Doctors

Dr. Kay Metzgar, DVM

Medical Director

Kay is from Bettendorf, Iowa. She attended Iowa State University, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Biology in 1995 and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. She's worked in small animal practices in Colorado for many years, but returned to the Quad Cities in 2012 to be closer to her mother. She's married to an amazing man (Jason), has two incredible daughters (Aria and Aeva) and nine wonderful four-legged children.

Dogs: Beatrice, Boscoe, Fisher, Milo, Moo

Cats: Eli (aka Mr. Pants), Fatty, Oliver, Walter (Peyton Manning)

In her free time Kay enjoys working out and baking.

Medical Support Staff

Katie

Rylyn

Katie

Veterinary Technician

Member of PPVH family since March 2021

Katie is a registered veterinary technician and takes special interest in surgery, anesthesia, and behavior. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Integrative Biology from Southern Illinois University and an Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology from Muscatine Community College. She is Fear Free Certified, as well as a certified Cat Friendly Veterinary Professional. She enjoys working with all animals and some of her favorite patients include senior and fearful pets. She lives in Davenport with her husband and four cats. In her spare time, she enjoys baking, reading, traveling, and spending time outdoors.

Linda

Rylyn

Katie

Lab Technician

Member of PPVH family since March 2021

Linda grew up in Cambridge, Illinois and now resides in Rock Island. She has been in the veterinary field for 8+ years, where she has been both a vet assistant and technician. She is very passionate about animals. In her free time, Linda enjoys staying close to home, baking, and watching Dancing with the Stars

Rylyn

Veterinary Assistant

Member of PPVH family since May 2021

Rylyn is from Princeton, Iowa. She graduated from Scott Community College in 2019 and is now attending Iowa State University, majoring in Animal Science. She plans to continue on to vet school in the fall of 2023. Rylyn enjoys hanging out with friends and family, boating on the river, and playing with her puppies. She currently has four dogs: Lancer, Tito, Hank, and Driver.

Office Staff

Nancy

Hospital Manager

Member of PPVH family since the very beginning, January 2021

Nancy grew up in Bettendorf and attended Pleasant Valley High School and the University of Northern Iowa. She has spent 13 years working with animals ranging from horses to small animals. Currently her family includes 2 horses, 2 pot bellied pigs, 4 cats, and 2 dogs. In her spare time Nancy enjoys horseback riding and a variety of outdoor activities

Emily

Nancy

Customer Care Representative

Member of PPVH family since the very beginning, January 2021

Emily grew up in Burlington Iowa and attended Mediapolis High School and AIB College of Business in Des Moines. She has spent 6+ years in rescue, helping feral and stray cats, dogs, and many other small animals and critters but has always had a passion for animals. Currently she has several cats that have been rescued from the streets. In her spare time, Emily enjoys photography, volunteering with rescue cases, and enjoying nature.

Sarah

Nancy

Sarah

Customer Care Representative

Member of PPVH family since February 2022

Sarah is from Davenport. She attended Scott Community College and has worked with animals since 2019. She and her boyfriend have three dogs (Winston, Shiva, and Bowie). In her free-time Sarah enjoys gardening, fishing on the board, camping, traveling and reading.