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Paige

Started at Den Herder Vet: June 2020  Where I’m from: Rowley, IA Family: My parents Linda and Scott, my sisters Trisha, Jen, Jessica, Taylor, and Amanda, and my little brother Kyle. Current pets: our havanese, Penny; two cats, Misty and Nala; and two horses, Denver and Dusty. Pet advice: start training right away and don’t…

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Jordyn, RVT

Started at Den Herder Vet: 2019Where I’m From: Waverly, IowaFamily: Mom and Dad (Ron and Jean Shaw) Three older sisters (Laura, Lindsey, and Rebecca) and an older brother (Michael) and THIRTEEN nieces and nephews!Past Pets: I’ve had countless pets over there years, some of the best ones include Sunny my very first dog, Jerry, Libby, and Frankie…

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Natalie, RVT

Started at Den Herder Vet: 2016 Where I’m From: Janesville, Iowa Family: My parents, Dan and Wendy Brace and two older brothers, Luke and Tyler. Current Pets: Currently I have 3 dogs: Merlin, a 10-year-old Terrier mix. Raye, a 3-year-old Shih Tzu, and Jack a 6-year-old (very) mixed breed. I also have one cat, a…

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Harley, RVT

Started at Den Herder Vet: 2014 Where I’m From: Hudson, IA Family: I am newly engaged to my best friend, Jacob. Planning to be married in 2022! Current Pets: We have a four year old Rottweiler mix, Rosco, and a almost two year old Greater Swiss Mountain dog, Kora!  One Piece of Pet Advice: Socialize! Socialize! Socialize! I have loved…

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Kendall, VT

Started at Den Herder Vet: 2017 Where I’m From: Nora Springs Family: My parents Kevin and Anne and my two brothers which include my twin Cameron and my older brother Colby, and my husband Colin. Current Pets: I have a 2.5 year old black lab, JJ, and a 1 year old yellow lab, Pete. One Piece of Pet Advice:…

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Jeana, RVT

Started at Den Herder Vet: 2006 Where I’m From: Waterloo, Iowa Family: I married my high school sweetheart, Mark Brandes in 2008. have 3 wonderful kids, Blake born in 09’, Brock born in 2014, and Brook born in 2016 Past Pets: Yankee-a husky/lab mix, Keno-a poodle mix, Dyson- he is my labradoodle I acquired through…

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Sandy

My husband Dan and I grew up in Waterloo, Cedar Falls area and I have been working at Den Herder Veterinary Hospital since 2010. We have been blessed with a wonderful daughter Kaley and son in law Mike. Their three children Logan, Lukas, and Makenzie Make our world go round. Gaga and Papa Are always…

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Charity, RVT

I grew up in the Cedar Valley and graduated from Hudson High School. I started on kennel staff at Den Herder Veterinary Hospital in 2006. In 2012, I became one of the Registered Veterinary Technicians. My husband Daniel and I live in Waterloo, with our daughter Adeline, and dogs, Simon and Jax. In 2018, my husband…

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Jackie

Started at Den Herder Vet: 2012Where I’m From: Dubuque, IowaFamily: Jamie, my boyfriend, and I share our home with the 2 dogs, a cat, 4 birds and a few fish. Roxy, our chihuahua mix, is the matriarch and ruler of our little animal kingdom.Past Pets: My First Dog (capitalized on purpose) was Speckles Marie. She was an Aussie and…

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Deb

Started at Den Herder Vet: 2008Where are you from: Raymond, IowaFamily: 2 grown children, 4 grandchildrenPast Pets: Spot and Sully, French Bulldogs (most recent)Current Pets: NoneOne Piece of Pet Related Advice: Never take the love of a good dog for granted.Afraid of any animals? Horses. The size alone takes me back a few steps.The farthest…

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