About Our Team

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. Dr. Whitney is very involved in the veterinary community and has served as President of the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA).

Dr. Whitney’s family includes his wife Lorraine, a dog Odie, daughter Lauren, son Daniel, daughter-in-law Danielle, granddaughters Quinn and Riley, grandson Sam, and grand dog Freddy. In addition to spending time with his family, Dr. Whitney enjoys photography and gardening.

Dr. Whitney was raised in West Des Moines, IA and spent his childhood helping at Jordan Creek Animal Hospital.   Dr. Whitney attended Iowa State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Animal Science in 2009 and his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2013.  Upon graduation, Dr. Whitney joined a small animal practice in Eagan, Minnesota.   In 2016, Dr. Whitney returned to Jordan Creek Animal Hospital as a veterinarian and in 2018, he partnered with his father as a co-owner of JCAH.  

Dr. Whitney and his wife, Danielle, are parents to two amazing daughters, Quinn and Riley, and an awesome son, Sam.  Freddy, a spaniel mix, completes their family.  When he’s not at the clinic, Dr. Whitney enjoys traveling, golfing, and spending time with his family and friends.

Dr. Kueter, originally from Freeport, Illinois, received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana. She obtained her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine Degree in 1997 from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. 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 of two wonderful children Abigayle (Abi) and Lucas. They also have a dog Buddy, and two cats; Sully and Tango! In her free time, she enjoys biking, camping, and travel. Dr. Kueter is additionally trained in holistic medicine and acupuncture while also using herbal medicine as an adjunct to Western medicine to treat pets.

Dr. Moore grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, and West Des Moines with many pets, including dogs, cats, horses, mice, and rabbits. She attended Iowa State University and studied Wildlife Biology before receiving her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1985. From 1985 to 1999, Dr. Moore worked in small animal practice in suburban Chicago. She came to Jordan Creek Animal Hospital in May of 1999.

Dr. Moore has one daughter, Susanna, and one cat, Lawrence. She enjoys reading, spending time outdoors, and gardening with prairie plants.

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 Degree 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 later practiced as a relief veterinarian to focus on raising her two daughters but returned as an associate veterinarian in 2021.

Dr. Johnson and her husband Joel have two beautiful daughters. She truly enjoys spending time with her family, camping, bicycling, and getting away to their log cabin in the country.

Dr. Mingus was born in Falls City, Nebraska. She attended the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, receiving her Bachelor of Science Degree 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. Mingus and her husband Zach, are parents of three daughters, Emree, Palmer, and Vivienne. They are also the parents of a Doberman, Sharon, a Cavadoodle, Myer, and one cat, Noodle. She enjoys spending her free time with her daughters and pets and watching movies at home.

Dr. Varley, originally from Carroll, Iowa, received her bachelor’s degree from Wartburg College in 2007. She went on to receive her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine Degree from Iowa State University in 2011. After graduation, she completed a rotating internship in surgery/internal medicine at a specialty and emergency hospital in Ohio. She came to Jordan Creek Animal Hospital in 2012. Dr. Varley’s special interests in veterinary medicine include cardiology, neurology, and internal medicine.

Dr. Varley and her husband have three daughters, Claire, Cora, and Campbell, and a son named James. They have one Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog named Pickle. Dr. Varley enjoys spending time with family and friends, running, being outdoors, and traveling.

Dr. Endres grew up in Milo, Iowa, but now lives in Saint Charles with her husband, Nick, and daughter, Daphne. Kaylee started in the kennels here at JCAH, but quickly moved into kennel reception, vet assistant, and now doctor! She attended Grand View University in 2018 to obtain her Bachelor of Arts in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. She then transferred to Iowa State University and has since received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2023! When she is not at work, she enjoys running, kickboxing, spending time with her friends and family, cooking, getting creative with crafts, photography, reading murder mysteries, and playing with her two boston terriers, Reece and Moe, and cat, Whipper.

