HOLMES ANIMAL CLINIC - Key Persons
Abbie rejoined Holmes Animal Clinic in 2018. She is currently working to complete her CCAT (Certified Companion Animal Rehabilitation Therapist) to better aid our orthopedic patients post-operative. In her free time, Abbie enjoys working out, promoting organ donation, napping, and spending time with her husband and their two fur kids, Baloo and Marlee.
Job Titles:
- Certified Veterinary Assistant / Office Manager
Bethany started in February 2012. She manages the front office and assists with the animals. She lives on the outside of Algona on an acreage with her husband TJ and four children. They have one cat, two dogs, and goats. In her spare time Bethany enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Carly's love for animals began at a young age and since then, her passion for livestock helped her make the decision to become a veterinary technician. In 2015, Carly graduated from the tech program at Iowa Lakes and began working at Holmes Animal Clinic. She grew up on an acreage outside of Buffalo Center raising cattle and farming crops. She now lives just outside of Algona on an acreage with her lifelong boyfriend, Derrick, and her mini-aussie sidekick, Steele! In Carly's freetime, she raises a small flock of show lambs by the name of Lotts Creek Genetics .
Deanna has worked part-time the last eight years, where she does the purchase orders for the clinic along with payroll and assists with the animals when needed. Deanna also operates the Paws Motail Boarding Facility, so she keeps busy with dogs when not working at the clinic. On the farm, Deanna has a dog, Ella, a goat, Ralph, and a pot-bellied pig, Paisley. Deanna enjoys spending time with her three children, her grandchildren Koen, Ryker, and Koda, and working with the show livestock.
Dr. Jeff Holmes graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1989. He continues to be the Senior partner and works with small animals and Equine.
When he can find time Dr. Jeff enjoys breeding and selling show cattle throughout the year .Dr. Jeff also enjoys spending time at the lake with his children and grandchildren watching sports and attending and cheering on the the Iowa State Cyclones Football and Basketball games.
Kelli joined Holmes Animal Clinic in November of 2017 and has a long history of helping people in and out of the medical field. She lives outside of Algona with her husband, Richard, and their three fur babies, Ulvie, Squirrel, and Lazlo. She loves animals and nature, spending time with friends and family, and kayaking down the river!
Merete joined Holmes Animal Clinic in August of 2017. She has always had a caring heart for animals which led her to graduate from the Iowa Lakes Veterinary Technician Program in 2016 and recently their grooming course in 2021. An interesting fact about Merete is that she is a retired Army Veteran of 25 years! Merete and her husband, Jeff, have three children and live on an acreage with their five dogs, two indoor cats, many farm cats, one horse, two mini horses and chickens. Every so often they even have a couple calves! In her spare time, Merete enjoys spending time with her family, attending her kids' events, and being outside in nature with animals.
Morgan joined the team in 2018 after graduating from Iowa State University (Go Cyclones!). Morgan helps manage the clinic and can also be found filing in wherever needed. She has always had a love for animals as she grew up on a farm outside of Whittemore where her family raised hogs and had horses, cattle, dogs, cats, and a sassy mini pony! She now lives on that same acreage with her husband, AJ, and little boy, Rhett. In her spare time, Morgan enjoys spending time with her family and friends, being at the lake, cheering on the cyclones, and snuggling with her mini goldendoodle, Kash!