Heather Kreager, DVM
Dr. Kreager earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. During those years of undergraduate study, she also spent time working at the Lake Superior Zoo and volunteering with the local humane society and animal shelter. Following graduation, Dr. Kreager continued to develop her skills while working as a technician and receptionist in a small animal clinic before attending veterinary school at the University of Minnesota. Following her graduation in 2007, Dr. Kreager worked for a progressive small animal clinic where she developed her ability and skills while training under an ABVP board certified practitioner.
Chalco Hills Animal Hospital opened in February of 2013. Away from the clinic Dr. Kreager stays very busy with her two young sons Braden and Ronan and of course the furry four legged members of the family, a little Italian Greyhound named Nurmi, and very mischievous cat named Zuli.
Brittany, Veterinary Technician
Brittany grew up in Bellevue, Nebraska. She graduated from the University of Nebraska Omaha in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
After working in a corporate job for two years she realized her passion was working with animals and so she started her journey working as a veterinary assistant.
She has now graduated from Penn Foster Career College as a Veterinary Technician. In her free time she stays busy taking care of her many plants as well as her Shiba Inu, Heidi, and her kitty, Grimm. “
Emalie McElfresh, Veterinary Assistant
Emalie grew up in Omaha, NE. She attended Northwest Missouri State University and graduated in May of 2022 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Animal Science.
Emalie has been working towards getting into vet school for the past few years and was recently accepted in December. She will be attending the 2+2 program with UNL and Iowa State in the fall of 2023 and Bruiser will be going with her to school!
In her free time she loves spending time with friends, her 2 childhood dogs, Mazie and Dakota, and taking on DIY home projects!
Karen Bartak, Receptionist
Karen grew up in Omaha, Nebraska. She graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2009 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Speech Communications and a Bachelor’s of Science in Journalism. Karen loves being around animals and her passion is working with them. Outside of the clinic Karen also coaches youth cheerleading.
Away from the clinic and coaching cheerleading, Karen stays busy spending time with her daughter Hayley and her husband Bobby. And of course, their home would not be complete without the furry four-legged members of the family, Lola, Koda, Rio, Bevo and Tiny.
