Dr. Menke received his D.V.M. in 1976 from Iowa State University. Upon graduation, Dr. Menke went into private practice in Richland, Iowa. As this practice continued to grow, the caseload in all species provided him with valuable clinical experience. In 1978, Dr. Menke was instrumental in the Veterinary Economics Hospital of the Month award that his practice Received. In 1985, Dr. Menke began the development of the Ottumwa veterinary Clinic. His goal has been to establish a facility and organize a highly trained staff to meet the total veterinary needs of the community

In 1995 Dr. Menke completed a two year course of study in Swine Health Management when he was named co-valedictorian of the Executive Veterinary Program at the University of Illinois, Urbana - Champaign.

In October 2001, Dr. Menke was the recipient of the William P. Switzer Award in Veterinary Medicine, this award presented by Iowa State University, recognizes outstanding contributions to society and veterinary medicine.

Steve's wife Nancy is associated with Coldwell Banker Prestige Midwest Realtors. Steve and Nancy are the parents of Michael Ackley, the golf professional at Fox Ridge Golf Club in Dike, Iowa and Christopher Steven, a commercial Real Estate analyst with the CoStar Group in San Diego.

Dr. Williams received his D.V.M. in 2002 from Iowa State University. Dr. Williams also received a minor in Entrepreneurial Studies in 2002 and a bachelors degree in Animal Science from Iowa State University in 1998.

To many of you, Todd may be a familiar face. Dr. Williams has been a member of the staff of Ottumwa Veterinary Clinic since he began as an animal care taker in 1989. Since that time, he has continued working as a member of the staff throughout his high school years and many of his college breaks.

Dr. Williams has interest in canine and feline medicine and surgery as well as swine production medicine. He has an excellent educational background to support these interests. Dr. Williams received numerous awards while in vet school including the John and Mary Pappajohn Entrepreneur Scholarship, Dr. Harvey Price and Corinne Price Scholarship for the Study of Veterinary Medicine, and the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association Foundation Scholarship.

Todd and his wife Tracy (Maxwell) are both graduates of Ottumwa High School and are pleased that they have the opportunity to call Ottumwa home again. Todd and Tracy are the parents of Maxwell Ewing.

Dr. Hickie received her D.V. M in 2004 from Iowa State University. Upon graduation, Dr. Hickie joined the Naperville Animal Hospital in Naperville, Illinois. This high case load, multi-doctor, Chicago area practice provided Dr. Hickie with valuable experience in small animal medicine, surgery and dentistry.

Dr. Hickie practices compassionate, quality medicine focusing on the human animal bond. She treats every animal as if it was her own and believes that every patient deserves the best care. Dr. Hickie enjoys educating clients and hopes that by doing so their pets will live the longest and fullest life possible.

Family relationships and friendships are very important to Dr. Hickie. Lori is a graduate of Ottumwa High School and Indian Hills Community College. Lori and her husband, Chris, had great experiences in the Chicago area but are excited to be back in Iowa. Lori and Chris share their home with two cats, Brandi and Titus.

Dr. Thies received her D.V.M. in 2008 from Iowa State University and completed her pre-veterinarian studies in Iowa State Universities Department of Animal Science. Leah will share an outstanding veterinay education and numerous Iowa mentoring experiences with Ottumwa Veterinay Clinic clients and staff.

Leah's primary interests are small animal internal medicine and surgery with a special emphasis in ultrasound, dentistry and pain management. Her greatest professional goal is to provide the highest quality of care and service to every patient and owner. Leah is anxious to start her career serving the clients of Ottumwa Veterinary Clinic

Leah is a native of Des Moines and her husband Eric is a native of Newton, Iowa. Leah and Eric are both graduates of Dowling Catholic High School. Ottumwa Veterinary Clinic is fortunate to have successfully recruited the knowledge, expertise, enthusiasm, and personalities of Leah and Eric, They will be great additions to Ottumwa Veterinary Clinic and the Ottumwa community.

Receptionist - Joyce Fairchild

Veterinary Assistant - Carol Hennings

Groomer - Chris Glosser

Office Assistant - Tracy Jones

Office Assistant - Meagan Kelly-Celenia

Animal Care - Randy Armstrong

Animal Care - Kesley Kelly-Celania

Animal Care - Austin Box

Animal Care - Montana Reed

Animal Care -Stefanie Mathias

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Ottumwa Animal warden - 683-0648
Wapello County Sheriff's Department - 684-4350
Heartland Humane Society - 682-1228