About the Doctors

Dr. Jeff Van’t Hof has been at the Akron Veterinary Clinic since 1998, and has been an owner since 2000.  He received his Animal Science degree from Iowa State University in 1988 and worked for several years in the food animal nutrition industry before returning to Iowa State for veterinary school.  Dr. Van’t Hof received his DVM in 1996 and has been practicing in the area since then, working in general mixed practice.  He has 3 dogs, 3 horses, and numerous cats, and enjoys hunting, fishing, and home improvement when not busy at the clinic.

Dr. Travis Hawkins joined the clinic in 2008 upon graduation from Iowa State University with his DVM.  He also has a B.S. in Animal Science from South Dakota State University.  He became a partner in 2011 and enjoys small animal surgery and large animal work.  Dr. Hawkins maintains a small sheep flock and enjoys working on his acreage when not busy at the clinic.