MEET OUR VETS


Dr. James Kenyon

Dr. James Kenyon is a "recent" graduate of Kansas State University (1975) College of Veterinary Medicine. He is married to his college sweetheart, Cynthia, and together have 3 children. Following military duty, they relocated from Boston, MA, back to the Midwest and have become staunch Iowans.

Dr. Kenyon started the Cedar Valley Veterinary Center in 1981.  With an extremely dedicated and compassionate staff, it has continued to evolve into its present three doctor, 13 staff associates, and two location business.

Dr. Kenyon enjoys volunteering in community, church, professional, and service organizations. His hobbies include downhill skiing, bridge, reading, and his latest "kick" - ballroom dancing. His pets include a poodle, "Pixie", and the inherited (daughter Carolyn's cat) feminine queen, "Phoebe".

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Dr. Clif Paulsen

Clif Paulsen, DVM joined the Cedar Valley Veterinary Center team as an associate veterinarian in June 2003. Although he is a Cedar Falls native, he came via an exclusive equine practice in Kentucky. Dr. Paulsen received his Bachelors of Science in animal science from Iowa State University in 1998 and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the same in 2002. He enjoys all aspects of veterinary practice, but has special interest in ophthalmology and reproduction. Outside of the clinic he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, as well as raising and showing American Saddlebred horses.




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The Veterinarian's Oath

Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society through the protection of animal health, the relief of animal suffering, the conservation of livestock resources, the promotion of public health, and the advancement of medical knowledge. 

I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity, and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics.

I accept as a lifelong obligation the continual improvement of my professional knowledge and competence.

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