OUR Veterinarians
Skilled, Compassionate, Committed.
Get to know the exceptional veterinarians at Southpaw Veterinary Clinic. Each member of our team brings a wealth of expertise and a deep commitment to enhancing pet health and welfare through advanced medical practices and compassionate care. Visit Southpaw Veterinary Clinic and experience the skilled, compassionate care that our veterinarians offer to every pet they treat.
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Trenton Shrader
Dr. Trenton Shrader attended Kansas State University for both his undergraduate and doctorate degrees, graduating in 2015. He then completed post-doctoral training programs in zoo, exotic, and wildlife medicine, first for one year at the University of Saskatchewan and then an additional year at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. He continues to practice zoological medicine as the Medical Director at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo in Lincoln, NE.
Dr. Shrader’s professional passion outside of vet medicine is wildlife conservation work. Dr. Shrader regularly travels around the world to contribute to the conservation of wild animals, wild place, and to present conservation medicine research to biologists and conservationists.
Originally from Elmwood, Nebraska, Dr. Shrader has lived in Lincoln since 2017. When he is not providing quality veterinary medicine, Dr. Shrader loves spending time with his family and friends, especially his wife Karen and his dogs, Zeke, Charlie, and Ella. In his spare time, he enjoys playing board games and watching sports – especially the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Kati Lackovic
Dr. Kati Lackovic was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. She attended Mary Our Queen Grade school and later went to Skutt Catholic High School with her husband, Bobby.
She received her BA of Science in Animal Science at Iowa State University in 2010. Kati then became a part of the UNL/ISU Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine completing her first 2 years of study at UNL in Lincoln, Nebraska and the last two years at ISU in Ames, Iowa – ultimately completing her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from ISU in 2014. Dr. Lackovic then moved home to Omaha to practice veterinary medicine on small animals for 7 years. During that time, she and Bobby got married, had two kids (Alana and Luka), and three dogs (Layla – deceased, Lulu, and Leni).
Dr. Lackovic helped transition the sale of her previous practice and guided her mentor Doctor Ellis Jensen into retirement. She then took on the role of Medical Director there for the past three years.
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Gabrielle Passarella
Dr. Passarella graduated from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2018. Originally from New Jersey, Dr. Passarella found her second home in Nebraska, where she met her husband during her undergraduate studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
She is a proud mother to two beautiful daughters and a passionate animal lover, caring for her rescued dog, Juneau, a sphynx cat named Moe, and another rescue cat, Harvie, whom she adopted from one of her favorite places, Grenada.
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Jessica Mcmanigal
Coming Soon.
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Kate Grint
Dr. Kate Grint is originally from Ord, Nebraska. Dr. Grint grew up fostering her love of animals at an early age while accompanying her father at his Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Grint completed her undergraduate degree in Biology at Doane University in 2020. While at Doane University, Dr. Grint participated in Track and Field and met her fiancé Alex.
Dr. Grint graduated from Kansas State University with her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2024. Dr. Grint has a enjoys working with all pets, large
and small. She is excited to be part of a team dedicated to providing a high standard of care to the animals of Omaha!
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Jenna Rifer
Dr. Rifer is a 2021 graduate of the University of Nebraska – Lincoln and Iowa State University Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine. She is originally from rural northeast Nebraska, where she grew up with a variety of pets. Dr. Rifer especially enjoys Veterinary Medicine for the variety it brings, the way it is always growing, and the way she is able to help foster the bond between her clients and their pets.
In her spare time, she enjoys listening to a wide range of music, reading and writing poetry, dancing, attending classes at her favorite gym, and training her dogs. Dr. Rifer shares her life with her 4 rescued Cocker Spaniels: Violet, Sage, Comet, and Nova as well as 4 ferrets: Nellie, Nash, Fionah, and Otter.
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Nate Hollis
Dr. Nate Hollis is from Cincinnati, Ohio and completed his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering at Ohio State University (Go bucks!). He then spent a year volunteering at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical gardens as an Animal Keeper before starting veterinary school.
Dr. Hollis graduated from Kansas State University with his doctorate in 2024 and has moved to Omaha to begin practicing here at Southpaw Veterinary Clinic. He enjoys working on all species and is excited to support the local community and learn more about Omaha!
At home, he has a gray pitbull mix (Blueberry), a black cat (Vader), a leopard gecko, Italian crested newt, and many fish. You can find him working on habitats for his animals, playing or watching sports, cooking, reading, and playing games!
