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
I live in the Des Moines area, and have been working with animals for the past few years. I joined IVWC to pursue my passion of caring for animals. I am currently enrolled in the Vet Tech program through Penn Foster.
In my free time, I love being outdoors: hiking, swimming, and camping with my two huskies. I also enjoy playing banjo, saxophone, and animal photography.
Nicole
Nicole is an aspiring Veterinarian, hoping to be involved with primarily large animal practice. With two kids, a fiancé, 2 cats and a new puppy, life is very busy but there is always time for animals! Nicole currently attends DMACC and will be moving on to Iowa State within the next few years with the hope of owning a clinic of her own one day.
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 significant other, Taylor, and all of their fur kids. They have 14 rescues, which include 7 dogs, 2 cats, 5 reptiles, and a potbelly pig. It never gets boring! Lexi is currently enrolled in a vet tech program through Penn Foster to pursue veterinary medicine and specialize in exotics.
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.
Regan
Regan was originally from Indianapolis, Indiana. She grew up a military brat and found herself in Des Moines, Iowa in 2013. She has been in a veterinary clinic since she was 15 years old, so she is going on 10 years!
She has worked in emergency medicine and general practice, but mostly she snuggles puppies and kittens all day.
Outside of work, she spends time traveling (having been to over 8 countries), reading, and hanging out with family and my 12-year-old Cocker Spaniel Lulu. They are two peas in a pod.
She looks forward to meeting you and your best friend soon!
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.