Meet The Team
Dr. Todd Bettin DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Bettin was born and raised just outside Lake View on the farm he and his family currently live on. He attended Lake View Auburn High School where he met his wife, Teresa. Dr. Bettin started his undergraduate college studies at Arkansas Tech University, in Russellville Arkansas for 2 years, at which time he transferred to Iowa State University where he finished his undergraduate work and married his high school sweetheart, Teresa. He was accepted to Veterinary School at ISU and graduated with his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1995. He came back home to practice and raise his two daughters; Natasha and Katelyn. He found early on in his Veterinary career that he had a real love for surgery and the more challenging cases in practice. He has dedicated his professional growth and practice resources in the areas of surgery, especially orthopedics.
Mary Werkmiester
Manager and Technician
Mary has been a vet assistant since 1981. Born in Ohio, Mary moved to Iowa in 2001. She is married to her husband of 18 years, Al, with 5 grandchildren. Mary managed a large equine practice in Ohio and has been with Dr. Bettin since moving to Iowa. In her early years, Mary showed jumping horses but now enjoys trail riding with her Tennessee Walking Horses.
Sena Brotherson
Technician
Sena Brotherson started working at Lake View Veterinary Services in August of 2016. She grew up on a farm outside of Odebolt where she helped her family raise cattle. Now, she enjoys taking care of her own livestock and her pets in her free time.
Tammy Watts
Assistant
Tammy has been working at Lake View Veterinary Services for a year and has been invaluable help. She grew up in the Ida Grove area and currently lives on a farm outside of Lake View. She likes to spend her free time outdoors and exercising with her dogs.
Natasha Bettin
Technician
Natasha is the eldest daughter of Dr. Bettin and has been working at the clinic since she was in high school. She recently graduated from South Dakota State University with a Bachelors degree in Animal Science. She is currently attending veterinary school at Iowa State University and hopes to return home to work alongside her dad.
Tricia Bell
Technician
Tricia began working for us in December of 2014. She grew up in North Central Iowa and currently lives outside of Rockwell City. She spends her free time with her family and caring for her livestock and pets.
Katelyn Bettin
Assistant
Katelyn is the youngest daughter of Dr. Bettin. She has been helping out at the clinic since she was in high school. She is currently studying Biology at South Dakota State University with the hopes of eventually attending veterinary school.