Fred Petersen, DVM
Dr. Petersen is a Nebraska native, originally from Lincoln. He obtained his doctorate in veterinary medicine from Iowa State in 2009. After graduating he practiced in South Dakota for three years prior to moving back to Nebraska. His veterinary special interests include internal medicine, dermatology, and immunology. Dr. Petersen enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking, and reading. Most of his time outside of work is spent with his wife Nichole and their three children Olive, Ellie, and Albert. The Petersens have three dogs, Bella, Lucy, and Henry.
Crystal Rhine, DVM
Dr. Rhine has lived in Nebraska since she was three years old, leaving only long enough to graduate with her doctorate in veterinary medicine in 2009 from Kansas State University. She has been practicing in Nebraska ever since. Dr. Rhine joined the practice in July of 2019 and has an interest in surgery, dentistry, and internal medicine. She enjoys painting and crafting as well as spending time with her husband and their three kids. They have 3 cats Gingerbread, Woody, and Linus, and a dog named Poky.
Dr. Amy Grant, DVM
Dr. Grant was born and raised in Omaha, She graduated from Kansas State University in 2003. She has practiced small animal medicine in Bellevue for 17 years, with a special interest in feline medicine. She enjoys family time with her husband Matt and children Abby & Brandt. She loves a good board game, and the 3 family cats “Squidward”, “Secret Agent Randy Beans” and “Chief Terry McConky”.
Lyn
Lead Client Coordinator
Lyn is our Lead Client Coordinator at Westgate Animal Clinic. She is originally from Houston, TX and graduated from North Texas University. When she is away from the clinic Lyn enjoys being outdoors, gardening, and working out. She is married and has 3 girls, 2 Frenchies (Norman and Eleanor), and 3 cats (Archie, Moxie, and Tye).
Shea
Licensed Vet Technician
Shea is a Licensed Vet Technician born and raised in Omaha, NE. She attended Iowa Western in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and has a special interest in phlebotomy. In her free time, Shea enjoys hanging out with her fiance Josh, friends and playing with her dogs Barney & Simba.
Alixe
Veterinary Technician
Alixe is a veterinary technician here at Westgate Animal Clinic. She is a military child and now calls Nebraska home. She graduated from Iowa Western in 2016. Alixe enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her family. She and her husband, Joe, have 2 cats (Castiel and Lagertha).
Amanda
Veterinary Technician
Amanda is from Papillion, NE and graduated from Iowa Western in 2016 with an Associates in Applied Science. She loves communicating with clients and has an interest in surgeries here at the Clinic. In her free time, Amanda enjoys camping, fishing, and being with family. Her family consists of her husband, Ryan, their son, Colton, and a Border Collie named Ewen.
Margaret
Veterinary Technician
Margaret is originally from Lincoln, NE and got her Associates in Applied Science Veterinary Technology from Northeast Community College in Norfolk, NE. She is a Disney fanatic and a diehard Husker football fan. She is married and has 2 pets, Minnie and Charlie.
Sarah
Veterinary Technician
Sarah is originally from Omaha, NE and graduated in 2001 before joining us at Westgate Animal Clinic. She enjoys cooking and baking, crafts, being outdoors, and dancing. She is married and has 3 girls and 1 boy (Shelby, Avery, Allison, and Cole) and 2 dogs (Skylar, a Puggle, and Amber, a Beagle Mix)).
Kyla
Veterinary Technician
Kyla is a licensed Veterinary Technician here at Westgate Animal Clinic. She is originally from Red Oak, Iowa but now lives in Omaha, Nebraska. She graduated from Iowa Western’s Veterinary Technology program in 2021. Her special interests include phlebotomy and brachycephalic breed health. She currently has 2 dogs, a Cattle Dog named Presley and a Bloodhound named Tennessee.
Bre
Veterinary Technician
Bre is native to Omaha and went to Iowa Western. Her special interests in the veterinary field include dentistry, clinical pathology, and surgery. When she is not helping animals, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her niece, and doing outdoor activities such as golf. Her furry family includes Josie Bear, a Maltese & Shih Tzu mix, and Abby, an Australian & Lab mix.
Kelani
Tech Assistant
Kelani is a Veterinary Assistant here at Westgate Animal Clinic. She was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. She currently attends school at the University of Nebraska – Omaha pursuing a career in Veterinary Medicine. She enjoys spending time outdoors. Her special interests include monitoring and prepping for surgery. She currently has 2 cats, Alice and Zen and a Golden Retriever mixed dog named Pippin.
Jolie
Receptionist, and Assistant
Jolie is a Receptionist, and Assistant from Omaha, NE. She is currently in school at the University of Nebraska – Omaha pursuing a career in Veterinarian Medicine. In her free time, Jolie enjoys spending time outdoors, reading, traveling, and spending time with her friends and family. She adores her dog Boomer (Boxer).
Jennifer
Receptionist, and Assistant
Jennifer is a Receptionist, and Assistant from Papillion, NE. She attended Winward Community College in Kaneohe, HI earning her certificate of achievement in Veterinary Assisting in 2015. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys hiking, reading, interior design, baking, traveling, and hanging out with her friends and family. She loves her Siberian Husky “Kona” and Blood Python “Murphy”.
Bennet
Receptionist
Bennet is a receptionist at Westgate Animal Clinic who was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. When he isn’t working, he enjoys playing with his cat Wrex, hiking with his Beagle/Terrier mix Valentine, doing absolutely nothing with his tiger salamander Yoshi, watching movies, and playing video games with friends.
