Welcome to Taylor Veterinary Hospital

My wife and I have three children, four cats, a dog, and multiple bunnies. I can't wait to go home to the unconditional love my dog has for me and curl up on the couch with the cats. I belong to the AVMA and IVMA and am an active member of Orchard Hill Church.

I practiced small animal medicine for 7 years at East Springs Animal Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado, prior to joining the team at Taylor Veterinary Hospital in 2014. I enjoy all aspects of veterinary medicine, but my personal interests include ultrasound, dentistry, behavioral medicine, and chronic care in elderly pets. The favorite part of my day is to see the bond between a pet and their owner.

My husband and I have 2 children. We had to say goodbye to our Great Dane, Caiya. She is still greatly missed since she was part of our lives for 12 1/2 years. Our house was a little too quiet, and so we adopted a Terrier mix that was healing from a broken leg. Toby has been a good addition to our household. He is an active pup and keeps us on our toes. He loves to play and pretend to hunt the birds outside.

For as long as I can remember being a veterinarian has always been my dream. I worked hard and after pursuing my undergraduate degree at UNI, I accomplished my goals and received my veterinary degree from ISU College of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. Since then I have been practicing small animal medicine in the Cedar Valley and I am excited to be a part of the wonderful team at Taylor Veterinary Hospital. I recently became certified in the Human/Animal Bond.  I am dedicated to helping my patients get the best care available and always going the extra mile. When not working, I am usually home enjoying quality time with my husband and two daughters.

I have a cat, Mason. I have a special connection with him, we seem to need each other. He has a heart condition, needs special medication, follows me everywhere and is always near by when I need some comfort. I wanted to work at Taylor Vet because I have always loved animals and working with people.

We have had SO many pets through the years, from cats & dogs to chicken, rabbits, horses & goats!  We currently have THE sweetest Basset Hound named Diesel, a spunky Belgium Shepherd Malinois Mix named Kota, Maximus, our lovable bulldozer of an Olde English Bulldog, Miss Vicious (or “Cat” as my daughter insists is her real name), a corn snake named Jasper, a bearded dragon named Saphira and our 3 horses, Codi, Gypsy & Sage. 

As far back as I can remember, the deep love of pets has been a part of my life.  I also care so much about people and I always try to leave everyone I meet just a little lighter and brighter.  Being able to be a receptionist at Taylor Veterinary Hospital gives me an opportunity to live both of these passions every day!  It’s AMAZING!  I feel so blessed to be here!

At home I have two cats, Marley and Leo, and an Australian Shepard, Duke.  Growing up my family had a miniature schnauzer and I always looked forward to having my own pets.  I’ve wanted to work at Taylor Vet since I got my cats and saw the great care they received.  I have a certification in Vet Assisting from Hawkeye Community College.

I wanted to work here because I have always had a love for animals since I was a little girl.  I knew that I wanted in some way to work with and around them.  I love helping fur children and the people that love them.  That is my passion.  I have Mufasa, 12 year old short haired cat, Marvin 1 year old long haired cat, Magee a kitten rescue,  and Ryder, 2.5 year old Redbone Coon Hound.  All 4 of my fur kids bring a different kind of joy to our household and each member of our house.  We wouldn't trade them for the world.  I can't really pinpoint one special memory, but Demon my cat I had to say good bye to 2 years ago really helped me through some low times in my life.  I'm not sure where I'd be if I wouldn't have had him to care for.  My first pet was a Teddy Bear hamster named Henry. I got him for my 10th birthday!  He was all black, super sweet and had the cutest little tuffs on his hind end. :)

I love having the opportunity to work in a vet office. Being able to provide care for other pets is very rewarding. Getting to see all of the cute animals is also an added bonus of the job! I currently have a Golden Retriever named Sophie who is almost 2 years old. She is super sweet and loves attention. I also have a guinea pig named Pebbles who is 2 years old. She loves to sit on my shoulder. Growing up we had many animals including dogs, hamsters, guinea pigs, and fish. Our Labrador Retriever, Tasha, was a puppy when I was a baby so we grew up together so she was very special to me. 

I have always wanted to work with animals.  I grew up with a large variety including horses, goats, snakes, lizards, cats, and dogs.  Working at Taylor Vet is like a dream come true. I currently have an Olde English Bulldog named Maximus, a Belgian Malinois mix named Dakota, 2 cats Nynaeve and Thorin, a Thayeri king snake Teak, a Bearded Dragon named Saphira, and 2 Golden Geckos named Artemis and Gemini.

I'm currently attending the University of Northern Iowa for Biology. After graduating I plan on furthering my education in Animal Science. My blind kitten named Dakota currently lives with me while I attend school and serves as a constant reminder of how much I love working with animals. I wanted to work at Taylor Veterinary Hospital because the staff is extremely passionate and they take pride in quality service, which drew me to wanting to join their team. Taylor Veterinary Hospital has opened the doors for my passion for animals to continue to thrive and I am so thankful to be alongside people who love animals just as much as I do!

I want to work at a vet hospital because I plan on becoming a veterinarian and it gives me valuable experience which I will need for vet school and beyond. I currently have two dogs at home; a dachshund named Boo, and a terrier mix named Abby. They hold a special place in my heart and have really helped motivate me to become a veterinarian. My first two pets were two dogs, a basset hound named Chopper and a corgi named Dolly. A special memory I had with Chopper was every morning my dad would come into my room with Chopper and he would bark and howl until I got up; that was my alarm clock all through elementary school.

My first pet as a child was an orange tomcat named Garfield, he was big, fat and lazy and so well loved. He wanted to sleep with me every night, so my dad cut a cat door in my bedroom so that he could come and go as he pleased. He instilled in me a love of animals that helped my transition as the wife of a veterinarian. Chad and I have a dog named Honey B, cats named Cinder Ella, Rain Drop, Thunder Bolt and Pumpkin Spice, and a few Mini Rex Rabbits that our kids raise and show for 4H.