Kent H. Forney, DVM
Veterinarian/Partner
Founded FORNEY ANIMAL CENTER in 1987.
Dr. Kent H. Forney is the owner/director of the Forney Animal Center. Dr. Forney earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nebraska in 1979 and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University in 1984. Upon graduation from ISU, Dr. Forney went to work for one of the nations busiest veterinary hospitals, Tropicanna Veterinary Clinic in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 1985, Dr. Forney moved "home" to Alliance, Nebraska where he practiced in a mixed animal practice until his move to Lincoln in April of 1987.
Dr. Forney is a member of AAHA (American Animal Hospital Assn), the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Assn) and the NVMA (Nebrakska Veterinary Medical Assn.) where he served on the board of directors. He has also served on the Advisory Board for the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Veterinary Technician program, the Lincoln Committee of Ducks Unlimited, the Rezoovination committee to fund the expansion of the Folsom Children's Zoo, the Cheney School Planning Improvement Committee, and currently serves on the Nebraska State Board of Health.
Dr. Forney enjoys the success of the Forney Animal Center as well as many other activities and interests. These include spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, and speaking to various groups, schools and organizations.
Carrie (Bachmann) Frey, DVM
Veterinarian
Joined FORNEY ANIMAL CENTER 11/6/98
Dr. Frey graduated in 1997 from Kansas State University with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation she practiced at a veterinary clinic in Kansas City, MO. She worked at the FORNEY ANIMAL CENTER (as a kennel staff member) before and during vet school. She returned to Lincoln in 1998 to begin to practice here.
Dr. Frey's special interest are exoics (small mammals and reptiles), surgery, and grief counseling. Dr. Frey heads the grief support group, Forney Furever Friends.
PERSONAL PETS: My cat, Patches
WHAT I LIKE MOST ABOUT MY JOB: Being able to help people by helping their pets, daily variety of tsks performed, challenge of diagnosing tough cases.
MY COMMITMENT TO YOU: I will strive to provide excellent client service by providing the best pet care - including preventive care and the most up-to-date veterinary practices. To treat your pet as if they were my own.
Kevin Christiansen, DVM
Veterinarian
Joined FORNEY ANIMAL CENTER 8/28/99
Dr. Christiansen graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1995 and graduated from the Kansas State Veterinary College with his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1999. Prior to joining FORNEY ANIMAL CENTER, he practiced in a mixed animal practice in Wyoming. He enjoys snow-mobiling in the rugged beautiful Rocky Mountains and playing golf.
Dr. Christiansen's special interests include Ultrasound with REAL TIME Telemedicine, EKG, medicine and surgery.
PERSONAL PETS: Yellow Labrdor Retriever - Abby
WHAT I LIKE MOST ABOUT MY JOB: Everything
MY COMMITMENT TO YOU: I feel strongly about preventative medicine. Annual ceck-ups are extremely important. It is my job to educate pet owners on the best ways to keep their pets happy and healthy. Ask me any question, big or small, if I can not answer it, I will find someone who can.
Marcia M.
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Joined FORNEY ANIMAL CENTER 3/6/93.
DUTIES INCLUDE: Client education, assisting the doctors, coordinating the exam rooms, invoicing services and providing estimates and information.
PERSONAL PETS: CATS: Grizzabella
Carmella
RABBITS: Hopper
Jazmine
Raising Cockatiels
WHAT I LIKE MOST ABOUT MY JOB: Knowing I have assited people in making the best choices for their pets. Meeting new people everyday.
MY COMMITMENT TO YOU: I will do my best in helping you make importnt choices for your pet's health. I will thoroughly check your pet's record to insure everything is in order and updated. I will go the extra mile to make sure you are satisfied with my service to you and your pet.
Brenda B.
Licensed Veterinary Technician, Treatment Team Ldr
Brenda joined the FAC in 1996 having previously practiced, as a Veterinary Technician, at another hospital prior to coming to the FAC. She is a Licensed Veterinary Technician and is the Team Leader in the Treatment area of the hospital.
DUTIES: Include Surgery assistance, radiology, dentistry, animal care, lab work, and anesthesiology.
PERSONAL PETS: Kelsie - Whippet Mix - 10yrs
Chaunkers - Samoyed - 5 yrs
Screech - Domestic Shorthair
cat
WHAT I LIKE MOST ABOUT MY JOB: Being able to help make a sick pet feel better or helpping to bring new life into the world.
MY COMMITMENT TO YOU: To always treat your pet as if they were my owon. I will also help to educate you, the client, as best I can about your pet's condition. I will also try to make your pet feel like he or she is part of the family so they will not be scared when they come in to see us.
Brad H.
Licensed Veterinary Technician, Treatment Team
Joined FORNEY ANIMAL CENTER in 1996.
Brad is a Licensed Veterinary Technician who works in the Treatment area of the hospital.
