VETERINARIANS
Doctors Schlenker, Kolterman, Nixon, Wiedel, and Watkins are proud to welcome clients old and new to Clock Tower Animal Clinic. Clock Tower Animal Clinic has been a cornerstone of Lincoln area veterinary care since 1972.
After working alongside Clock Tower Animal's founder, we have been fortunate enough to continue to lead Clock Tower Animal Clinic into the future. We are committed to constant improvement, growth, and service to the community for years to come.
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KRISTEN SCHLENKER, DVM
Dr. Kristen Schlenker is originally from Lexington, NE. After attending the University of Nebraska, Lincoln and earning a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, she moved to Manhattan, Kansas to attend school at Kansas State University, graduating with a DVM in 2007. She spent several years working as an associate veterinarian at area clinics, including Best Care Pet Hospital and Belmont Veterinary Center. In 2013, she had an opportunity to buy in to Clock Tower Animal Clinic where she has been ever since. She loves the work at the clinic, the wonderful people, and the amazing pets that walk through the door each day. When not working she enjoys spending time with her husband and their 4 children. Spare time is often spent watching the kids participate in their various activities, but she also likes to watch movies, Husker athletics, read, do puzzles, and hike. The family also enjoys the company of 3 wonderful pups, Tanner, Kuchen and Zug. She looks forward to continuing to serve the Lincoln area community for years to come.
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LYNN KOLTERMAN, DVM
Dr. Lynn Kolterman is a native of Seward, Nebraska. She is a 2003 Graduate of the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, and a 2007 Graduate of Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Upon her graduation, she practiced at the Animal Clinic in Hastings, Nebraska for three years and then practiced at the Belmont Veterinary Center in Lincoln, Nebraska for an additional three years. It was at that time that Dr. Kolterman and a fellow KSU-CVM classmate Dr. Kristen Schlenker purchased the Clock Tower Animal Clinic from Dr. Jerry Burkey in 2013. Dr. Kolterman and her husband have three children. They live on an acreage out by Garland, NE where her husband owns and operates Kolt Cattle. The Kolterman’s also have three cats and a small flock of chickens.
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CATHERINE NIXON, DVM
Catherine Nixon joined Clock Tower Animal Clinic in January of 2019. She practiced as a small animal veterinarian in the Lincoln, NE area for approximately nine years prior to joining Clock Tower. She also practiced at a rural mixed animal practice after graduating from Kansas State University - College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005, including a Large Animal Internship at Texas A&M. Dr. Nixon was born and raised in northeast Nebraska. She is married and has two daughters. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and most anything outdoors.
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KYLIE WIEDEL, DVM
Dr. Kylie Wiedel is originally from Grand Island, NE. She has worked as a small animal veterinarian in Lincoln since graduating Iowa State University in 2012. Dr. Wiedel joined the team at CTAC in 2024 with the interests of internal medicine, soft tissue surgery and dentistry. She and her husband reside in Lincoln with their rescue dogs and cats. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking/baking, reading, and staying active with outdoor activities such as cycling and gardening.
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FRANCINE WATKINS, DVM
Dr. Watkins is a Nebraska native, originally from Omaha, NE. She graduated in May 2025 with a Doctor of Veterinary Science from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln through the UNL-ISU cooperative program.
In her free time, Dr. Watkins loves to read, crochet, cook, and go to the gym.
Dr. Watkins is very excited to be back in Lincoln and practicing at Clock Tower Animal Clinic! We are happy to have Dr. Watkins as another resource and guide for you and your furry, four-legged family members.
TECHNICIANS
Our technicians are well-trained and highly involved with the care of your pets. From assisting the doctor in the exam room and surgery to post-operative monitoring and treatment administration, they take the time to make sure your pet comes home with you healthy and happy.
Each technician brings valuable skills, personality, and years of experience to our clinic. We are beyond fortunate to have them on our team!
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Teri
Teri grew up on a farm near Grafton, NE and graduated high school from Sutton Public High. She attended Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture and earned an Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology in 2001. Soon after graduating, she took the National Veterinary Technician Exam and became a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT). Gaining experience while she and her husband lived in a handful of states, she moved back to Lincoln in 2005 and worked locally as an LVT. In 2013, Teri joined Clock Tower Animal Clinic as an LVT/Practice Manager. Teri enjoys spending time with her husband, her two daughters, and two dogs, Coconut and Tito.
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Liz
Liz earned her Veterinary Technician Degree from Northeast Community College in 2011, then shortly after passed the LVTNE exam, receiving her license. Liz started working for Clock Tower Animal in 2024 and currently lives in Hickman with her husband, two children, and Boston Terrier Emelia.
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Paige
Paige has been in the veterinary field since 2018 and obtained her veterinary technician license in 2020. She spent several years in emergency medicine in Iowa and Virginia before relocating to Lincoln in 2025 with her partner, their Pitbull, and 2 cats. Joining Clock Tower Animal Clinic and making the switch to general practice has been great for her and her family who enjoy traveling, live music, and going to the beach!
