ABOUT US
We are proud to serve northeast Iowa and the Fredericksburg, Sumner and New Hampton area. Our team of local experts is here to help animals of all shapes and sizes.
OUR LOCATION
You'll find us just east of Fredericksburg, Iowa, with plenty of trees, grass and room to run.
OUR TEAM
The Fredericksburg Veterinary Clinic is owned and operated by Dr. Karla Juhl.
Our team features a great range of talented professionals. We love what we do and it shows!
Karla Juhl, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Karla Juhl grew up on a farm near Sumner, Iowa, and always knew she wanted to be a veterinarian. After graduating from the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010, she worked at a mixed animal practice for two years before purchasing the Fredericksburg Veterinary Clinic from Dr. Harold Nordaas in September of 2012. She and her husband, Jarred have three children, Ella, Jack, and Jenna, and a Bernese Mountain Dog, Aubree.
Elizabeth Bixby, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Elizabeth Bixby earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from Iowa State University in 1995. Following graduation, Dr. Bixby began her career at Allgood Animal Hospital in Burlington. Since then, she has worked in the Cedar Falls and Waverly areas. She is committed to providing exceptional care and establishing lasting relationships with pets and their owners. Away from work, Dr. Bixby enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also shares her home with a Schnauzer, Jasper.
Jalyn Brownell, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Jalyn Brownell was raised on a farm near Westgate, Iowa, where she always had a passion for working with animals. She attended Iowa State University for a bachelor’s degree in animal science. She continued to pursue her dreams with Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine program where she graduated in 2024. Dr. Jalyn joined the Fredericksburg Veterinary Clinic shortly after this. She continues to love riding and showing her performance horses at the state and national level. Her free time is spent with her family, friends, and Pembroke Welsh Corgi named Presley.
Nichole Wurzer, CVT
Veterinary Technician
Nichole has been with our clinic since 2012, and a veterinary technician since 2014. She is originally from northeast Iowa. She loves working with large animals and being there for pets and their owners during difficult times. She spends most of her free time with her children Luke and Charlotte and husband Adam. Nichole also loves going to cattle shows with her family, riding horses, and reading. She also has three dogs: Stella, Wren, and Rey. On their farm they have horses, goats, and a lot of farm cats
Shayla Vanatta, RVT
Veterinary Technician
Shayla has been with our clinic since May 2021 after graduating from the NICC Veterinary Technician program. She grew up on a farm outside West Union. Shayla is excited to be able to help a variety of animals every day! She enjoys spending her free time with family and friends, camping, and drinking margaritas. She also enjoys exploring new places and going on hikes with her husband Tristan and 2 CRAZY aussies, Mabel and Phoebe.
Tim Blasen
Practice Manager
Tim has been working full time in the veterinary field since 2000 and joined our clinic in May of 2022. Tim, his wife Tonya, and son Joseph, moved to Fredericksburg in 2008 to be near family. When not at work, you can find him taking pictures of his son's swim team in Davenport at Saint Ambrose University. Tim also enjoys spending time with his family, especially in his backyard with his three dogs Arson, Kittle, and Pancakes, with the BBQ grill going. He also has two friendly cats, Waffles and Smoug.
Stacy Lemke
Professional Pet Stylist
Stacy has been with our clinic since 2014, and a professional groomer since 2003. Stacy enjoys spending time with friends, family, her husband Garry. She also has three dogs: Madison, Makenzie, River and one cat Rocky. In the summer they are active outside fishing, boating and grilling.
Daphnee Stevenson
Vet Assistant
Monica Koth
Receptionist
Macy Saunders
Vet Assistant