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Cedar Creek Animal Clinic
John graduated from ISU College of Veterinary Medicine in 1995 and has been active in the animal health care field ever since. He has experience with small and large animals, horses and has a special interest in surgery. He enjoys being involved in community activities where he is able to work with other families and watch their children and pets grow. His family includes his wife, Gretchen, and children, Mitch and Bridget. They have dogs, cats, cattle and horses on their family farm. In the past they have raised goats and pigs while their kids were showing in 4-H and FFA. Currently, John spends some of his free time training Ava, Sue and Bud, German Shorthair Pointers, for horseback field trials for pointing dogs. John enjoys the variety of interesting work at CCAC. He recently started to provide Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy as another option of treatment for dogs. The most rewarding thing about being a veterinarian to him is being able to fix all of the difficult problems animals have for our clients.
Taylor joined our team in November of 2025. This is her very first time in the work force. She lives at home with her mom, step-dad and younger brother. They have 2 dogs, Bennington (a Lab) and Knechly (a mutt); a Sphinx cat named Luna; and 4 ball pythons named Kira, Posty, Dante and Charlie. Taylor is currently a sophomore and knows how to play the clarinet. She spends her free time gaming, reading, and drawing. She previously lived in North Carolina until 2018 and has been in Winterset ever since.
Bridget has joined our team once again in July. She is a graduate of Winterset High School and Iowa State University and shares her life with two cats, Auto and Bean. She has experienced various roles in our mixed animal practice, another small animal practice and most recently, Texas A and M University, with cattle. She really enjoys cattle work, especially the reproductive side of things, and also helps with her family's cattle operation.
MITZI
MANAGER
Sydney grew up just outside of Sioux City, Iowa. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Iowa State University, graduating in 2026. She enjoys working with animals of all species, with a special interest in cow-calf medicine. Sydney is excited to care for the animals in the community and build lasting relationships with the families who love and care for them. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son, watching Cyclone basketball, spending time outdoors, and relaxing with a big cup of coffee alongside their black Labrador, Scout, and two cats, Jeeves and Malcolm.
Tamara joined our team in June of 2026. She grew up on a small farm just south of Patterson where she had cows, horses, ducks, chickens, rabbits and her fair share of cats and dogs. She and her husband started their family out when they were young and have 4 kiddos. They also share their lives with 3 Boxers, which she has raised and bred for 3 years. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her family. She has always had a passion for animals and now that her kiddos are older she can focus on her goal of becoming a Veterinary Technician.
Kelley joined our animal health care team in May of 2016 as a part time assistant. Previously she had worked at the Greenfield Pool for 8 years and graduated from Nodaway Valley High School. Then, she attended Grand View University, where she was President of the Student Activity Council. In the fall of 2015, she graduated with a BS degree in Biology and Biology Technology with a minor in Criminal Justice. She grew up loving animals and always wanted to work with them by becoming a veterinarian or veterinary technician. After working for the clinic part-time, she decided to go to DMACC to get a degree in Veterinary Technology, which she accomplished in May of 2018. She was then hired full time and studied hard and passed her boards to become a Registered Veterinary Technician. Kelley enjoys spending time with family, going on vacation to the Lake of the Ozarks, playing both club and sand volleyball, and spending time with her husband, Jake, and their daughters, Charlotte and Amelia, and spoiling her nephews and nieces. She enjoys helping patients and getting to know our clients. Her favorite snack is Trolli eggs, be sure to bring her some if you want to get on her good side.
