DVM

Dr. Chelsea Ruston graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2018. After completing her DVM degree, she completed her master’s in veterinary preventative medicine at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2020. Before joining Iowa Veterinary Wellness Center, she was a veterinarian specializing in swine for a company in Iowa. … Read moreDr. Chelsea Ruston

Originally hailing from Atlantic, Iowa, Dr. Henning attended Iowa State University and graduated from veterinary school in 1985. He practiced small animal medicine and surgery in Elgin, Illinois from 1985 to 1992. In 1992, Dr. Henning and a partner purchased two facilities in Des Moines—Starch Pet Hospital and University West Pet Clinic. In 2016 they … Read moreDr. Michael Henning

Dr. Deirdre Farr graduated from Grinnell College in 1975 and from the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1980. She spent twenty years post-graduation practicing small animal medicine until discovering veterinary acupuncture in 2001. It was love at first sight. Dr. Farr successfully completed her acupuncture training through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society … Read moreDr. Deirdre Farr

Dr. Jaschen graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2016. In addition, she concurrently completed a Master of Public Health from the University of Iowa. She practiced small animal medicine at a mixed animal practice in Lake City, Iowa before joining Iowa Veterinary Wellness Center in January 2018. She has a particular … Read moreDr. Molly Jaschen

Dr. Wilke graduated from Iowa State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, in 2003. She worked at a small animal practice in West Des Moines, Iowa until 2011, when she acquired Iowa Veterinary Wellness Center. Dr. Wilke received her training in acupuncture from the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS) in 2008. She completed her internship and … Read moreDr. Kimberly Wilke