An Unbelievable Opportunity

Dr. Jim West (’71)

Reflecting on his life’s work and his years in Waverly (Iowa), which were formative in his growth as a veterinarian, businessman, and as a family and community man, Jim West is quick to admit that he is amazed by how it all turned out. In 1980, after working for a few years at the Waverly Veterinary Clinic, with his wife Mary’s assistance and support, West started Westwood Embryo Services, working to help dairy farmers improve their herds. “I would never have predicted my career would go the way it has gone,” West said.