Veterinarians

Dr. Hoffman was born and raised in Rockton, Illinois, a small town on the Illinois-Wisconsin border. She received her Bachelor’s in Animal Science and Dairy Science from Iowa State University. After completing her undergraduate degree, Dr. Hoffman worked as a veterinary technician in a mixed animal practice. Eventually, she made the decision to return to…

Dr. Sam Teply was born and raised in Dubuque, IA. She received her bachelor’s degree in biology with a minor in coaching from the University of Northern Iowa. During her time at UNI she played softball for the Panthers which is how she met her husband Jay, who was a fellow student athlete on the…

Dr. Emily Meier was born and raised in Waterloo, IA. When not studying, she spent her youth practicing martial arts and taking care of the several different species of family pets, which included rabbits, parakeets, finches, lovebirds, hamsters, gerbils, hermit crabs, guinea pigs, a leopard gecko, and several species of fish (just to name a…

Dr. Alicen Tracey is a dedicated veterinarian whose love for animal care ignited at the tender age of four in her home state of Minnesota. From that early age, she aspired to be a ‘pediatrician for pets,’ a dream she has passionately pursued throughout her career. Dr. Alicen earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences…

Dr. Garrett Knudson is a Waterloo native who was very excited when presented with the opportunity to practice veterinary medicine in his hometown. After graduating from Waterloo Columbus, he studied Human Physiology at the University of Iowa as he weighed careers in human and veterinary medicine. Ultimately, his love for animals won out and he…

Started at Den Herder Vet: 1996 Where I’m From: Cedar Falls, Iowa Family: My husband and high school sweetheart, Ken (married 30 years!!!); Kids- Hannah (22 years), Bryce (21 years) and Ty (13 years) Past Pets: I have been lucky in my life to have been blessed with a large number of pets. I have…