About Winnebago Animal Clinic

Clinic History

Winnebago Animal Clinic celebrated its 70th year of veterinary service in 2016. Dr. Paul T. Gambrel founded the clinic in 1946 primarily as a food animal practice. His father Dr. Earl T. Gambrel, an equine practitioner from Byron, joined him soon after.

In 1955, Dr. Gene Gambrel joined the practice. Dr. Gene expanded the practice's development in the area of companion animal practice. Dr. Dave Tanaglia worked in the practice as a veterinary student through his first year as a graduate veterinarian in the late 70s.

In 2000, Dr. Tanaglia purchased the Gambrel Animal Clinic as part of a 4-clinic practice group. Shortly thereafter, an extensive remodeling of the building took place. The lobby, exam rooms, and treatment areas were expanded and upgraded. The old boarding facility was completely demolished and a brand new spacious climate controlled facility was built.

At the same time, Dr. Jared Williams joined the 4-clinic practice. With Dr. Gene Gambrel’s retirement in 2005 after 50 years of veterinary practice, Dr. Jared became the primary veterinarian at the Winnebago practice.

In 2008, the Winnebago Animal Clinic became a separate entity again with Dr. Dave Tanaglia and Dr. Jared Williams as partners.

The clinic continues to go through renovations with upgrades in diagnostics services, digital x-ray, surgical monitors and structural upgrades.