Meet Our Team of Veterinarians

Get to know our team of veterinarians here in Moline! We’re extremely proud to have a skilled, compassionate team of professionals here to care for your pets. Their goal is to see your companions through every life stage and be your most trusted veterinary partner. See their bios below to learn more about them. When you’re ready to meet them in person, give us a call at (309) 524-5696!

Dr. Abigail Swanson

Dr. Abigail Swanson

DVM

I was born and raised in Davenport. I graduated with a Bachelor’s in Animal Science and DVM from Iowa State University. Although I have always loved animals growing up I was inspired to become a veterinarian following the diagnosis of severe hip dysplasia of one of my childhood dogs, Hershey.

If you could have any animal in the world as a pet, what would it be, and why?
I would love to have a lemur (Ring-Tailed or Coquerel’s Sifaka). They are fascinating and adorable little creatures. I have always been interested in other primate species, but fell in love with lemurs after watching Zoboomafoo

Do you currently have any pets? What type and what are their names?
I have two dogs. A Brittany named Ginger, and a Hound mix named Hazel.

What is your favorite thing about working with animals?
I love working with healthy puppies and kittens, helping animals through their illness, and the interactions I have with grateful owners.

Dr. Roberta Milas

Dr. Roberta Milas

DVM, Partner

Dr. Milas is a Rock Island native and Augusta College graduate. She received her DVM from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007. In her 8 years of clinical experience, she cites internal medicine, canine physical therapy, and emergency and critical care among her favorite areas of practice. In her free time, she likes spending time with family and friends, and caring for her Jack Russell Terrier, Admiral and her Great Dane, Hodge.

Dr. Jeremy Hoyt

Dr. Jeremy Hoyt

DVM, Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Jeremy Hoyt grew up in North Central Iowa. He graduated with a degree in business administration from Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa and received his DVM in 2016 from Iowa State University. Before becoming a veterinarian, Dr. Hoyt had a career in accounting and finance with John Deere Financial in Johnston, Iowa. His special interests include surgeries and emergency medicine. He enjoys traveling, spending time with family, golfing, playing basketball, and watching the Dallas Cowboys. He has a very energetic Flat-Coated Retriever named Piper.

If you could have any animal in the world as a pet, what would it be, and why?
I would have a tiger since I have always had cats growing up.

Do you currently have any pets? What type and what are their names?
I have a dog named Piper

What is your favorite thing about working with animals?
My favorite thing about working with animals is appreciative owners and the cases that go well. A fracture repair that heals perfectly, a diabetic that gets put on insulin and doesn’t pee any longer, a torn CCL that is repaired and the pet no longer limps.

Dr. Sarah Amador

Dr. Sarah Amador

Bio coming soon.

Meet Our Management Team

Kelly B.

Kelly B.

Office Manager

Bio coming soon.

Laura L.

Laura L.

Practice Manager

Bio coming soon.

Liberty T.

Liberty T.

Kennel Manager

Bio coming soon.

Kyla S.

Kyla S.

Technician Manager

I started college in 2015 with the intentions of being a nurse. After about 3 months I knew animal healthcare was the path I wanted to follow. I earned my vet assistant certificate in 2017. I finished tech school in 2019 and earned my CVT in December of 2020. My major interests are in surgical procedures and dentistry. Everyday I am able to be a voice for animals and that is a very heartwarming experience. I love what I do!

If you could have any animal in the world as a pet, what would it be, and why?
I would have otters because they are adorable when they swim around. I could watch them play all day.

Do you currently have any pets? What type and what are their names?
I have 2 rescue dogs – Annie is a senior heeler mix and Dewey is a young pitbull mix. I also have 3 cats, Arlo, Irie and Cole!

What is your favorite thing about working with animals?
My favorite thing about working with animals is the relationship I form with them. It’s a great feeling to hear a patient I just adore is coming in for annual visits or boarding, tech appointments, etc. I enjoy telling owners about how great their pet is!
I am always sad to see our patients unwell, but when they are sick I love spending time with them in the hospital and taking care of them.

Inventory Manager

Jackie T.

Jackie T.

Inventory Manager

I have always had a love for dogs and just animals in general. I grew up with dogs and cats. I especially loved training my dogs and teaching them tricks. As a child, I wanted to be a veterinarian. When I got a little older I looked into different occupations involving animals and decided a veterinary technician sounded the most fitting for me. I love being a vet tech and honestly cannot see myself doing anything else.

