Dr. John Schroeder
Dr. John Schroeder is from rural Laurel, NE. John has always taken on the role of animal care giver in his large family. After graduating from Iowa State Veterinary School in 1972, he became an associate veterinarian in Coleridge to be close to family and friends. Dr. John purchased Cedar County Veterinary Services from Dr. H. P. Lortz in 1980. He has spent the last 30 years raising a family and giving devoted veterinary care to the people and animals of Northeast Nebraska.
Dr. Ben Schroeder
Dr. Ben Schroeder grew up in Coleridge, NE and learned at the early age of three that a black and white cow was a "milk fever!" Following in his dad's footsteps, Ben attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln where he obtained his BS in animal science. After completing his undergraduate studies, he attended Kansas State University and graduated with his DVM in 2002. While waiting for Erin to finish up her education, Ben worked in Manhattan, KS at the Little Apple Veterinary Clinic as a small animal/exotic veterinarian.
Dr. Erin Schroeder
Dr. Erin Schroeder is originally from the small rural community of Westport, located in upstate New York. She played basketball for four years at Syracuse University while obtaining her BS in biochemistry/molecular genetics. In 2000, she attended Kansas State University where she met Ben and graduated with her DVM. She and Ben have two sons named Charles and Chase.
Lori Arduser
Lori is a native of Coleridge, where she lives with her husband Rick and two of their six daughters, Morgan and Ellie. She also shares her home with three cats: "Kitty, Boots, & Oreo." Lori is our business manager and handles our billing and accounts receivable.
Bonnie Lentz
Bonnie is our sales manager and front office manager at the clinic. Bonnie and her husband Scott bought an acrerage outside of Hartington five years ago. Bonnie grew up in the Norfolk area and owned her own grooming business for ten years. She has four adult children and four grandbabies. Bonnie also shares her farm with four horses, three heifers, three dogs, several cats, and a mini donkey.
Rick Curry
Rick is also a veterinary technician and helps with the large animal appointments and Stockmen's. Rick grew up in Ponca and went to college in Curtis, NE. He now lives in rural Coleridge with his wife Denita and his son, Ethan. He also has two daughters; Alicia who recently graduated from college and Jessica who is currently in college. In his spare time, Rick enjoys hunting and trail riding.
Regina Auch
Regina is our groomer and enjoys pampering your kitty or puppy during their groom. She currently lives in Yankton, SD with her dog, Shanti. Regina enjoys working and riding horses in her spare time. She is expecting a little girl in December!
Julie Hochstein
Julie is the receptionist and a welcoming face when you step through the doors in the clinic. Julie grew up in southern California and moved to Nebraska in 1992. At this time she met her husband Chuck. They have five adult sons and three grandchildren. They currently live in Hartington with their two dogs, a black cat, and a turtle. In their spare time Julie enjoys camping and fishing.