Meet Our Veterinary Team
Meet the Steckelberg Veterinary Clinic Staff:
Kalli, Vet Assistant
Everyone meet Kalli! Her face may be familiar for some of you. Kalli is thrilled to be back at the clinic after working here from 2019-2020. She is excited to rejoin our team as of December 2024, and we are happy to have her back along with her 2 doggy sidekicks Mabel and Nellie. She says "this clinic is truly a special place to work - you won't find an atmosphere quite like it anywhere else!".
Kalli is originally from Glenville, MN. She pursued her education at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, NE where she studied veterinary technology. During that time she gained invaluable experience working at a bull stud for several years and learned more about the equine side of things as well.
Animals have always been Kalli's passion. Growing up, she was surrounded by horses and actively participated in shows as a child. Her love of animals has continued to shape both her personal and professional lives. She is excited to contribute her skills and reconnect with the team! Here's to a great future ahead! In her words "Wish me luck keeping Kurt in line" and boy, does she need it ;)
Thanks for being a great addition yet again to our clinic, Kalli!
Kalli is originally from Glenville, MN. She pursued her education at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, NE where she studied veterinary technology. During that time she gained invaluable experience working at a bull stud for several years and learned more about the equine side of things as well.
Animals have always been Kalli's passion. Growing up, she was surrounded by horses and actively participated in shows as a child. Her love of animals has continued to shape both her personal and professional lives. She is excited to contribute her skills and reconnect with the team! Here's to a great future ahead! In her words "Wish me luck keeping Kurt in line" and boy, does she need it ;)
Thanks for being a great addition yet again to our clinic, Kalli!
Katie, Vet Assistant
If you’ve been bringing your pet’s to us for a while, you might already know Katie. She has been with Steckelberg Vet Clinic since June of 2019, working as a veterinary technician. After moving from Nebraska to Iowa with her husband, Jake, and their two boys, Katie got connected with the clinic through one of her husband’s co-workers. Though Katie worked as a dental technician for 15 years, the move back to Iowa gave her the opportunity to try something new. This experience has allowed her to “learn more than ever expected.”
A Southwestern Iowa native, Katie is the youngest of five kids, with two older sisters and two older brothers. Though she doesn’t come from a farming background, she has always enjoyed gardening flowers and vegetables. Growing up, her family didn’t have many pets, but she fondly remembers one cat that always stuck around, named “Big Momma.” Since joining the clinic, Katie has a new fondness and appreciation for animals she didn’t always have and now has a sweet little barn cat, named Olive.
The one tool Katie cannot work without is her @Sharpie gel pen. She uses the same one every day and we all know which pen is hers! She enjoys the simple little things of the job, like being able to walk a dog on a sunny day or laughing with co-workers when facing a challenge together. Katie says that with each new addition to the team, the clinic just gets better and better. We are so grateful to have Katie with us!
Kristi, Vet Assistant
Krissy, Soldier, Kristi – all are one of the same. Kristi joined us as a veterinary technician shortly after graduating from Iowa State University in 2021 with an Animal Science degree. She knew she wanted to work in the veterinary medicine field and, having grown up with livestock, she enjoys caring for animals. She wanted to find a reputable clinic to work in and enjoyed the small town pull of Conrad. After being here two years, she says she wishes more people knew “how awesome it is” to be a part of this small business.
Kristi grew up just a few hours away in Dyersville, Iowa (“from the 52040”) on a dairy farm. One thing people always find cool is that their farm uses robotic milkers. She was raised with two older siblings, a brother and a sister. Her sister is one of her biggest inspirations, pushing her to be a hard worker, think outside the box, and is always open and honest. She has one dog, Brooks, a giant red fox labrador retriever. Kristi is also a member of the National Guard and spends one weekend a month serving our country.
What she enjoys most about SVC, is that there is never a dull moment. She appreciates the thrill of difficult situations and most enjoys working with cattle. Our newest vet, Dr. Peterson, has been one of her more recent mentors and inspirations, helping her to learn more about medicine, especially with small animals, and bringing a lot of knowledge, experience, and patience. But really, she enjoys all of her amazing co-workers and our phenomenal clients.
When asked what makes SVC unique to the community, she didn’t hesitate to blurt out, “Kurt!” He is a great boss that puts time and money back into the community. He treats staff fairly, is open to innovative ideas, and is invested in continuing to grow the business. After a long day in the country, she will return with great energy, joking that “Team 2K” – Kurt & Kristi – is the best (and much superior to “Team MJ” – Mikaela and Joel)!
Kristi grew up just a few hours away in Dyersville, Iowa (“from the 52040”) on a dairy farm. One thing people always find cool is that their farm uses robotic milkers. She was raised with two older siblings, a brother and a sister. Her sister is one of her biggest inspirations, pushing her to be a hard worker, think outside the box, and is always open and honest. She has one dog, Brooks, a giant red fox labrador retriever. Kristi is also a member of the National Guard and spends one weekend a month serving our country.
What she enjoys most about SVC, is that there is never a dull moment. She appreciates the thrill of difficult situations and most enjoys working with cattle. Our newest vet, Dr. Peterson, has been one of her more recent mentors and inspirations, helping her to learn more about medicine, especially with small animals, and bringing a lot of knowledge, experience, and patience. But really, she enjoys all of her amazing co-workers and our phenomenal clients.
When asked what makes SVC unique to the community, she didn’t hesitate to blurt out, “Kurt!” He is a great boss that puts time and money back into the community. He treats staff fairly, is open to innovative ideas, and is invested in continuing to grow the business. After a long day in the country, she will return with great energy, joking that “Team 2K” – Kurt & Kristi – is the best (and much superior to “Team MJ” – Mikaela and Joel)!
