Veterinary Team
Meet Our Veterinary Team
Meet the Veterinarians & Team of Animal Care Clinic. We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!
Get To Know Our Team
Our Veterinarians
Dr. Joe Westerhof
Veterinarian
Dr. Joe Westerhof grew up in Blue Grass, Iowa, and attended Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He has been practicing for over 20 years, and prior to his career in Veterinary medicine, he recieved a degree in agriculture. After graduating from Iowa State University in 2003, he put his agricultural background to good use in southern Wisconsin, where he worked nearly exclusively with dairy cattle for two years. In 2005, an opportunity presented itself that would allow him to get closer to home. He spent the next two years in Eldridge, Iowa, where he expanded his expertise to pets, horses, and animal shelter medicine. Dr. Westerhof joined the Animal Care Clinic team in 2007, and is now the Medical Director. He prides himself on his common-sense approach to medicine and surgery, as well as keeping the best interest of the pet and owner in mind. Dr. Joe enjoys spending time with his son in his free time. He also enjoys restoring cars, mountain biking and other outdoor activities with his two wonderful pet Labradors!
Dr. Stacia Cardinal
Veterinarian
Dr. Stacia Cardinal is an experienced veterinarian who earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Michigan State University in 2010. With over a decade of experience in mixed animal practice, Dr. Cardinal has honed her skills in providing high-quality care for a wide variety of animals. She also has five years of experience in high-volume spay/neuter work, specializing in humane and efficient procedures through the Humane Alliance High-Volume Spay Neuter training program. Dr. Cardinal is passionate about building lasting relationships with her clients, collaborating with them to ensure their pets lead happy and healthy lives. Outside of her professional life, Dr. Cardinal is devoted to her family and enjoys spending time outdoors. Whether gardening, hiking, hunting, fishing, or traveling, she treasures the moments spent in nature.
Hospital Manager
Jamie, Hospital Manager
Our Vet Assistants/Technicians
Katie, Vet Assistant
Katie works as a Vet assistant and has been in the animal field since 2015. She enjoys helping clients with their pet’s care and getting to know them and their pets. She takes pride in making owners feel their pets are being treated like family and comfortable when visiting the clinic. She has 4 dogs and a cat of her own and two of them are rescues. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends and teaching swim lessons to the youth as well. She also volunteers at a local wildlife rehab feeding baby raccoons and other wild animals that need care.
Jessica, Vet Assistant
Since 2010, Jessica has been at ACC. She takes pride in her work, as she enjoys caring for pets and establishing relationships with clients that make them feel comfortable and confident in entrusting their furry family members to her. Jessica herself owns three pets: two boxers and a mix breed rescue. During her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and her two very busy, young boys. Whenever an opportunity arises, she loves traveling to different places.
Jacqueline, Vet Assistant
Brianna, Vet Assistant
Brie graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a degree in biology. She has been at ACC since 2023 and enjoys all the different aspects of working in this field! Since being here, she has adopted her first dog, Sage, from a local rescue. Outside of work she loves taking girl trips to wherever, game nights and binging Netflix shows.