DUTIES INCLUDE: Taking xrays, drawing blood and running lab work, putting in I.V. Catheters, pet care, assisting the doctors
PERSONAL PETS: Cats - T.V. & Sony
WHAT I LIKE MOST ABOUT MY JOB: That I am able to give the best quality of care that I can give to the pets in my care.
MY COMMITMENT TO YOU: To provide the best care for your pet.
Deanna B.
Client Care Team Leader
Joined FORNEY ANIMAL CENTER in 1995.
DUTIES INCLUDE: Ordering, Invoicing, Assisting the doctors in the exam rooms, client care
PERSONAL PETS: Dogs: Shunka - Shepherd mix
Zazu - Puli
Cats: T.C. - DSH
Ree - DSH
WHAT I LIKE MOST ABOUT MY JOB: Working with all of the animals and doing what i can to make them feel better while in our care.
MY COMMITMENT TO YOU: To treat every pet that comes here with the gentleness and compassion I would expect for my own pets. Animals give so much and ask so little. I think they deserve compassionate, quality care.
Christine L.
Groomer
Joined FORNEY ANIMAL CENTER in 1999.
DUTIES INCLUDE: Bathing pets, haircuts, nail trims, all aspects of grooming.
PERSONAL PETS: Dogs: Lady - German Shorthair
Raven - Lab Mix
WHAT I LIKE MOST ABOUT MY JOB: Working with so many different animals every day and making them look their best.
MY COMMITMENT TO YOU: To treat your pet the best way I can and to help your pet stay healthy and beautiful.
Shelley Forney
Partner - FORNEY ANIMAL CENTER
Co-founded FORNEY ANIMAL CENTER in 1987.
She and Dr. Forney make a great team!
Nanci K.
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Joined FORNEY ANIMAL CENTER in 1987.
DUTIES INCLUDE: Veterinary Technician, Client Care, Quality Control, Newsletter Editor
PERSONAL PETS: Dogs: Shiloh - Chocolate Lab
Bailey - Welsh Corgi
Callie - Australian Shep
Cats: Harvey - Orange Tabby
Tyson - Orange Tabby
Nafeesa - Siamese
Fraidy Cat - Calico
Horses: Missy - Paint
Miracle - Paint
Chocolate - Quarter Horse
WHAT I LIKE MOST ABOUT MY JOB: The pets and their people that we get to see. Providing quality healthcare to the pets we treat. Our clients are the best! I also love my work with Grief Counseling and the Forney Furever Friends.
MY COMMITMENT TO YOU: To care for your pets as if they were mine. To provide quality care to you and your pets. To educate you about the best care available for your pet. To greet you with a smile! :-)
Deborah J. "Debbie'
Hospital Director
Joined the FORNEY ANIMAL CENTER in 1987
DUTIES INCLUDE: Personnel, Staff Training, Nutrition Counseling, Clinic Operations, Client Care
PERSONAL PETS: 4 horses, 5 dogs, 12 cats and one bird!
WHAT I LIKE MOST ABOUT MY JOB: People and Pets! I love sharing stories with clients. I
also enjoy seeing the relief and gratitude when their pet has been saved.
MY COMMITMENT TO YOU: To treat you with respect and to treat your pets as if they were my own, if not better. I promise to continually educate myself to be current on new procedures, and to be able to pass tht knowledge on to you and help you make informed decisions.
Leann C.
Client Care Team
Joined FORNEY ANIMAL CENTER in 1999.
DUTIES INCLUDE: Helping clients and their pets, answering phones and questions.
PERSONAL PETS: Brooks, Faith, McGraw, Trinket
WHAT I LIKE MOST ABOUT MY JOB: Making all of the clients and their pets happy and seeing the pets stay healthy.
MY COMMITMENT TO YOU: Giving you the best care possibe, answering any questions you may have and making you feel comfortable leaving your pets in our care.
Teresa F.
Client Care Team
Teresa joined FORNEY ANIMAL CENTER in 1999.
DUTIES INCLUDE: Answering phones, scheduling appointments, checking pets in and out for their appointments.
PERSONAL PETS: Sheeba, my black cat
WHAT I LIKE MOST ABOUT MY JOB: Getting to know all of the great pets we treat at the clinic. They always put a smile on my face.
MY COMMITMENT TO YOU: To provide the best possible care for your pets and to see you leave our clinic feeling happy with the care your pet received and the services we provided.
Kitt A.
Client Care Team
Joined FORNEY ANIMAL CENTER in 2000.
DUTIES INCLUDE: Checking in pets, client education, assisting the doctors.
PERSONAL PETS: German Shepards: Mesha & Wolfe
English Pointer: Katie Rae
WHAT I LIKE MOST ABOUT MY JOB: Working with animals and learning about Veterinary Medicine. I want to go on to Vet School.
MY COMMITMENT TO YOU: To give your pets personal attention and to give you and your pet the best service possible.
Dawn V.
Groomer/Grooming Team Leader
Joined FORNEY ANIMAL CENTER in 1998.
