Doctor Team
Dr. Doug Schwenka |
Dr. Cody Hegemann Dr. Cody Hegemann grew up on an acreage outside of Howells, a small town in northeast Nebraska. He attended Howells High School and after graduation studied at UNL for 3 years where he received his Bachelors in animal science. He was then accepted into the University of Nebraska-Lincoln/Iowa State University Professional Program of Veterinary Medicine. Cody received his Doctorate in veterinary medicine in 2017 from Iowa State University. He and his wife Michelle, have one son, Owen, and currently live in Hastings. Dr. Hegemann enjoys spending his free time with his family as well as anything outdoors, whether its hunting, fishing or camping. |
Dr. Tim Overmiller |
Dr. Pat Wahlmeier |
Dr. Lauren Werner
Dr. Lauren Werner
Patient Care Specialists
Courtney Barnes, Licensed Veterinary Technician
Courtney grew up on a farm in south central Nebraska. She attended college at Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture where she received her Associates in Applied Sciences in 2012. She and her husband, Ethan, reside south of Campbell. They enjoy working/riding horses and spending time with family. Their fur children include; Rowdie, Foxy, Jax, Fly, Bess, Red, Aussie, and Q. |
Sarah Goedert, Licensed Veterinary Technician
Sarah is a Hastings Native. She attended Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture where she received her Associates in Applied Sciences in 2017. She has a long history with the animal clinic, starting with kennel staff in high school and returning as a Veterinary Technician. Sarah enjoys riding horses and spending time with friends and family. Sarah’s fur children are Major, Ramsey, Baby, and Gus. |
Joni Pankoke, Licensed Veterinary Technician
Joni is originally from Gretna and moved to Hastings area after Graduating from the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in 2008. She graduated with an Associates in Applied Sciences. Joni enjoys spending time with her husband Bruce and their two children, Alivia and Kyle. She can often be found gardening, reading or camping, as well as caring for her own pets, Rowdy, Penny, Sidney and Casey. 
Molly Conner, Veterinary Assistant - Large Animal
After graduating from Hastings College in 2013 with a Bachelors of Arts in biology, Molly joined the Animal Clinic team where she works all things large animal. Outside of work, she enjoys helping her dad with his cattle, rodeoing, running, reality TV shows, and spending time with her fiance and their two dogs, horses and Dennis the Cat. |
Sharmayne Grabowski, Licensed Veterinary Technician
Sharmayne grew up on a farm near Prosser Nebraska. She attended Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture where she received her Associates in Applied Sciences in 2014. She went on to UNL to receive her Bachelors in Veterinary Technology in 2015. She and her husband, Derrick, enjoy spending time with family and friends and running their own cattle herd. Fur children include; Silver and multiple farm cats. 
Shianne VanSkiver, Kennel Manager
Shianne grew up in Hastings and is currently studying Business Administration while minoring in Agriculture at Hastings College. She and her husband, Jackson, enjoy traveling and spending time with their dog Bashi. Shianne has had previous experience working in kennels and is always thrilled to care for your pets while you are away! |
Client Care Specialists
Dixie Price
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Sue Smith
Sue graduated from NCTA with a degree in veterinary technology and began her career at the Animal Clinic in 1983. She lives on a farm in rural Nebraska with her husband and 2 sons, 3 dogs, 2 cats and 3 horses. Sue enjoys camping, fishing, gardening, golf, bowling, cooking and riding horses. |
Christi Farrell
