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CAROL CURRY D.V.M.
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Veterinarian, DVM
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Co-founder and co-owner, with Dr. Teter, of The Pet Clinic P.C., Dr. Curry graduated from the veterinary medical school at Iowa State University in 1977 after completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Minnesota. She then served in a post-doctoral internship at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston before returning to the Midwest to practice. She is a member of American Animal Hospital Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, Nebraska Academy of Veterinary Medicine and the Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians. Dr. Curry has a special interest in both ferret and reptile medicine. Away from the job, she plays various musical instruments in a variety of groups; she likes Irish music and is an avid moviegoer.
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BARBARA TETER D.V.M.
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Veterinarian, DVM
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Co-founder and co-owner of The Pet Clinic P.C., Dr. Teter graduated from the veterinary medical school at Michigan State University in 1977. In 1982, she joined with Dr. Curry to open The Pet Clinic, P.C. She is a member of American Animal Hospital Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, Nebraska Academy of Veterinary Medicine and the American Association of Feline Practitioners. Dr. Teter is interested in all aspects of general veterinary medicine and surgery. In addition, she provides some specialized services such as endoscopy. Away from her professional life, she loves cats, athletics (especially tennis), bike riding, and music. Along with Dr. Curry she plays clarinet in a community band.
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GLENNA RASMUSSEN D.V.M.
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Veterinarian, DVM
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Dr. Rasmussen is an associate veterinarian and has been at The Pet Clinic P.C. since 1994. After earning an undergraduate degree from Dana College, she received her doctorate in veterinary medicine from Iowa State University in 1981. She practiced medicine in California for ten years prior to returning to the Midwest. Dr. Rasmussen is a member of the American Animal Hospital Association, American Veterinary Medical Association and the Nebraska Academy of Veterinary Medicine. She has a special interest in feline medicine and when not at work, enjoys her cats, traveling, gardening, cooking and reading.
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MICHELLE HANNA D.V.M.
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Veterinarian, DVM
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Dr. Hanna is an associate veterinarian and has been at The Pet Clinic, P.C. since 1998. She graduated from Iowa State University in 1993. She is a member of the American Animal Hospital Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, Nebraska Academy of Veterinary Medicine and the Association of Veterinarians for Animal Rights. Her special interests are in canine and feline internal medicine. Dr. Hanna’s outside interests revolve around her children, poodles, golden retrievers, bird watching, reading, and gardening.
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JENNIFER OSTERHOLM D.V.M.
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Veterinarian, DVM
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Dr. Osterholm is an associate veterinarian who came to The Pet Clinic, P.C. in 2000. She graduated from the veterinary medical school at Kansas State University in 1996 and practiced veterinary medicine in Kansas for five years prior to moving back to the Omaha area. While working in Kansas, she served two years as president of the board of directors of the Lawrence Kansas Humane Society. Dr. Osterholm is a member of the American Animal Hospital Association, American Veterinary Medical Association and the Nebraska Academy of Veterinary Medicine. Her areas of expertise are in small animal and ferret medicine. Dr. Osterholm is the doting “parent of a dog and two cats”; she also enjoys playing golf and reading.
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TAMMY C. L.V.T.
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Office Manager
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Tammy is a licensed veterinary technician and serves as office manager at the clinic. She has been with The Pet Clinic, P.C. since 1983. Prior to obtaining her technical license, Tammy worked four years at the Henry Doorly Zoo as a hospital/nursery keeper. She then graduated from the University of Minnesota at Waseca in 1982, and completed an externship in England at the London Zoo. Tammy is a member of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America, the Nebraska Veterinary Technicians Association and completed the course of study in dietary management through Hill’s Pet Products earning her title of small animal dietician. Tammy is very active in her church where she is an accomplished musician and singer. She loves siberian huskies, squirrels, wolves, eagles, and snow leopards.
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KERRI S. L.V.T.
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Licensed Veterinary Technician
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Kerri is a licensed veterinary technician and a veterinary technician behavorist with a special interest in cats. She is the head teaching technician and has been with The Pet Clinic, P.C. since 1998. Kerri came to the clinic after graduating from the veterinary technical program at Northeast Community College, Norfolk Nebraska. Kerri is a member of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America and the Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians. She completed a course of study in dietary management through Hill's Pet Products earning her title of small animal dietician. Her loves in life are cats and more cats, doberman pinschers, Barney (see Barney clinic cat below), Raj (see Raj clinic cat below), and pocket pets.
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JENNIFER W. L.V.T.
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Licensed Veterinary Technician
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Jen is a licensed veterinary technician has been with the clinic since 2001. She serves now as head administrative technician. Jen graduated from Omaha College of Health Careers in 2001. She is a member of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America, the Nebraska Veterinary Technicians Association and especially likes cats, birds and Greyhounds.
