ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE OF IOWA
ARL SECOND CHANCE RANCH
ARL AFFORD-A-CARE CLINICS

ARL Afford-a-Care Clinics

Providing quality, low-cost veterinary care
to the Des Moines metro

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Lead Veterinarian

Dr. Joseph Hong
Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Dawn Bailey
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Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Natalie Biddle
Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Jalene Beach
Lead Veterinarian

Dr. Joseph Hong

Dr. Joe Hong joined the team at ARL Afford-a-Care South in March 2026, and also previously for ARL Afford-a-Care East prior to the ARL’s acquisition.

Dr. Hong has a Bachelor of Science in Biology (with a concentration in biochemistry and cell/molecular biology) from San Francisco State University in California, and earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine.  While at Iowa State, Dr. Hong did his student externship with Wayside Waifs Animal Shelter in Kansas City, Missouri.

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Dawn Bailey

Dr. Dawn Bailey has 9 years of veterinary experience with a background in emergency medicine, general practice and shelter medicine. She also served in the Peace Corps prior to attending veterinary school, which she says helped shape her perspective on the importance of service and collaboration in local communities. Dr. Bailey says she’s excited to be part of a team whose goal is to meet pet parents where they are and make veterinary care more accessible, supportive and approachable.

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Natalie Biddle

Dr. Natalie Biddle started at the ARL Afford-a-Care Clinics in June 2026.  Dr. Biddle has been located in the Des Moines metro for the majority of her professional career, working at clinics, animal shelters, and medical centers in Ankeny and Indianola. She earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, and has a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Equine Studies. In her free time, she also enjoys fostering for the ARL!

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Jalene Beach

Dr. Jalene Beach comes to us from Countryside Veterinary Clinic in Lowville, New York where she was an Associate Mixed Animal Veterinarian.  Prior to that, she was with Cornell University Hospital for Animals in Ithaca, New York as a client services representative. Dr. Beach graduated from Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, and also has a certificate in veterinary business and management.  Dr. Beach attended Delaware Valley University, College of Agriculture in Pennsylvania, where she earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Animal Science.

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