If you could have any animal in the world as a pet, what would it be, and why?
A lion or a snow leopard. They are big beautiful creatures that are fierce yet playful and we could eat delicious steaks together.

Do you currently have any pets? What type and what are their names?
I have a doofy yellow lab named Red who loves to eat sticks and tries to bring them in the house. I also have a black lab named Gracie who is a sweetheart who loves pets. They are the best of friends.

What is your favorite thing about working with animals?
I obviously love getting to see all the puppies, but I love when we have very sick patients come in who have a poor prognosis and we can save them and give them more time with their family.

Meet Our Kennel Team

Santiago F.

Santiago F.

Bio coming soon.

Matthew D.

Matthew D.

Bio coming soon.

Alexa C.

Alexa C.

Bio coming soon.

Liberty T.

Liberty T.

Kennel Attendant

If you could have any animal in the world as a pet, what would it be, and why?
I already have my favorite dogs

Do you currently have any pets? What type and what are their names?
Yes, 2 Dachshunds, Oscar and Max.

What is your favorite thing about working with animals?
Their loving and caring nature, and how much joy they bring me.

Meet Our Grooming Team

Lauren G.

Lauren G.

Groomer

I have always loved animals and wanted to be a vet, but couldn’t handle all of the hard parts emotionally that come with the job. I started grooming right after college and never looked back!

If you could have any animal in the world as a pet, what would it be, and why?
I would have a fox. They are the perfect mix of cat personality in a dog type body. I love them!

Do you currently have any pets? What type and what are their names?
Amos – Yellow Lab
Cahill – Australian Shepard
June -The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Velveeta – Domestic Mediumhair Cat
Roxy, Swayze, and Gunner are all American Quarter Horses

What is your favorite thing about working with animals?
I love working with high anxiety animals when things click and they start to trust you and form a bond.

Meet Our Client Service Team

Autumn S.

Autumn S.

Bio coming soon.

Christi T.

Christi T.

CSR

I always wanted to be in healthcare after exploring a little in college and when my future husband started farming, I knew animals were my calling!

If you could have any animal in the world as a pet, what would it be, and why?
British White Cows

Do you currently have any pets? What type and what are their names?
Angus is a Karakachan
Oakley is a Labrador Retriever
And a handful of Black Angus Cows!

What is your favorite thing about working with animals?
Taking care of sick patients from start to finish as well as meeting new family members and watching them grow!

Lindsey V.

Lindsey V.

Client Service Representative

After becoming a pet parent myself, I decided I wanted to care for all animals just like they were my own.
If you could have any animal in the world as a pet, what would it be, and why?
An otter! They’re great swimmers with playful personalities. Some even sleep in the water on their backs while holding hands with another otter. Overall entertaining to watch.
Do you currently have any pets? What type and what are their names?
I have two pets. A labrador retriever named Tito and a cat named Wrangler
What is your favorite thing about working with animals?
Getting to experience all of their different personalities!

Meet Our Veterinary Technicians

Alyssa S.

Alyssa S.

Veterinary Technician

Bio coming soon.

Victoria W.

Victoria W.

Veterinary Assistant

I have always wanted to work with animals for as long as I can remember. I have an Associates in Animal Science and am currently at Blackhawk College working on becoming a CVT. I have had horses, dogs, cats, turtles, rabbits, and ducks.

If you could have any animal in the world as a pet, what would it be, and why?
A hedgehog because I think they are cool.

Do you currently have any pets? What type and what are their names?
I have a Lab mix named Wrigley.

What is your favorite thing about working with animals?
I love making them feel better and putting owners minds at ease.

Amber H.

Amber H.

Veterinary Technician

I have worked very hard to create what I have now and this is my little utopia and I wouldn’t change it. Hard work pays off.

Do you currently have any pets? What type and what are their names?
I have two dogs, two boer goats, 60 chickens, four cats, and two geese!

What is your favorite thing about working with animals?
I feel like I was meant to do this. Being able to help someone heal their sick pet is amazing. Every animal deserves love (even the ones that don’t like me) because a client is bringing their pet in because they love them. I like to be able to give them love as well because it makes a difference. Even if it is just in one patient. They need a voice and I am here to do that for them.

Amy H.

Amy H.

Veterinary Technician

I was never allowed to have animals, so I started working with them because I loved them. They provide a lot of healing energy and helped me get through some difficult times.

If you could have any animal in the world as a pet, what would it be, and why?
I have a fascination with great white sharks because they’re beautiful, scary, and rule the ocean!

