Cedar Grove Veterinary Services

23 Hwy RR
Cedar Grove, WI 53013

(920)668-6212

www.cgvet.com

Technical Staff


 

The Veterinary Technicians' Oath:

I solemnly dedicate myself to aiding animals and society by providing excellent care and services for animals, by alleviating animal suffering and by promoting public health.

I accept my obligations to practice my profession conscientiously and with sensitivity, adhering to the profession's Code of Ethics and furthering my knowledge and competence through a commitment to lifelong learning.

 

 

Certified Veterinary Technologists

 

Theresa

Theresa Theobald

Theresa graduated from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls with a Bachelor Degree in Animal Science with an emphasis in Veterinary Technology and Madison Area Technical College with an Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology in 2009. She is also certified in basic and advanced life saving techniques. She started working at Cedar Grove Veterinary Clinic shortly after graduation. Theresa enjoys surgery and anesthesia. Outside of the clinic she spends time reading, crocheting, taking photos, as well as riding her four-wheeler and snowmobile. She has four cats named Brunst, Caliente, Jordy and Rhe, as well as a Rat Terrier named Duncan

Kathryn

Kathryn Geisler

Kathryn graduated from UW-River Falls with a Bachelor Degree in Animal Science with a Veterinary Technology emphasis and Madison Area Technical College with an Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology in May 2018. She became certified in August 2018. She began her time at Cedar Grove Veterinary Services as an intern the summer of 2017 and came back to work full time in May of 2018. Kathryn enjoys lab work and blood draws. During her free time, she enjoys sewing, hiking, flying kites and caring for her two cats. One fun fact about Kathryn is that her nickname is Sam.

 

 

 

Certified Veterinary Technicians 

Holly

Holly Neils

Holly began her career at Cedar Grove Veterinary Services in 2009 as a veterinary assistant. In 2014 she became a CVT and certified silver in Dr. Sophia Yin’s Low Stress Handling program. Her special interests include behavior and physical rehab. She loves Labradors, horses, black cats and unhappy cats. She is a proud member of the WVTA, SVBT and NAVTA. In her free time she enjoys dirt track racing, horseback riding, sewing, baking and camping. She’s the proud owner of a giant black cat named “Garth”.

 

 

Dawn

Dawn Tarvas

Dawn graduated from Murray State College in Tishomingo, Oklahoma in 2014. Since graduating, she has worked as a Veterinary Tech in Oklahoma, and the state of Washington, but has since settled in Sheboygan Wisconsin. Dawn moved here to be closer to her grand-children and her five adult children. She has two dogs and six cats at home. Outside of work, you can find Dawn fishing, and being outside. 

 

 

 

 

Technical Assistants

Becky

Becky Gartman

Becky Gartman has been a technician assistant at Cedar Grove Veterinary Services since 2005. She enjoys working with all types of animals. Becky enjoys behavior training, dental hygiene cleanings and wound care. She lives on a dairy farm with her husband and children. When she is not working, Becky is a dedicated 4-H volunteer at both the club level as general leader for her club and at the county level as a project leader. Becky also enjoys gardening and taking care of many animals including her dogs Sunny and Virgil, cats, horses, meat goats, rabbits and poultry.

 

 

Heather

Heather Boden

Heather Boden started at the clinic in August of 2013. Heather has a degree as a veterinary assistant from San Juan College as well as a degree in dairy herd management from Lakeshore Technical College. Heather was the Sheboygan County Rabbit Ambassador; raising and breeding rabbits for several years. Heather and her husband own a Boxer, Kiara. She enjoys client education, working with the clients in the exam rooms, lab work, food nutrition, dental health and helping with the bond between animals and humans. Outside of the clinic she enjoys going to concerts and four wheeling.

 

 

Lisa

Lisa Caswell

Lisa is a graduate of UW – Stout with Degrees in Business Administration and Training and Human Resource Development. She is married to her husband, Kelly and has a daughter Kaitlyn. In 2016 she became a leader in the Trailblazers 4-H club and for the Horse and Pony Project. When she isn’t at the clinic she operates a horse training and lesson barn, working with her 4 dogs Jethro, Jersey, Norman and George and gardens in her yard.

 

 

Taylor

Taylor Diener

Taylor joined the clinic August of 2023. She is both a veterinary assistant and a receptionist. Her dual role in our clinic, lets her see both sides of the field. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her friends and spending time with her two dogs. She loves spending time up north in the peacefulness. When winter rolls around, she is snowmobiling and enjoying the trails up there too.

Jackie

Jackie Bergschultz

Jackie started working at Cedar Grove in 2023, after graduating from UW-Platteville in 2021 with a degree in Animal Science with an emphasis in Pre-Vet. When she's not here, she works as a patient nurse assistant, and also is currently working towards getting accepted into Veterinarian School. She has also worked on a dairy farm for over 8 years and she is excited to learn more about the industry and hopefully one day become a large animal veterinarian.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Office Manager

Amy

Amy Kolbe

 Amy joined the clinic team in May of 2012. Amy has been working in the veterinary field since 1997, first as a veterinary assistant and now as a receptionist. Her interests include animal behavior, dog training, and canine sports medicine. When she is not working she enjoys spending time with her husband and competing in dog sports with her Australian Shepherd, Ember.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Office Staff

Nancy

Nancy Zimmer

Nancy has been with the clinic since 2003. She works full time in a variety of positions. In the office she does the accounts payable, billing and payroll. She compiles business reports, orders office supplies, takes phone calls and schedules appointments. Nancy also enjoys helping at the receptionist desk greeting clients and their pets.

 

 

Kris

Kris Mehre

Kris has been a receptionist since 2007. She likes working in an atmosphere that involves pets as well as people. In her spare time, she likes to spend time with her husband and two kids. Kris also likes to cuddle with her beloved cat Brett.

 

 

Amanda

Amanda Mondloch

Hi, my name is Amanda, and I've had the pleasure of working at CGVS since 2016. I am the oldest of seven children! When I'm not at the clinic, you can find me running my own dog training company. My dog Oakley is pretty much the love of my life. Along with my dog, my faith, family and coffee are all important to me.

 

 

Jan

Janice Wilterdink

Janice joined the clinic team in January of 2019 as a member of the office staff. In her spare time, she enjoys flower gardening and spending time with her family and grandchildren. She lives on a dairy farm near Hingham with her husband.

Hanna

Hanna Kotche

Hi! My name is Hanna, and I have been in the veterinary field since May of 2021. I have worked with animals most of my life and have raised multiple animals as well. I graduated from Lakeland University with a Bachelor's Degree in Communications and Biology. I have three dogs named Ollie, Porter, and Winston. They keep me going! In my free time, you can find me kayaking or hiking with my dogs.

 

 

Kayla

Kayla Baker

Kayla first joined the vet clinic team as a member of the office staff, but now has transitioned into the receptionist role! She enjoys spending time with her cats and friends as well as reading and playing video games in her free time.

 

 

Lynn

Lynn Shaul 

Lynn started here at the clinic in the beginning of 2024. She decided to settle down in Oostburg after being in Alaska for 22 years. She spends most of her time with her family, friends, and her German Shepherd, Khulie.