Purr-Sonal Care Cat Clinic is proud to serve Waterloo, IA and surrounding areas. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of feline veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service.
We believe in treating every patient as if they were our own cat, and giving them the same loving attention and care. We are a group of highly trained, experienced feline lovers who are devoted to giving our patients the best care possible.
If you have any questions about how we can care for your cat, please don’t hesitate to call us at (319) 232-2228. Thank you!
Dr. Julie Kramer, DVM
Dr. Kramer is a native of Cedar Falls, IA. She lived various places all over the US throughout her life, but eventually settled back here in the Cedar Valley to raise her family. She has two sons, the older son, Austin, lives in Des Moines and her younger son, Sawyer, lives in St. Louis. She also as a stepdaughter, Sarah, and two grandsons in Charleston, South Carolina.
Dr. Kramer graduated from Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 1988. She worked for a few different veterinarians after graduating college, until the fall of 1996 when she decided to open her own specialty clinic here in Waterloo to serve cats only. Her passion for cats and the need for a cat-only clinic in the area is what initially drove her to opening her own practice.
Outside of work, Dr. Kramer enjoys riding and showing her horses, Bum, Tootsie and Scarlett; caring for her indoor cats, Hazel and Maybelle; her barn cats, Rodney and Luna; and her dogs, Sadie and Ruby. She also enjoys spending time in her perennial gardens around her Waterloo farm house. She also spends time going on motorcycle rides all over and camping in her RV with her husband and their dogs. Her favorite pastime is spending time with family and friends!
Cristina, Assistant / Reception / Office Assistant
Cristina moved to Iowa at the age of 9 and grew up in Cedar Falls. In August 2021, she graduated from Hawkeye Community College with a diploma in Veterinary Assisting. Cristina completed her internship at PCCC and decided to join us full time. Since then, she has taken on a variety of responsibilities, from reception and handling bookkeeping to helping oversee office operations. Her passion for veterinary care stems from her love of caretaking, which naturally led her to this field.
At home, Cristina enjoys the company of her three beloved cats—Moscato, Oso, and Dracula—as well as her husband, Armando. In her free time, she loves experimenting with new recipes, attending live music events, fishing with Armando, and hosting summer cookouts with family and friends.
Cristina’s favorite part about working at PCCC is collaborating with her team to solve problems and provide the best care for our patients. She takes pride in building strong connections with clients and always strives to make every experience a positive one.
Amy, Head Receptionist
Amy is a native of Minnesota (we try not to hold it against her!) and moved to the Waterloo area as a young girl. She has worked in the veterinary field for over 25 years. When you come into PCCC you will most likely find Amy behind the front desk answering your questions or helping you with your food purchases! Amy is also in charge of ordering of food, medications, and products.
Amy is a native of Minnesota (we try not to hold it against her!) and moved to the Waterloo area as a young girl. She has worked in the veterinary field for over 25 years. When you come into PCCC you will most likely find Amy behind the front desk answering your questions or helping you with your food purchases! Amy is also in charge of ordering of food, medications, and products. She has 1 kitty at home, Ella who is very special and dear to her.
Hollie, Head Technician (RVT)
Hollie is an Iowa native, living in various parts of the state over the years, and eventually settling in Cedar Falls, IA. She attended the University of Northern Iowa, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, and attended Kirkwood Community College for her associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology. She has been working in the veterinary field since 2013.
Here at PCCC, Hollie assists in the exam room and in surgery, performs dental cleanings, takes x-rays, runs lab samples, and cares for the animals that are being hospitalized or boarding. She really enjoys obtaining blood samples, doing dental cleanings, and educating clients on the dietary needs of their cats.
At home Hollie has 4 cats, Shadow, Sheldon, Frey, and Moonlight Unicorn; a husband, Ben; and daughter Kattarina. In her spare time Hollie enjoys spending time with her family, reading, kayaking, and hiking.
Merryn, Veterinary Technician Student
Though Merryn is a lifelong lover of nature and all of her creatures, she finds special resonance with cats, admiring them for their feminine nature. In all of her time working with cats, she has found that they are deeply misunderstood animals, historically mistreated, and often referenced alongside bad luck and witchery. She knows there is far more to the cat that meets the eye and is dedicated to clarifying the misgivings that surround felines.
Merryn is currently studying creative writing and English, as well as pursuing an associate’s degree in veterinary technology. When she is not surrendering her free time to homework, she can be found at home reading a book with a cat curled up in her lap. Her partner, Levi, a musician, creates the soundtrack for her life as she goes about her day. Merryn enjoys art, writing, spending time in nature, studying culture and language, as well as caring for her houseplants and pets.
Samra, Veterinary Assistant
Samra was born and raised in Waterloo to Bosnian immigrants. She graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts. She fell in love with ceramics during her studies there. She loves to wheel throw cups and bowls and sculpt animals.
Samra has three cats of her own: a male orange tabby named Crayon, a female orange tabby named Pixie, and a male tuxedo named Spot. Each cat holds a special place in her heart. Samra loves to connect with clients through their pets. She tries to get to know each patient individually to provide the best care possible.
Lindsey- Veterinary Assistant
Lindsey has been working in the veterinary field for the past 3 years, bringing her passion for animal care all the way from Missouri to Waterloo. She shares her home with her partner Scott, their stepson Osiris, their newborn Ronin, three playful cats—Vitani, Toph, and Arwen—and their beloved rescue Staffie, Alduin.
When Lindsey’s not caring for your pets at work, she enjoys reading, playing video games with Scott, hiking with Alduin, and visiting her family back in Missouri.
Lindsey knows how important it is to build strong relationships with both pets and their people. She takes the time to get to know each client and patient who walks into the exam room, especially torties, which are her absolute favorite!
Jenna, Social Media Coordinator
Jenna is an Iowa native, residing in Dunkerton, Iowa. She grew up with horses, dogs, cats and also had a guinea pig, chinchilla, and a hamster. She graduated from Iowa State University in May 2021 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science. Jenna has been with us for a year but came to us with a year of previous veterinary experience. She has always known that she wanted to work with animals and feels very fortunate to find a career within her field. Jenna and her boyfriend, Jacob, have an Australian Shepherd named Gunner and a Maine Coon named MoMo, and her newest addition, Franky.
During her free time Jenna enjoys camping, kayaking, going to concerts, and crafting with her mom. Her favorite thing about working for PCCC is being able to watch the kittens grow up that come in for their first kitten visits. She also loves to snuggle and bond with the kitties that visit us!
