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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.

 

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.

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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!
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Contact Us:​
Address:  2135 N Clairemont Avenue
Eau Claire, WI  54703
Phone:  715-834-7538
Email: [email protected]
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