Laura grew up in Sioux Center, Iowa and went to college to be a veterinarian at Iowa State University. She joined Dale Animal Hospital in 2004 . She has always had a passion to be a veterinarian. Laura likes having the opportunity to interact with both animals and people and the bond that exists between them. Being a veterinarian allows her to be a part of that bond every day. She is married to her husband Chad.  They have two children, Taylor and Brady.  Laura has 2 dogs, Joee, a Weimarener, and Sage, a German Shorthair Pointer. On her free time she loves spending time with her family outside, running, and reading.