Dr. Barb Rush is a 1980 graduate of Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She was raised in Minot, North Dakota and did two years at North Dakota State University in Fargo before coming to Iowa State University. She began practice in a two-clinic group in Des Moines, Iowa and started Rush Animal Care Clinic in March of 1992. Dr. Rush has two daughters, Amanda and Alicia. "I can never thank my daughters enough for all the help and support they have given me over the years." Dr. Rush is an Elite Fear Free Certified veterinarian. Dr. Barb and Dr. Pat love helping clients, and occasionally reminisce back to the 1970s (the looks we get from the team!!). Dr. Rush has three dogs: Colin, Brody, and Kiri. What else would they be but Shelties!! Only the best breed!! She has had Shelties since 1971. She has a kitty, Smokey (technically this is Alicia's cat!). In her free time, Dr. Rush is a pianist. She is on staff at Union Park United Methodist Church in Des Moines, and accompanies the Edgewater Singers in West Des Moines. When needed, she helps transport dogs for Central Illinois Sheltie Rescue.... Dr. Rush has three dogs: Colin, Brody, and Kiri. What else would they be but Shelties!! Only the best breed!! She has had Shelties since 1971. She has a kitty, Smokey (technically this is Alicia's cat!). In her free time, Dr. Rush is a pianist. She is on staff at Union Park United Methodist Church in Des Moines, and accompanies the Edgewater Singers in West Des Moines. When needed, she helps transport dogs for Central Illinois Sheltie Rescue.... Dr. Rush has three dogs: Colin, Brody, and Kiri. What else would they be but Shelties!! Only the best breed!! She has had Shelties since 1971. She has a kitty, Smokey (technically this is Alicia's cat!). In her free time, Dr. Rush is a pianist. She is on staff at Union Park United Methodist Church in Des Moines, and accompanies the Edgewater Singers in West Des Moines. When needed, she helps transport dogs for Central Illinois Sheltie Rescue.... Dr. Rush has three dogs: Colin, Brody, and Kiri. What else would they be but Shelties!! Only the best breed!! She has had Shelties since 1971. She has a kitty, Smokey (technically this is Alicia's cat!). In her free time, Dr. Rush is a pianist. She is on staff at Union Park United Methodist Church in Des Moines, and accompanies the Edgewater Singers in West Des Moines. When needed, she helps transport dogs for Central Illinois Sheltie Rescue.... Dr. Rush has three dogs: Colin, Brody, and Kiri. What else would they be but Shelties!! Only the best breed!! She has had Shelties since 1971. She has a kitty, Smokey (technically this is Alicia's cat!). In her free time, Dr. Rush is a pianist. She is on staff at Union Park United Methodist Church in Des Moines, and accompanies the Edgewater Singers in West Des Moines. When needed, she helps transport dogs for Central Illinois Sheltie Rescue.... Dr. Rush has three dogs: Colin, Brody, and Kiri. What else would they be but Shelties!! Only the best breed!! She has had Shelties since 1971. She has a kitty, Smokey (technically this is Alicia's cat!). In her free time, Dr. Rush is a pianist. She is on staff at Union Park United Methodist Church in Des Moines, and accompanies the Edgewater Singers in West Des Moines. When needed, she helps transport dogs for Central Illinois Sheltie Rescue.... Dr. Rush has three dogs: Colin, Brody, and Kiri. What else would they be but Shelties!! Only the best breed!! She has had Shelties since 1971. She has a kitty, Smokey (technically this is Alicia's cat!). In her free time, Dr. Rush is a pianist. She is on staff at Union Park United Methodist Church in Des Moines, and accompanies the Edgewater Singers in West Des Moines. When needed, she helps transport dogs for Central Illinois Sheltie Rescue.... Dr. Rush has three dogs: Colin, Brody, and Kiri. What else would they be but Shelties!! Only the best breed!! She has had Shelties since 1971. She has a kitty, Smokey (technically this is Alicia's cat!). In