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MALINA P. L.V.T.
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Licensed Veterinary Technician
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Malina graduated from The Omaha College of Health Careers in May of 2001 with a degree in Veterinary Technology. She gained her experience in a couple of veterinary clinics in Lincoln before joining the staff of The Pet Clinic in July of 2003. Malina is a member of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America and the Nebraska Veterinary Technicians Association. Although she loves all animals, her favorites include dogs, wolves and horses.
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JENNIFER V. L.V.T.
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Licensed Veterinary Technician
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Jen began at The Pet Clinic in 2002 as a kennel assistant while working towards her degree in Veterinary Technology. She is now our kennel supervisor. Jen attended Vatterott College in Omaha and graduated May of 2003. She is a member of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. Jen likes the "bully breeds".
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CHRIS M.
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Receptionist
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Chris is a receptionist and has been with The Pet Clinic, P.C. since 1985. Loves in her life include her three cats and three birds. Chris is also responsible for the care and good health of the clinic’s extensive selection of indoor plants and is the person behind maintaining the clinic’s general decor.
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EDDY R.
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Receptionist
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Eddy is a receptionist and although she's only been employed at the Pet Clinic since January of 2001 she has been here nineteen years as a client. She is responsible for maintaining the clinic’s sense of humor as the unofficial “brighten your day” person. Among her favorite animals are Chihuahuas, poodles and hamsters.
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TERESA M.
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Receptionist
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Teresa is the receptionist supervisor and has been with the clinic since 2001. She enjoys being a grandmother and likes dogs and "Raj" (see Raj clinic cat) and is the proud mother of a turtle named "M".
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ANNETTE W.
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Receptionist
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Annette is a receptionist and has been an employee of The Pet Clinic, P.C. for a short time but has been a client of the clinic for nineteen years. Over the years, she has assisted with a friend’s pet sitting business. Away from the clinic, Annette loves dachshunds; Ernie, Cassie and Sadie, cats, swimming and skiing.
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BARNEY
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Clinic cat
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Barney's loves in life are being brushed and loved on by Kerri (see Kerri S. L.V.T.), our UPS driver Rod, sleeping, food, food and more food. He is a current member of Hill's dietary management weight loss program, and has gone from 34 lbs to a svelte 26.5 lbs. Barney has been "working" the clinic since March of 2004. He was previously employed by several private homes as a house cat.
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STEPHANIE H. L.V.T.
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Licensed Veterinary Technician
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Stephanie joined us in September of 2005. She graduated from Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Tecnology in Denver, Colorado. Stephanie has been an active member of the Nebraska Army National Guard since April of 1998. Her favorite animals are cats, birds, goats and horses.
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CARL O. L.V.T.
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Licensed Veterinary Technician
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Carl joined us in August of 2005. He graduated from Vatterott College in 2007 with a degree in veterinary technology. In addition to his love for animals, Carl also enjoys dirt bikes and vintage cars.
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CHELSEA F.
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Kennel Attendant
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Chelsea joined The Pet Clinic staff in March of 2006. Her loves include music and animals.
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MICHELLE D. L.V.T.
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Licensed Veterinary Technician
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Michelle graduated from Vatterott College in Omaha with a degree in Veterinary Technology in 2006. She is a "people" person and especially enjoys working with our clients. Her special interests include great danes, reptiles (with bearded dragons being a favorite) and assisting in surgery.
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VIRGINIA T.
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Payroll Administrator
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Virginia joined the Pet Clinic staff in May of 2005. She was an employee for 20 years at Keep Omaha Beautiful. Ginny is an active member of P.E.O. and also serves as chapter president and state board member of T.T.T. Aside from her work with girls and young women she enjoys playing bridge, reading, music, walking and spending time with her family especially her grandson.
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RAJ
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Clinic Cat
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Raj has been at the clinic since 2005. He enjoys mooching food from staff in the lunchroom. Hobbies include stealing Barney's food and stealing Barney's bed, (see Barney Clinic Cat). His loves in life are Kerri S. (see Kerri S. L.V.T.), Teresa M. (see Teresa M. receptionist supervisor) Amanda E. (see Amanda E. L.V.T.) and being brushed daily.
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MIRANDA C. V.T.
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Veterinary Techician
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Miranda attended Iowa Western Community College and was with the first class to graduate from their new veterinary technician program in May 2007. She externed here at the clinic and came on board immediately following her externship. Miranda's loves in life include her son Dominick and dogs "Nona" and "DJ".
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AMANDA E. L.V.T.
