Meet The Team



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Tammy

Hospital Administrator

Tammy joined Heartland Animal Hospital in January 2016. She has 25 years of experience in business operations, finance and human resources. She graduated from Elmhurst College with a degree in Business Administration.  She lives in Marion with her sons.  Tammy enjoys spending time outdoors planting flowers, walking, riding bikes and swimming.  She also enjoys cooking many different cuisines, reading and traveling. 

 



 


Nikki

Veterinary Technician

Nikki joined Heartland Animal Hospital in August 2019 after graduating from Kirkwood Community College as a vet assistant. When she isn't working she enjoys spending time outdoors, kayaking, and hanging out with friends. 


Courtney

Veterinary Technician

Courtney grew up here in Iowa and has been in the veterinary field for 4 years.  She has a bulldog named Max, and 3 black cats, Mamba, Mosie, and Mable. She loves exotic animals, everything from horses to snakes.  Some of her favorite hobbies include, traveling, anything that's outdoors and curating her collection of crystals and fossils. 


Kara

Veterinary Technician

Kara grew up in Iowa and currently has 3 rescue dogs, Shadow, Izzy, and Elliott.  When she is not working she likes to occupy her time by reading, skating, and binge watching Netflix.


Gavin

Veterinary Technician

Gavin grew up in Iowa and has been in the veterinary field since 2018.  He has an American Shepherd named Maci, a quarter horse named Mae, crested geckos, tortoises, and other reptiles.  When not at work he enjoys spending time outdoors, collecting house plants, and hanging out with family and friends.


Leah

Veterinary Technician

Leah grew up in Michigan and moved to Iowa to study Animal Science at Iowa State University.  She now lives in Cedar Rapids with her partner Jesse, their Beauceron named Freya, Atlas the Afghan Hound, and naughty calico Nora.  Outside of work she enjoys reading historical fiction, playing video games, and hiking with her dogs.


Peyton

Veterinary Technician

Peyton grew up in Iowa and has been in the veterinary field since 2022. She is going to school to become a licensed veterinary technician. She has 3 cats who are her pride and joy: Sally Mae, Bear, and Blossom. In her free time she likes to spend time with friends and family, read, and spend time outdoors. 


Kacie

Veterinary Technician

Kacie lives in Cedar Rapids with her husband Chris, and their four dogs. Kacie came to Heartland Animal Hospital after spending several years in animal rescue. In her spare time you will find her at concerts, reading, and volunteering at Last Hope.


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Branda

Veterinary Technician

Branda grew up in Iowa, and has been in the Veterinary field since 2019. Branda now lives with her partner Killian and their 6 dogs. Outside of work she enjoys walks, reading manga, and collecting house plants.


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