Bella

About Bella

What Inspired You to Join the Animal Field?
I have always loved animals and medicine, and my goal is to become a veterinarian. Working in the veterinary field allows me to gain hands-on experience while working toward that dream.

Experience & Background

Before joining THV, I worked at Elmwood Country Club and Fairway Grocery Store. I was also an active FFA member in high school, where I gained valuable experience with animals and agriculture.

Special Skills

• Pre-Veterinary College Student

• Animal CPR Certified

Home & Hobbies

Where I’m From & Where I’ve Been
I have lived in Marshalltown, Iowa, my whole life.

Meet My Pets

• Hazel – German Shorthair Pointer

• Evie – Pug

• Ruby – Teacup Poodle

• Crazy – Grey Tabby Cat

• George – Black Domestic Shorthair Cat

• Wheeler – Husky-Lab Mix

Hobbies & Interests
I love training my dogs, sewing, studying, true crime, and psychology.

Why I Love Working with Animals

The Best Part About Working with Animals
Animals are amazing creatures, and I am obsessed with helping them in any way I can. I love learning more about them every day.

Passion in Veterinary Medicine
I love it all, but I’m especially passionate about surgery and feline medicine.

Core Values That Shape Me

• Loyalty

• Willingness to learn

• Kindness

• Humor

• Compassion

• Helpfulness

• Empathy

Life at The Hometown Veterinarian

What I Love About THV
Working with animals is my dream, and the team at THV makes it even better. My co-workers are always willing to teach and answer questions, and the doctors truly love their patients.

My Passion in My Role
I am passionate about everything we do to make our patients' lives better.

What I Do Every Day

• Assist with appointments, including getting patient history and handling animals

• Collect laboratory samples

• Assist in surgery

• Maintain and sterilize instruments

• Keep the hospital clean and sanitary

Community Involvement

• Former FFA Member

• Volunteer at Animal Rescue League – I love visiting and socializing with the animals

• Participant in The Kindness Project

• Member of Mentors in Violence Prevention