Our Staff

Years in Practice: 32

Education: Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine

I grew up on a small farm in northeast Iowa and early on discovered a kinship with animals. In the third grade I made the decision that I wanted to be a veterinarian when I grew up and it stuck with me. I graduated from ISU with a degree in Animal Science and went on to Veterinary School also at ISU. I worked at small animal hospitals in Peoria and Des Moines for the first couple of years after graduation before starting my own here in Indianola, where my husband and I had moved back to in order to live on my grandparent’s farm, which will become a century farm in 2030. We raised three kids there as well as countless animals of numerous species.
Even though I have been practicing veterinary medicine for decades now, I’m still sure I made the right choice for a career. I still love animals and I still love learning. Veterinary medicine has advanced dramatically in the past thirty some years that I have been out of school and there are endless possibilities in the future. In true nerd form I actually really enjoy attending continuing education events. I also love to read, garden (badly), travel and spend time with my own animals, friends and family. 

Years in Practice: 16

Education: Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Angelic graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. She has worked as a veterinarian at All Creatures Small since graduation. Angelic lives in Indianola with her husband, two sons and their cats and dogs. She enjoys training dogs for a sport called Flyball and competes several times a year.

Years in Practice: 15

Shannon graduated form Simpson College with a Bachelors of Arts in Biology. She went on to attend Des Moines Universtiy to get her Masters of Science in Anatomy. She has worked at All Creatures Small since 2004 when she was hired as Kennel Staff. She began teaching in 2007. Shannon and her husband have two dogs and one cat. They enjoy traveling and kayaking.

Years in Practice: 7

Lauren has been with All Creatures Small on and off since she started here as Kennel Staff in 1999. She also runs a small photography business out of her home. Lauren was born and raised in Indianola where she still resides on a small acreage outside of town with her husband, three kids, two dogs, some kitties and a variety of farm critters.

Libby grew up in Minnesota. She attended South Dakota State University with a degree in Animal Science. She enjoys working on her hobby farm and reading.

Kyla enjoys spending time with all kinds of animals. She splits her time between doggy daycare and kennel dogs.  

I am from the Des Moines area, and currently live in Indianola. I have been a licensed veterinary technician for 16 years. In my spare time I like to travel and make new memories with my husband and my two kids. I also enjoy watching my tv shows while snuggling my German shepherd mix Freyja.

Joni grew up in Norwalk and currently resides on the outskirts of Indianola. Joni graduated from DMACC in 2016 with an associate in veterinary technology. Joni enjoys spending time with family, working on her hobby farm, and working at the Iowa State Fair.

I grew up in Knoxville, IA, and moved to Indianola shortly after graduating High School. I got my love for animals from growing up on a cattle farm and being involved in the rodeo industry. I enjoy traveling, reading, and hanging around the house with my two cats. 

I grew up in Indianola, IA. Before coming to All Creatures Small, I worked for Kiya Koda Humane Society taking care of animals and helping them find their forever homes. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my three children, our loved ones, and all of our animals.

Cheyanna grew up in Milo. She has always been passionate about helping animals. Outside of All Creatures Small, she enjoys working at the ARL, doing schooling at DMACC, and spending time with her pets and family.

Karen lives on an acreage South of Indianola with her husband and cat, Riley. She enjoys camping, fishing and most of all spending time with her friends and family.

Megan grew up in Holland, IA. She is currently attending Simpson College for a degree in Business and Analytics. She enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her cat Menace.

Gracen lives in Indianola with her pony, goats, dogs and cats. She has worked with animals for 8 years and loves every second of it. During her free time she loves to train dogs and go for long trail rides.

Jordan lives in Carlisle; she has worked with animals for 5 years and loves getting to know each animal she works with. In her free time she loves reading and volunteering at shelters.

Carlyn grew up in Indianola and will be graduating from Indianola High School in 2024. She is an avid lover of animals, having fostered for both Second Chance Dog Rescue and the ARL.

My name is Bre, I'm a 3rd year Biology student at Simpson College. I love working with animals! I have worked at Blank Park Zoo and have 3 cats at home.

My name is Elyvia and I go to Indianola High School and I’m in 10th grade. I love hanging out with friends, going to football games, and being a wrestling manager. My favorite food is cookie dough.