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 started his journey at Westgate Animal Hospital in July of 2004. He enjoys spending time with his wife, three daughters and son. Duane has 5 cats, 1 dog, 3 horses, 2 lambs, 3 rabbits and about 15 chickens. He enjoys chasing his kids around the house and also enjoys spending time in the barn taking care of his many animals. In his free time Duane enjoys ice skating and having Nerf Gun wars with his kids. |
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, two cats, and a leopard gecko. |
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. |
Nikki Prichard, DVM
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School: University of Wisconsin- Madison- School of Veterinary Medicine, 2019
Dr. Nikki started at Westgate Animal Hospital in August of 2021. Dr. Nikki is originally from Boulder Junction, WI. After graduating veterinary school Dr. Nikki and her now husband moved to the Magic Valley of Idaho, There Dr. Nikki worked as a mixed animal veterinarian seeing a variety of different animals (from guinea pigs and chickens to horses and cows). In the summer of 2021 Dr. Nikki and her husband moved back to WI to be closer to family. In her free time, Dr. Nikki enjoys fishing, hiking, kayaking and spending time with her animals. She has a cat, an Australian Shepherd, an Akbash-Pyrenees, and a Quarter horse. |
