Our Team
Meet the team behind Orange City Family Animal Care. We look forward to meeting you!
Dr. Laura Vander Stelt
Veterinarian, Owner
Dr. Laura Vander Stelt received her B.A. in Biology Health Professions at Northwestern College in Orange City, IA and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University in 2012. Her husband, Mike, is a technician at Premier Communications and they have a son and two daughters, Henry, Cordelia, and Moraine. She was a mixed animal vet for two years after graduating, but decided companion animals are her passion. She loves reading and spending time with her family. Bring your pet in for a check-up to get to know Dr. Laura better!
Dr. Jean De Jong
Veterinarian
Dr. De Jong is a 1982 graduate of Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, she spent 8 years working in southern California. She moved back to the Midwest in 1990 and has been in small animal practice in Minneapolis since then. She has now moved back to her hometown of Orange City and is looking forward to working with the FAC team & getting to know you and your animal family.
Dr. Ashley Hoogland
Veterinarian
Dr. Ashley graduated from Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine in 2014 and found a passion for working with companion animals. Recently, she’s delved into some exotic work as well, and while it is a learning process, she is enjoying it. Dr. Ashley lives just outside of Hospers with her husband, Cory, and their six children, Jaci, Riley, Brynnlee, Kenzie, Colby, and Zayleigh (ages 7-1). In her free time, she enjoys reading, fishing, and just being outside. In the summertime, you will often find her working in her garden and canning fresh fruits and vegetables. Dr. Ashley and her family are actively involved in their church, Faith Community Church of Sheldon. She has three dogs, two St Bernards (Gibbs and Patches) and, one Great Pyrenees (Hagrid) and three cats (Ashes, Soot, and HorsePower).
Autumn Maras
Veterinary Technician
Autumn has always known she wanted to pursue a career with animals, which led her to graduate from Iowa Lakes Community College. She graduated with an Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology in 2016 and has been committed to caring for our patients at Family Animal Care since. Autumn and her husband, Jose, have two boys together, Malcolm (4) and Vincent (2). They enjoy walks outside when the weather is nice and doing things that keep the boys busy, like puzzles and coloring.
Moriah Kats
Veterinary Technician
I grew up in Rock Valley and graduated from Southeast Technical College in July 2024 with an associate’s degree of applied science in veterinary technician. I am very passionate about animals. I share my home with my family dog, Izzy, and three rabbits, Bronco, Clover, and Carrots.
Cami Brabec
Certified Veterinary Technician
Cami is originally from rural Nebraska, where she graduated from NECC with a degree in veterinary technology and obtained her license a short time after. She experienced a small amount of zoo and farrowing vet tech work before working at the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society for 7 years. She now lives in Sheldon, IA, with her boyfriend and their three pets: Farley, Poe, and Kita. Cami has been enjoying learning more about clinical medicine and the FAC clientele during her nearly 2 years here.
Ashley Norman
Office Manager
Ashley attended the University of Illinois to pursue a degree in Animal Science. She moved to Orange City in 2015 with her husband, Aaron, who is currently a cyber security support specialist for Caterpillar. Aaron and Ashley have 2 daughters, Alyssa and Avery. Ashley joined the team in 2017. In December 2017, Ashley earned her Master’s Degree in Veterinary Medical Sciences through an online program from the University of Florida. She looks forward to continuing to work with the FAC team & our clients!
Jenna Lundeen
Veterinary Assistant
Jenna graduated from Iowa State University with a B.A. in Animal Science in 2021. She has always had a passion for animals and has worked with them most of her life, including working at three different doggy daycare/boarding facilities. She even spends most of her free time dog-sitting. Jenna has a dog named Kara and a cat named Quinn. She grew up in Bondurant but decided to move to Northwest Iowa to be closer to family.
Sara Hershman
Veterinary Technician
Sara was born and raised in the Southern California area and just recently moved to Orange City during the summer of 2024. She is married to her husband Chase, who is attending the Physician Assistant program at Northwestern College. She has had a lifelong love for animals and has wanted to help care for them from a young age. Prior to moving, Sara worked as a Veterinary Technician at a small animal hospital and pet hotel for three years in California after graduating college. She is excited to join our family and care for our companion animals!
Meet Orange City Family Animal Care’s team of experts serving cats and dogs in Orange City, Maurice, LeMars, Sheldon, Paullina, Hawarden, Granville, and Sioux Center.