Your Trusted Veterinary Team in Bettendorf
Meet our dedicated veterinary team at Maplewood Veterinary Center in Bettendorf, IA, committed to providing exceptional care for your furry companions.
Jennifer
Client Engagement CoordinatorJennifer is the Client Engagement Coordinator at Maplewood Veterinary Center and has been part of the team since the hospital opened in June 2020. Prior to joining the veterinary field, she worked in Early Childhood Education in Virginia, where her family was stationed during her husband's career in the U.S. Navy. Jennifer and her husband have two adult children and three Golden Retrievers - “the boys,” Bodee and Bandit, and their sweet girl, Maggie. She enjoys greeting patients as they arrive at the clinic and getting to know their owners. Jennifer is grateful that Dr. Nelson and Faith took a chance on her when she joined the team with no prior veterinary experience.
Abbe
RVT - Lead TechnicianMy name is Abbe, RVT – Lead Tech. I have worked at Maplewood since February 2021 as a veterinary technician. I graduated from Iowa State with my bachelor’s in animal science and went on to get certified as a vet tech. My favorite part of working here is being there to care for your pets in emergency situations. I have 2 St. Bernards and 2 cats of my own.
Crystal
RVTCrystal is an RVT and has worked at Maplewood Veterinary Center since August of 2021. Prior to becoming a vet tech, she was a zookeeper. She is passionate about working with animals and providing them with the very best care. In her free time, she enjoys reading, exercising and spending time with her family and pets. She has 2 dogs, 2 birds, 1 lizard, 1 rat and a freshwater fish tank.
Mary
CVPMMary is a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) with more than a decade of experience in veterinary practice leadership. She is passionate about developing strong teams, strengthening practice operations, and creating cultures where people feel supported, challenged, and empowered to do their best work to take care of your pets!
Outside of veterinary medicine, Mary’s creative side keeps her busy with art and writing. She shares life with her husband, 5 children and their families (including several granddogs and grandkittens), and her three-toed Australian Shepherd, Wren, who is convinced that most problems can be solved with an adventure, a stuffy, or both. At the heart of Mary’s work is a simple goal: build strong teams, grow people, support excellent medicine and take care of your pets!
Mikaela
Lead CSRMikaela is our Lead Client Service Representative and has been part of the Maplewood team since 2023. She and her husband have three children and three dogs who keep life busy and full of love! When she’s not at the clinic, her idea of a perfect evening is relaxing around the firepit with her family, roasting hot dogs and making s’mores. Her genuine love for animals and passion for helping others shine through in her daily commitment to providing exceptional care and creating a positive experience for every patient and client.