Dr. Sheri Morrissey, DVM

Education: Iowa State University

“Dr. Sheri” has been a companion animal and exotic practitioner here at the Altoona Veterinary Hospital since graduating from the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in the spring of 2000. She is married to her husband, Blaine, who is a computer programmer. Together, the Morrissey’s have one daughter, Claire, who was born in September 2007. Dr. Sheri has 3 furry and 1 feathered “children” as well. Two greyhounds, Pirate and Halley; a whippet, Comet; and 1 cockatiel, Herky, round out a busy household. Special interests outside the office include greyhound rescue, Polk County 4-H Dog Project volunteer, training her own dogs in obedience and helping with DMOTC (Des Moines Obedience Club) functions, and landscaping.