Dr. Cara Haden grew up in Michigan on a family farrow-to-finish swine farm and has always had an interest in swine medicine. In May 2014 she graduated with her DVM from Iowa State University with an emphasis in swine production. Immediately after graduation, Dr. Haden joined Pipestone Veterinary Services and Pipestone Management as an associate Swine Veterinarian. She and her husband, Michael, live in Independence, Iowa with their 4 children.