Dr. Steve Merritt has been practicing veterinary medicine and surgery at Siouxland Animal hospital since its establishment in May 1994. Dr. Merritt graduated from Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine in 1991. He is a board member of the Siouxland Humane Society and his main veterinary interest is orthopedic surgery. He is married with 2 children and his pets include 4 cats and 2 dogs. His hobbies include motorcycle riding and driving his sports car on the weekends [citation].