HEARTLAND ANIMAL HOSPITAL - Key Persons
Dr. Edel attended Iowa State University and received her degree in Veterinary Medicine in May of 2015 and joined the Heartland Animal Hospital team shortly after graduation. Following Dr. Culver's retirement, Dr. Edel became owner of Heartland Animal Hospital in January 2024. Dr. Edel is a member of the AVMA and IVMA and actively pursues continuing education opportunities to further expand her knowledge within the veterinary medicine field.
When Dr. Edel is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family, being a spectator for her children's sporting events, going to ISU football games, hiking in Colorado, baking and snuggling with her pets on the couch. Dr. Edel, her husband Logan, and their two children share their home with their cats Snickers, Zoey and Rizzo, along with their Bernese Mountain Dog, Tucker. All of their pets are spoiled and love snuggling on the couch or taking over the bed.
Dr. Edel has a special interest in internal medicine and ultrasonography. She loves bonding with her clients and patients by treating them with the same love and compassion that she would expect in return. She is committed to being with her patients and their clients through every stage of their life. She would love to meet you the next time you are in with your pet and thank you for entrusting Heartland Animal Hospital with their care.
Dr. Siegel was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. From a young age, Dr. Siegel always knew that she wanted to be a veterinarian. Dr. Siegel attended Colorado State University where she obtained her bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences. After graduating, she continued to work as a veterinary technician for two and half years before pursuing her lifelong dream of becoming a veterinarian.
Dr. Siegel received her degree in Veterinary Medicine in May of 2020 from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine and joined the Heartland Animal Hospital team shortly after graduation. Dr. Siegel is a member of the AVMA, IVMA, and AEMV (Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians). She is also Fear-Free Certified, which is a certification that is specific to preventing and alleviating fear, anxiety, and stress in pets in a veterinary clinic setting.
When Dr. Siegel is not at work, she enjoys long walks with her dog, cuddling with her cats, attending concerts, traveling, and watching football. Dr. Siegel resides in Ankeny with her husband Kris and they share their home with their two cats, Tommy and Teddy, and their English Labrador Retriever, Ranger.
Dr. Siegel has a special interest in exotic medicine (especially guinea pigs!) and feline medicine. She also has a passion for preventative medicine. Although the newest addition to the practice, Dr. Siegel has enjoyed forming new bonds and relationships with our clients and their four-legged babies.
Dr. Prescott is from the Colo, Iowa area and grew up on a grain and livestock farm. This upbringing prompted Dr. Prescott to study veterinary medicine, although professionally she chose to pursue small animal medicine versus large animal.
After receiving her degree in Veterinary Medicine in May of 2002 from Iowa State University, Dr. Prescott joined Heartland Animal Hospital shortly after graduation. Dr. Prescott is a member of the AVMA, IVMA, GVDMA, and the Des Moines Golden Retriever Club.
Dr. Prescott lives near Maxwell with her husband, two daughters, three golden retrievers (Piper, Tris, and Amber), and four cats (Karen, Kevin, Carole, and Patrick). They also have a small herd of Boer goats and a flock of chickens. Dr. Prescott competes with her golden retrievers in agility and other dog sports and is an active contributor to her daughters' 4-H projects. The family also enjoys traveling when time permits.
Dr. Prescott enjoys surgery, dentistry, and the challenge of spicy kitties. She appreciates that she has had the privilege of attending to multiple generations of pets from numerous families and hopes this continues for many more years.