Duane Vollendorf, DVM, Owner
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School: University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, 1995
Dr. Duane is an Eau Claire native. He has 30 years of experience, joining Westgate Animal Hospital in 2004. He enjoys being outside on his hobby farm, camping, playing guitar, and spending time with his wife and kids. His furry friends consist of 4 cats, 2 dogs, a few sheep, and a pony. |
Nate Meyer, DVM, Owner
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School: University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, 2001
Dr. Nate started his veterinary career doing mixed animal practice treating dairy cows, horses, as well as companion animals. Although he enjoyed large animal work, he found working with dogs and cats easier on his body and better for family life. He has been with Westgate since December 2003. Nate enjoys spending time with his wife, Sara, and their two girls, Annika and Britta. On his days off, he can usually be found on a nearby lake fishing with his girls or sitting in a tree stand. As a family, they enjoy camping, biking, and hiking. He has two rambunctious dogs, Belle and Kaia, and a backyard with many holes, yellow spots, and the occasional patch of green grass. |
Pam Hansen, DVM, Owner
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School: University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, 1996
Dr. Pam has been with Westgate Animal Hospital since 1999. Dr. Pam especially enjoys spending time at home with her husband, Gary, and their four boys. She also enjoys spending time at their cabin--- kayaking, boating, fishing and relaxing with family and friends. She shares her very active life with four Labrador Retrievers, a French Bulldog and two cats. |
Kathy Nowak, DVM
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School: The Ohio State University, 1990
Dr. Kathy started at Westgate Animal Hospital in May of 2015. She and her husband, Tim, and daughter, Erika moved to Wisconsin to be closer to family. Kathy enjoys spending time outdoors, quilting and learning more about aquaponics. She has 3 active dogs, an English Setter, a Jack Russel Terrier and a Dachshund, and also 3 cats. |
Jenna Strebe, DVM
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School: University of Wisconsin- Madison- School of Veterinary Medicine, 2019
Dr. Jenna started at Westgate Animal Hospital in June of 2019. Dr. Jenna is from Somerset, WI originally. She attended UW- River Falls for her bachelor's degree in Animal Science. During that time, she was able to study abroad in Scotland. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Adam, as well as horseback riding, kayaking, spending time outdoors and reading. She has a cat named Kesa, two Quarter Horses, Flynn and Maynard, one Corgi named Radar and a Shepherd Mix named Evie. |
Jennifer Bauer, DVM
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School: University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, 1999
Dr. Jennifer grew up on a farm in rural Eau Claire. She joined Westgate Animal Hospital in October of 2023. Dr. Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband, Klaus, and their three cats, Summer, Muffin, and Fern. They live on a beef farm with Red Angus and Simmental cows. Her spare time is spent working on the farm, gardening, reading, and helping with her husband's honey bees. |
Emily Olund, DVM
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School: University of Wisconsin- Madison- School of Veterinary Medicine, 2019
Dr. Emily started at Westgate Animal Hospital in March of 2025. Dr. Emily grew up in Rice Lake. She recently moved back to northwestern Wisconsin to be closer to home. Dr. Emily lives with her husband and pets- dog Lady and two cats Monster and Puck. She is excited to be joining Westgate! |
