Certified Veterinary Technicians

I’m from Waverly, IA, and graduated from the Kirkwood Veterinary Technician program in May of 2025. Shortly after, I passed the VTNE and state boards to become a Registered Veterinary Technician. I am the oldest of my siblings, with a younger sister, Addy, and a younger brother, Gaven; my dad’s name is Daren. At home,…

I grew up on a farm outside of Fort Atkinson in Northeast Iowa, with my parents and two older brothers. My love for animals, along with the kindness and care provided to my own pets throughout my life, inspired me to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. I graduated from Kirkwood’s Veterinary Technician program in…

I am a US Navy Veteran who grew up here in Iowa and graduated from Cedar Falls High School.  I spent the majority of my adult life living in Hawaii and California and have traveled to pretty much every corner of the world.  The favorite places that I have had the opportunity to visit are…

Started at Den Herder Veterinary Hospital: 2022 Where I’m from: Clutier, Iowa Family: My husband Justin and I have 5 boys and a newly added daughter-in-law – Dylan and his wife Sammy, Clay, Ryan, Mason and Ty. We live on a farm where we grow corn, soybeans and hay. We also raise cattle, hogs, chickens,…

Hey there, I’m Jordyn! I joined the Den Herder team in 2019 after graduating from the Kirkwood Veterinary Technician program and passing both the state and national exams. I’m a registered veterinary technician so I do all kinds of things at the office, but my favorites are wound management (such as bandage changes), dentistry, and…

Hi! I’m Natalie, the Lead RVT here at Den Herder, where I’ve been part of the team since 2015. My days are always a mix — monitoring anesthesia, assisting our doctors with patient care, and making sure we’re on top of all things compliance, including OSHA and AAHA standards. I love that my role lets…

Hi! I’m Harley, a Registered Veterinary Technician at DHVH. I’ve been a part of the team here since 2014 and earned my AAS in Veterinary Technology from Kirkwood Community College in 2020. I have a special love for large dogs and enjoy every opportunity to connect with them. I am passionate about educating and empowering…

Hi I’m Kendall,  I have been at Den Herder vet hospital for about 9 years working as a veterinary technician.  One of my favorite things about this profession is being able to be a voice for animals in need and advocating for their health and well-being.  Outside the clinic, I enjoy spending time with my little…

I grew up in the country outside of Waterloo. I went to Dunkerton Community Schools and graduated in 2002. I then got a Associates in Applied Arts from Hawkeye Community College. Then, I decided to live in Las Vegas with my mom and attend Vet Tech school there. I graduated Veterinary Technician school in 2006…