ABOUT THE DOCTORS:
Dr. Holstein graduated from Iowa State in 1974 at which time he became a co-owner of Thone Animal Clinic with Dr. Thone. He remained as owner of that clinic until 2011 at which time his partnership dissolved. He started up Holstein Veterinary Clinic in November 2011, bringing his staff from Thone Animal Clinic with him. In January 2015, he sold the clinic to Dr. Lisa Schrum. He
continues to come to work to fill in for the Doctors. Dr. Holstein is enjoying retirement, giving him more time to spend raising sheep. He is a member of the Blair Area Chamber of Commerce, Iowa Veterinary Medical Assoc. (IVMA), Nebraska Veterinary Medical Assoc. (NVMA), American Veterinary Medical Assoc. (AVMA) , Iowa Cattleman's Assoc., Nebraska Cattleman's Assoc., and is affiliated with the Friends of the Jeanette Hunt Animal Shelter. In January 2015, Dr. Holstein sold his practice to Dr. Schrum, who has been doing relief work for him for years. Dr. Lisa Schrum was born and raised in Omaha, NE. She attended college at Iowa State University for undergrad and also for Vet school. She worked at Mapleview Animal Clinic and Candlewood Animal Hospital for over 7 years. Dr. Schrum owned a mobile practice and has done relief work for other veterinarians for over 20 years. In her spare time, she enjoys working on her acreage and spending time with her horse, donkeys and several cats and dogs. You will often times see her blue heelers at the front office when you come to the clinic. In 2017, Dr. Krista Holstein joined the clinic and works along side Dr. Schrum with small animal care. Dr. Krista also does large animal care. Dr. Krista has always wanted to become a veterinarian. She spent her childhood following her father, Dr. Ken Holstein around the clinic and on large animal calls. After graduating from UNL with a Bachelors or Science in Animal Science Krista spent a few years working on a ranch in western Nebraska. There she realized she still wanted to become a veterinarian. She attended Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Manhattan Kansas where she graduated in 2013. She stayed at Kansas State University for 2 years after graduation working in Veterinary Teaching Hospital. In 2015 she moved to western Nebraska, where she worked until returning home to work for Dr. Lisa Schrum at Holstein Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Krista enjoys working on all species of animals with a special fondness for cattle, sheep, cats, and dogs (especially Golden Retrievers of which she owns one). Our staff care deeply about your pets and their needs, stop by anytime with any questions or concerns you might have.