Mitzi has been a resident of Madison County, Iowa, all of her life. She grew up on her family farm and helped her father with his cow-calf operation until February of 2012 when he retired from that part of the business. In her younger years she was actively involved in 4-H showing hogs, cattle and dogs. She graduated from Winterset High School and Buena Vista University where she received a BA degree in Accounting , with a minor area of concentration in Management. She has worked in the animal health care field since August of 2000. Her interests at work include financial management and analysis, animal behavior and radiology. She enjoys working at Cedar Creek Animal Clinic because every day is different and her hard work helps to promote the care and well being of animals. In 2015, she was awarded the Healthcare Team Service Award for leadership that advances the care of animals and people by the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband, Kelly; family and friends; dogs, Karma, Suzi and Bob; going fishing; traveling to Alaska, northern Minnesota, South Dakota and Wyoming; flowers and gardening; photography; and cooking. She enjoys training and showing dogs and has won multiple titles competing with her dog Karma. Karma and Suzi both passed their test to become part of Therapy Dogs International and Bob is currently going to obedience and agility classes. She is the Superintendent of the Madison County 4-H Dog Department and the 4-H Cat Department, Leader of the Madison County Bark Brigade 4-H Club, member of the Madison County Extension Council and was awarded the 4-H Volunteer of the Year award in 2021 and 2024. She is also on the board of Directors and serves as Treasurer for Lucky Paws of Madison County.
MANAGEMENT
Jake joined our animal health care team in December of 2021. He grew up in Indiana, where he helped his grandfather on his hog farm and became interested in livestock farming. In 2017, Jake moved to Iowa where he began raising chickens, goats and hogs. Recently, he has acquired a few cattle as well. In his free time, Jake enjoys bow hunting and bushcrafting, playing with his dog, Petey, and spending time with his wife, Emily.
TAYLOR
BOARDING ASSISTANT
Charity joined our team in July of 2026 and grew up in a family of 6 with 3 sisters, mom and dad. She has one dog, 4 guinea pigs, a hamster and a chinchilla. She enjoys being outside, fishing, swimming and hanging out with friends. She loves trying new things even if she is not sure about it. She loves animals and grew up in the country and helped her uncle with his cows. She enjoys living in the country as it is fun and quiet and pretty, especially at night. She loves watching sunsets and sunrises. Her family is very important to her and she cares about them a lot. She is a student at WHS and plans to go to college to become a veterinary technician or a flight attendant.
CHARITY
BOARDING ASSISTANT
VETERINARIANS
JOHN HOLCOMB
OWNER
EMMA
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Hope grew up on a small farm in Diagonal, Iowa, where her family raised sheep, cattle, goats, chickens and other animals while also managing a small row-crop operation with alfalfa fields. Growing up in agriculture taught her responsibility, work ethic, and a strong appreciation for animal care. She showed sheep for 12 years, which remains a lasting passion of hers and she continues to help and mentor young showmen. She also showed pigs for 3 years, further expanding her livestock experience. She graduated from ISU with a bachelor's degree in Industrial Design. Her academic focus allowed her to combine creativity with functionality, and she developed a strong interest in designing products specifically for livestock and animal agriculture. By blending her farm background with design principals, she aims to create practical, innovative solutions that improve efficiency, animal welfare and overall, the livestock industry. She relocated to Madison County after graduating and joined our animal health care team in January of 2026.
HOPE
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
BRIDGET
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
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TAMARA
ASPIRING VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
JAKE
LARGE ANIMAL ASSISTANT
SYDNEY HULL
ASSOCIATE
ANIMAL HEALTH CARE TEAM MEMBERS
Emma joined our animal health care team in February of 2022. She has lived on a farm her whole life and has worked with a variety of animals including horses, goats, chickens, turkeys, cattle, cats and dogs. She especially enjoys working with horses and spent her summers while she was in high school helping her grandfather train Quarter Horses. She was also an active member of 4-H where she trained and showed her own horses and exhibited her art projects. After graduating from high school, Emma continued her education at SWCC where she graduated with an Associates of Arts degree. In her free time, Emma enjoys trail riding on her horse, Owl; hiking with her husband, Jacob, and their Weimaraner mix, Ghost; and working on whatever art project she has going on at the moment. At the clinic, Emma enjoys getting to meet all of the clients and getting to help the patients.
KELLEY
ASSISTANT MANAGER
RVT
PART-TIME