Our Team
Dr. Robert Culver
Dr. Culver received his degree in Veterinary Medicine in 1983 from Iowa State University. He has been in small animal practice in the Des Moines area since 1987. Dr. Culver opened the Heartland Animal Hospital in July of 1995. Dr. Culver is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP), the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA), and the Greater Des Moines Veterinary Medical Association (GDVMA).
Dr. Culver resides in West Des Moines with his wife Mariann. They share their home with Hobbes the cat and Kirsi, their Petite Basset Griffon Vendeen (PBGV).
Dr. Sarah Prescott
Dr. Prescott received her degree in Veterinary Medicine in May of 2002 from Iowa State University. She joined The Heartland Animal team 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 Jarad, daughters Hannah and Laura, their Golden Retrievers, Piper and Tris; and their cats, Doodle, Dexter, Mouse, and Kevin. They also have a barn kitty, and several chickens and turkeys.
Dr. Katherine Edel
Dr. Edel received her degree in Veterinary Medicine in May of 2015 from Iowa State University. She joined the Heartland Animal Hospital team shortly after graduation. Dr. Edel is a member of the AVMA, IVMA, and GVDMA.
Dr. Edel resides in Ankeny with her husband Logan, daughter Peyton and son Lincoln. They share their home with their cats, Snickers, Zoey and Rizzo, along with their Bernese Mountain Dog, Tucker.
Dr. Katherine Siegel
Dr. Siegel received her degree in Veterinary Medicine in May of 2020 from Iowa State University and joined the Heartland Animal Hospital team shortly after graduation. Dr. Siegel is a member of the AVMA and IVMA. She is also Fear-Free Certified, which is a certification that is specific to preventing and alleviating fear, anxiety and stress in pets, especially in a veterinary clinic.
Dr. Siegel resides in Ankeny with her husband Kris and they share their home with their two cats, Tommy and Teddy, along with their Labrador Retriever, Ranger and Guinea pigs, Cookie and Peanut.
Angela, Registered Veterinary Technician
Angela joined the Heartland Animal Hospital team in November of 2012. She earned her AAS degree in Veterinary Technology and became a Registered Veterinary Technician after passing her board examinations in 2012.
Angela resides in Des Moines with her daughter, Hayley along with two cats, Mr. Bigglesworth and Daisy.
Mashell (Seb), Registered Veterinary Technician, Inventory Manager
Mashell joined the Heartland Animal Hospital team in April of 2017. She earned her Associates of Applied Science degree in Veterinary Technology and obtained a Veterinary Assisting degree.
After passing her national and state examinations, she became a Registered Veterinary Technician in Iowa. She is a member of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians (NAVTA).
Mashell lives in the Des Moines area with her rescued German Shorthair Pointer Mari and painted turtle, Freddy.
Jennifer, Registered Veterinarian Technician
Jennifer joined the Heartland Animal Hospital team in September of 2018. She has a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Iowa State University and recently graduated with an AAS in Veterinary Technology from Des Moines Area Community College. She became a Registered Veterinary Technician in 2018 after passing her board examinations.
Jennifer lives in Altoona with her cat, Clementine.
Autumn, Registered Veterinary Technician
Autumn joined the Heartland Animal Hospital team in March of 2022. She earned her AAS degree in Veterinary Technology and became a Registered Veterinary Technician after passing her board examinations in 2015.
Autumn lives in Ankeny with her son, Preston and her cat Peach.
Kaitlyn, Registered Veterinary Technician
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Kaitlyn joined the Heartland Animal Hospital team in March 2022.
Kaitlyn earned her AAS degree in veterinary technology and passed her board examination in 2017. She especially enjoys the anesthesia aspect of veterinary medicine as she has had experience as an anesthesia technician at Iowa State University.
Kaitlyn lives in Ankeny with her fiance, Ryan, and their three dogs, Lola, Elliot, and Emmie.
April, Lead Client Care Specialist
April joined the Heartland Animal Hospital team in April of 2009. She has earned a Bachelor's degree in General Studies from Central College.
April lives in Des Moines with her husband, and their cats; Zombo, Robot, and Ducky.
Kelsi, Client Care Specialist
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She joined the Heartland Animal Hospital team in March 2022.
Claire, Client Care Specialist
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Claire joined the Heartland Animal Hospital team in July of 2021.
Brittney, Client Care Specialist
Brittney joined the Heartland Animal Hospital team in October of 2021.
Melissa, Veterinary Assistant
Melissa joined the Heartland Animal Hospital team in December 2015. She has a Bachelor's degree in Animal Science from the University of Illinois. She has been a veterinary assistant since 2000. She enjoys spending time with her cats, reading, and kayaking with her husband.
Nala, Veterinary Assistant
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Nala joined the Heartland Animal Hospital team in August of 2021.
Anne, Veterinary Assistant
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She joined the Heartland Animal Hospital team in September 2021.
Ashley, Veterinary Assistant
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Ashley joined our team in January 2022
Sammie, Veterinary Assistant
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Sammie joined our team in November 2022
Giselle, Kennel Assistant
Giselle joined the Heartland Animal Hospital team in November of 2020. She is currently a community college graduate continuing her education to obtain a bachelors degree at Grand View University. She is in the process of improving her Spanish speaking skills so she welcomes any Spanish speaking clients to come say hola!
Giselle lives in Des Moines with her rescue puppy, Bruno, and her two cats, Luna and Milo.
