Erin L. Garman, DVM
Iowa State University

doctor_garmanDr. Erin Garman received her DVM in 1992 from Iowa State University and came to Linn Animal Hospital in 1998 after practicing in Des Moines for four years and in Madison for two years. She became a partner of Linn Animal Hospital in 1999 when Dr. Vic Klopfenstein retired.

Dr. Garman has a special interest in ultrasound and has been performing cardiac and abdominal ultrasounds since 2000. She also enjoys internal medicine and soft tissue surgery, along with her ferret patients and their unique challenges. She is a member of the AVMA, IVMA and LCVMA, in addition to being a member of the Ethics Committee for the IVMA.

Dr. Garman is a 1985 graduate of Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School. Her family life is spent on an acreage with her husband, Bob, and their three children. Her animals: Arthur Louis, a Llewellyn Setter, cats Sun and Denis, and a guinea pig, “Squirrel,” round out the family. She enjoys the beach, water sports, and entertaining with her family and friends.

Greg K. Winterowd, DVM
Iowa State University

doctor_winterowdDr. Greg Winterowd is a native of Linn County and a second generation veterinarian. After graduating from Springville High School, Dr. Winterowd received his BSS in Biology and Chemistry from Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa. He received his DVM from Iowa State University in 1994. Dr. Winterowd worked with his father, Darrell, in Cedar Rapids from 1994-2000. In 2000, Dr. Winterowd joined Linn Animal Hospital and later became a partner. Dr. Winterowd is a member of the AVMA, IVMA, and past president of the LCVMA.

Dr. Winterowd has always been focused on small animal medicine. He enjoys orthopedic and soft tissue surgery. Dr. Winterowd’s motto is, “We’re here to prevent and solve problems. If our team can’t, then we will get you in front of whom we feel has the best qualifications to do so.” He is rarely seen without his 2 dogs at work.

Dr. Winterowd and his wife live on a small cow-calf farm with a dozen or so black angus cattle, and a handful of barn cats. Much of Dr. Winterowd’s spare time is taken up with watching his 2 daughters in their activities. He enjoys his trips to Wyoming, construction, and racquetball.

Jill L. Johnson, DVM
Texas A&M

doctor_snyderDr. Jill Johnson received her DVM in 1994 from Texas A&M University and joined a large animal practice in Houston. She moved back to Iowa in 2002 and joined Linn Animal Hospital in 2006.

Dr. Johnson’s special interests are internal medicine and soft tissue surgery. A certified veterinary chiropractor and graduate of The Healing Oasis Wellness Center Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy program, she uses spinal adjustment as a complimentary modality in the treatment of neck and back problems. She is a member of the AVMA, IVMA, LCVMA and a Fellow in the College of Animal Chiropractors.

Dr Johnson graduated from Cedar Rapids Prairie High School in 1980. She lives in Marion with her husband Michael and Astro their adopted dog. She enjoys hiking, showshoeing, gardening, running, biking, fishing and competitive nosework with her dog.

Patricia Raimondi, DVM
Iowa State University

doctor_winterowdDr. Patricia Raimondi is originally from Long Island, NY, where she obtained her Bachelors and Masters of Science degrees in Biology from Adelphi University. She graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2014 and returned to NY to begin her career in the same practice where she was hired as a kennel worker in 2004. She practiced in that same small animal general practice for eight years before returning to Iowa. Upon moving to Cedar Rapids, her cat Rocco was the one behind introducing her to the wonderful people of Linn Animal Hospital, who have been family now since 2022.

When Dr. Raimondi is not in the office, she enjoys spending time at home watching TV or reading in the company of her partner, Ben, and three cats. She does try to make the time to visit her family and friends (and food!) in NY, but enjoys returning to the quiet comfort of the Midwest.

Rylie D. Toy, DVM, MS
Iowa State University

doctor_winterowdDr. Rylie Toy is a Cedar Rapids native and a Linn-Mar High School graduate (class of 2015). She received a bachelor’s degree in biology from Iowa State University. She concurrently earned her master’s degree in biomedical sciences and her DVM from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2024.

Dr. Toy’s special interests include soft tissue surgery and dermatology. She has previous research experience at the National Animal Disease Center in Ames, where she studied diseases such as chronic wasting disease (CWD) in deer. She has a special place in her heart for working with exotic pets, as she has owned many and loves them all, from hedgehogs to bearded dragons. She is a member of the AVMA and IVMA.

Outside of work, Dr. Toy enjoys cheering on the Cyclones, gardening, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends. Dr. Toy and her husband, Dustin, live in Marion with their golden retriever, Billie.

Arieanna Murley, DVM
Iowa State University

doctor_winterowdI’m originally from the Quad Cities area and have wanted to be a veterinarian for as long as I can remember. I earned both my bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and my DVM from Iowa State University. My passion for exotic animal medicine began with my very first pet, a guinea pig named Kooper, and has grown ever since. I also have a strong interest in dermatology and enjoy helping pets feel more comfortable in their skin. Outside of work, I love traveling, gardening, and discovering new local spots for food and entertainment. I share many of these adventures with my Shih Tzu, Prim, who is always up for the ride.