Please take a moment to contact us today to learn more about our veterinary hospital in DeWitt and to find out more information about how Dr. Troy Stafford and his staff at DeWitt Pet Hospital can serve the needs of you and your cherished pet.
Veterinarian/Owner
Dr. Stafford graduated from Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine with his DVM in 1997. He moved his family to DeWitt after graduation and has been here ever since. Dr. Stafford is a member of the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA) and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Outside of work he enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling to visit his children and his granddaughters on the weekends, and cheering on the Iowa State Cyclones. Dr. Stafford has a Black Labrador (Nobi). Dr. Stafford is committed to his patients through all stages of life and enjoys educating his clients.
Veterinarian
Dr. Cathi Schultz is one of our veterinarians. She graduated from the University of Illinois in 1998 with her DVM. She enjoys watching movies, reading, cooking/baking, hunting, shooting sports, photography, traveling, and spending time with her daughter. Dr. Schultz has one dog, three cats, and three rabbits.
Practice Manager
Jennifer is a familiar face here at Dewitt Pet Hospital. She has been working as Dr. Stafford’s practice manager since 1998. Although the majority of her job focuses on the management side, you will also find her filling in wherever is needed. She looks forward to visiting her grown children and two granddaughters on the weekends, and also enjoys home improvement projects.
Lead Receptionist/Veterinary Assistant
Lyndsay has been working in the veterinary field for many years and joined the DPH team in 2017. Lyndsay is in charge of running our reception area and is always willing to answer any questions you may have. She also assists during wellness exams. Her hobbies include spending time with her family, camping, fishing, attending Iowa football games, crafting and decorating. She has a Brussels Griffin (Crash) and a cat (Gangster).
Veterinary/Surgical Assistant
Samantha received her Bachelors of Science Degree in Animal Science from Iowa State University in 2018. She assists us during holiday & summer breaks as she is currently a second year veterinary medical student at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. You may see her assisting our doctors during appointments, running lab work, assiting with surgeries, and working in all areas of our hospital as needed. She enjoys taking her dogs on walks, watching movies, going to amusement and water parks, and attending Iowa State football games. She has two Shih Tzus (Stewie & Archie).
Veterinary Assistant/Surgical Assistant
Kayla joined our team in the summer of 2019 to work in our reception area and assist our veterinarians with a variety of tasks. She currently holds a degree in applied science. Kayla is currently enrolled in a veterinary technology program with goals to become a veterinary technician. Some of Kayla's favorite things to do are spending time with family & friends, training & riding horses, walking her dog and kayaking. Kayla has a Chocolate Lab (Koda) and two quarter horses (Maggie & Ruby).
Veterinary Assistant/Surgical Assistant
Lacey joined the DPH team in March of 2021 and has been working in the veterinary medicine field since 2015. She assists our veterinarians with your pets medical exams and is here to help you with any questions you have about your pet. Her special interests outside of work include being outdoors, hunting, fishing, watching movies and reading. She also is a big fan of Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings. Lacey has a large variety of animals at home including a Coonhound Mix (Charlie), an Aussie (Pepper), cats (Gamora, Mama, Oakley & Maple), a Leopard Gecko (Cedric), and a Guinea Pig (Pegasus). She also plans to add cows and a new labrador puppy to her clan.
Certified Veterinary Assistant
In June of 2022, Kimberly joined us as an intern and shorty after, she joined our team as an employee. Kimberly completed the Certified Veterinary Assisting program at Hawkeye Community College. Kimberly has a lot of interests that include many outdoor activites, showing/raising livestock, bowling, farming, playing card games, spending time with her family and being involved in FFA events. She has a yellow labrador retriever (Daisy) and a black labrador retriever (Riley). Taking care of animals has always been a passion of Kimberly's, so she is excited for the opporunity to provide care to the numerous pets we serve here at DPH.
