Meet Our Veterinary Team
Meet the veterinarians and team of Postville Veterinary Clinic! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!
Get to Know Our Veterinary Team
We are dedicated to your pet’s care! We look forward to getting to know you, and we hope you’ll take the time to scroll down and get to know us.
Kevin L. Jacobs
Owner/Veterinarian
Dr. Kevin Jacobs attended the University of Illinois and has been in practice since 1991. He and his wife, Jo Ann, live outside of Postville and enjoy traveling and spending time with their four sons and their families in what spare time they have.
Dr. Jessica Hammell
Owner/Veterinarian
Dr. Jessica Hammell grew up on a dairy farm in southeast Minnesota and graduated from the University of Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004. Dr. Jessica loves the challenges and rewards of the profession and has a passion for livestock medicine. When not at the clinic, you will find her and her husband, Ryan, managing the chaotic schedules of their three kids, Jack, Taylor, and Isaac, and taking care of the menagerie of animals on their hobby farm.
Dr. Sarah Franzen
Small Animal Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Sarah Franzen is our small animal veterinarian, but you will also see her out on your farm to care for your large animals. She graduated from Iowa State University in 2006 and has been with us since. In her off hours she enjoys camping with her husband Dan and her two boys.
Hannah Adney
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Hannah Adney grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin and attended Iowa State University, graduating in 2018. Dr. Hannah, her husband Andrew, and their growing family live on a farm outside of Luana.
Nick Jacobs
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Nick Jacobs is a recent graduate of Iowa State University and is enjoying his time getting to know the local farms. He is familiar with the practice, growing up in the Postville area. He is currently living in Decorah and spends his time walking his dog Jaida, and watching the Chicago Bears and Cubs.
Kia Hovden
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Kia Hovden is from the Ridgeway area and spent her youth playing sports and showing cattle. She attended Iowa State University, graduating in 2015. Dr. Kia, her husband Mitch, and daughter Makena spend their spare time at the races and showing cattle.
Nolan Hagen
Large Animal Technician
Nolan is one of our large animal technicians who helps the doctors when needed and can be scheduled for dehorning and chute work on his own. He grew up on a dairy/beef farm in the Waterville area and attended NICC. He graduated with a degree in Beef Science in 2019. In his off hours, you will find him on the farm.
Kourtney Holthaus
Large Animal Veterinary Technician
Kourtney Holthaus is one of the large animal veterinary technicians who joined the Postville Veterinary Clinic in 2024. She graduated from NICC in 2024. When not at work, she enjoys spending time on her grandparents’ farm, farming with her dad and grandpa, and spending time with her three nephews.
Jen Hertrampf
Office Manager
Jen is our Office Manager and has more than 20 years of veterinary experience. Prior to working at PVC, she worked at Fort Dodge Animal Health, Intervet, and ISU Diagnostic Lab. When she’s not helping with our clients’ needs, Jen enjoys quilting, crocheting, embroidery, and gardening. In addition to her three dogs, Barney, Steve, and Burger, she has two teenagers at home, Lucas and Anna, and her husband Matt.
Lori Ameling
Office Manager
Lori has been our Office Manager in our Calmar location since its opening in 1994. She resides on an acreage outside of Fredericksburg with her husband Jeff. When she is not at work, she enjoys spending time at home.
Melody Toberman
Customer Service Representative
Melody is our Customer Service Representative and has more than 26 years veterinary experience. She currently lives in Garnavillo with her husband Kevin and their fur babies Charley, Bell and Munchie. Melody has two grown children Sierra and Shawn, who live in Elgin. When she isn’t helping with our clients, Melody enjoys spending time with her family, playing with her dog Charley, and fishing and camping.
Pancake, Muffin, and Mr. Whiskers
When you visit the clinic, Pancake, Muffin, and Mr. Whiskers will be there to greet you. The guinea pigs love their breakfast of lettuce, cabbage, carrots, and herbs and will popcorn when they get their hay. They are a delight to our clients and staff.
Iris and Orange Crush
Iris and Crush enjoy a life of luxury here at the clinic. Iris is a bit shy, and our clients may not have seen her until recently when she got over her anxiousness of meeting new people. Crush is her exact opposite; he loves all of the attention that he can get and can be found lounging on the front counter.