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Tatum
Tatum was born and raised in Lincoln, NE and grew with pets such as dogs, cats, bunnies and hamsters. After working in Omaha for a time, she moved back to Lincoln to join the Clock Tower Animal Clinic Team. Building on seven years of veterinary clinic experience, she has graduated from Penn Foster College and plans to obtain Licensed Technician certification. She loves the field of veterinary medicine, particularly cats and dogs!
Tatum married her high school sweetheart. Together they have a daughter and a furbaby named Dallas.
Support Staff
The support staff at Clock Tower Animal Clinic keep the clinic running smoothly. From scheduling to communications to medical assistance, we couldn't do it without them!
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Andrea
Andrea has been in the veterinary medicine field since 2005 and can't see herself doing anything else for a career except caring for animals. Andrea was a veterinary technician when she lived on the east coast. After moving to Nebraska in 2012, she managed a local veterinary practice for several years, but missed providing hands-on care. She joined the Clock Tower Animal Clinic team as an assistant in 2019 and thoroughly enjoys working with our clients and their fur babies. She also really enjoys her coworkers and the passion they all share to help animals. In her spare time, Andrea enjoys snuggling up to watch a movie with her partner and their beloved and spoiled cats. She also enjoys camping, gardening, and traveling, especially to the ocean. She looks forward to many more years of helping people with their pet's health, healing, and happiness.
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Natalee
Natalee is originally from Denver, Colorado and moved to Nebraska in 2020. Since then, she has enjoyed working in various roles at vet clinics and has been a Veterinary Assistant at Clock Tower Animal Clinic for two years. With her passion for helping animals and love for her job, she is continuing her education through Penn Foster Vet Tech program in pursuit of becoming a licensed technician. Natalee has two cats at home, an orange tabby named Julius and a black cat named Mac. She enjoys traveling, concerts, gardening, baking, and spending time with her friends and family in her free time.
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Liz
Liz is a Lincoln area native and grew up raising goats and sheep. She attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, and received her Bachelor's degree in Animal Science. She went on to work as a behaviorist at local shelters before switching over to veterinary medicine. She is working toward a Veterinary Technician degree. Outside of work, she enjoys soccer, running, and working her goat operation. She has three dogs and three cats, chickens, an outdoor cat colony, as well as goats and sheep.
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Nikki
Nikki is originally from Omaha and has recently moved to Lincoln. She has been a veterinary assistant for over 20 years. She has a Rottweiler named Nova and a cat named Ophelia. She enjoys going to concerts, traveling and painting.
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Lori
Lori was raised on a farm south of Greenleaf, KS. In 2007, she moved to Lincoln and began working as a receptionist at a local veterinary clinic. Lori joined the Clock Tower Animal Clinic Family in 2019. Lori is married and has a daughter. Her family has a number of pets including 2 German shorthair pointers, Remi and Hunter, and a Rhodesian Ridgeback, named Blaze. Lori also has 2 chinchillas named Bubbles and Blossom. Together they all enjoy their 150 gallon salt water fish tank. The Gabelhouse crew enjoys spending time at numerous motor speedways.
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Katie
Katie has had a passion for animals her entire life and enjoys working with them in many capacities. After starting out at the Lincoln Children's Zoo as a Zoo Crew member, Katie furthered her pet care experience by fostering both cats and dogs (over 220 and counting) through a local rescue. These experiences have inspired her to enter Veterinary Technician School and join the Clock Tower Animal Clinic team.
Outside of work, Katie is always busy with her menagerie of cats, each named after famous musician. Katie loves streaming shows, reading whatever she can get her hands on, and spending as much time with her family as possible.
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Anabel
Anabel is from Chadron, Nebraska. From a young age she developed a big heart for animals. Anabel began her journey into veterinary medicine while in high school, where she started shadowing at a veterinary clinic in Chadron. This eventually turned into a job, and she remained there for three years before leaving to attend college in Torrington, Wyoming. Anabel ended up moving to Lincoln, where she found her way back to veterinary medicine and has loved being part of the Clock Tower Animal team for almost two years. Anabel remains close to very close to her sisters. At home she has three kitties that she loves very dearly. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies and shows, doing her nails, and working on various crafts.
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Rachel
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Jami
Growing up, Jami has always had a passion for animals and serving others. After graduating from college in 2018 she worked customer service at a local pet facility where she loved working with clients and their fur babies. In August of 2025, Jami joined our team as a Customer Service Representative. Jami enjoyed volunteering regularly at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo for years, working behind the scenes to help the keepers and staff with daily tasks. At home, Jami and her husband have 2 cats that they love very much! In her spare time, Jami enjoys reading, crocheting, camping, and spending time with her family and friends!
