Dr. John M. Lionberger, DVM

Veterinarian

Years in Practice: 27
Education: Iowa State University, College of Veterinary Medicine
Interests: Small Animal Surgery

Dr. John has called Lincoln home most of his life. He always wanted to be a veterinarian and enjoys working with animals and the people who come with them. Spare time finds him working in his shop, or riding a bicycle.
He currently is taking appointments Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings from 9:30 am-10: am and Tuesday, and Friday evenings from 2:30 pm- 5:30 pm.

Dr. Kaz Lionberger, DVM

Veterinarian

Years in Practice: 26
Education: Iowa State University, College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Kaz has a lifelong love of animals and finds great satisfaction in caring for them. She spent several years doing relief work for Lincoln and Omaha area veterinarians until she and Dr. John purchased Bethany Animal Clinic in 2000. Dr. Kaz does our ultrasounds and has an interest in acupuncture and laser therapy. Dr. Kaz enjoys gardening, walks, and traveling.

Dr. Michael Cover, DVM

Veterinarian

Years in Practice: 5
Education: University of Wyoming; University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Kansas State University, College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Michael Cover developed his passion for caring about animals early in life while growing up on his family ranch, as a fifth generation Sandhills rancher. This truly unique lifestyle taught him about hard work and responsibility. Dr. Cover’s passion is elk hunting! He loves fly fishing and waterfowl hunting as well.
Dr. Cover received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wyoming, a Master of Science degree from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln (UNL), a Graduate Certificate in the Master’s Program in Public Health with an emphasis in zoonotic diseases, and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine. His main practice interests in small animal medicine focus on preventive medicine, surgery (dental and soft tissue surgery), and nutrition for companion animals.
Dr. Cover is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), and the Nebraska Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA). Mike’s entire focus is his family. He enjoys spending time with his wife Joni and his two boys, Jacob and Caleb, and their black lab, Abby.

Jolene Grable- L.V.T.

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Years in Practice: 10
Education: Vatterott College

Wendy Blake- L.V.T.

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Years in Practice: 33
Education: Walter Reed Army Medical Center​​​​​​​

Morgan Bideaux- L.V.T.

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Years in Practice: 1
Education: University of Nebraska at Lincoln/Northeast Community College

Brooke Bennett- L.V.T.

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Years in Practice: 2
Education: University of Nebraska at Lincoln/Curtis School of Technical Agriculture

Desirae Ring- L.V.T.

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Years in Practice: 19
Education: Vaterott College