Meet the Staff
Dr. Backlund is a life-long resident of Omaha. He graduated from Iowa State Veterinary School in 1975, and opened the Backlund Animal Clinic in 1977. He is a past president of the Nebraska Academy of Veterinary Medicine and former Hospital Administrator for the Emergency Clinic. Dr. Backlund was instrumental in starting up the Animal Emergency Clinic in Omaha.
Dr. Michelle graduated from Kansas State Veterinary School in 2007, and Canine Rehabilitation Institute in 2008. Michelle started Canine Rehabilitation and Wellness as an additional service of Backlund Animal Clinic in 2009. In 2011, Dr. Michelle became certified through the International Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture.
Janet Warneke, Veterinary Technician
Janet is an Omaha native and attended South High. She is a graduate Medical Technologist. She graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 1984, and has worked in animal health since 1981. She has extensive knowledge of lab techniques and microscopy in addition to being a superb animal nurse..
Sarah Westrom, Veterinary Technician
Sarah is from New England. She has a degree in fine arts from Alfred
University in New York State and certification in Veterinary Technology
from Bel Rea Institute in Colorado. She worked in Denver for 5 years
before joining Backlund Animal Clinic in February of 2007.
Christian Alt, Veterinary Technologist
Christian grew up in Abilene, KS and now lives in Ralston. He earned
certification in Veterinary Technology at Iowa Western. Christian
worked at the Animal Emergency clinic in Omaha before joining the staff
to assist with Canine Rehabilitation and Wellness.
Stacey
Price,
Veterinary
Assistant
Stacey is originally from Littleton, Colorado. She graduated from the
University of Northern Colorado in Greeley with a degree in Biology. As
the daughter of a veterinarian, she has had a life long love and
respect for animals. She takes great pride in caring for pets.
Anne Kurgan, Receptionist
Anne is from Blair, NE and graduated from Blair High School. She shows
her three Quarter Horses,
Alex, Archie and Bella, in local competitions and is also
interested in Canine Agility Training.
Deb Dvorak, Kennel Assistant
Deb grew up outside of Stanton, NE and went to Stanton High School. She
now lives in Omaha.
