Our Staff

• Marvin E Johnson , DVM from Iowa State University

  
  

  Dr. M.E. (Marv) Johnson graduated from the College of Veterinary medicine at Iowa State University in 1968.  He practiced veterinary medicine at Roseland Animal Hospital in South Bend, Indiana, after graduation from 1968 until 1978, when he returned to Iowa with his family.  That is when he opened the newly constructed Animal Medical Clinic of Merle Hay.  He also founded the Animal Care Clinic West in Clocktower Square on Univerisity Avenue in West Des Moines in 1983 and the Metro Cat Hospital of Des Moines at the same location in 1995.  Dr. Johnson opened the Vista Veterinary Centre in Vista Centre on Vista Drive off of Jordan Creek Parkway in West Des Moines in 2001. The Veterinary hospitals above are members of the Veterinary Medical Group of Des Moines and all are accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).  Only 15% of all small animal hospitals in the United States and Canada have this earned distinction. Dr. Johnson has been active in organized veterinary medicine at all levels in AAHA and served at its President in 1990-1991.  He has also been active in the Iowa VEterinary Medical Association (IVMA) and was named Iowa Veterinarian of the Year in 1992. Dr. Johnson has been recognized by the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine with its highest award, the Stange Award for his contributions to his profession. Dr. Johnson has been active and generous in his support of Iowa State University, the College of Veterinary Medicine, and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.  In recognition, he was awarded the Alumni Medal by Iowa State University. Dr. Johnson is committed to and enjoys his family, including his spouse and their three childern, and seven grandchildren.  His family includes a Jack Russell Terrier, "Digger" and a cat of mixed heritage, "Wally".

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• Linda B Stroh , DVM from Iowa State University

  
  

  Dr. Stroh began her veterinary career as a technician. She received her degree in Animal Health Technology in 1982 and was employed in a small animal practice in Wyoming before joining the Veterinary Medical Group of Des Moines in 1989.  She received her DVM degree from Iowa State University in 1995 and has continued to practice for the Veterinary Medical Group. Her special interest lies in internal medicine, particularly endocrinology. In her spare time, she enjoys knitting and scrapbooking, as well as, gardening and camping with her husband and 2 children.

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• Kim A Bollinger , DVM from Iowa State University

  
  

  Dr. Bollinger joined the staff of the Veterinary Medical Group of Des Moines in 2001. She received her DVM degree from Iowa State University. Her undergraduate degree is in biology from the University of Northern Iowa. Dr. Bollinger has special interests in laser surgery, ultrasound, and internal medicine, particularly diseases of geriatric patients.  Interpreting pain and providing adequate analgesia to veterinary patients is one of her passions. Along with her husband, Jim, Dr. Bollinger enjoys spending time with their 2 daughters. Dr. B enjoys reading, baking, and is a die hard Cubs fan.

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• Brenda L Mulherin , DVM from Iowa State University

  
  

  Dr. Mulherin grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She received her Bachelor's of Science Degree in Animal Science from Iowa State University. She then went on to receive her DVM from ISU in 2002. Dr. Mulherin has a special interest in canine and feline dentistry. She also has interests in canine and feline internal medicine and surgery. In her spare time, you can find Dr. Mulherin baking, snowmobiling, crafty/scrapbooking, and spending time with her friends and family.

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