Our furry friends...
We rescue their lives.
They rescue our hearts.
Welcome to Rescued Heart Animal Hospital! We are a full-service veterinary clinic with a soft spot for helping animals in need. Our mission is to provide a welcoming and comfortable environment for all pets to receive the love and care they deserve.
We understand the companionship between a pet and a pet owner, and that is why our doctors and staff dedicate their time and experience to meet your pet's individual needs.
Our Doctors
Jennifer Newcomb, DVM
Dr. Jennifer Newcomb graduated in 2004 from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. She resides in Pekin with her husband and their daughter, Lucy. She also has a lot of four, and even some three, legged kids. Dr. Newcomb works with several organizations. She is devoted to rescue work promoting adoption from local shelters and population control programs. She loves her work and will always treat your pets as if they were her own.
Lisa Noel, DVM
Dr Lisa Noel has been with Rescued Heart Animal Hospital since 2016. After over twenty years as a veterinary technician she returned to school to pursue her degree in Veterinary Medicine. She graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2016. Dr Noel shares her home with her spouse equivalent, Tim, eight dogs and two cats. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her six Labradors on their farm. She will always treat your pets with the same care and compassion she gives her own pets.
Alissa Heisel, DVM
Dr. Alissa Heisel rejoined our team in early 2019 after receiving her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. She previously worked at Rescued Heart as a technician from 2014-2015. Dr. Heisel loves working with all companion animals and holds a special place for rescue animals. She was a foster fail with her first cat, Aria, who she brought home from St. Kitts. Since working with Rescued Heart, she has added two more cats, Larry and Polly. She cherishes her free time with her family and friends, here in Pekin, where she grew up.
Morgan Hare, DVM
Dr. Morgan Hare joined the Rescued Heart team in February of 2020, after receiving her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. Prior to Veterinary school, she earned her Bachelors degree in Biological Studies from Western Illinois University in her hometown of Macomb, IL. She is very passionate about her work and individualizing care plans for your furry friends! Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, and friends. Dr Hare now resides in in Havana with her husband and their two sons, Miles and Hewitt.
Stephanie Oedewaldt, DVM
Dr. Stephanie Oedewaldt is a new addition to our team, joining us at the beginning of 2026! She volunteered at TAPs, as well as a local veterinary hospital during high school, before obtaining her Bachelors degree in biology and chemistry from the University of Illinois. In 2009, she graduated from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, and began working at a hospital in the Chicago area. After 17 years there, she, her husband, and two dogs recently moved back to the area to be closer to family. She looks forward to helping her patients and their families.
