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.

Dr. Deha Miller is the newest veterinarian to join our staff. Originally from Marion, Iowa, Deha received a B.A. in Biology from Drake University in 1966 and her DVM degree from Iowa State University in 2001. Deha also played point guard for Drake's women's basketball team for four years.

Her practicing career includes mixed animal private practice for two years in Yuma, Colorado and three plus years in Lamesa, Texas prior to coming to Stuart. Deha's veterinary interest include all species of animals with a special interest in beef cattle and horses.

In her spare time, Deha enjoys playing basketball, Attending Drake women's basketball games, and spending quality time with her two beautiful daughters, Maggie, born in 2002, and Dallie, born in 2005.

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.