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

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! ❄️

01/10/2024

🚨❄️ Good afternoon! Please check our page over the next few days for updates on closures or changes with impending weather. We always try to contact our appointments ahead of time if changes are needed, but many of our drs and staff do drive in from the country or neighboring towns-the safety of our team has to come first. Please be checking back for updates and stay safe! ❄️🚨

01/09/2024

❄️❄️❄️UPDATE: BOTH our Ottawa and Streator locations will be closing after our 3 pm appointments today to allow our Drs and Staff to get home safely. If you are the 5:15/ 5:30 appointment in Ottawa, we cannot reach you so please call us to reschedule. Thank you and stay safe!! ❄️❄️❄️

Happy Tuesday! Both of our locations are open as of now. With the impending weather coming today, we will likely be closing both offices earlier than normal this afternoon. Please check this page for an update. If you have an afternoon appointment that you might like to move to earlier and haven’t talked with us yet, please give a call. Thank you and stay safe! ❄️
**we have a 5:00 appointment for two animals listed with no name or phone number attached…if this is by chance any of you please contact us as we will need to move your appointment.

Santa's reindeer have been officially okayed to fly on Christmas Eve!!
12/22/2023

Santa's reindeer have been officially okayed to fly on Christmas Eve!!

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12/22/2023

Happy Friday! Just a little note to let you all know we will be closed from Noon until 2:00 PM today at our Ottawa location so we can enjoy a lunchtime Christmas party together.

11/22/2023

Please note our shortened hours for today, 11/22 and closure tomorrow for Thanksgiving. Have a safe and restful holiday!

11/18/2023

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the clinics! As we approach Thanksgiving week, just a couple things to keep in mind for holiday schedules:

🍁On WEDNESDAY, November 22, BOTH clinics will CLOSE EARLY at 4 pm. Please keep this in mind for medication and food pickups!
🍁 We will be CLOSED on THURSDAY, November 23, Thanksgiving Day at both locations
🍁Normal hours will resume on Friday, November 24

Wishing you and your pets a wonderful Thanksgiving week! We are thankful for your trust and your business all year long!

10/30/2023

🎃 👻 🐾 Both of our offices will be closing a little early, at 5 PM on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31, so that our doctors and staff can enjoy trick or treat with their families. Wishing all our clients and patients a safe and Happy Halloween! 🐾 👻 🎃

Miss Sushi is ready for Halloween!🎃
10/25/2023

Miss Sushi is ready for Halloween!🎃

10/02/2023

🎃Happy October to you all!🎃
Just wanted to put the word out that we are in need of newspaper at our Ottawa location. If any of you have some that you’d like to unload, we sure would appreciate it! Thank you in advance!

08/22/2023

🚨REMINDER: Our STREATOR office will be CLOSED at 4 PM TODAY and will remain CLOSED for the rest of the week, including Saturday 8/26. We will re-open at 8 AM on Monday, 8/28 for regular business hours.

Our Ottawa office will be open for regular business hours this week. Please keep this in mind when picking up food and medications.

Thank you and stay cool! 😎

08/17/2023

‼️WE WILL BE CLOSED FROM NOON TO 1:00 pm TODAY FOR COMPUTER MAINTENANCE AT OUR OTTAWA LOCATION. Sorry for any inconvenience.‼️

08/14/2023

‼️A reminder that our STREATOR office will be CLOSED beginning Wednesday, 8/23 and will re-open for regular hours Monday, 8/28. ‼️

The Ottawa office will be open for regular hours during this time.

Please plan accordingly for medication/food pickups, routine appointments, etc. Have a great week!!

08/07/2023

🚨Our STREATOR office will be CLOSED starting WEDNESDAY, August 23 and will re-open MONDAY, August 28 while we work on some sprucing up on the inside of our building 😊🚨

Our Ottawa office will remain open during this time and will be taking appointments, but please plan accordingly when looking ahead for appointments, medication and food pickups, etc. Thank you!

07/04/2023

Just a reminder that both of our locations will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day 🇺🇸 we wish you a safe and happy holiday!

Miss Sophia visited us today for a laser treatment for her neck. We think she looks ready to go for a motorcycle ride. 😂...
04/29/2023

Miss Sophia visited us today for a laser treatment for her neck. We think she looks ready to go for a motorcycle ride. 😂
Dani Scaman

Puppy love on Valentine’s Day ❤️❤️❤️ Winston was a great patient today!
02/15/2023

Puppy love on Valentine’s Day ❤️❤️❤️ Winston was a great patient today!

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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