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!

Becca joines Ashworth Road Animal Hospital in 2023. She currently lives in Urbandale with her dogs: Zara, Nala, Milo, and Cole.

Kerrie lives in Waukee with husband Jason and her children McClaine and Elaine. She also has 2 cats Bella and Stormy and dog Reba. In her spare time she loves to craft and go thrift shopping. 

Josie grew up in Urbandale and graduated from Urbandale High School. She lives on the east side of Des Moines with her boyfriend Zac, dog Ray, and cat Berry. In her free time, she likes to hike, camp, and take naps

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, 2 dogs (Raven and Rowdy), 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 and her rescue dog Ernest.

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.

Pattie joined Ashworth Road Animal Hospital in 2023. She is currently working towards getting into veterinary school. She enjoys concerts, movies, and hanging out with her friends.

Evelyn joined Ashworth Road Animal Hospital in the fall of 2022. She is currently a college student at Drake University studying biology and environmental sustainability. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, playing soccer, and traveling.

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.

Tammy is a cat whisperer and hospital cleaner extraordinaire! 

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