DUTIES INCLUDE: Grooming pets, Being in charge of the grooming shop
PERSONAL PETS: Dilli the Great Dane, Snafu the Standard Poodle, Kiss the Boxer; CATS - Pain, Panic and Passion; 319 gallons of fish tanks
WHAT I LIKE MOST ABOUT MY JOB: Working with pets and making them look their best.
MY COMMITMENT TO YOU: to give you the best service I possibly can.
Autumn R.
Groomer
Joined FORNEY ANIMAL CENTER in 1997.
DUTIES INCLUDE: Baths, haricuts, toenails, etc.
PEERSONAL PETS: CATS - Iesha, Cashmere, Brittany, nina, Mitens, puma, Straker, Jaden, two mice, and fish.
WHAT I LIKE MOST ABOUT MY JOB: Working with animals, especially cats. The people I work with.
MY COMMITMENT TO YOU: Is to take as good of care of your pets as I would my own. To give them the very best grooming and to spoil the kitties completely rotten! :-)
Jenny F.
Groomer
Joined FORNEY ANIMAL CENTER in 1999.
DUTIES INCLUDE: Grooming pets
PERSONAL PETS: CATS - Kyree, Gryphon, Kitsie, Kethry & D.B. DOGS - Lacey and Oz
WHAT I LIKE MOST ABOUT MY JOB: I love working with animals and learning new things. My co-workers make each day fun to go to work.
MY COMMITMENT TO YOU: I will always do my best to make your pets stay here enjoyable, while giving them the best grooming I can.
Jason P.
Pharmacy Team
Joined FORNEY ANIMAL CENTER in 1997
PERSONAL PETS: Lexus the Golden Retriever, Rugar the German Shepard, Cats - Eccora and Shitto
WHAT I LIKE MOST ABOUT MY JOB: Meeting clients and caring for pets
MY COMMITMENT TO YOU: To provide quality care for your pets and service to you
Elizabeth H.
Client Care Team
Joined FORNEY ANIMAL CENTER IN 1997.
Adam F.
Kennel Staff
Joined FORNEY ANIMAL CENTER in
Eric F.
Kennel Staff
Joined FORNEY ANIMAL CENTER in
Shane F.
Kennel Staff
Joined FORNEY ANIMAL CENTER in
Kerri P.
Veterinary Assistant, Treatment Team
Joined the FORNEY ANIMAL CENTER 8/17/00
Jessica K.
Client Care Team
Joined FORNEY ANIMAL CENTER 7/3/00
Lynn J.
Kennel Staff
Joined FORNEY ANIMAL CENTER 10/4/00
DUTIES INCLUDE: Walking and feeding the pets in our care. Helping the vets and techs.
PESONAL PETS: Dog - Boomer the Border Collie; and 5 cats.
WHAT I LIKE MOST ABOUT MY JOB: Working with all typpes of great pets and helping them have a good time while they are here. Also having fun working with a great staff!
MY COMMITMENT TO YOU: Making sure that each pet that I come into contact with are well taken care of and has a fun and relaxing environment during their stay.
Terri K.
Kennel Staff
Joined FORNEY ANIMAL CENTER 8/23/00
Kelly C.
Client Care Team
Joined FORNEY ANIMAL CENTER 5/14/01
Marie B.
Veterinary Technician
Joined FORNEY ANIMAL CENTER 5/15/01
Megan P.
Veterinary Technician, Treatment Team
Joined FORNEY ANIMAL CENTER 5/14/01
Stacy M.
Kennel Manager
Joined FORNEY ANIMAL CENTER 5/21/01
Dr. Megan Ehlers
Veterinarian
Joined Forney Animal Center 2001.
A native of Minden, NE she graduated from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1999 from Kansas State University. During her senior year of vet school, Dr. Ehlers did externships in Denver at a Specialty Emergency Practice with a focus on surgery and internal medicine. She also spent time at Colorado State University in the oncology dept and experienced training in the methods of treating cancer including: radiation, limb sparing, chemotherapy and grief conseling. Dr. Ehlers has practiced small animal medicine in Lincoln for the past 2 years.
Dr. Ehlers enjoys all aspects of small animal medicine and surgery and the miracle of the human-animal bond. Her special interests include oncology, orthopedic surgery, and internal medicine. She also works closely with the "Angel Dogs" program.
Her hobbies include running. Her dogs, Gabbi and Dobber are her running partners. She has run in a number of marathons and hopes to complete more in the future. She also enjoys playing city recreation volleyball. Dr. Ehlers and her husband, Britt, are members of St. Paul United Methodist Church and help with the college age youth group.
Michelle R
Client Care Team
Joined FAC 11/26/01
Courtney E
Client Care
Joined FAC 9/4/01
Melissa G
Client Care Team
Joined FAC 2/11/02
Courtney H
Veterinary Asst
Joined FAC 9/4/01
Steve D
Kennel Asst/Vet Asst
Joined FAC 9/4/01
Nick K
Kennel Asst
Joined FAC 12/10/01
Russel C
Kennel Asst
Joined FAC 11/14/01
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