Do you currently have any pets? What type and what are their names?
I have three pets. A Border Collie mix named Monkey, a one eyed cat named Rooster, and a 3 legged cat named Chicken.

What is your favorite thing about working with animals?
Watching them get better.

Taylor F.

Taylor F.

Veterinary Technician

My family always had a lot of animals growing up so I would always take care of them. Helping animals gives me so much joy! Watching them grow or go from being sick to helping them get better is the reason I do what I do and I don’t see myself doing anything else!

If you could have any animal in the world as a pet, what would it be, and why?
An otter, because they are playful and make the cutest of sounds!!

Do you currently have any pets? What type and what are their names?
Russell is my 11 year old rescue, Ella is my 1 year old persian, and Cleo is my 1 year old tortoiseshell.

What is your favorite thing about working with animals?
My favorite thing is taking care of hospitalized patients. Being able to help the animal in its time of need, to make them feel better, and get back to normal while being their comfort until they are well enough to go to their owners!

Courtney S.

Courtney S.

Veterinary Assistant

Working in the veterinary field is always what I have wanted to do I was fortunate enough to gain a position with City Line as a kennel attendant in 2017. Eventually, I was able to take on the task of managing the Kennels department and then working in our treatment area as a veterinary assistant. I still cannot picture myself doing anything else!

If you could have any animal in the world as a pet, what would it be, and why?
A red panda because they are adorable and would likely be very mischievous and funny to have around.

Do you currently have any pets? What type and what are their names?
My 3 very best friends include my: 2 red dachshunds named Sophie and Coco; and a domestic shorthair named Maci Mae.

What is your favorite thing about working with animals?
My favorite thing about working with animals is when I know I have helped improve their quality of life, as well as ease the worry of the pet parent that loves them. I also really enjoy how veterinary medicine is a ‘team sport’, having an awesome team of veterinary professionals to share the successes with makes them that much sweeter.

Meet Our Room Assistants

Kaitlyn H.

Kaitlyn H.

Room Assistant

Bio coming soon.

Madison S.

Madison S.

Room Assistant

I grew up on a farm and always had a lot of dogs. Taking care of our animals made me want to go into animal care.

If you could have any animal in the world as a pet, what would it be, and why?
I would have an Arctic Fox because they’re extremely pretty and very intelligent.

Do you currently have any pets? What type and what are their names?
I have a 2 year old domestic shorthair cat named Penelope and a 4 month old Rough Coat Collie named Clyde.

What is your favorite thing about working with animals?
I really love seeing all the different personalities that they have an all the different breeds.

Madi W.

Madi W.

Kennel Manager

I love the bond and attachment that you develop with our patients.

If you could have any animal in the world as a pet, what would it be, and why?
I would have an otter or a mink because they are very busy.

Do you currently have any pets? What type and what are their names?
I have three pets. Oswald, a Retriever/Australian Shepherd mix, Moobell a Bernese Mountain Dog and Dean, a Domestic Shorthair Cat.

Mia S.

Mia S.

Room Assistant

I’m currently in nursing school but I love animals! I’m interested in working with them.

If you could have any animal in the world as a pet, what would it be, and why?
An otter because I love them.

Do you currently have any pets? What type and what are their names?
I have a dog named Tucker.

What is your favorite thing about working with animals?
Animals are wholesome in general.

Itatziri M.

Itatziri M.

Room Assistant

Bio coming soon.

Meet Our Specialists

Sarah Z.

Sarah Z.

Canine Massage Therapist

Inspired by my heart dog Kenai, I began my canine massage journey in 2017. I studied at the Chicago School of Canine Massage, became Nationally Certified through NBCAAM, and continued to study through the Northwest School of Animal Massage. I am also a PetTech Pet First and CPR Instructor.

If you could have any animal in the world as a pet, what would it be, and why?
Given the choice, I’d bring my heart dog back in a minute. I’d give anything to have my travel partner by my side again. Part black lab, husky, and a little wolf-t, my big black dog was the best of everything.

Do you currently have any pets? What type and what are their names?
I have two cats, Bugg and Oliver Rose, one dog named River, and a turtle named Simon.

What is your favorite thing about working with animals?
My favorite thing about canine massage is how it can bridge the communication gap between pet and parent. Through a dogs’ body language, soft tissue, mobility and tension, I can help give words to their feelings and experience often improving their lives on a very intimate level.