly pig. It never gets boring! Lexi is currently enrolled at DMACC for Digital Marketing and plays an active role in IVWC’ social media platforms!
Before coming to IVWC, Lexi worked in the mental health field for a couple of years and was in school for Psychology and Social work. Her passion has always been to help everyone (& animals) in any way she can.
In her free time outside of work, Lexi enjoys spending time outside with her fur kids, reading a good book, trying new foods, and traveling!

Kathryn
Kathryn is a feline enthusiast, born and raised in Des Moines. Her veterinary experience started by adopting out for the ARL through Coffee Cats, and then reception at our local ER, and currently is a full-time veterinary assistant with IVWC. When not at work she spends her time working towards her RVT, watching movies with her family, and loving on her 5 cats.

Ashley
Ashley was born and raised in Washington state and moved to Iowa in May of 2022. She now lives in Des Moines with her boyfriend, 6 year old daughter, and cat. She has always had a passion for animals but primarily has the greatest love for cats! She got her veterinary assisting certificate through Sno-Isle Skills Center in High School of 2015, and then started working as a vet assistant in an ER after graduation. She has 9 years of experience with ER and surgery, and decided to jump on the opportunity to work in a regular practice for the first time. She is looking forward to expanding her knowledge of vet medicine and pushing towards her goals of someday getting her Veterinary Technician license. In her free time, she loves to spend time with her daughter or finding a good book to read. She loves the outdoors, traveling to Hawaii as often as she can, and walking through Hobby Lobby for fun.

Lillian
I was born and raised in Illinois. I am a full time customer service representative, and I love what I do. I am a people person as well as an animal lover, so finding the perfect middle at reception was just the right fit.
I love being a part of the IVWC team and seeing how everyone here truly cares about our patients. I have two cats and one dog.

Lynita
Lynita graduated in 1989 from from Snow College in Ephriam, Utah with an AS degree. After moving back to Iowa, Lynita worked at a local humane society until she made the move to her first pet hospital in 2000. After that career move, she realized that this was what she is meant to do. Lynita joined IVWC in 2012 and loves what she does! Lynita lives with her family in rural Iowa. They share their home with 3 lucky felines!

Autumn
Autumn has been in the veterinary field since 2011 and decided to pursue her degree in Veterinary Technology. She graduated from the DMACC Vet Tech program in 2015 and has been a Registered Veterinary Technician since, working in several local vet clinics. She has previous experience in massage therapy as well as working in chiropractic care (on the human side), and is excited to be a part of the team here at IVWC, utilizing both Eastern and Western medicine to provide a comprehensive experience for the patients here. Autumn is a resident of Ankeny where she lives with her 5 year old son, her cat Peach, and her Pomsky, Sapphira. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, dining out, camping, and spending time outdoors, especially by the water!

Erin
Erin was born and raised in Cedar Rapids but moved to the Des Moines area in the spring of 2004 after graduating from the Veterinary Technician program at Kirkwood Community College. Erin then worked in a couple veterinary clinics before deciding to go back to school in 2009 for Medical Laboratory Technology at DMACC. After graduating from DMACC, she worked at a few different hospitals and clinics. Veterinary Medicine has always been Erin’s passion and is excited to be back in the clinic here at IVWC as a Customer Service Representative! Erin currently lives in Granger with her husband, Andy and their 14 year old son, Owen. Erin has 2 dogs; Evie (2) the great dane and Bonnie (7) a hound mix. They have 2 cats; Captain (4) and Blaze (19) ! When not at work, Erin enjoys listening to music, bird watching, and going to Owen’s soccer games. Erin looks forward to meeting all of the wonderful families of Iowa Veterinary Wellness Center!

Morgan
Morgan graduated from the DMACC Vet Tech program in 2015 and has been working in vet med for over 10 years now. Her favorite part of the job is being able to contribute to the patient(s) healing process.
Morgan is a mom of three and has two cats. She enjoys watching movies, traveling, and collecting tattoos.