Rita-Kay grew up in rural Winterset and graduated from WHS in 2010. She now lives back here after graduating from Hawkeye Community College with a degree in art and photography. She lives on an acreage south of Winterset on Saint Charles Hwy with her significant other, Tyson. While always having a passion for art, she says that her love/care for all animals has been her #1 passion. In December 2021, Rita-Kay decided to take the next step in her life/career and is currently enrolled in the Veterinary Technician program at Penn Foster. After graduation, she plans to continue her career at Winterset Veterinary Center. Her primary responsibilities are greeting, scheduling, checking in/out our clients, and all other front-desk tasks. Rita-Kay is a ray of sunshine in our office and loves every single fur baby that comes through our doors as if they were hers Her hobbies include camping, kayaking, and fishing with Tyson and their two Australian Shepherds, Ranger (pictured) and Eva.