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Daria Hinkle
Daria Hinkle was born in Wichita, Kansas and attended Kansas State University for both undergraduate and veterinary school. After graduating in 2022 she completed a small animal rotating internship at North Carolina State University. She then completed a zoological medicine specialty internship at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Dr. Hinkle is excited to work with a wide-range of exotic species and help provide another emergency care option in Omaha! In her free time she enjoys hiking with her husband and dog, reading, and supporting the K-State Wildcats and Kansas City Chiefs.
Come See Us Today!
Address
19102 Q St. Suite 115
Omaha, NE 68135
Hours
Open Every Day
7AM - 10PM
Phone
402-830-3700
Ready to ensure your pet's health and happiness? Contact Southpaw Veterinary Clinic today to book a wellness appointment or come in to meet our caring team. Whether online, on the phone or in person, we make scheduling convenient, so your pet can receive the best care without delay. Let's start your pet on the path to a healthy, vibrant life together.
Our Veterinarians
Skilled, Compassionate, Committed.
Get to know the exceptional veterinarians at Southpaw Veterinary Clinic. Each member of our team brings a wealth of expertise and a deep commitment to enhancing pet health and welfare through advanced medical practices and compassionate care. Visit Southpaw Veterinary Clinic and experience the skilled, compassionate care that our veterinarians offer to every pet they treat.
D.V.M.
Trenton Shrader
Dr. Trenton Shrader attended Kansas State University for both his undergraduate and doctorate degrees, graduating in 2015. He then completed post-doctoral training programs in zoo, exotic, and wildlife medicine, first for one year at the University of Saskatchewan and then an additional year at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. He continues to practice zoological medicine as the Medical Director at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo in Lincoln, NE.
Dr. Shrader’s professional passion outside of vet medicine is wildlife conservation work. Dr. Shrader regularly travels around the world to contribute to the conservation of wild animals, wild place, and to present conservation medicine research to biologists and conservationists.
Originally from Elmwood, Nebraska, Dr. Shrader has lived in Lincoln since 2017. When he is not providing quality veterinary medicine, Dr. Shrader loves spending time with his family and friends, especially his wife Karen and his dogs, Zeke, Charlie, and Ella. In his spare time, he enjoys playing board games and watching sports – especially the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Kati Lackovic
Dr. Kati Lackovic was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. She attended Mary Our Queen Grade school and later went to Skutt Catholic High School with her husband, Bobby.
She received her BA of Science in Animal Science at Iowa State University in 2010. Kati then became a part of the UNL/ISU Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine completing her first 2 years of study at UNL in Lincoln, Nebraska and the last two years at ISU in Ames, Iowa – ultimately completing her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from ISU in 2014. Dr. Lackovic then moved home to Omaha to practice veterinary medicine on small animals for 7 years. During that time, she and Bobby got married, had two kids (Alana and Luka), and three dogs (Layla – deceased, Lulu, and Leni).
Dr. Lackovic helped transition the sale of her previous practice and guided her mentor Doctor Ellis Jensen into retirement. She then took on the role of Medical Director there for the past three years.
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Gabrielle Passarella
Dr. Passarella graduated from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2018. Originally from New Jersey, Dr. Passarella found her second home in Nebraska, where she met her husband during her undergraduate studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
She is a proud mother to two beautiful daughters and a passionate animal lover, caring for her rescued dog, Juneau, a sphynx cat named Moe, and another rescue cat, Harvie, whom she adopted from one of her favorite places, Grenada.
D.V.M., C.W.R.
Jessica Mcmanigal
Coming soon.
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Kate Grint
Dr. Kate Grint is originally from Ord, Nebraska. Dr. Grint grew up fostering her love of animals at an early age while accompanying her father at his Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Grint completed her undergraduate degree in Biology at Doane University in 2020. While at Doane University, Dr. Grint participated in Track and Field and met her fiancé Alex.
Dr. Grint graduated from Kansas State University with her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2024. Dr. Grint has a enjoys working with all pets, large
and small. She is excited to be part of a team dedicated to providing a high standard of care to the animals of Omaha!
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Jenna Rifer
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Nate Hollis
Dr. Nate Hollis is from Cincinnati, Ohio and completed his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering at Ohio State University (Go bucks!). He then spent a year volunteering at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical gardens as an Animal Keeper before starting veterinary school.
Dr. Hollis graduated from Kansas State University with his doctorate in 2024 and has moved to Omaha to begin practicing here at Southpaw Veterinary Clinic. He enjoys working on all species and is excited to support the local community and learn more about Omaha!
D.V.M.
Daria Hinkle
Come See Us Today!
