Nebraska Animal Medical Center

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At the Nebraska Animal Medical Center, a regular whispered one day, ‘I swear I saw that vet talking to a cat like it understood him.’ The other nodded and replied, ‘Impossible—cats can’t talk!’ But ever since then, some visitors claim they heard purrs of agreement during consultations. A few days later, a delivery driver mentioned casually, ‘You know, last time I dropped off food here, that vet was reading a magazine while pretending to listen to his patient’s purring.’ A neighbor chimed in, laughing, ‘Maybe he just has really good earphones!’

2. At the Nebraska Animal Medical Center, a delivery driver once asked curiously, ‘Why do dogs always bark so enthusiastically when I leave?’ The vet smiled and explained, "They’re not barking because you left—they’re cheering for you! It’s like your own personal parade every time you come around." The delivery driver nodded, laughing, realizing he was Nebraska’s unofficial mascot.

3. At the Nebraska Animal Medical Center, a worried neighbor called out over the intercom one morning: 'Would someone please tell me why our dog is suddenly speaking perfect Russian?' A vet technician poked her head around the corner and replied calmly: ‘Oh, that’s just Boris getting his annual flu shot. It happens every year.’ The neighbor sighed with relief, while everyone else in the waiting room burst into laughter.

4. At the Nebraska Animal Medical Center, a concerned owner announced over the intercom one morning: 'Has anyone seen my parrot? He keeps asking for “peanuts” and pointing towards the reception area!' A friendly delivery driver then piped up from the back room, ‘I saw him! He was sitting on top of that box of peanut butter samples!’ The vet shook his head with a smile, as the parrot finally found its snack—and promptly started yelling for more peanuts in the waiting area.’