Meet Our Staff Members

Deidre graduated from Harlan High School in 2010. She has been at the Shelby Vet Clinic since February, 2014. In her free time, Deidre enjoys riding horses, fishing and anything that includes the outdoors. she currently resides in Earling, IA with her 2 horses, 1 cats and a dog named Trixie (A.K.A.-Booger).

Marea graduated from Northwest Missouri State University in May of 2018 with a bachelors degree in Animal Science.  She has worked at the clinic since graduation.  Her interest include golfing, fishing, and spending time with her cats.

John is a 1998 graduate of EHK High School in Elk Horn, Iowa.  He currently resides in Portsmouth, IA. He has been at the Shelby Vet Clinic since May of 2014. Prior to working at the clinic, John worked as a cattleman at 3 feedyards. His interest include camping, mushroom hunting, and hanging out with his children.

Travis is a 2015 AHSTW graduate. He has been at the Shelby Vet Clinic since August 2015. Prior to working at the clinic, Travis worked on Doc Hansen's farm taking care of thoroughbreds. His interests include: fishing, camping and watching football. He currently resides in Avoca, IA. 

Al has been at the S.V.C. feed store in Minden, IA since May 2012. His interests include raising his small herd of Polled Herefords outside of Shelby, IA with his father-in-law. Al has lived in the Shelby area his whole life and currently lives 3 miles East of Shelby with his wife, Sara. They have 3 children: Nathan, Anna and Marshall.

Scott has been at the Shelby Vet Clinic since September 2018.  He has worked with cattle his whole life, mostly focusing on cow/calf production.  His interest include bowhunting, raising livestock and fishing.  Scott currently resides outside of Carson.  He has three children:

Laura has worked at the Shelby Vet Clinic since March of 2019.  She currently lives in Shelby with her fiance Marcus and son Nash.  Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family.