Holmes Animal Clinic Inc. was established in 1974 by Dr. Doug Holmes.
The practice continued to grow through his extreme love of veterinary
medicine.
In 1991, Doug’s son, Dr. Jeff Holmes, returned home after two
years of practice in Pella, Iowa. The practice showed tremendous
growth with Dr. Doug providing the majority of large animal and
ambulatory duties, while Dr. Jeff was committed to improving the small
animal practice to where it is today. In 2003, Dr. Jeff purchased the
practice from his father after he was forced to retire due to medical
reasons.
Since that time, Dr. Jeff has implemented state-of-the-art equipment
and services including an in-house lab work station, digital
radiography, digital dental radiography, ultrasonography, endoscopy
and laser therapy. He has been extensively trained and offers full
surgical procedures involving soft tissue and orthopedic
surgeries/referrals.
Dr. Jeff’s daughter-Dr. Danielle Holmes Kane joined the family
practice as a 3rd generation veterinarian for Holmes Animal Clinic.
Her specialities include small ruminant medicine/reproductive
services, ultra sounding, and canine theriogenology.
Our Staff
Veterinarian's
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DVM
Dr. Jeff graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1989. He continues to be the Senior partner and works with small animals and Equine.
When he can find time Dr. Jeff enjoys breeding and selling show cattle throughout the year .Dr. Jeff also enjoys spending time at the lake with his children and grandchildren watching sports and attending and cheering on the the Iowa State Cyclones Football and Basketball games.
DVM
Dr. Danielle graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2017. She is a 3rd Generation DVM for Holmes Animal Clinic and enjoys all aspects of rural veterinary medicine.
Dr. Danielle’s particular interests are small ruminant medicine and small animal theriogenology including ultra sounding, transcervical insemination, and caesarian’s. She lives in rural Algona, IA with her husband-Troy, 3 children-Koen, Koda, Kutter and 3 English Bulldogs-Dooley, Della, and Dudley. As a family they also own/operate 5 Star Show Goats and TDK Genetics which is a 130 head show goat and lamb operation. Dr. Danielle also enjoys helping promote agriculture for the local youth and currently serves as a local 4-H Leader and Beef Superintendent for the Kossuth County Fair.
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Dr. Rory graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1978. He worked at a mixed animal practice in West Bend followed by 25 years as a companion animal practitioner in Fort Dodge. Dr. Rory and his wife Linda are very active in AKC canine events and breeders, exhibitors and judges for Belgian Shepard dogs. They live on an acreage with sheep, chickens and barn cats in addition to 3 Belgian Tervuren.
Veterinary Team
Veterinary Technician
Rachel joined the Holmes Animal team in November 2025. She graduated from Iowa Lakes Community College with an AAS degree. Rachel enjoys hanging out at home with her 6 dogs, 6 cats and boyfriend, Matt. She also enjoys side-by-side rides and golfing.
Veterinary Technician
Carly's love for animals began at a young age and since then, her passion for livestock helped her make the decision to become a veterinary technician. In 2016, Carly graduated from the tech program at Iowa Lakes and began working at Holmes Animal Clinic. She grew up on an acreage outside of Buffalo Center raising and showing cattle, sheep and farming crops. She now lives just outside of Algona on an acreage with finance, Derrick, and her mini-aussie sidekick, Steele and Skye! In Carly's freetime, she raises a small flock of show lambs by the name of Lotts Creek Genetics.
Veterinary Technician
Bri joined Holmes Animal Clinic in March of 2022. She lives on an acreage outside of Whittemore with her boyfriend, Spencer, and their son Lane. Bri graduated from Iowa Lakes Community College in 2017 and has been in the veterinary field since! In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, and crafting!
Veterinary Technician
Merete joined Holmes Animal Clinic in August of 2017. She has always had a caring heart for animals which led her to graduate from the Iowa Lakes Veterinary Technician Program in 2016 and their grooming course in 2021. An interesting fact about Merete is that she is a retired Army Veteran of over 25 years! Merete and her husband, Jeff, have three children and live on an acreage with their four dogs, an indoor cat, many farm cats, one mini horse and chickens. Every so often they even have a couple calves! In her spare time, Merete enjoys spending time with her family, attending her kids' events, and being outside in nature with animals. Also, she enjoys sharing her time with fellow military veterans and kids that show dogs.
Office Staff
Practice Manager
Deanna can be found at the clinic part-time, where she does the purchase orders for the clinic along with payroll and assists with animals when needed. Deanna also operates the Paws Motail Boarding Facility, so she keeps busy with dogs when not working at the clinic. On the farm, Deanna has a dog, Rip, a goat, Ralph, and a small lamb herd. Deanna enjoys spending time with her three children, her grandchildren, Koen, Ryker, Koda, Ryder, and Kutter, and working with the show livestock.
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Certified Veterinary Assistant
Office Manager
Bethany started in February 2012. She manages the front office and assists with the animals. She lives outside of Algona on an acreage with her husband, TJ, and four children. They have one cat, two dogs, and many goats! Bethany doesn't have any spare time because she is constantly serving as an Uber driver for her 4 children - she has 5 star reviews, but they don't tip well! She wouldn't change it one bit!
Client Services
Kelli joined Holmes Animal Clinic in November of 2017 and has a long history of helping people in and out of the medical field. She lives outside of Algona with her husband, Richard, and their three fur babies, Ulvie, Squirrel, and Lazlo. She loves spending time with family and friends, animals and nature, camping and kayaking.
Client Services
Jonay joined the clinic staff in Summer of 2024. She lives on an acreage outside of Fenton with boyfriend, Tim, and their 2 German Shorthair Pointers, Waylon and Retta. Jonay loves to spend time with family and friends and they enjoy traveling to new places.
Kennel Staff
Charli joined Holmes Animal Clinic in December 2024. She is a junior at Algona High School. She enjoys showing cattle and is involved in both 4-H and FFA. Also, an athlete involved in volleyball, softball, track and trapshooting.
Sheila joined the team in the Summer of 2024 is a Junior in High School and participates in golf, County Council and cross country. She lives on a farm outside Cylinder with multiple animals. She is the youngest of 5 kids and plans to attend Iowa State University, majoring in Animal Science/Pre-Vet.
McKayla is a Senior at Algona High School. In her free time she enjoys showing cattle, wrestling, riding her dirt nike and being around all types of animals.
Rilyn joined Holmes Animal Clinic November of 2024. She is in eighth grade at Algona Middle School. Her involvement includes Kossuth County Council, East Fork 4-H and student council. She enjoys working with and showing sheep, horses and reading.
Hannah joined Holmes Animal Clinic the beginning of May, 2025. She lives on an acreage outside of Lonerock, with three horses, two hunting dogs, two household dogs, numerous cats and a goat. Her school involvement includes trapshooting, wrestling and track.
Olivia started at Holmes Animal Clinic in January 2025 and is a Freshman in high school. She is involved in cross country, dance, track, church, FFA, choir and enjoys spending time with her family and dog. Her plans are to attend Iowa State University in Animal Science in the future.
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