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Meet Nebraska Animal Medical Center’s Veterinarians
Nebraska Animal Medical Center’s staff is what makes our hospital great. We would like you to meet them.
Dr. Kent Forney
Dr. Kent H. Forney earned his bachelor of science degree from the University of Nebraska in 1979 and his doctor of veterinary medicine from Iowa State University in 1984. In 1985, Dr. Forney moved “home” to Alliance, Nebraska, where he practiced in a mixed-animal practice until his move to Lincoln in April 1987.
Dr. Forney is a member of AAHA, the AVMA, and the NVMA, where he served on the board of directors. He is also a past member of the Nebraska Board of Health. Dr. Forney currently serves as a director for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
His special interests include dentistry, dermatology, radioiodine treatment for hyperthyroid cats, and surgery. Dr. Forney enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, and speaking to various groups, schools, and organizations. Dr Forney and his wife, Shelley, have three sons, Adam, Eric, and Shane, and pet family members, Lexi the black Labrador retriever and Bear the Yorkshire terrier.
Dr. Forney has attended intensive continuing education in dentistry and oral surgery at the Animal Dental Training Center (ADTC) in Baltimore, Maryland. Since its inception, the ADTC has offered many weekend, multi-ability level courses in dental radiology, oral pathology, oral surgery, restorations, and endodontics for general practitioners, technicians, and practitioners with a special interest in dentistry. The Center offers advanced Master level courses for individuals who have proficiency in dentistry. In addition to its regular schedule of courses, the ADTC has hosted the American College of Veterinary Surgeon’s Arlington, Virginia, wet lab in dentistry and provides yearly mock preparatory examinations to help candidates prepare for taking the dental specialty boards.
Dr. Forney completed intensive classroom training, as well as hands-on training regarding the use and safety of administering radioiodine (I-131) to treat hyperthyroid cats. Following training and on-site inspections, Dr. Forney became licensed by the state of Nebraska to treat hyperthyroid cats in Nebraska at Nebraska Animal Medical Center.
Dr. Carrie Frey
Dr. Carrie Frey received her bachelor of science in veterinary science from the University of Nebraska Lincoln in 1993. In 1997, she graduated from Kansas State University with her doctor of veterinary medicine degree. Upon graduation, she practiced in a small animal clinic near Kansas City, Missouri, for a year and a half. In November 1998, Dr Frey returned to her hometown to join Nebraska Animal Medical Center as an associate veterinarian. Interestingly, Dr. Frey actually started her career here in 1989, when she worked as a kennel staff member throughout her pre-veterinary years.
Dr. Frey’s special interests include internal medicine, abdominal ultrasound, oncology, and exotic pets (small mammals and some reptiles). She values the strength of the human–animal bond and derives great job satisfaction from helping pet owners keep their furry family members healthy. She also has a special soft spot for dachshunds! Dr. Frey is a member of the AVMA and NVMA.
Dr. Frey and her husband (who is also a veterinarian) have three children, Daniel, Emily, and Grant. Also part of the family is dachshund Jed. Dr. Frey enjoys spending time with her children whenever possible, as well as bowling, reading, and crafts.
Dr. Micah Kohles
Dr. Micah Kohles was raised in Holland, Nebraska, and graduated from Norris High School. He attended the University of Nebraska Lincoln and received a bachelor of science degree in 1997, followed by a doctor of veterinary medicine at Kansas State University in 2001. He is currently completing a master’s in public administration through the University of Nebraska Omaha. He practiced at an eight-doctor, small animal and exotics practice in Denver prior to returning to Lincoln to take a position with Nebraska Animal Medical Center and the Lincoln Children’s Zoo in 2003.
Dr. Kohles has a strong interest in surgery, exotic and zoo medicine, and geriatric medicine. He also works at Oxbow Animal Health, where he is director of technical services, and the Lincoln Children’s Zoo, where he is a member of the board of directors. He lectures throughout the United States at veterinary schools and conferences. He is a member of multiple professional organizations, including AVMA, AAV, AEMV, AZA, AAZV, ARAV, and the Nebraska Veterinary Medical Association, where he serves on the board of directors.
His family includes his wife, Ashley, and sons, Tegan and Kai. His extended family includes his dogs, Gunner, an obnoxious Jack Russell terrier, and Cali, a lazy yellow Lab, as well as three quarter horses. In his spare time, Dr. Kohles enjoys spending time with his family and doing anything outdoors, including, but not limited to, adventure racing, running, hunting, skiing, hiking, and volleyball.
Dr. Scott Pretzer
Dr. Pretzer grew up in Southeast Nebraska near Diller. He received his undergraduate education from the University of Nebraska and his doctor of veterinary medicine from Kansas State University. Dr. Pretzer practiced in Abilene, Kansas, for 12 years prior to returning to Nebraska to join Nebraska Animal Medical Center.
In addition to general medicine and surgery, Dr. Pretzer’s special interests include orthopedic surgery and internal medicine. He is also board certified in reproduction and is actively involved in the Society for Theriogenology, an organization of veterinarians dedicated to reproduction, and has served on their board of directors.
Dr. Pretzer married his high school sweetheart, Holli, and they have two children, Reid and Skylar. His pet family members include Jack Russell terrier, Darby, and littermate whippets, Checkers and Sparky. His interests include outdoor activities including watersports, scuba diving, and adventure racing. He also enjoys spending time with his family at the family farm near Diller.
Dr. Brandy Witte
Dr. Brandy Witte was born and raised in Lincoln NE. She completed her undergraduate education at Iowa State University and, in 2009, received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. She extended her “California Adventure” with an internship at East Bay Veterinary Specialists & Emergency before returning to the Midwest.
Dr. Witte is very excited to be home in Nebraska as the newest member of our team, primarily working weekends at NAMC. Dr. Witte enjoys general medicine and surgery and has special interests in emergency and feline medicine and her goal is to someday become ABVP Board-Certified in Feline Medicine.
Dr. Witte’s other interests include reading, hiking and Irish Dancing! We hope you will come meet Dr. Witte. She knows what great people live in Lincoln and would love to get to know you and your pets.