Veterinarians

We invite you to explore the biographies of our doctors and learn more about them. Our doctors have a wide variety of backgrounds and interests.

Dr. Jennifer Wagner
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Dr. Jennifer Wagner
Medical Director
Veterinary School: University of Missouri

Dr. Jennifer Wagner has been a veterinarian at VCA 80 Dodge since 1993. Her primary interests are VCA's well care programs.She has 3 cats, 3 dogs and a Moluccan cockatoo. She ...
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Dr. Lynn Batenhorst
- Dr. Lynn Batenhorst
- Dr. Lynn Batenhorst examining a patient
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Dr. Lynn Batenhorst
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Kansas State University

Dr. Lynn Batenhorst has been practicing at VCA 80 Dodge Animal Hospital since she graduated from Veterinary school in 2003. She shares her home with multiple furry friends that she has rescued ...
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Dr. Angela Shemek
- Dr. Angela Shemek
- Dr. Angela Shemek
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Dr. Angela Kade (Shemek)
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Iowa State University

Dr. Angela Shemek-Kade has been a veterinarian with VCA 80 Dodge Animal Hospital since May of 2010. She is a member of the AVMA and the NVMA. Her special interests are internal medicine, ...
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Dr. Jill Simoens
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Dr. Jill Simoens
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Iowa State University

Dr. Jill Simoens has been a veterinarian with VCA 80 Dodge Animal Hospital for 15 years. She is a member of the Nebraska Veterinary Medical Association and her special interests lie within ...
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Our Team

Specialty Care

Sometimes sick or injured pets need the care of a veterinary medical specialist. When that happens, VCA specialty hospitals work closely with the general practitioner veterinarians who refer cases to us in order to provide seamless veterinary care to your pet. When your pet is facing any kind of serious illness or injury, our specialty referral hospitals will provide the compassionate and expert care your beloved pet needs.

Our goal is to make sure that when you and your pet are in need that you have access to board certified specialists who are up to date on the very latest developments in their field. In our state of the art hospitals, our specialists also have access to the most sophisticated diagnostic and treatment tools and techniques from ultrasonography and endoscopy to CAT scans and even MRI.

We have over 40 specialty hospitals across the US so there may be one near you. Our specialized services include: behavior, cardiology, critical care, dentistry, dermatology, integrative medicine, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, radiology, rehabilitation, reproduction, and surgery.

Emergency Care