Optimum Veterinary Medical Group

Lincoln, NE

Visit website

At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
Unknown
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy End Of Life House Call

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Optimum Veterinary Medical Group is a full service, AAHA accredited animal hospital that offers emergency care as well as less urgent medical, surgical, and dental issues. Beyond first rate pet care, we make our clinic calm and comfortable so your pet can look forward to visiting with the Optimum team. Devoted to improving the lives of all animals and their families

Optimum Pet Health and Wellness Center was founded by Drs. Ruppert and Hanson in 1987. They started as a small practice in the Havelock community with a foundation of quality patient and client care, and moved to their current location in 2007. In 2018 Drs. Hanson and Ruppert entrusted the care of their practice to Dr. Lauren Gealow of Optimum Veterinary Medical Group. Optimum Veterinary Medical Group was founded by Dr. Lauren Gealow of Lincoln, NE in 2018

Mission — Our mission is to partner with animal caregivers in order to provide the best medical care, service, and overall experience to pets and their families. In doing so, the loving bond between human and animals is preserved

Care capabilities

Emergency
Er Daytime

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)
7
Support staff
8
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

Digital X-rayCold Laser TherapyOnline Patient Records PortalOnline pharmacy

Services in detail

emergency caresurgicaldentaldigital X-raycold laser therapymicrochippharmacywellness examsmedical care

Appointments & hours

Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Thursday: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed

Connect

Facebook

Frequently asked

Is Optimum Veterinary Medical Group accepting new patients?+

Yes — Optimum Veterinary Medical Group is currently accepting new patients.

Does Optimum Veterinary Medical Group offer emergency or urgent care?+

Optimum Veterinary Medical Group provides daytime emergency care.

Does Optimum Veterinary Medical Group treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Optimum Veterinary Medical Group offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Optimum Veterinary Medical Group offer?+

Optimum Veterinary Medical Group offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

When was Optimum Veterinary Medical Group established?+

Optimum Veterinary Medical Group has served the Lincoln, NE community since 2018.

Practice Intel

Inside the full profile

  • Ownership & corporate structure
  • Team & DVM count
  • Hiring & expansion signals
  • Key contacts — owner & medical director
  • Practice history — ownership, pricing & quality shifts
  • Capability signals — gaps & confirmed services

Unlock the full profile

Free to unlock — takes a few seconds.

Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.