Staff

Doctors

Dr. Lindsay Speer - Veterinarian
Dr. Lindsay is from Hudson, Iowa. She was raised on a club lamb hobby farm and really grew to love small ruminants. Dr. Lindsay attended the University of Northern Iowa from 2006-2009 where she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Biology. Dr. Lindsay then went on to veterinary school at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine where she graduated in 2013. She joined the staff at Summit Veterinary Services upon graduation and has been the primary small animal and small ruminant veterinarian. Dr. Lindsay enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and animals (dogs, cats, horses, cattle), gardening, and reading.

Dr. Micaela Mertens - Veterinarian

Dr. Mertens is from Grinnell, Iowa. She attended Loras College in Dubuque, IA where she graduated in 2015 with a Bachelor's degree in biological research. She graduated from the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2019 and worked in Clintonville, Wisconsin for one year prior to coming to Summit Veterinary Services. She is a mixed animal veterinarian with a special interest in surgery, small ruminants, horses, and exotics. Dr. Micaela enjoys all things active such as hiking, sports, and outdoor activities. She has a red Labrador named Rizzo.

Staff

Kayla Robinson - Practice Manager

Kayla was born and raised in Winterset. Growing up, she was involved in 4-H, FFA, horses, and volleyball. Kayla is married to Cody and they have three wonderful children who have taken a love for the great outdoors just like her. As a family, they enjoy coon hunting, riding horses, and anything that involves the outdoors. Kayla has two dogs - Rose and Daisy, and two horses - Major and Last Call.

Teresa McDonald - Veterinary Assistant
Teresa was born and raised in Madison County. Teresa started at Summit Veterinary Services in April of 1998. She attended Southwestern Community College and graduated in 1985 with an Associate of Arts degree. Teresa has dogs and cats and fosters stray animals when the need arises. Teresa enjoys tractor rides, motorcycle rides, and working with animals.

Kristin Burhans - Veterinary Assistant

Kristin was born in Germany but grew up in Madison County. She graduated from Winterset High School and has always been an animal lover. She has lots of experience taking care of animals. She started at SVS in September of 2022. She has one son named Braxton, 6 dogs, 1 cat, and 2 mini cows. Kristin enjoys hanging out with friends, outdoor summer activities, thrifting, fishing, and card games.

Kaitlyn Johnson - Veterinary Assistant

Kaitlyin was born and raised in Winterset. She graduated from Winterset High School and attended DMACC after high school. She grew up raising and showing cattle and swine. She started at SVS in February 2022. Kaitlyn enjoys spending time outside with family and friends. She has two dogs, Stella and Sadie, and a cat named Peaches.

Madie Stewart - Veterinary Assistant

Kerri Halverson - Receptionist

Kerri was born and raised in Winterset. She graduated from Buena Vista University with an Elementary Education Degree. Kerri has taught at Winterset and I-35 School Districts and then shifted to daycare as her children were small. Married to Chad for 20 years, life has taken their family to Wisconsin to pastor a church for 10 years and become foster parents. With their four kids, they moved to Santa Barbara, CA for a few months before family medical issues called them back to Winterset. Kerri has worked at SVS since February 2023 and loves her interactions with clients and their fur-babies. In her free time, Kerri loves to bake and watch her kids play whatever sports and activities bring them joy, and snuggling her own fur-babies - Leia (Golden Retriever) and Mazy (Pug).

Emma Halverson - Kennel Attendant

Carly Hofsaess - Kennel Attendant

Jeremy Smith - Maintenance

Jeremy started at SVS in October of 2013. He attended school in Northeast Iowa and has worked in the animal care industry for over 20 years for some of the top pharmaceutical/biological companies. Jeremy has two sons that enjoy animals just as much as he does. Jeremy enjoys raising animals with his kids and teaching them through experience. Jeremy will cheer for any team playing against Nebraska (his wife, Gwen, is a Huskers fan).

Dave - Head Office Cat
Dave came to us when he was 5 weeks old with a bad front leg. Dave had nerve damage to his front left leg making him unable to move the leg. We performed cold laser therapy on the leg every day for 3 weeks and he regained function up to his wrist joint. After several months of no improvement, we took Dave up to the Iowa Veterinary Referral Center (IVRC) who performed an arthrodesis which means they fused the joint, making it easier for Dave to use the leg. Dave is currently doing great! Dave loves attention so stop on by even if it is only to see him!