Doctor Hagerty grew up in Bankston, Iowa. She received her undergraduate degree from Wartburg College and went on to earn her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University. Doctor Hagerty practiced small animal medicine for several years prior to joining the veterinary staff at Whitehaven. She has extensive experience in small animal surgery, and we are proud to have her as part of our surgical team.Doctor Hagerty has four dogs of her own, and in her spare time, she enjoys outdoor activities like bicycling, hiking, and snowmobiling.