Dr. Rex thinks he can fish and hunt but also enjoys his antique tractor and other treasures. His most aggressive hobby is a herd of registered Angus cattle that has been a trial herd for a variety of production ideas. His most treasured possession is his faithful Brittany “Tatum”.

Rex has provided primary leadership for integrating in-house Iowa veterinarian production animal software programs including Cow Calf 5, Beef Ration and Nutrition Decision Software (BRaNDS), Estrous Synchronization, and Feedlot Budgeting into client services.

Dr. Wilhelm currently serves as a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Iowa Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA), American Bovine Practitioners Association, and the Bovine Committee of the IVMA. He is a past member and chairman of the Iowa Board of Veterinary Medicine and AVMA Council on Education.

Rex continues to enjoy his veterinary experience because of the optimistic and friendly, young fellow veterinarians he works with and also recognizes the contribution of a very friendly, competent clinic staff.

Dr. Nicholson earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science from Iowa State University (ISU) in 1993. Shawn interrupted his formal education for one year to work for the ISU Animal Science ultrasound research group led by Drs. Gene Rouse and Doyle Wilson. He then attended the College of Veterinary Medicine at ISU and graduated in 1998.

Shawn met and married his wife Dr. Amy Crane while they were in veterinary school. They enjoy traveling, cooking, gardening, sampling fine beer and wine, and playing with their beautiful girl, Olivia.

In his spare time, Shawn enjoys singing, hunting, fishing, and working on electrical projects in their recently acquired older home. He hopes to begin restoring (with the help of Dr. Wilhelm) his dad’s D-17 Allis Chalmers tractor that he drove as a boy.

Iowa veterinarian, Dr. Nicholson, has provided leadership for developing the beef carcass value and reproductive ultrasound services offered by the clinic. In addition, Dr. Nicholson feels passionate about veterinary medicine and welcomes any opportunity to provide service and educate people about the profession.

Rachel Friedrich grew up on a diversified family farm near Pierce, Nebraska, where her parents raise cattle, corn, and soybeans. Thanks to her understanding parents, she was also able to own numerous cats, a dog, and several rabbits.  For her 10th birthday, she received the best gift any little girl could ask for…a horse.  She also had the opportunity to show cattle, swine, and rabbits in 4-H.  She was active in sports throughout high school, especially volleyball and track. She was even a member of back to back state champion 4x100 meter relay teams and two state track runner-up teams

Rachel received a bachelor of science in animal science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2005 and her DVM from Iowa State University in 2009. She was actively involved in several clubs at ISU CVM, especially the Veterinary Student Mixed Animal Recruitment Team (V-SMART), serving as the club’s president and working to start chapters at other veterinary colleges. V-SMART members work to recruit middle and high school students into mixed animal practice in Iowa and the Midwest.

Rachel is married to Ryan Friedrich, a home designer for HCS Builders in Ames.  In their spare time, they like to visit friends and family, watch movies, cheer on the Huskers, and relax with their cats, Mokey and Gus, or play with new puppy, Oz.

Nathan Hansen is originally from Anita, Iowa where his family operates a cow/calf herd. The farm also consists of corn soybeans and alfalfa. Nathan graduated from Anita High School in 1998 and then attended Central College in Pella, Iowa. Nathan received his Bachelor’s degree in Biology while also playing football (Go Dutch!) and singing in the A cappella choir. He graduated in 2002 and worked two years at Southwest Iowa Egg cooperative as an assistant manager and worked for a year at the National Animal Disease Center in Ames before returning to school.  Nathan married Terri Paustian who is a fellow graduate of Central College. Nate received his DVM from THE Iowa State University in 2009.

Nate and Terri welcomed their first child, Ada Jo in June 2009. When he has free time, Nate enjoys being outdoors including farming with his dad, hunting and fishing and gardening.

Nathan enjoys working and learning about all types of animals, but has a strong interest in cow/calf practice.

Maxine has served the clinic as office manager and comptroller since 1972. The clinic has been very fortunate to benefit from her dedicated long-time service and attention to detail. If anyone has a serious problem Maxine will be there.

Maxine and her husband Bill enjoy living on and fixing their acreage. They always have a project going. Maxine also enjoys camping, fishing, and hunting.

Maxine states, “I have excellent doctors and staff to work with who have kept up to date with the latest in equipment and knowledge.”

Karla states, “I love the diversity of my job - working with our clients, the animals (large and small), lab work, assisting with surgery or whatever else happens during the day. The most rewarding part of my job is the people I work with. They are the key to our clinic’s success.”

In her spare time, Linda enjoys working outside with her husband Warren on their farm and watching horse racing. Linda will also challenge you in pitching horseshoes.