Our Team

Team member Dr Teresa Streeper holding a cat

Dr. Teresa Streeper

Veterinarian, Owner

Dr. Streeper attended Iowa State University, majoring in Zoology. She received her bachelor’s degree in 1985. She graduated from the ISU College of Veterinary Medicine in 1989. Upon graduation, she was an associate veterinarian at Mesa Veterinary Hospital, a 24-hour facility in Mesa, Arizona.

Originally from Monticello, Iowa, Dr. Streeper has been practicing small animal medicine in Cedar Rapids since 1994. She has served as an officer of the Linn County Veterinary Association, Midwest Small Animal Association and as a member of the Linn County Board of Public Health. She is also a member of the IVMA and AVMA.

She enjoys general practice with a special interest in internal medicine. On a personal note, she enjoys horseback riding, antiquing, reading and outdoor activities. Dr. Streeper and her husband Brian also enjoy sporting events and spending time with their families. Currently they have a mischievous cat named Jersey, handsome cat named Benny, Labrador Retriever, Cracker, and quarter horse gelding, Pepper.

Victoria

Veterinary Technician

Victoria has been a proud team member of the Blairs Ferry Pet Hospital since 2015. Victoria graduated from the Hawkeye Community College Animal Science Program in 2014, also receiving degrees in veterinary assisting and agriculture. Victoria has always loved animals. Growing up, she took pride in caring for her livestock and being able to help animals. She has a special interest in dentals, assisting in surgeries, and client education. She lives on a farm outside of Urbana with her husband Garret, daughters Addilynn, Evelynn and their many fur children: Fluffball, Cheeto & Mookie (cats), Roxy & Ruby (dogs), cows, chickens and pigs. In her spare time, Victoria likes to spend time outdoors with her family and animals.

Taylor

Veterinary Technician

Taylor was born in the countryside of Mount Pleasant, Iowa. Growing up, she frequently visited her grandparent’s farm. Her favorite part on the farm was chore time and loved to take care of all the farm animals. She was excited to wake at 3:00 am to bottle feed baby goats or watch chicks hatch from their shells. As a member of 4-H, she showed chickens, rabbits and sheep at the Henry County fair. Taylor’s grandmother provided her inspiration to pursue her career in veterinary medicine. After high school, Taylor attended Kirkwood Community College graduating from the veterinary technician program while studying animal medicine. At home, she cares for her golden retriever, “Teddi” and two chinchillas named “Jefferi” and “Stanli”. She hopes to work with various animals besides dogs and cats and is excited for what comes next.

Emily

Veterinary Assistant

Emily has been working in veterinary medicine since 2006. She grew up in Waterloo, Iowa with all kinds of animals. She loves riding horses but her passion is working with the exotic pets. In 2016 she created a dog training business which she still owns and runs. In her free time, she enjoys traveling to new places including state parks and zoos. Emily is a competitive powerlifter. Her household is busy coordinating activities with her husband, Matt and three children, as well as an Irish Wolfhound “Sheboygan”, a Golden Retriever “Prince” (a certified therapy dog), “Sally” the black cat, “Andre” the bearded dragon, “Oreo” the guinea pig, “Cupcake” the box turtle, and nine chickens.

Ava

Groomer

Meet Ava, a devoted pet care professional dedicated to providing unparalleled comfort and attention to animals of all kinds. Ava honed her skills through comprehensive training at Kirkwood Community College, followed by an extensive internship.

With a wealth of experience working with pets in various shapes and sizes, Ava excels in handling the extremes—from tackling matted fur to caring for mud-covered puppies and even soothing the most persnickety cats! Her foremost commitment is ensuring that your furry companions feel secure and at ease throughout the grooming process. Get ready for a pampering experience for your pets—we’re eager to shower them with love and care!