Meet Our Team
Dr. Cassandra Heath
Veterinarian
NVMA Board Member, AVMA Member
Dr. Heath (like the candy bar!) grew up on a farm one hour west of Lincoln. She knew that she wanted to be a part of this profession after riding along with the local veterinarian during career day in high school. She watched him treat an injured alpaca, and realized that this lifelong journey was what she wanted to embark on. Dr. Heath will celebrate 10 years as a veterinarian in May of 2024. She says that her husband and two daughters have been an intricate part of this journey along the way. Communicating treatment and preventative wellness plans are very important in patient care and she takes pride in guiding owners in the best way to care for their pets. When taking off the stethoscope at the end of the day, she enjoys camping and spending time with friends and family!
Dr. Elizabeth Vander Broek
Medical Director
Bio coming soon!
Madalyn B.
Veterinary Assistant
Canine CPR Certified Professional / Dog Trainer
Madalyn is the dog mom of three very spoiled boys, all rescues coming from neglectful owners. She was born and raised here in Lincoln, NE. She spent a lot of her time growing up in Fairbury, NE, working with her grandfather at his veterinary clinic. Helping and learning anyway she could while growing her love for animals. Madalyn is still following her dream and passion of working with animals. Most of her free time is spent with her family and boyfriend outdoors, either hunting, fishing, or camping. She also enjoys training with her dogs, experiencing dog expos, or enjoying the trails with her three fur babies.
Brooklyn A.
Veterinary Assistant
Brooklyn grew up on a farm in Weeping Water, Nebraska. She showed pigs for 4-H, and currently goes to UNL to study veterinary science, with the hopes of becoming a mixed animal veterinarian. She spends her free time with her family and friends, and enjoys going home to play with her dog, Nala.
Shay
Veterinary Intern
Shay is a full-time student at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, where she’s majoring in Fisheries and Wildlife on the Pre-Veterinary track. She’s passionate about animals and conservation, with the goal of becoming a wildlife veterinarian. In her free time, Shay enjoys reading, drawing, painting, and traveling. She also loves spending time with her family, friends, and her Great Dane, Dusty!
Nadiyah S.
Veterinary Assistant
Nadiyah grew up in Lincoln, NE and has always had the biggest heart for all animals (furry, scaly and everything in between). She has a spoiled cat named Hendrix who takes up most of her free time, but she also enjoys going to the gym, playing video games and cooking/baking.
Lindsey
Veterinary Assistant
Trupanion Certified Professional
Lindsey is also one of our wonderful veterinary assistants. Since she is an undergraduate at University of Nebraska- Lincoln working towards her ultimate goal of becoming a veterinarian, most of her free time is spent studying or enjoying the amazing student life Lincoln has to offer. In her little downtime, she prioritizes time spent with her friends and family.
Ashley P.
Veterinary Assistant
Ashley a veterinary assistant and our former Practice Manager. She came to us with an extensive background in management, HR, and doggie daycare experience, as well as a love and passion for rescue animals. She is most excited to work with behavioral cases and works tirelessly to help make the clinic fear free. She currently has a house full of dogs, Max, Luna, Dominic and Ruby, as well as two cats, Cricket and Kitty. Free time, outside of work, school and being a mom to two little girls is scarce, but live music or around a bonfire with good friends is where you will find her.
Emily F.
LVT
Emily recently graduated from Northeast Community College as a veterinary technician and is passionate about expanding her knowledge and caring for animals. She has a special love for pets of all kinds and shares her home with everything from tarantulas and snakes to cats and fish. Raised on a farm outside of Milford, Nebraska, Emily developed a strong connection to the outdoors and enjoys spending her free time running and fishing with friends.
Heather T.
LVT
Bio coming soon!
Madyson W.
Hospital Manager
Trupanion Certified Professional / Fear Free Certified Professional / VHMA Member
Madyson recently became a Lincoln, NE, resident after living her entire life in Des Moines, Iowa! There, she studied Veterinary Technology and Animal Science at a local college and has been a veterinary assistant for the last few years. She married a UNL grad student in May 2023 and made the big move! Her dog, Bella, is a cancer survivor as of July 2023, though Bella continues treatment in Iowa. Madyson and her husband have a spunky tuxedo cat named Zuko, a little black kitty named Be'lakor that they rescued from their apartment dumpster, and are expecting their first non-fur child, Wilma, in April of 2024! Madyson’s hobbies include painting, keeping her house plants alive, educating clients on veterinary medicine, and seeing Broadway musicals!
Jodi B.
Receptionist
Trupanion Certified Professional
Jodi is one of our client care specialists, she grew up in Columbus NE, married her high school sweetheart 33 years ago. She has 3 children, Rachael, Sarah and Joelle and 2 dogs, Shadow a Cuban Havanese and Ginger a German Shepherd. Jodi enjoys crocheting, reading and travelling, especially seeing the mountains which reminds her how magnificent the creator of the universe is. She has a servant heart for helping people and animals, it is her passion.
Kara
Receptionist
Kara is our fabulous receptionist at Cotner Pet Care! She has lived in Lincoln all her life. She prides herself as being a great pet mom who adores her fur babies, and regularly watches her parents' dogs that she considers furry siblings. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, as well as crafting any ideas her friends and coworkers come up with. She is excited to be the first person to greet you and your pet when you come to visit us!
Quasso
Clinic Cat
Hi! My name is Quasso! My friends at Superior Veterinary Care adopted me in October of 2024 when I was about six weeks old. I survived a raccoon attack and am now the most energetic and playful kitten you'll ever meet! Please don't laugh if you see my one strangely-shaped pupil; it was a result of my attack, but it doesn't slow me down at all! I now have a great home, and I love being a clinic kitten! I get all the snuggles, food, and attention I'd always hoped for!
Autumn R.
Groomer
My name is Autumn! I have been grooming since 1995 and have a special interest and bond with feline patients. I was born in Colorado, but have lived in Lincoln since I was five years old. I love grooming and enjoy pampering pets and helping them feel their best with a brand-new look. I truly love all animals. My favorite hobbies include TNR and feral cat socialization, photography, hiking, and crystal collecting. One of my more unusual hobbies is arachnids and interacting with praying mantis!
