About Us
Orange City Family Animal Care is proud to serve the Orange City, IA area for everything pet. Our team is committed to educating our clients in how to keep your animals healthy year round, with good nutrition and exercise. Orange City Family Animal Care stays on top of the latest advances in veterinarian technology and above all, remembers that all pets need to be treated with loving care in every check-up, procedure, or surgery.
Meet our Team!
Dr. Laura Vander Stelt
Dr. Laura Vander Stelt received her B.A. in Biology Health Professions at Northwestern College in Orange City, IA and her D.V.M. 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. Laura Vander Stelt received her B.A. in Biology Health Professions at Northwestern College in Orange City, IA and her D.V.M. 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!
Autumn Maras
Autumn Maras grew up in Alton and has always wanted to pursue a career with animals. Autumn was introduced to our team in 2015 while spending time during a summer internship as a Veterinary Technician. She attended Iowa Lakes Community college, where she graduated with a degree in Veterinary Technology in 2016 and started full time at Family Animal Care. She is excited to continue learning and to be working with our companion animals. Autumn has a son, Malcolm.
Autumn Maras grew up in Alton and has always wanted to pursue a career with animals. Autumn was introduced to our team in 2015 while spending time during a summer internship as a Veterinary Technician. She attended Iowa Lakes Community college, where she graduated with a degree in Veterinary Technology in 2016 and started full time at Family Animal Care. She is excited to continue learning and to be working with our companion animals. Autumn has a son, Malcolm.
Ashley Norman
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 technology support specialist for the MOC-FV School District. Aaron and Ashley have a daughter, Alyssa. 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 companion animal team and our clients!
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 technology support specialist for the MOC-FV School District. Aaron and Ashley have a daughter, Alyssa. 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 companion animal team and our clients!
Tessa Van't Hof
Tessa Van’t Hof grew up in Sioux Center and has had a life-long love and passion for animals. Tessa and her husband, Colton, recently moved back to the area after Colton served 5 years in the United States Navy. Together, they have a son, Theo. Along with growing up caring for pigs and horses on her family’s farm, Tessa worked as a vet assistant for the past three years in Georgia. She plans on going to school for Veterinary Technology and is excited to keep learning and caring for companion animals.
Tessa Van’t Hof grew up in Sioux Center and has had a life-long love and passion for animals. Tessa and her husband, Colton, recently moved back to the area after Colton served 5 years in the United States Navy. Together, they have a son, Theo. Along with growing up caring for pigs and horses on her family’s farm, Tessa worked as a vet assistant for the past three years in Georgia. She plans on going to school for Veterinary Technology and is excited to keep learning and caring for companion animals.