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 Dr. David D. Whitney
Dr. Whitney was born and raised in West Okoboji, Iowa and received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Iowa State University in 1979. Prior to building Jordan Creek Animal Hospital in 1991, he worked for 12 years at a multi-doctor veterinary practice in Barrington, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. Dr. Whitney is also very involved in the veterinary community and is currently serving as Past President of the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA).
Dr. Whitney’s family consists of his wife Lorraine; daughter Lauren, an Iowa State University graduate; and son Daniel, a junior in Veterinary School at Iowa State University. His family also includes an American Water Spaniel named Murphy and a cat named Yogi. In addition to spending time with his family and pets, Dr. Whitney enjoys photography and gardening.
 Dr. Pam Erdman
Dr. Erdman, originally from West Bend, Iowa, received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Iowa State University. She then went on to receive her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from ISU in May 2005. Before joining the staff at Jordan Creek Animal Hospital in January 2006, she practiced at a pet hospital in Darien, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago.
Dr. Erdman and her husband Matt share their home with their dog Clover and cat Ace. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing guitar and piano, boating and reading.
 Dr. Anne Kueter
Dr. Kueter, originally from Freeport, Illinois, received her Associate of Arts degree from Highland Community College in 1990 and went on to receive her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana in 1992. She then was accepted into the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine and obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1997. During veterinary school, she worked as a veterinary technician and completed preceptorships at wildlife rehabilitation centers and the Kansas City Zoo. Dr. Kueter joined the staff of Jordan Creek Animal Hospital in March 1997.
Dr. Kueter and her husband Troy are parents to two wonderful children. They also have an Australian Shepherd named Hannah and two cats, named Mango and Munchkin. In her free time, she enjoys road and mountain biking, camping, crafts, scrapbooking, and travel.
 Dr. Leah Moore
Dr. Moore resides in West Des Moines, Iowa. She attended Iowa State University and studied Animal Ecology before receiving her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1985. Between the years of 1985 and 1999, Dr. Moore was in small animal practice in the suburbs of Chicago. She came to Jordan Creek Animal Hospital in May 1999.
Dr. Moore has one daughter, Susanna, a dog, Sunny; and four cats, Zak , Sylvie, Lawrence and Olive. When she isn’t busy chasing after her daughter, she enjoys wilderness travel, gardening with native plant species, reading, and bicycling.
 Dr. Cody Hankins
Dr. Hankins was born in Falls City, Nebraska. She attended the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, receiving her Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Science in 2006. She enrolled in veterinary school at Iowa State University and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. After practicing at a pet hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, she joined the staff at Jordan Creek Animal Hospital in 2012.
Dr. Hankins has 2 dogs, Gus and Stewy, and 1 cat, Noodle. In her free time, she enjoys hiking with her dogs, camping, boating, attending outdoor concerts, watching movies at home, and spending time with family.
RELIEF VETERINARIANS
We are fortunate to have two experienced veterinarians that work exclusively for Jordan Creek Animal Hospital on a relief basis.
 Dr. Christine Hedrick
Dr. Hedrick, originally from Wilmette, Illinois, received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Iowa before attending veterinary school at Iowa State University, where she received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2001. Upon graduation, she practiced as an associate veterinarian of Jordan Creek Animal Hospital for several years before starting a family and taking a leave from practice to raise her young children. In 2011, she rejoined the JCAH team as a relief veterinarian.
Dr. Hedrick and her husband have two wonderful kids as well as two dogs and a cat. All of her pets are rescued strays and well-loved members of the family. In her free time, Christine enjoys reading, volunteering and being with her family.
 Dr. Wendy Johnson
Dr. Johnson was born in Lubbock, Texas but was raised in West Des Moines, Iowa. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Simpson College, and then went on to receive her MBA from the University of Iowa. In 2003, she received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University. She immediately came on board as an associate veterinarian at Jordan Creek Animal Hospital, where she had served as a veterinary assistant and receptionist during veterinary school. She now provides support to the JCAH team as a relief veterinarian.
Dr. Johnson and her husband Joel have 2 beautiful daughters as well as a Golden Retriever, Dash. She truly enjoys spending time with her family (both human and furry!) as well as cooking and swimming.
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