Vintage Heights Veterinary Hospital is based on the belief that our customer's needs are of the utmost importance. Our entire team is committed to meeting those needs. We would welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service in the industry.

Our office hours are:     Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday- 7:30 AM to 6 PM

Tuesday- 7:30 AM to 7 PM

Saturday-  8 AM to 12 noon

With over 20 years experience in the veterinary field, our staff is ready to assist  in diagnosing and treating problems in internal medicine, ranging from diabetes to kidney or liver disease. Likewise, we are equipped to perform both orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, and have access to both ultrasound and endoscopic equipment. We also offer boarding and grooming services for both dogs and cats.


STAFF:

Dr. James Himmelberg ("Dr. Jim"):




Hi there! If you come to our hospital, I am usually the doctor on duty. I go by "Dr. Jim" because it is a lot easier to say than "Himmelberg". I graduated in 1981 from Creighton University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in chemistry. After 4 more years, I graduated with honors from the Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine in 1986. For the first 5 years following graduation, I worked in a mixed practice just outside of Omaha on cats, dogs, ferrets, cattle, pigs and horses. I guess you could say I followed the lead of "All Creatures Great and Small" by James Herriot, DVM. In 1991, I came to Lincoln, and joined the staff at Belmont Veterinary Center, a small animal practice. I was on staff at Belmont until June, 2009, when Vintage Heights Veterinary Hospital opened. I enjoy the challenges of internal medicine and have a special fondness for surgery, whether it is soft tissue or orthopedic. I am married (23 years) to my wife Kebbelin, and we have two sons, Taylor and Kyle. We also have a black and white "Tuxedo" cat named Sox and three wonderful Golden Retrievers, Jasmine, Ranger, and Willow. I am active in the Boy Scouts (Taylor and I have earned the Eagle rank) and enjoy camping, woodworking and bicycling. Thanks for visiting us on the Web and I look forward to seeing you and your pet at Vintage Heights!


Wendy Blake, LVT:




I graduated from Waverly High School in 1986 and joined the US Army in 1987 where I received my veterinary technician training and license. I was stationed in Connecticut for 5 years and then moved to Alabama with the military for another 3 years. My son Christopher and I moved back to Lincoln in 1999. We have two cats, Jada and Skippy McFinnegan and one dog, A'kira. I worked previously with Dr. Himmelberg at Belmont Veterinary Center and am happy to be at Vintage Heights Veterinary with him again.


Amanda Lyons, Receptionist:




"Vintage Heights Veterinary Hospital, this is Amanda, how can I help you?" That is the first thing you will hear from me when you call our clinic, and I am always happy to to hear from you!
I currently live in Lincoln, NE. but grew up in a small town near Beatrice, NE. I  worked at Subway for about 5 years, "keeping it fresh".  When I moved up to Lincoln, I started my experience in the veterinarian receptionist field at Belmont Veterinary Center. There I worked as a receptionist for about 4 years. When Dr. Himmelberg opened his clinic I knew I had to work for him because he is just that  good.
Captain Morgan is my cat, and oh what a feisty one he is. All black and very mischievous is he, but I love him. I saved him from being put down when he was 7 months old and would do it all over again if I had to. So come on down and see me, or call me... I'd be glad to help you and your pet.

Ryan Taft, Receptionist

Hello everyone, my name is Ryan and I am excited to be a member of the Vintage Heights Veterinary staff. I am a native Nebraskan with a two year old Siamese mix cat named "Stormy" who loves to play fetch. I have been working in the veterinary field for some time now and am always excited to meet new clients and their pets and to get to know them. I love working at a veterinary hospital that has a personal touch, so please come on by. And if you see a tall guy with a smile on his face when you first come in.... it's probably me. So say "Hi"....







Hello,
I am Swanna, your friendly groomer at Vintage Heights Veterinary Hospital.
I am here on Mondays and Tuesdays bathing, brushing, scissoring and shaping
fur.  Come on by and I'll make your pet's coat sparkle!








Hi, the name's Vinnie , Tomcat greeter at Vintage Heights Veterinary, and I have been here since I was just a small bundle of fur. The staff at Vintage Heights Veterinary make sure I have food in my tummy, a warm place to sleep and they let me know when I get out of line. After all, I am a young cat and getting out of line is just  in my blood. So come over and see me, 'cause I love company.  I will always come out to greet you, hey it's my job...
See ya later,
The cat, the myth, the legend, Vinnie