Covid-19 Update: Please note for your safety and ours, we are currently offering curbside visits for all appointments with the exception of euthanasia requests. Also, a quick reminder that we have a drive-thru window available for medication or food pick-ups and sample drop offs! Thank you so much for your patience as we navigate this time.
Dr. Jordan Nickerson Jordan Nickerson is originally from Omaha, NE and received a bachelor's degree from University of Nebraska at Lincoln. He then went on to complete his veterinary medical training at Iowa State University college of Vet Med and graduated along with his wife in 2011.
Dr. Jordan has advanced surgical training in soft tissue procedures, as well as a strong background in emergency medicine and cardiology.
When not at work or spending time with his family, he enjoys playing basketball or working on his car and is a member of the Metro Mopar group of Omaha. Veterinarian, Owner Dr. Christine Nickerson Dr. Christine grew up in Millbrook, NY and received her Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University. She then went on to complete veterinary medical school at Iowa State university in 2011. She has a special interest in veterinary behavior, internal medicine, and dermatology. She has completed advanced training in radiology and ultrasonography as well.
When not at work, Dr. Christine enjoys spending time with her three young children: Madeleine aged 5, Jeffrey aged 4, and Theodore who is only 3 months old! She is also an avid cyclist and novice chef. Veterinarian, Owner Jalisha Jalisha is an Omaha native with a genuine love for serving others. She has spent over 5 years in the veterinary field in both Omaha and Mesa, Arizona. She will graduate from the University of Nebraska at Omaha with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication in May of 2020. She has two dogs, Teddy, a fun loving bully breed mix, and Beezy, a quirky senior Pomeranian. They both share their home with Olive, her beloved cat. In her free time she enjoys practicing yoga, working on her Spanish speaking skills, going to movies, and travelling to Louisville, KY to visit her mother. She looks forward to ensuring you have the best possible experience at Bennington Animal Hospital, so feel free to say hello and let her know what she can do to make your visit great! Practice Manager Cody Cody grew up in Lincoln, NE and moved to Omaha to go to veterinary technician school at Vatterott. She has been a licensed technician for 10 years and has been working in the veterinary field for a total of 12 years altogether! In her free time, she likes to hang out at her camper off of the Platte River, ride ATVs, tailgate for Husker football, and go to concerts. She also has two cats, Eddy and Steve. Licensed Veterinary Technician Sarah D Sarah has been a Veterinary Technician for 13 years as she graduated the Veterinary Technician program from Vatterott college. Sarah grew up in Tabor, Iowa and has always had a love for animals. Sarah prides herself in making vet visits as comfortable as possible for both the pet and their owners. In her spare time she likes to hang out with her husband, son, and four-legged family. Sarah has a 5-month old Rottweiler named Rigby, a mixed Pomeranian named Nannie, and Angie, a mixed Maltese. Sarah also has a cat named little Mew. Veterinary Technician Rhonda I grew up in Bellevue, NE and have lived in Bennington along with my husband Al, our son Trevor, and recently-adopted beagle, Dee, for over 18 years. Since Trevor’s graduation, you can still find Al and I at Badger Field on Friday nights and in the Badger Den throughout the winter. We still love supporting our Badgers! We also proudly support the Midland Warrior football team where Trevor is going into his senior year. I belong to the GFWC Bennington Womans Club and enjoy attending the monthly meetings and supporting my community through our various projects throughout the year. I’m looking forward to getting to know you and your furbabies. Client Service Representative Sarah P After working in a Veterinary Clinic for 10 years, Sarah finally went to school to get her tech degree and is a 2010 graduate of Vatterott College. Sarah has a passion for neonatal patients, especially her kitten that was less than 24 hours old when she took over his care. Doug is now one of her 3 rescues. Kevin and Al are her puppy rescues, and the 3 of them keep her busy at home. She also has an adult daughter Hannah that she enjoys hanging out with. Sarah's other interests are Dentistry, Anesthesia, and Pharmacology. When not at work you can find her at the dog park or with her family. Licensed Veterinary Technician Julie Julie is from a small town in Missouri and an avid animal lover. She was raised on a farm where she had pigs, cows, horses, chickens, dogs & cats. She spent several years volunteering at local animal shelters until she got a job at one taking care of sick and injured animals. Julie currently has two dogs, Zeena and Freya, and one cat named Camo. Client Service Representative Kaitlyn Kaitlyn lives in Omaha, NE with her four dogs, Cassie, Sadie, Boomer & Tinker. She is currently in school for general studies, but plans to move towards a degree in the veterinary field. In her free time, you can find her doing a jigsaw puzzle, snuggling her dogs, or planning her next trip! Client Service Representative
