VETERINARIANS
Dr. Laura Crow, Staff Veterinarian - Dr. Crow grew up around the Quad City Area. She graduated from the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine with her Doctorate in 1998 and started practicing at a local veterinary hospital. In September of 1999, when the AEC opened its doors, she started working part time for our facility. In January, 2005, Dr. Crow joined our DVM staff full time. She enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 children along with her assembly of pets.

Dr. Angela Penrod, Staff Veterinarian - Dr. Penrod is a native Iowan and grew up in the Quad Cities. She received her D.V.M. degree from Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1993. She then came back to the Quad Cities and worked in a local practice for 15 years and was often that practices' primary emergency contact. When the AEC opened, she filled shifts working part-time (along with her day practice job) and continued that relationship throughout the years as needed. In May 2008 she came became a full-time staff doctor at the AEC. She lives in the area with her husband, 2 children, and multiple pets.

Dr. Kristin Hook, Staff Veterinarian - Dr. Hook was born and raised near Rockford, Illinois (Go Illini!) Early on, emergency medicine was a big interest of hers due to the experiences he had as a technician at the animal emergency center in Rockford. She earned her doctorate from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005 and started her career in small animal daytime practice. She started working part time for the AEC as a new grad, where her love of emergency medicine grew further. She became a member of the full time staff in March 2008. She lives in Wilton, Iowa with her husband, 3 children, and her many dogs and cats.

MANAGEMENT
AEC Board of Directors:
   Dr. Dan Drahos, DVM - President/Executive Director
   Dr. John Weigandt, DVM - Vice President
   Dr. Mike Thomsen, DVM - Secretary/Treasurer
   Dr. Brian Manwiller, DVM - Officer
   Dr. Richard Rock, DVM - Officer

Hospital Administrator - Kathie M. Oberman
Technical Supervisor/Staff Liaison - Kathleen Blair

TECHNICIANS
Lydia Pippert - CVT
Kelly Schneider - CVT
Connie Wark - CVT
Judi Wiegle - CVT

ASSISTANTS
Sarah Biehn
Kelly Cox
Jody Curry
Heather Gonzalez
Beth Hathorn
Cody Kauffman
Melanie Kemper
Cathy Pastorek
Christy Skoglund
Jessica Trowbridge

RECEPTIONISTS
Rachelle Lindquist
Sara Clark

CREMATION SERVICES