Novak-Rinker Veterinary Clinic

Novak-Rinker Veterinary Clinic Dr. Kim Novak, DVM...small animal. Dr. Caitlin Rinker, DVM...small animal. Dr. Nicole Olson, DVM...large and small animal. Loomis.

Dr. Melinda Truckenbrod, DVM...small animal. Welcome to the Novak-Rinker Veterinary Clinic page! This page is dedicated to our wonderful furry patients and their caring families!! Our clinic opened in the summer of 1952 by Dr. C.E. Dr. Kim Novak started at the clinic in her early teens as a kennel assistant. Upon finishing Veterinary school, she joined Dr. Loomis in his practice and event

ually took over the entire practice upon Dr. Loomis' retirement. Dr. Caitlin Rinker graduated Veterinary school and joined the practice in 2017. We opened our brand new building in November of 2017. Dr. Nicole Olson joined the practice in 2018, bringing us large animal capabilities. Dr Melinda Truckenbrod lends a hand as a relief veterinarian also. Our Doctors:
Dr. Kim Novak, DVM small animal
Dr. Caitlin Rinker, DVM small animal
Dr. Nicole Olson, DVM small/large animal
Dr. Melinda Truckenbrod, DVM small animal relief veterinarian

Our hearts are heavy today at the Ottawa office. Today we said goodbye to our very much so beloved clinic kitty, Sushi. ...
06/20/2026

Our hearts are heavy today at the Ottawa office. Today we said goodbye to our very much so beloved clinic kitty, Sushi. She was famous for always sitting at the reception desk curled up in her “inbox”. She came to us in 2014 to be spayed to go to Pet Project, much to our surprise she gave birth to 3 kittens in the morning hours leading up to her spay…well the rest is history. We fell in love with her over the weeks that she nursed her kittens and decided to keep her. Her daughter Stella, our other beloved black clinic kitty, stayed as well. For the last 12 years, almost to the day on June 30th, we have enjoyed her silliness and constant companionship. She was the best supervisor any employee could ask for and we paid her in spray cheese and constant pets. She was the best clinic kitty we ever could’ve hoped for. She will be horribly missed. Godspeed sweet Sushi, that inbox will never be full again. 💔

06/17/2026

Due to the possibility of severe storms this afternoon and evening we will be closing early to keep our staff safe. If you were planning to come to pick up medications or food please call before coming. Thank you for understanding and stay safe!

04/24/2026

‼️Our Streator location will be closed this afternoon. Sorry for any inconvenience.‼️

Attention! We have had a bunch of scammers lately sharing this post on our Facebook business page about t shirts and mer...
04/21/2026

Attention! We have had a bunch of scammers lately sharing this post on our Facebook business page about t shirts and merchandise. This is NOT US, it is a scammer. This one has been blocked but others have done this same. Please do not interact with them. Thank you

Address

1650 1st Avenue
Ottawa, IL
61350

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6pm
Friday 7:30am - 6pm
Saturday 7:30am - 3pm

Telephone

(815) 433-1865

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