Beth Simbro
Previous Office Manager

Dottie
Laboratory Supervisor

        Dottie, or Dot when she is in trouble, has been with us for a few years now. She is a cardboard box enthusiast and enjoys her occasional afternoon exercise with the lazer pointer. In her free time she enjoys sleeping and discovering the new and exciting places the clinic has to offer. 
        Dot has been passed down the role of Laboratory Supervisor, as she spends most of her days overlooking the activities in the Lab area of the clinic. She helps check in new inventory and assure the technicians and assistants are staying on their toes! 

Veterinarians

Dr. David Larson
​Veterinarian & Practice Owner

        Dr. Larson and his wife, Diane, have three daughters. In his free time he enjoys golfing and watching college sports (Go Cyclones!). He also enjoys taking care of his many cats and dogs. Dr. Larson is also a proud grandfather!
        Education: Graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1977.

Dr. Scott Curry
Veterinarian & Practice Owner

        Dr. Curry and his wife, Colleen, live on an acreage just outside of Newton. He has been a partner at the clinic since 1990. In his spare time he likes to "play farmer", go on motorcycle rides, and go boating. Dr. Curry enjoys spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandsons. He has multiple animals that have a huge role in his everyday life. Most of his animals have been adopted so that they could live better lives.
        Education: Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine: Graduated 1987.​

Dr. Renee Conley
​Veterinarian

        Dr. Conley has been with us in May 2011. She and her husband, Dana, have a daughter named Teagan and a son named Owen. She also has a lab named Charlie. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, knitting, and spending time with family and friends.
        Education: Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine: Graduated 2011.        

Dr. Joe Hong
​Veterinarian

   Dr. Hong joined our clinic in 2020. He was born in South Korea and grew up in New York City. He enjoys spending time with his wife, dog, and two step cats. In his spare time he enjoys golfing, boxing, and competitive volleyball. We are excited to have him apart of our team!
   Education: ISU College of Veterinary medicine: Graduated 2017

Dr. Stephanie Timm
Veterinarian

        Dr. Timm has been with us since January 2017. She grew up in Newton. Following Veterinary School graduation she did an equine internship in Oklahoma. After practicing on horses for a few years, she transitioned into small animal medicine. Dr. Timm and her husband, Matt, have a son, Colton, and a border collie, Niko. Her interests include golfing, horseback riding and cheering on the Iowa State Cyclones at sporting events.
        Education: ISU College of Veterinary Medicine: Graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2012. 

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Dr. Barbara Roland
Veterinarian (Relief)

        Dr Roland has been with the clinic part time for over three years. She has a husband-Royal and all together have 6 children and three grand children. In her spare time Dr. Roland enjoys attending activities with her children and 4 grand children. She also enjoys harness racing with her horses, Zumba dance, spinning and Pilates classes.
        Education: Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine: Graduated 1986.

Technicians & Assistants

Jadi P.
Registered Veterinary Technician

        Jadi has been with the clinic since 2009. She has two dogs and two cats. In her spare time she enjoys crafting/anything having to do with creating art and playing Techno. She loves spending time with her two sons, daughter, and animals.
        Education: Graduated from the DMACC Veterinary Technology program in 2010. She also received her Liberal Arts Degree in 2014.

Cara N.
Registered Veterinary Technician

       ​Cara has been with the clinic for since 2013. In her spare time she enjoys camping, cross stitching, and loves spending time with her husband, Andrew, as well as family and friends. Cara has 2 dogs named Gracie and Roxie and a cat named Willow. Dot would also like us to mention that Cara is her cat-mother, and they are a purr-fect match!
       ​Education: Attended the Veterinary Technology program at Muscatine Community College and graduated in 2013. 

Jennifer M. 
Veterinary Assistant/Practice Manager

Jennifer started with us in 2020. She has two kids, Madilynn and Riley.  She also enjoys spending time with her four dogs. She also enjoys being outdoor in her free time. 
Previous job history: Director of JCARL.  

Ashley F.
​Veterinary Assistant

        Ashley has been with the clinic since 2010. She has one dog named Jasper. In her spare time Ashley enjoys being with friends and family.
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        Education: Received a Veterinary Assistant degree and Grooming and Pet Shop Management degree from Kirkwood Community College in 2010. 

Sam C. 
Veterinary Assistant 

Sam started with us in the Spring of 2014. In her free time she enjoys being outdoors and hanging out with her friends. She has a dog named Remi, and 2 cats, Piper and Finn. 
Education: Sam is currently in school to become a Veterinary Technician. ​

Karlie M. 
Veterinary Assistant

Megan S.
​Registered Veterinary Technician

       Megan has been with the clinic since 2012. She has a cat, Chloe and a dog named Tilly. In her spare time Megan enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, Hunter. They especially enjoy archery, riding motorcycles, adventuring, and spending time with their daughter, who was born in May 2019. She also enjoys being with family and friends.
       Education: Graduated from DMACC Veterinary Technology program May 2015.

Jenny C.
Veterinary Assistant

Jenny started with us in February of 2018. She enjoys spending time with family and friends. Jenny loves gardening, hiking, tubing, and reading. She has three cats named Emma, Daemon, and Sage.
Education: Jenny is currently attending Iowa State University. She is double majoring in Microbiology and Animal Science. After graduating she plans to attend Iowa State University Veterinary Medicine program to be a small animal veterinarian.

Sierra VW. 
Veterinary Assistant

Sierra started with us in February of 2018. In her free time she enjoys helping with Central Iowa Outdoors without Boundaries, going to figure 8 racing and spending time with her family and friends. She has 2 fur babies named Kona and Chief. She just got married to Joe in 2020.
Education: Sierra plans on taking online classes in the near future and hopes to work in the Animal Nutrition field!