Staff

Diana joined Ashworth Road Animal Hospital in 1994. She is a Certified Cat Friendly Veterinary Advocate. Diana grew up on a farm, so animals have always been a part of her life. She lives with her husband Greg, their dog Kai, and their cat Gino. They also have two adult sons, Joe and Jim. In her free time, she enjoys fishing, boating, traveling, and watching the Iowa Hawkeyes. GO HAWKS!

Nicole joined Ashworth Road Animal Hospital in 2003. Nikki currently lives in West Des Moines with her daughter Charlotte Rose, her Maine Coon named Sherman, and her Weimaraner named Sassy.

Tricia joined Ashworth Road Animal Hospital in 2012. Tricia graduated from Muscatine Community College in 2010 with her degree as a veterinary technician. She enjoys spending time with her horse, 3 goats, dog (Raven), and her cat (Jackson). Tricia currently lives outside of Dallas Center with her husband Ed, her son Dallas, and daughter Dakota.

Shanda graduated from the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) Veterinary Technician program in May 2014. She joined Ashworth Road Animal Hospital in June 2014. Shanda currently lives in West Des Moines with her husband, Aaron. She also has her three cats: Kenobi, Quinn, and Binx. In her free time Shanda likes to watch American Horror Story and Big Bang Theory.

Sydney joined Ashworth Road Animal Hospital in 2020. She lives in Des Moines with her Siamese cat Momo.

Tammy is a cat whisperer and hospital cleaner extraordinaire! 

Vanessa joined Ashworth Road Animal Hospital in 2020. She graduated with a degree in Animal Ecology from Iowa State University in 2019. She is a certified Cat Friendly Veterinary Professional. She lives in Johnston with her husband, Jon and cats, Hudson, Louie, and Alfie.

Kim joined the Ashworth Road Animal Hospital family in November 2022. She lives in Waukee with her husband and rescue dog, Darla.

Maria joined Ashworth Road Animal Hospital at the beginning of 2022. She grew up in Stuart, iA, raising and showing cattle. She has been living in Urbandale ever since she found her passion working with small animals.

Gypsy joined us in December 2018. She is a happy-go-lucky feline who enjoys all sorts of toys and scratching posts.