Steven Nitschelm, D.V.M.

Steven Nitschelm, D.V.M. is very knowledgeable with attention to detail. Dr. Nitschelm's passion is small animals and is great with companion animals of all varieties. He went to veterinary school at Washington State University and Oregon State University. He has been a member of the community of Madras and at Cascade East Veterinary Clinic since 1988, and he loves living and working in Central Oregon. He is happily married to his wife Betty of 19 years.

Dr. Nitschelm is an outdoor enthusiast. Some of his favorite activities are camping, hunting, fishing, eagle scout events, and flying his airplane. He likes to challenge his mind by playing various number and word puzzles. Another joy is spending time with family, traveling and mentoring students of all ages. Including high school, technician trade school and veterinary students. Dr. Nitschelm enjoys sharing his interest and passion for veterinary medicine with others.

At home, he has Labrador mix named Scarlett who is a Delta Society qualified dog at the complex level. She is team certified with his wife, Betty Nitschelm, and they are eligible to visit people in hospitals, private homes and nursing homes to bring smiles. Scarlett has also donated blood on numerous occasions to help save the lives of some of our critical patients.