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Licensed Veterinary Technician
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Amanda attended the University of Nebraska at Kearney and graduated with a B.S. in business administration with a minor in english. She then attended Northeast Community College and graduated 2006 with a degree in Veterinary Technology. Amanda is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa chapter at Northeast. She enjoys reading and her loves in life include Sara and Izzy her cats, and Kitty the guinea pig.
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TROY B. L.V.T.
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Licensed Veterinary Technician/Kennel Attendant
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Troy obtained his veterinary technician degree from Northeast Community College in Norfolk, Nebraska in 1998. Troy started at the Pet Clinic October of 2006. He is a member of Nebraska Veterinary Technician Association and has a special interest in cats. Troy's loves in life are his family, friends, his cats Wally & Calvin and a 66' Mustang convertible.
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STEVE B.
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Kennel Attendant
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Steve started at the Pet Clinic in July of 2007. He is currently a student at Metro Community College in general studies. Steve's favorite activity is anything to do with computers. He is allowed to live in a home owned by a cat named "Oreo".
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SUSAN W.
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Receptionist
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Susan joined the Pet Clinic staff in July of 2007 prior to her employment she attended Simpson College and graduated with a degree in Music Performance, she also attended graduate school for 1 year at Louisiana State University. She is "mom" to rescue dogs "Katie" a border collie and "Peter" an australian shepard, but has a love for all animals
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ANNA D.
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Receptionist
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Anna attended the Nebraska College of Business and received a B.S. in Business Management Tour and Travel. She is "mom" to a Chocolate lab/pit bull named "Asia" and one of her favorite things to do is to take Asia to the dog park. Anna also loves to travel. She has been part of the Pet Clinic staff since February of 2007.
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CARY W.
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Receptionist
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Cary started at the Pet Clinic in July of 2007. She graduated from Creighton University with a B.S. in Biology in 2005. Her hobbies include scrapbooking, reading and riding horseback. Cary especially loves horses and is "mom" to a quarter horse/Morgan cross named "Brady", a cat named "Sammy", a mouse named "Allie" and fish named "Sophie", "Cashmere", "Tippy", "Piper" and "Simon".
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WENDY HARRIS D.V.M.
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Veterinarian, DVM
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Dr. Harris received her Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A & M University in 1988 and graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A & M in 1993. After graduation Dr. Harris moved to Dallas where she practiced for 12 years on small animals and exotic pets. She then lived in New Orleans, Louisiana for 1 1/2 years prior to moving to Omaha. Dr. Harris has been married to her husband, Ted, since 1994. They have two daughters (Nicole and Kai) and two dogs (Freckles and Tater Tot). All four keep Dr. Harris very busy when she's not at work.
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RIVA R.
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Licensed Veterinary Technician
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Riva joined The Pet Clinic in February 2008. She graduated from Vatterott College in Omaha with a degree in Veterinary Technology in January 2008. Prior to The Pet Clinic, Riva has been employed at other clinics in the metro area for four years. Riva loves and cares for all animals brought to The Pet Clinic, but she has a special interest in the short-faced dog breeds. Riva has been married to her husband, Jason, since 2002. Together they have two dogs, Spot (border collie mix) and Milo (boxer/english bulldog).
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LAURIE H.
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Administrative Assisitant
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Laurie is an administrative assistant and has been with The Pet Clinic, P.C. on and off since 1983. Throughout the years, Laurie has been involved in many aspects of the pet industry. She ran her own dog grooming shop for seven years, bred cocker spaniels and St. bernards, put her own dogs through obedience, tracking and conformation, and conducted a puppy class at The Pet Clinic, P.C. for seven years. In addition, she assisted with an equine therapeutic riding program in Kansas. Laurie loves dog training, horseback riding, cats, the beach, her husband and family.
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KATI A.
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Veterinary Assistant
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ALLISON K.
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Veterinary Assistant
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JENNY L.
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Veterinary Assistant
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Jenny is currently attending Iowa Western Community College seeking her degree in Veterinary Technology. She is a member of Veterinary Technicians Students of America. Jenny is "Mom" to her adopted Council Bluffs Shelter dog Zeus, and cats; Sammy, Callie, Pokey Smokey and Snickers. Jenny enjoys running, reading, cooking and playing with Zeus!
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AMY R.
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Receptionist
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TRACI T.
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Receptionist
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JILL T.
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Kennel Attendant
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Jill currently attends Millard North High School and works part-time in our kennels. Her goal is to become a Veterinary Technician. Jill enjoys showing labrador retrievers and recently finished one of her dogs. She is the proud mom of three labs.
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STEPHANIE T.
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Veterinary Assistant
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ARIEL W.
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Kennel Attendant
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