Nikki, Certified Veterinary Assistant
Nikki has been in the veterinary field and working with us since 2015. She assists in the rooms and in surgery. She also is in charge of our boarding. Nikki enjoys making homemade dog treats and other animal specialties. She is married and has 3 dogs at home, Harley, Coco and Hunter.
Mikayla, Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
Mikayla has been working with us since 2020. She always has a welcoming smile. She is one of our lead assistants that aid our technicians and doctors in surgery and keeps exam rooms moving forward. As our nutritionist ambassador she loves helping clients understand each healthy decision for their pets life. She is studying to become a certified veterinary technician. When she is not at work she loves spending time outdoors hunting, fishing and traveling. She has a daughter and many animals at home including ducks, rabbits, cats, dog and a horse.
Pam, CVT
Pam has been working with us since 2005 and became a Certified Veterinary Technician in 2011. She enjoys helping the Doctor around the clinic, including assisting in exam rooms and with surgery and dental procedures. Pam is married and has 2 young children. She also shares her home with her 2 cats and a dog.
Breanna, Veterinary Assistant
Breanna has been working in veterinary medicine for over 3 years. Breanna loves helping owners keep their pets healthy or helping those with sick pets get better. When not as work, Breanna loves spending time dog and two cats. She is studying to become a Certified Veterinary Technician.
Dorothy, CVT
Dorothy has a Bachelors in Biology and has been in the veterinary field since 2014. She is our Head Surgery Tech, but plays a big role in every aspect of the clinic. Dorothy is married with an adorable baby boy and has 3 dogs, Percy, Chester and Barley. She loves the outdoors especially hiking in the Kettle Moraine.
Call/Text us at: 262-334-4443
Trisha, Practice Manager-CVA
Trisha our Practice manager, is the backbone of our clinic. She ensures that the practice runs smoothly and is always making sure that we meet the expectations of our clients and patients. Her goal is to form the bond between the pet, owner, and veterinary staff so we can tailor your pet’s individual wellness care program. She is glad to meet with our clients and patients as a just a happy face or as an ear to express suggestions to. Trisha has been in the veterinary field since 1992, with most of those years as an office manager/technician. When she is not in the clinic, Trisha is enjoying time spent with her husband, 2 children and her grandchild at home with their goats Bert, Ernie; dogs, Wyatt and Stella.
Marvin, Unofficial Prescription Food Tester and Greeter
Marvin enjoys yelling until he gets attention. One of his favorite hobbies is opening our prescription food bags and sampling the products. He believes that client satisfaction is a must.
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Amanda Carriveau, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Amanda Carriveau is excited to lead the veterinary team at our clinic. She is a Wisconsin native and is a graduate of the UW- Madison School of Veterinary Medicine in 2012. She has been practicing in Wisconsin ever since. Dr. Amanda has special interest in preventive medicine and internal medicine. Her goal is to find any health problems in your pet in the early stages so disease can be prevented or treated before it affects your pet’s everyday life. Dr. Amanda is a proud member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association. In her free time, she likes to ride horses and hang out with her cat, Jackson, and her dog
Princess.
Jade, Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
Chastidy, Assistant
Chas is new to working in the veterinary field but has grown up around it her whole life, it’s fitting that she ended up here. She is the clinics “helper” the one behind the scenes making sure everything runs smoothly for you and your fur babies. She is married with one daughter and cat Apollo.
Sierra, Groomer
Sierra has been in the veterinary field since 2016. She specializes in one on one grooming. Sierra's motto is "Humanity before vanity". She has 3 cats and a dog. I'm sure there will be more added soon.
Shawnn, CVT
Shawnn graduated from Madison Area Technical College in 2004. He received his degrees in Veterinary Technician and Laboratory Animal Technician Science. He has spent 14 yrs in general practice and 5 in emergency medicine.
Shawnn joined us in 2022. He enjoys the benefits of being able to meet and educate owners and their pets. He continues to attend CE to better expand his field of knowledge.
Shawnn spends his free time doing all different types of things from Horseback riding to playing video games. He has a cat named Otis who he rescued with a severely fractured pelvis. He nursed him back to health and he has made a full recovery.