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

03/07/2025

‼️We will be closed from noon to 2pm today at our Ottawa location to celebrate 👶🏼Baby Brandner👶🏼. Sorry for any inconvenience.‼️

02/12/2025

Our OTTAWA office will be closing at 3 PM today, Wednesday 2/12. Please stay safe and warm!! ❄️ ⛄️

Our STREATOR office will be closing at noon today, Wednesday 2/12. ❄️

12/31/2024

Just a reminder of our holiday hours ….hope you all have a safe and healthy New Year!!

12/24/2024

Happy holidays from all of us here at the clinics! We just wanted to remind you of our upcoming holiday hours:

🎅🏻 Christmas Eve, 12/24- both locations closing at NOON
🎄Christmas Day, 12/25- both locations CLOSED

🎉New Year’s Eve, 12/31- both locations closing at NOON
🥳New Year’s Day, 1/1- both locations CLOSED

We wish you, your families, and your pets a safe and happy holiday season and a healthy New Year!

12/20/2024

‼️We will be closed over our lunch today, Friday December 20th, from noon until 2:00 pm to enjoy a Christmas lunch together. Sorry for any inconvenience.‼️

11/26/2024

‼️THANKSGIVING HOURS…We will be closing early at 4:00 pm on Wednesday 11/27/24, we will be closed on Thanksgiving, and will also close early at 4:00 pm on Friday 11/29/24. Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving! 🦃 ‼️

10/25/2024

Just a reminder…‼️

10/23/2024

‼️Just an FYI, on Friday, October 25th, we will be closed from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM at our Ottawa location for computer maintenance. Sorry for any inconvenience.‼️

10/09/2024

Our Streator clinic will be opening at 8:30am this Friday, October 11th, instead of our usual 8am. Have a safe and happy weekend! 🐾

A puppy cloud visiting the clinic today!!🐾🐕🐾
06/19/2024

A puppy cloud visiting the clinic today!!🐾🐕🐾

05/27/2024

Both of our locations are closed Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. We wish you a safe and relaxing holiday, and we appreciate your business! We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, May 28. 🇺🇸

05/10/2024

‼️We will be closed over lunchtime today from noon until 2:00 pm. Sorry for any inconvenience. ‼️

03/25/2024

‼️Our Ottawa location is currently experiencing a power outage. We cannot take phone calls or use our computers. Hopefully this situation will be rectified in a timely manner, but until then we appreciate your patience.‼️

03/14/2024

ATTENTION LARGE ANIMAL CLIENTS:

Dr. Olson will be on maternity leave starting at the end of May. If you would like to schedule spring vaccinations or other services, please contact her or the office as soon as possible to get on the schedule!

Please also note these important health paper changes:

🐄 ALL STEERS WILL NEED HEALTH PAPERS this year to show. Breed association tattoos do not meet state requirements.

🐖 In 2025 ALL hogs and cattle will need electronically readable 840 tags regardless of being purebred or not. Tattoos and ear notches will not meet the state requirements. Register for your premise ID now!

02/23/2024

Our STREATOR office will be CLOSED this afternoon, Friday, 2/23. We will reopen Saturday morning with normal business hours. If you need assistance this afternoon, please give our Ottawa clinic a call. Sorry for any inconvenience!

01/13/2024

Good morning! We do plan on being open today, although may be working with a smaller crew. We know that weather conditions are varying around the area, so please use caution and just give us a call if you can’t make your appointment-we want you to be safe!!! Also check back here for updates on possible early closures. Stay safe and keep your pets safe with the upcoming frigid temps! 🥶❄️🐾

01/12/2024

🚨🚨UPDATE—both offices will remain CLOSED for the AFTERNOON as well. Most of our drs and staff come in from out of town, and we need to keep them, our clients, and our patients safe. We hope to be back with you tomorrow morning but will keep you updated. If you have an appointment this afternoon or know someone who does, please pass this info along.
*if you have questions or there is something we can help you with REMOTELY, please message us and we will do our best to help. Stay warm!! ❄️☃️🐶🐾🐱

🚨🚨🚨Good morning! Due to the hazardous travel conditions, BOTH of our offices will be CLOSED for morning appointments at least. We will keep you updated on this afternoon and tomorrow. Please call when we are open to reschedule your appointments if you haven’t already done so. Please keep yourself and your pets safe during this storm and the upcoming bitter cold! ❄️

01/12/2024

❄️A reminder to check our page with updates on our hours over the next couple of days due to the upcoming storm. Stay safe and warm! ❄️

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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