Our resident cat, Hemi, was found as a stray kitten and now he’s a grown up little cat man.
He’s always ready to assist when help is needed! His favorite spots include resting in the cupboards with the microchips and supplies, or perched in a sink to drink from a dripping water faucet.
Dr. Jim Dager received his DVM from Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in 2010. Following graduation, he spent three years working in Texas as a mixed animal practitioner. As a Lincoln native, Dr. Dager is glad to be back living and working in Nebraska. He developed an early fondness for caring for animals, and this love pushed him to choose an occupation that allowed him daily interaction with animals in need. His professional interests include soft tissue surgery, diagnostic imaging including ultrasonography, and routine health care. In his free time, he enjoys collecting and restoring vintage video games, and old arcade and pinball machines. Dr. Dager also has a full house at home, consisting of a black lab named Maddie, a rambunctious Doberman Pinscher named Nova, 3 cats, 3 horses, and various barnyard animals including ducks and chickens. He also breeds and raises ball pythons, and has a variety of reptiles at home including sulcata tortoises, an Asian water monitor, leopard and crested geckos, and more! He looks forward to meeting you and your furry family members!
Originally from Lincoln, Dr. Witte earned a bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University and her DVM degree from Western University of Health Sciences. She then continued her “California adventure” with an internship in internal and emergency medicine at East Bay Veterinary Specialists before returning to the Midwest. She comes to us seeking daylight after years of emergency overnight experience in Iowa City. With an interest in feline medicine, Dr. Witte shares her home with her husband and two cats.
Dr. Adam Ernest grew up in Aurora, Colorado and joined the 24th Street Animal Clinic team in January of 2024. He received his Bachelor of Science in Biology and graduated with honors from Creighton University in 2008. Dr. Ernest received his DVM from Kansas State University in 2012. After working as a small animal practitioner in northeast Alabama for seven years, he returned to Nebraska to be closer to his family. Dr. Ernest enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine. His professional interests include dentistry, internal medicine, and surgery.
Outside of work, Dr. Ernest enjoys fishing, water skiing, ice hockey, snow skiing and spending time with his wife Abigail, his Siberian Husky Bo, and eight nieces and nephews. Dr. Ernest is an active member of his church and enjoys spending time exploring the outdoors.
Sandy has worked at 24th Street since 1998, where she has been an invaluable asset to all the clients whom she as helped. Sandy and her husband have 1 of their 9 children still at home. Sandy enjoys gardening, bird watching, and “melting away” in the summer heat.
Peggy joined 24th Street in November 2015. She loves meeting new people and their pets. After completing high school, she obtained a CNA degree. She and her husband, Marty, have been married since 2000 and have 4 children, 3 grandsons, 3 cats and 2 dogs, Listen Linda and Willie G. Peggy enjoys camping, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Fear-Free Certified
Andi graduated from the Omaha College of Health Careers Veterinary Technician Program. Andi has been working at 24th Street since 1994 when the clinic opened. She has a special interest in animal behavior. Andi’s pet family consists of 1 cat, Dexter.
Level Two Fear-Free Certified
Marisue graduated from the Veterinary Technician Program in Curtis, Nebraska. She has been working at 24th Street Animal Clinic since 1995. Marisue loves to share the outdoors with her husband, 3 boys, dog and horse. Three cats round out her happy family. She has a special interest in client education.
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