Plattsmouth Animal Hospital

Located in Plattsmouth, NE, Plattsmouth Animal Hospital is dedicated to providing quality, friendly care to your pet.

Our patients include just about every kind of small animals: dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, chinchillas, hamsters, gerbils, mice, and rats.

Each veterinarian and team member is deeply committed to the health and well-being of your pet. We love animals as much as you do!

When you choose the "right vet" for you and your animals, look to the Plattsmouth Animal Hospital.
  • Mon-Fri: 8:00AM - 5:30PM
  • Sat: 8:00AM - Noon
  • Sun: Closed
  • After Hours: 402-296-2179
  • Charles Stoehr, DVM

    Charles Stoehr, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Dr. Charles Stoehr is the senior veterinarian on staff. Plattsmouth is his home town, and he was raised on a farm on the Platte River, and educated in Plattsmouth Community Schools. After securing his BS and DVM degrees from Kansas State University in 1966, he returned to Plattsmouth and established the Plattsmouth Veterinary Clinic P.C.(now named the Plattsmouth Animal Hospital P. C.) in downtown Plattsmouth. The hospital has been at its present location since 1973. While at Kansas State University, Dr. Stoehr was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity, Alpha Zeta and Blue Key Honoraries. He was a Captain in the Air Force Reserve and currently is a member of Rotary International, and the Nebraska and American Veterinary Associations. He and his wife Beverly are the parents of three grown children, Dawn, Scott, and Robin.

    Dr. Stoehr has a special interest in small animal surgery and feline medicine. He enjoys tennis, travel, skiing, biking, hiking and caring for their two Beagles – Rosie and Marcie.
    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 1966
  • Elizabeth Nelson, DVM

    Elizabeth Nelson, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Dr. Elizabeth Nelson has been on the staff of Plattsmouth Animal Hospital since 1992. An honors graduate from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Dr. Nelson completed her DVM degree from Iowa State University in 1983. She spent 1983 through 1992 in Alaska, working primarily with dogs, cats, and exotic pets. She was a race veterinarian for the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race in 1984 and for the Iditarod in 1992. Hailing originally from Albion, Nebraska, she and her husband, Rick, now reside south of Murray.  They are the proud parents of two grown daughters, Synneve and Krista and have lots of barn cats (including Princess Jasmine and Bubba-Lou). Internal Medicine is her practice specialty and she also enjoys welcoming new puppies and kittens into our practice.
    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 1983
  • Robin Hill, DVM

    Robin Hill, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Dr. Robin is a Plattsmouth native and graduated from the Plattsmouth Community School system. She attended Kansas State University and received her BS in 1998, followed by her DVM in 2003. She joined the Plattsmouth Animal Hospital staff following graduation in the summer of 2003, Dr. Robin has special interests in small animal dermatology, internal medicine and surgery.

    Dr. Robin and her husband Charles live in the     Buccaneer Bay area of Plattsmouth with their two dogs, Pepper and Rollie. She is also owned by their three cats, Callie, Rosella, and Maleek. Dr. Robin enjoys running, exercising, most sports, entertaining, and her book club. She enjoys working with the young people in the community schools to heighten their interest in all aspects of veterinary medicine and becoming veterinarians.

    She is a member of Rotary International, P.E.O – Chapter F, and volunteers for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate). 
    Years in Practice:
    Apr 07, 2003
  • Dr. Cole Vanicek DVM

    Dr. Cole Vanicek DVM

    Veterinarian

    Dr. Vanicek hails from Lincoln, NE where he graduated from Southeast High School.  He received his BS in Biology in 2007 from The University of Nebraska-Lincoln, followed by his DVM from Iowa State University in 2011. He joined the Plattsmouth Animal Hospital staff following graduation in the summer of 2011. Dr. Vanicek’s professional interests include small animal surgery, internal medicine and dermatology.

    Dr. Vanicek lives in Lincoln and has three tiny dogs named Duchess, Spunky and Ralph.  Outside of work enjoys cooking, gardening, hunting, fishing and playing soccer.