Dr. Peterson grew up in Zearing, IA and graduated from Northern State University with a Bachelor’s degree in biology in 2012. After working with pigs for several years, she decided to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. She graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2021 and then joined the team at Prairie Creek Pet Hospital in June of 2021. In her spare time, Dr. Peterson enjoys reading, video games, spending time with her cat Bug, and visiting family. Her favorite part of veterinary medicine is the excitement of constantly learning new things.