Equine Health, Surgical and Referral Center - Serving Eastern Iowa Since 1997.

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River Basin Equine Staff

Mission
River Basin Equine is committed to providing ethical and professional equine care for our patients, clients, and referring veterinarians. 

History
Dr. Kirk Heisterkamp and Dr. Christine Wilkin, a husband and wife veterinarian team and native Iowans, moved back to Iowa from Texas in 1997 to share their equine veterinary experience and education with the community.

Wanting to practice a higher level of equine veterinary care than what could be provided out of a truck, the team built a hospital facility in 1999.  The objective is to provide  quality veterinary service and education for horse owners and referring veterinarians in eastern Iowa.


Our Staff

KIRK HEISTERKAMP, D.V.M.
I have a strong interest in surgery, lameness, ophthalmology, and wounds.

I grew up in western Iowa in the heart of the Loess hills. I knew at a young age that I wanted to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. I attended Oklahoma State University, then transferred to Iowa State University were I obtained my doctorate in veterinary medicine and met my wife. I emphasized equine medicine and surgery during my veterinary education and was fortunate to receive an equine internship at Texas A&M University. After five years in an equine practice in the Houston area, we moved back to Iowa to start our own practice.

Canoeing, kayaking, upland bird hunting with our dogs Josie & Sully, archery hunting deer & turkeys, motorcycle trips, coaching Wyatt's baseball team and reading nonfiction historical books are all away from work activities I enjoy.


CHRISTINE WILKIN, D.V.M.
The favorite aspect of my veterinary career, is the variety of cases and people that I encounter. I enjoy establishing a patient/client relationship and working with the owner to help keep there horse healthy. I also have a strong interest in medicine, including neonatal care, and nutrition. Lastly, I will be the veterinarian seen performing anesthesia during surgical procedures. 

I grew up on a farm in eastern Iowa and exhibited appaloosa horses as a young girl. My passion for horses and animals in general lead me to obtaining a degree in animal science and doctorate in veterinary medicine from Iowa State University.  Currently, my horse passion lies with a young Hanoverian mare. I am challenging myself to learn the rewarding discipline of dressage.

In my spare time I enjoy cooking for my family and friends, outdoor activities, and a good movie. Kirk and I are both kept busy with our son, Wyatt.  Wyatt can occasionally be found at the hospital and gives a great hospital tour.


MEGAN RULEY
Hi! I am Megan and I have worked at River Basin Equine for 8 years now. 

One of my biggest passions in life is horses! I have had them since I was a young girl, so having the opportunity to work with them everyday is wonderful. Most horses that come into the clinic steal my heart the moment they walk in! In 2009 a dream came true for me as I rode one of the greatest western pleasure horses in the world to a NSBA Congress Champion/AQHA Reserve Congress Champion placing! What a year that was!!

I have a son Chandler that is my world! He is very active in football, basketball, and track. I love going to watch and taking pictures of all the memories. I am very anxious to see what the high school years have in store for Chandler, they are just around the corner.

I also enjoy photography, golfing, water sports, reading and watching my favorite sports teams! Go Hawkeyes, Cardinals, Vikings, and Ravens!!

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404                                
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