Staff at Oswego Animal Hospital

Dr. Jacobsen is the managing partner of the Oswego Animal Hospital. He started with Kremer Veterinary Services in 1998 working in the kennels. He received his BS in Animal Sciences from University of Illinois in 2000 and attended Ross University where he obtained his degree in Veterinarian Medicine in 2004. Dr. Jacobsen is a member of the ISVMA, CVMA AND AVMA and has taken basic and advanced courses in orthopedics. His interests include both small animal surgery and orthopedic surgery. In his off time Dr. Jacobsen enjoys flying planes, hunting, fishing and spending time with his wife, Donna and their daughter, Larkin. Included in the Jacobsen family are Jersey, a golden retriever, Libby, a lab and three cats, Taco, Lola and Katie.

Dr. Lombeida has been practicing veterinary medicine since August of 2007. He is currently practicing at the Oswego Animal Hospital in Oswego, Illinois. He received his Bachelors in Biology from Hendrix College in Arkansas and then went on to study veterinary medicine at the University of Missouri-College of Veterinary Medicine. During this period, Dr. Lombeida also studied oil painting in Florence, Italy and assisted with a small research project on the Galapagos Islands. Presently, Dr. Lombeida enjoys staying current on the latest techniques and procedures involved with soft tissue surgery, orthopedics, dermatology and ophthalmology. During his spare time he also enjoys traveling, practicing guitar and painting.

Julie Hoover is the manager of Oswego Animal Hospital and has been with Kremer Veterinary Services for 3 years. She has over 15 years experience in the veterinary field which includes working in cardiovascular research along the side of Dr. Jarvik, the creator of the Jarvik Heart Pump, as well as working with the top two cat specialty veterinarians in the country. She attended Tomball College and excelled in their vet tech program. She is an avid cat lover and has been commonly referred to as the “cat whisperer.” She is a member of the Humane Society of the United States and enjoys grooming cats in her spare time. Currently she resides with her kitty brood and her Shih-tzu, Heidi whom she adopted from Help Save Pets Shelter.

Dr. Tony Kremer graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 1990 and has founded three scholarships at that college for veterinary students that have financial need.  He has been the owner of 9 veterinary practices and is president and co-founder of Help Save Pets an animal shelter that has adopted over 1200 animals annually into loving homes.   He is also a member of the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association Public Education Committee and has routinely appeared on NBC 5 Chicago as well as FOX Chicago and ABC 7 News.  For More Information on his media and public education work, check out DrTony.com.  He has a special interest in Orthopedic Surgery and has performed advanced knee and hip procedures as well as complicated fracture repair.  In his spare time, he loves to Motorcycle, scuba dive, and play guitar.  He has run the Chicago Marathon and is currently training for the Chicago Triathalon.   His wife, Meg has a master degree in Engineering as well as becoming a certified obedience trainer and pet groomer. She is currently the executive director of Help Save Pets.  They have 2 rescued dogs named Boots and China, a cat named Spyder, and 2 horses named Tango and Dancer.

Dr. Michael Buedel has been Chief of Staff and partner at Animal Care Center of Plainfield since 2002. He is also a partner in the four other clinics of Kremer Veterinary Services. Dr. Buedel attended University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for his undergraduate studies and majored in Biology. After graduating from the U of I in 1996, he attended Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Buedel graduated valedictorian of his class in 2000 and immediately began practicing at Animal Care Center. He takes pleasure in all facets of veterinary medicine, but particularly enjoys orthopedic surgery. He has learned and honed is surgical skills by attending continuing education courses in orthopedics, including an advanced masters course. He has also had opportunities to share his passion of veterinary medicine with the community by appearing on NBC 5 and going to schools to talk to children. Starting in 2008, he has sponsored a scholarship for a Ross University student with financial need who is attending the University of Illinois for their clinical year.

Dr. Buedel and his wife Jennifer, a high school teacher of 11 years, have two young daughters who keep them laughing and “on their toes”. Ten years ago they adopted a basset hound mix named Flounder from Help Save Pets and he continues to be a great joy in their lives. In his free time, Dr. Buedel loves to travel, ski, and keep up with the Chicago sports teams as much as possible.

Dr. Feldman has been practicing veterinary medicine since June 2008. She attended Wartburg College in Waverly Iowa for three years prior to admittance into veterinary school at Iowa State University. After graduation from veterinary school she completed a one year internship in small animal medicine and surgery at The Florida Veterinary Referral Center. She then returned to the midwest and practiced emergency medicine in the Chicago area prior to joining the Oswego Animal Hospital in 2012. Her interests in veterinary medicine include emergency medicine and soft tissue and orthopedic surgery. She owes her interest in veterinary medicine to her father and grandfather who are also veterinarians.