Ready to ensure your pet's health and happiness? Contact Southpaw Veterinary Clinic today to book a wellness appointment or come in to meet our caring team. Whether online, on the phone or in person, we make scheduling convenient, so your pet can receive the best care without delay. Let's start your pet on the path to a healthy, vibrant life together.
Address
19102 Q St. Suite 115
Omaha, NE 68135
Hours
Open Every Day
7AM - 10PM
Phone
402-830-3700
Our Veterinarians
Skilled, Compassionate, Committed.
Get to know the exceptional veterinarians at Southpaw Veterinary Clinic. Each member of our team brings a wealth of expertise and a deep commitment to enhancing pet health and welfare through advanced medical practices and compassionate care. Visit Southpaw Veterinary Clinic and experience the skilled, compassionate care that our veterinarians offer to every pet they treat.
D.V.M.
Trenton Shrader
Dr. Trenton Shrader attended Kansas State University for both his undergraduate and doctorate degrees, graduating in 2015. He then completed post-doctoral training programs in zoo, exotic, and wildlife medicine, first for one year at the University of Saskatchewan and then an additional year at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. He continues to practice zoological medicine as the Medical Director at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo in Lincoln, NE.
Dr. Shrader’s professional passion outside of vet medicine is wildlife conservation work. Dr. Shrader regularly travels around the world to contribute to the conservation of wild animals, wild place, and to present conservation medicine research to biologists and conservationists.
Originally from Elmwood, Nebraska, Dr. Shrader has lived in Lincoln since 2017. When he is not providing quality veterinary medicine, Dr. Shrader loves spending time with his family and friends, especially his wife Karen and his dogs, Zeke, Charlie, and Ella. In his spare time, he enjoys playing board games and watching sports – especially the Cincinnati Bengals.
D.V.M.
Kati Lackovic
Dr. Kati Lackovic was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. She attended Mary Our Queen Grade school and later went to Skutt Catholic High School with her husband, Bobby.
She received her BA of Science in Animal Science at Iowa State University in 2010. Kati then became a part of the UNL/ISU Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine completing her first 2 years of study at UNL in Lincoln, Nebraska and the last two years at ISU in Ames, Iowa – ultimately completing her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from ISU in 2014. Dr. Lackovic then moved home to Omaha to practice veterinary medicine on small animals for 7 years. During that time, she and Bobby got married, had two kids (Alana and Luka), and three dogs (Layla – deceased, Lulu, and Leni).
Dr. Lackovic helped transition the sale of her previous practice and guided her mentor Doctor Ellis Jensen into retirement. She then took on the role of Medical Director there for the past three years.
D.V.M.
Gabrielle Passarella
Dr. Passarella graduated from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2018. Originally from New Jersey, Dr. Passarella found her second home in Nebraska, where she met her husband during her undergraduate studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
She is a proud mother to two beautiful daughters and a passionate animal lover, caring for her rescued dog, Juneau, a sphynx cat named Moe, and another rescue cat, Harvie, whom she adopted from one of her favorite places, Grenada.
D.V.M., C.W.R.
Jessica Mcmanigal
Coming soon.
D.V.M.
Kate Grint
Dr. Kate Grint is originally from Ord, Nebraska. Dr. Grint grew up fostering her love of animals at an early age while accompanying her father at his Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Grint completed her undergraduate degree in Biology at Doane University in 2020. While at Doane University, Dr. Grint participated in Track and Field and met her fiancé Alex.
Dr. Grint graduated from Kansas State University with her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2024. Dr. Grint has a enjoys working with all pets, large
and small. She is excited to be part of a team dedicated to providing a high standard of care to the animals of Omaha!
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Jenna Rifer
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Nate Hollis
Dr. Nate Hollis is from Cincinnati, Ohio and completed his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering at Ohio State University (Go bucks!). He then spent a year volunteering at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical gardens as an Animal Keeper before starting veterinary school.
Dr. Hollis graduated from Kansas State University with his doctorate in 2024 and has moved to Omaha to begin practicing here at Southpaw Veterinary Clinic. He enjoys working on all species and is excited to support the local community and learn more about Omaha!
D.V.M.
Daria Hinkle
Come See Us Today!
Ready to ensure your pet's health and happiness? Contact Southpaw Veterinary Clinic today to book a wellness appointment or come in to meet our caring team. Whether online, on the phone or in person, we make scheduling convenient, so your pet can receive the best care without delay. Let's start your pet on the path to a healthy, vibrant life together.
Hours
Open Every Day
7AM - 10PM
Address
19102 Q St. Suite 115
Omaha, NE 68135
Phone
402-830-3700