Doctors
Dr. N. T Peterson, DVM
Dr. Peterson was born and raised in Altoona, Iowa, and received her veterinary training and degree from Iowa State University in 1981. After graduation, she practiced in Omaha, Nebraska, until December 1981, when she became an associate of Ingersoll Animal Hospital. She became owner of the facility in 2005.
She and her husband John have two children, Jenna and Ethan. Their family also includes Golden Retriever "Takoda," Shetland Sheepdog "Chance," and a Siamese mix cat "Zing." Dr. Peterson is active teaching dog obedience and competes with her dogs in obedience, agility and hunting tests. She also spends personal time
perennial gardening, biking and playing volleyball, along with her children's many activities.
Area of interest: Oncology (cancer therapy), Reproduction, and Dentistry
Dr. T. J Frye, DVM
Dr. Frye is a 1987 graduate of Iowa State University. She has been practicing veterinary medicine in the Des Moines area since that time.
She and her husband Casey enjoy training and upland hunting with their Golden Retrievers "Libby," and "Torie." In addition, Dr. Frye enjoys gardening and singing in the church choir, volunteers time with the Cyclone Country Kennel Cub teaching classes and participating in activities, and competes in agility, obedience, hunt tests and obedience trials.
Area of interest: Internal Medicine
Dr. T. S Dermody, DVM
Dr. Dermody followed in the footsteps of her father and uncle who were both veterinarians. She graduated from Iowa State University in 1988 and worked at Ingersoll Animal Hospital until the early 1990s. After that, Dr. Dermody worked at and managed two other veterinary practices in the Des Moines area before she rejoined Ingersoll Animal Hospital.
She has two children, Tim and Paige, and three dogs "Jumper," "Benny," and "Jackson." Dr. Dermody enjoys reading, boating, and spending time with her children.
Area of interest: Internal Medicine and Dermatology
Dr. Meythaler-Mullins
Dr. Meythaler-Mullins was raised in Des Moines, IA, where she attended Roosevelt High School. She went on to receive her B.S. from Iowa State University, her Master's from the University of Florida, and her formal veterinary training at Iowa State University, graduating in 2008.
In 2010 Dr. Meythaler-Mullins completed her acupuncture training through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society in Atlanta, Georgia.
She and her husband Dan have a daughter, Margaret, as well as four rescue pets; two cats and two dogs. She attended ISU on a track & cross country scholarship and
is still an active runner today.
Area of interest: Acupuncture, Feline Medicine
Management - Luther
Luther arrived at Ingersoll Animal Hospital in the summer of 2010 after being picked up for attempted hitch-hiking on MLK, Jr. Blvd. He traded in his knapsack bindle, harmonica, & can of beans for a soft blue bed & litterpan. After a brief forray into the role of cuterebra (fly larvae) surrogate & foster parent, Luther quickly settled into a more clerical position in the reception area. His specialty is thorough reorganization of files across the floor, forming an elaborate system that he alone understands. Luther loves his new home, though he's occassionally been heard playing "Hobo's Lullaby" on a smuggled harmonica while drifting off to sleep.