Maggie Harrell DVM
Dr. Maggie Harrell grew up in Donnellson, Iowa and graduated from Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. She has been practicing with Hancock Veterinary Clinic since October of 2012. She specializes in bovine medicine/herd health, dermatology, and soft tissue surgery. Dr. Harrell currently resides in Burnside, IL with her husband Michael Harrell. Outside of practice, Dr. Harrell enjoys raising cattle, attending cattle shows, watching the Iowa State Cyclones, and spending time with family. Her family currently has 100 head of Angus/Simmental/Hereford cattle, horses, barn cats, and a donkey. They also are busy raising three daughters – Madison, Mya and Macy who are involved in basketball, dance and showing pigs.
Carissa Gentry DVM
Dr. Carissa Gentry grew up in Atlanta, GA and attended Berry College where she studied animal sciences. She graduated from University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in May 2023 where she focused her studies on beef cattle and small ruminants. In her spare time, she enjoys all outdoor activities including hiking, kayaking, and fishing with her husband, Trent, and two dogs, Beasley, and Kona. Dr. Gentry is excited to be a part of the Hancock veterinary team and looks forward to forming long-term relationships with her clients and patients.
Sarah Hyde – Office Manager
Sarah has been with Hancock Veterinary Clinic since September of 2011. Sarah serves as the Office Manager. She assists the doctors with surgery prep, post-surgical monitoring, patient exams, farm calls, and helps train the staff. Sarah also works in the office doing scheduling, invoicing, and inventory control. Sarah lives in on a cattle farm in Luray, Missouri with her husband David. She enjoys spending time with their children and grandchildren.
Megan Dickerson – Veterinary Assistant
Megan joined our team in May of 2015 as a Veterinary Assistant. Megan assists the doctors with surgery, post-surgical patient care, patient exams, farm calls and patient care. Megan lives outside of Carthage, Illinois with her husband Sean and two boys, Braxton and Bryson. She likes to spend time kayaking, fishing and hunting with her family. She also enjoys her little hobby farm that consists of goats, chickens, ducks and a turkey.
Lexi Pezley – Veterinary Assistant
Lexi Pezley joined the team in August of 2020 as a Veterinary Assistant and Groomer. Lexi assists the doctors with surgery prep, post-surgical monitoring, patient exams and farm calls. Lexi attended Central Lee Schools in southeast Iowa and got her grooming certificate from Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 2017. She also enjoys spending time with her many dogs, cats and horses.
Katie Baltisberger – Veterinary Assistant
Katie Baltisberger joined the Hancock Veterinary team in August of 2021 as a Groomer and Veterinary Assistant. Since graduating high school in 2020, she has continued to pursue her degree online in hopes of becoming a certified Veterinary Technician. Shortly before coming to us, Katie did a year of dog grooming in Burlington, Iowa. She currently lives in Carthage, Illinois with her boyfriend, Shandler, and her two cats, Rowen and Forrest.
Emma Hall – Veterinary Assistant
Emma joined our team in August 2022 as a Veterinary Assistant. Emma assists the doctors with surgery, post-surgical patient care, patient exams, and patient care. Emma also helps in the office scheduling appointments and invoicing. Emma attended school in Hamilton until she graduated in May of 2020. When she is not working, she enjoys shopping, traveling, and playing with her dog Cleo.
Amy Ferguson – Veterinary Assistant
Amy Ferguson joined the Hancock Veterinary team in November of 2022 as a Veterinary Assistant. Amy assists the doctors with surgery, post- surgical patient care, patient exams, and patient care. Amy grew up in the Tri -State area and currently lives in Keokuk with her husband. She loves spending time with her family and friends, but most of all she loves spoiling her fur babies at home. In her free time, she enjoys listening to worship music, going to church events, taking her dogs on walks, camping, fishing, hiking and cookouts.
Bailey Hornung – Veterinary Assistant
Bailey joined the Hancock Veterinary team in June of 2023 as a Veterinary Assistant. Bailey assists the doctors with surgery, post- surgical patient care, patient exams, and patient care. Bailey attended Central Lee school. She graduated college with her associates in animal science. She currently lives on her farm raising cattle, goats, and horses. In her free time, she enjoys riding horses and being on the river.