Doctors

Dr. Kay Metzgar, DVM

Medical Director

Kay is originally from Bettendorf, Iowa. She attended Iowa State University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Biology in 1995 and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. After spending many years in small animal practices in Colorado, she returned to the Quad Cities in 2012 to be closer to her mother. She began practicing as Precious Paws in 2021.

Kay is married to Jason, and they share their home with two wonderful daughters, Aria and Aeva, as well as nine cherished pets: four dogs—Boscoe, Cocoa Bean, Milo, and Rusty —and five cats—Clark (Griswald), Eli (a.k.a. Mr. Pants), Norman, Stanley, and Walter (Peyton Manning).

In her free time, Kay enjoys working out and baking.

Kay's life goal is to open and animal rescue to give unwanted, neglected, and aged animals a loving home. In 2005, she and her husband purchased Scott County acreage in hopes of fulfill that dream. Precious Acres hopes to open early 2027.

Doctor Brandon Bauer is a doctor at Precious Paws Veterinary Hospital

Dr. Brandon Bauer, DVM

Brandon is from Davenport, Iowa. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from Iowa State University in 2016, and graduated with his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University in 2025. Brandon is excited to return to the Quad Cities to practice veterinary medicine. He currently lives in Davenport with his cat, Gimli. In his free time, Brandon enjoys hiking, game nights, and playing the drums.

You may recognize Brandon. That's because he is one of the original members of the PPVH family. He was a veterinary assistant when we opened in 2021.

Medical Support Staff

Jasynda

Veterinary Technician

Member of PPVH family since May 2023

Jasynda grew up in Davenport and discovered her passion for veterinary medicine after an emergency with one of her own dogs. She earned her Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology from Muscatine Community College in 2022. During her internship at Precious Paws, she realized how much she loved the work, prompting her to return after graduation. Jasynda enjoys every aspect of her job and looks forward to continually expanding her skills and knowledge. In her spare time, she listens to true crime stories, cooks and bakes with her family, and cherishes watching her young daughter grow. Her home is filled with the happy energy of her three small dogs: Pika, Boujee, and Toby.

Rylyn

Jasynda

Veterinary Assistant

Member of PPVH family since May 2021

Rylyn was born and raised in the small town of Princeton, Iowa, where she still resides with her husband, Mayson. She earned a Liberal Arts degree from Scott Community College in 2019 and completed her Bachelor’s in Animal Science at Iowa State University in 2021. In her free time, Rylyn enjoys walking her dogs, Tito and Charlie, watching TV with her cat, Gerti, and cheering on her favorite teams: the Chicago Bears, Iowa State Cyclones, and St. Louis Cardinals.

Wendy

Jasynda

Wendy

Veterinary Assistant

Member of PPVH family since November 2024

Wendy was born and raised in Burlington, Iowa. She graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor's in Animal Ecology in 2021. She spent a couple of years in Burlington after graduation working as a veterinary assistant before moving to the QC area in 2023 to be closer to her now-fiance. After missing her veterinary work in Burlington, she was delighted to have an opportunity at Precious Paws, and couldn’t be happier doing what she loves here! Wendy’s favorite free-time activities include playing video games, building jigsaw puzzles, watching nature documentaries, and of course, spending time with her 4 pups: Coda, Alanah, Sparrow, and Remi.

Office Staff

Nancy

Hospital Manager

Member of PPVH family since the very beginning, January 2021

Nancy, a Bettendorf native, attended Pleasant Valley High School and later continued her education at the University of Northern Iowa. With over 13 years of experience working with a wide array of animals—from horses to smaller companions—she now shares her home with two horses, two pot-bellied pigs, four cats, and two dogs. In her free time, Nancy enjoys horseback riding and pursuing a range of outdoor activities.

Grace

Nancy

Customer Care Representative

Member of PPVH family since June 2024

Grace was born and raised in Davenport, where she still resides today. She spent four years working in the veterinary field with Dr. Kay, serving as both a receptionist and an assistant. At home, Grace cares for two beloved pets: Douglas Carl, a Mastiff mix, and Kevin Eugene, a mischievous cat. In her spare time, she loves watching football, experimenting in the kitchen, and tackling challenging puzzles. When summer arrives, you’ll often find her soaking up the sun in her pool.