About DeWitt Pet Hospital

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.

The Team

Dr. Troy J. Stafford , DVM

Dr. Troy J. Stafford , DVM

Veterinarian/Owner
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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.

Dr Cathi

Dr. Cathi Schultz, DVM

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.

Jennifer

Jennifer

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.

Lyndsay

Lyndsay

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).

Samantha

Samantha C.

Veterinary Assistant/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).

Lacey

Lacey

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.

Tiffany

Veterinary Assistant

Tiffany joined DeWitt Pet Hospital in January of 2024 after moving to the area. Tiffany earned an Associates degree in 2019 and has been working in the veterinary field for the past 10 years. Prior to venturing into veterinary medicine, Tiffany was a paraprofessional in life skills for 14 years. She also has previous experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant and worked with developmentally disabled individuals for 20 years. Outside of work, Tiffany enjoys spending time with her family, especially her husband, son, daughter in law, and her two granddaughters. Tiffany absolutely loves the beach and cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals. She has a Dachshund mix (Ozzie), two Dachshunds (Bayley & Harlie), Pekingese (Daisy), Yorki Poo (Lulu) and a Bengal mix (Violet).


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Samantha F.

Veterinary Assistant

Samantha joined the DPH team in January of 2024 and has been working in the veterinary field since 2021 after graduating from Sycamore High in Ashland City, Tennessee. Samantha is very passionate about learning anything animal science related and is excited to expand her knowledge and experience in the field. She has goals to continue her education in veterinary medicine. When she is not at work, she very much enjoys swimming, traveling, and spending time with her family. Samantha has two cats (Prim & Parker).

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Request An Appointment

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We will do our best to accommodate your requested day/time. However, we cannot guarantee availability. If you are needing to schedule a non-routine appointment or have any concerns about your pet, please call our office directly at 563-659-1738.

Morning appointment times are between 8:30 am - 11:30 am. Afternoon appointment times are between 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm. We do not take appointments from 11:45 am - 1:15 pm due to the lunch hour.
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