Golden-hour prairie creek lined with cottonwoods near Sidney, Nebraska

Sidney, Nebraska· Est. 2016

Care that runs deep.

Small and large animal medicine for the Nebraska Panhandle and northeast Colorado.Small and large animal medicine for the Nebraska Panhandle and northeast Colorado, from first puppy shots to calving season.

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DogsCatsHorsesCattleSheep & goatsPigsShow animalsWorking dogsSenior petsPuppies & kittens

The Creekside difference

Since 2016 we've kept one simple promise: a warm hello for you, a yummy treat for your pet, and medicine we'd trust with our own animals.

Caring for Sidney since: 2016
Caring for Sidney since
Medical, surgical & herd services: 35+
Medical, surgical & herd services
Veterinarians who run their own cattle herds: 2
Veterinarians who run their own cattle herds
Days a week our emergency line answers: 7
Days a week our emergency line answers

A veterinarian gently listening to a relaxed orange tabby cat's heart

“A warm hello for you, a yummy treat for your pet.”

Our front-door promise

Meet the people behind the promise

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Mixed-animal practice

Two worlds. One team.

Few clinics can handle a new kitten in the morning and a calving call by afternoon. Both of our veterinarians live the ranch life and still run their own cattle today.

A golden retriever puppy and gray kitten cuddled on a blanket

Companion care

For the ones who share the couch

Wellness & vaccines
Surgery & dentistry
In-house X-ray & ultrasound
Senior & end-of-life care

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A veterinarian listening to a chestnut horse's heart beside a ranch corral at sunset

Ranch & livestock

For the ones who work the land

Herd health programs
Bovine reproduction
Equine wellness & dental
Sheep, goats & 4-H projects

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What we do best

Full-service medicine, under one roof.

All services

A veterinarian reviewing a digital chest X-ray beside an ultrasound unit

In-house diagnostics

Digital X-ray & ultrasound, same-day answers.

No waiting on outside labs to see what's going on inside. We image, interpret and explain, often during the same visit.

Prevention at every life stage

Wellness & Vaccines

Life-stage exams and vaccine plans tailored to how your animal actually lives: on the couch, in the barn or out on the range.

Comfort is part of care

Anesthesia & Pain Control

Pain management isn't an add-on. Every protocol is built around your pet's age, health and procedure.

Fleas, ticks & heartworm

Parasite Prevention

Panhandle summers bring bugs. We'll match the right year-round prevention to your pet and your property.

From planning to delivery

Breeding & Reproduction

Reproductive planning for breeders and producers, with surgical support when a delivery needs help.

Every chapter of their life

Specialty & Support

Cancer care, specialist coordination, microchipping and gentle end-of-life care, including at home.

Know before you breed

Health Screening

Screening tests that help breeders and owners plan for inherited conditions.

A calm, modern veterinary surgical suite with patient monitoring

Surgery

Calm, monitored, compassionate.

Spays, neuters, soft-tissue and orthopedic surgery with individualized anesthesia and pain control.

Your first visit

What to expect, start to finish.

We've designed every step to be easy on you and calm for your animal, whether they ride in a carrier or a stock trailer.

Step 01
Book in under a minute
Request a visit online any time of day, or call and talk to a real person. We confirm by phone or email, usually the same business day.
Step 02
A warm hello & a treat
No sterile waiting-room energy. We greet you by name, your pet gets a snack (unless they're fasting), and Frito the clinic cat may come say hi.
Step 03
Unhurried exam, clear answers
Your vet walks you through findings, shows you X-rays on screen and gives you options with honest costs, never pressure.
Step 04
Follow-up that follows through
Check-in calls after procedures, reminders when vaccines are due, and refills delivered from our online pharmacy.

A herd of Red Angus cattle grazing on misty Nebraska pasture at sunrise

Ranchers ourselves. Still running cattle.

Our vets don't just treat livestock they raise it.

Both of our veterinarians manage Angus herds of their own. They know calving season, pasture pressure and sale-day deadlines because they live them too.

Ranch & livestock care

Meet the team

Neighbors first. Experts always.

Farm kids, 4-H alumni, an Army veterinarian, and one very dedicated clinic cat.

Full team bios

Colorado State University DVM, 2015

Dr. Jennifer Elliott, DVM

Veterinarian

DVM, joint University of Nebraska and Iowa State veterinary program, 2015

Dr. McKenzie Johnson, DVM

Veterinarian

Raised on a NE Colorado farm & ranch

Jodi Howitt

Client Care · Reception

FFA livestock exhibitor

Cheyenne

Veterinary Team Member

In their words

The kind of vet people drive across state lines for.

4.5

100+ Google reviews

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This is by far the best vet clinic I have been to. Dr. Elliott is thorough and compassionate.

Long-time client · 5-star reviewOct 2024

We have been vetting with Dr. Elliott for years and absolutely love the care she provides for our crew!

Pet & ranch family · 5-star reviewSep 2025

They were above and beyond, explained everything to me… awesome communication.