Bonnie grew up in Scotch Village with and around animals which influenced her desire to work in Veterinary medicine from a young age. She received her diploma in animal science and began working at Cornwallis Veterinarians Three Mile Plaines location in the Fall of 2000. Bonnie has a grown son and daughter and 3 wonderful grandchildren. She currently resides on a hobby farm in Scotch Village. Along with her 2 dogs Julie and Maggie, she also has 4 cats, 2 goats, and 3 horses.