Our Staff Members
Dr. Katherine Baillie Castro
Education: Iowa State University Dr. Katie graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. She joined the practice in 2007 and loves working with all manner of animals, with a special interest in pain managment. She lives with her husband, her two sons, one daughter, her two rescue dogs, Hershel and Penelope, and a rescue cat, Sid. In her free time she explores the hiking trails with her family and plays violin with the Des Moines Community Orchestra. |
Dr. Kaitlin Kucera
Education: Iowa State Univeristy
Dr. Kaitlin graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2017. She joined the practice in 2019. Her interests in Veterinary Medicine include Cardiology, Internal Medicine, and Preventative Medicine. She enjoys the bond owners have with their animals and her goal is to keep them happy and healthy as long as possible. She grew up in Bellevue, Iowa and currently lives in Des Moines. She has one dog, Pickle, a puggle. Her hobbies outside of practice include going to the movies, hanging out with her family and friends, and traveling as much as she can.
Education: Iowa State Univeristy
Dr. Kaitlin graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2017. She joined the practice in 2019. Her interests in Veterinary Medicine include Cardiology, Internal Medicine, and Preventative Medicine. She enjoys the bond owners have with their animals and her goal is to keep them happy and healthy as long as possible. She grew up in Bellevue, Iowa and currently lives in Des Moines. She has one dog, Pickle, a puggle. Her hobbies outside of practice include going to the movies, hanging out with her family and friends, and traveling as much as she can.
Staff
Mel - Veterinary Assistant
Melanie re-joined the practice in 2015. Mel is married to her husband Rick and has lived her entire life in Dallas county. Together they have two children Jessica and Austine. Mel is a life long animal lover with dogs Jake and Maggie, 2 birds and 3 ferrets.
Melanie re-joined the practice in 2015. Mel is married to her husband Rick and has lived her entire life in Dallas county. Together they have two children Jessica and Austine. Mel is a life long animal lover with dogs Jake and Maggie, 2 birds and 3 ferrets.