Nathan “Hemi” Detroit

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.

Brandy Witte, DVM
Veterinarian

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.

Jim Dager, DVM
Medical Director

Amanda
Practice Manager

Amanda joined 24th Street in 2021 but has been in the veterinary field since 1995. She was born and raised in Houston, Texas but loves her home in the Midwest. She has a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. Amanda is a mom of 3 girls, and a mema of 2. Her pet family includes 4 cats, 2 snakes, a bearded dragon, hermit crabs, a gargoyle gecko, and numerous hissing cockroaches. Amanda is a crime junkie who loves reading, playing Pokémon Go and spending time with her husband and family.

Peggy
Receptionist

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.

Sandy
Receptionist

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.

Alyvia
Receptionist

Alyvia joined our team at 24th Street in 2022 after moving from Wichita, Kanas with her boyfriend, Bailey. Together they have 2 dogs, Ford and Shelby. Alyvia always has a smile on her face when welcoming clients and their pets at the clinic. Alyvia enjoys spending time with friends and hanging out and getting to know the Omaha while exploring new places to hang out.

Ilyssa
Receptionist

Ilyssa is born and raised in Omaha and joined our team in 2022. Ilyssa graduated from Bellevue West High School in 2015. Ilyssa has 2 children, a boy and a girl, and loves being a mom! She also has a bearded dragon, Blue. Ilyssa enjoys spending as much time with her children and family in her free time but being a new mom there is never enough of that.

Amy
Veterinary Assistant

Fear-Free Certified

We’ve been counting on Amy here at 24th Street Animal Clinic since April of 2005. She shows how much she likes working with the animals through her patience and quality of work. She and her husband have a son named Lucas, and her home is filled out by her Doberman (Hazel), Rat Terrier (Lad), ferret (Cici), and two Siamese mixes (Frannie and Saphire). We’ve enjoyed watching Hazel grow from a little floppy puppy to a big girl (next to Amy in the picture)! Amy likes to relieve stress by playing basketball when she can.

Candice
Veterinary Assistant

Candice White is one of our 24th street’s fantastic Veterinary Assistants. She loves and enjoys animals so much that it has led her to a passionate career in helping to provide ongoing care of your pet. She has a degree in Agricultural Science with a Concentration in Animal Science and has a keen interest for continuing her education/knowledge of all thing’s pets! Her goal is to be well versed and able to give the very best of care for all your animal’s needs!

Andi
Veterinary Technician

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.

Angela
Veterinary Assistant

Fear-Free Certified

Angela joined 24th Street in October 2012. Her special interest areas include animal behavior, diagnostics, and microscope lab work. Away from work, she enjoys hiking, spending time outdoors with her son, family and friends. Angela’s pet family includes Tink, a yorkie, Sammie, a German Shepherd, and last Be Bop, her only cat.

Lauren
Veterinary Assistant

Lauren joined 24th Street in 2022.

Marisue
Veterinary Technician

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.

Chris
Pet Care & Housekeeping

Chris joined the clinic in December of 2013. She enjoys working with the animals here at the clinic, and appreciates the mental aspects of continuing her education and knowledge of animals. Chris has “always worked with animals,” and has over 40 years of experience working with horses. When not working, she still spends time showing Morgan horses. She also likes to make and show model horses in her spare time.