Meet Our Hospital Staff

A Quad City native, Tonya received her Registered Veterinary Technician degree from Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids after attending Scott Community College for 2 years. Tonya likes cross fit, boating with friends and spending time with her children Owen and Olivia. She also has 3 dogs and a cat, as well as a coop full of chickens. Tonya has been a technician at Scott County Animal Hospital since 1998.  She also received additional training to become PennHIP certified. 

Andrés joined our staff in 2006 as a Veterinary Assistant. He is originally from Sucre, Bolivia. Andrés and his wife Darlene live in Eldridge and have two children; Jakob and Rebekah. He graduated from veterinary school in Bolivia, and has worked in the past for the Red Cross, for World Concern, and as a State Veterinarian in Bolivia. 

Jessica joined our team in 2015. She is a 2012 Ashford University graduate with a BA in Psychology and Social and Criminal Justice. In 2023, she completed her training to become a registered veterinary technician through PennFoster.  She also received additional training to become PennHIP certified.  She lives in Clinton where in her free time she volunteers for several animal welfare causes. Jessica loves to travel and spend time with her 2 pets: Jake and Benjamin.

Kayla joined our team in June 2024 after graduating from Kirkwood Community College.  Originally from right here in Eldridge, she is a North Scott High School grad.  She has one dog:  a Golden Retriever named Lucy.

Nikki joined our staff in 2012.  She was our groomer until 2023, when she transitioned into a veterinary assistant role.  Nikki and her family enjoy the outdoors by camping and hiking all over the country.  She is also very talented at knitting and enjoys various other crafts.  What family would be complete without a few animals?  Nikki has two cats and a dog: Oni, Wasabi, and Emmi.

Colene joined our staff in 2015.  She grew up on a farm north of Clinton, Iowa raising Hereford cattle and sheep. She graduated from Scott Community College with an Associate of Applied Science degree in medical laboratory technology. She also is a certified pharmacy technician. Colene and her husband Terry live in rural Princeton, Iowa. Her children Caitlin and Kyle have both left home. Thank goodness she has a rescue dog named Lacey at home to keep her company!

Sara joined our team in March of 2020, just as the  COVID lockdown hit.  She is married to her husband Brian and they have 3 kids, Tayler, Kaiden and Chase.  In her free time she enjoys spending time with friends and family, going to her kids' sporting events, and watching Hawkeye football and basketball.

David joined our staff in 2023 as a part-time custodian.  He truly enjoys his job and keeps the hospital spic and span.  We enjoy his funny t-shirts and his sense of humor.