Katie grew up in St. Charles, IA, on a farm where she raised sheep, chickens, and cows. She currently lives in New Virginia, IA, with her boyfriend. She attended Southwestern Community College in Creston, IA, where she received an AA in Liberal Arts. She took multiple agriculture classes and even bottle-fed a lamb during her time there! She graduated in 2021, then shortly after began working towards her veterinary technology degree. She has since graduated, passed her boards, and earned her title as Registered Veterinarian Technician! She has future aspirations to travel outside the US and become a specialized RVT.

Aside from her love of animals, she has a hidden talent and love for art- chalk pastels, to be exact! Outside of work, she also enjoys photography, traveling, kayaking, fishing, hunting, gardening, camping, and being outdoors in general! In her spare time, she enjoys indulging in dramatic reality TV shows. To keep her company at home, Katie has two cats, Goose and Loki, and her boyfriend’s family dogs, Memphis, Hank, and Trace.

Samantha grew up on a small farm outside of Sheldon, Iowa, but currently resides in Ames, Iowa. She has gained experience with a large variety of animals, including dogs, cats, rabbits, horses, cattle, and pigs. Working with such a diverse range of animals has only strengthened her excitement and love for learning. She hopes to continue building on her skills as part of the JCAH family. Samantha received her veterinary technician degree from Northeast Community College in Norfolk, Nebraska. Soon after, she completed her prerequisites at ISU while working for the veterinary medicine college in their equine ICU. Outside of school and work, she enjoys taking her border collie, Oakley, on walks and runs, riding horses, and spending time with her family and friends.

Phoebe was raised in Boulder, CO, but now resides in Ames, IA. She graduated from ISU with an animal science degree but will soon be returning to study in the veterinary medicine program. Outside of school, she has previously worked at another clinic as well as a technician at the ISU Vet Diagnostic Lab. In the past, she has gained great experience rehabilitating wildlife. The most fun animals she has worked with are jaguars, macaws, and monkeys. When she is not working or studying, Phoebe enjoys bird watching, playing with her Shetland sheepdogs, Rockey and Candy, watching horror movies, and traveling whenever she gets the chance.

Kennedy grew up in Des Moines, Iowa, where she still resides. She currently studies Animal Science at Iowa State University. She continues to pursue her veterinary path, focusing on mixed animals. Before working at JCAH, Kennedy was employed at the ISU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory as well as the USDA. She is a lover of all animals but has a special place in her heart for her two dogs, Gunner and Austin, two cats, Zeb and Luke Duke, and one bunny named Mater. Outside of work and her studies, she enjoys being active outside, playing soccer, fishing, listening to country music, and spending time with friends and family.

Jessica grew up in Boone, IA, and currently resides in Des Moines. She has loved and cared for animals all her life. Before starting her career, she attended high school at DSM Lincoln and obtained her Bachelor’s in Psychology from Clarke University. Soon after, she became a kennel attendant, assistant dog groomer, and veterinarian assistant. Later, she went on to work for 15 years in the social services industry. She has sincerely enjoyed getting back into the veterinary field! When Jessica is not at work, she loves to attend concerts, hang out with her daughter, Caitlyn, visit the state fair, camp, and kayak with friends and family. At home, she has her hands full with her three dogs; Dixie, Millie, Chibbs, and all the foster dogs she can welcome in until they can find great homes!

Mary Scout grew up and currently resides in West Des Moines, IA. From 2021-2023, she lived in Korea due to the relocation of her husband in the military. Soon after, she moved back home to be with her family. She is currently enrolled at Arizona State University to obtain her Bachelor of Homeland Security.

She has previously worked at the YMCA and other dog boarding facilities, where her love for animals has continued to grow. At home, she has two pets: one Russian Blue cat named Halt and one Aussie German Shepherd mix named Cyrus. When she is not playing with her fur babies, she enjoys cooking, riding her motorcycle, and playing computer games!