Genuine People with Extraordinary Skills

Residency: University of Minnesota

Internship: Mississippi State and Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center

DVM: University of Wisconsin

Special areas of interest: Soft tissue, neurosurgery and orthopedics. His clinical research has been largely based on orthopedics with emphasis on the development of stifle joint in Labrador Retrievers and its relationship to cruciate injury. Additionally, he is an expert in performing the TPLO procedure as well as in surgical correction of angular limb deformities.

Born and raised in Racine, Dr. Odders skillfully performs all types of surgery on companion animals. As a Founder and Partner in Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists, he takes great pride in accommodating the needs of the local community and their pets.

Residency: Michigan State University

Internship: Michigan State University

DVM: University of Wisconsin-Madison

Special areas of interest: Soft tissue, neurosurgery and orthopedics. He conducted clinical research in TPLO biomechanics, gait analysis, and microvascular surgery. He has a special interest and expertise in arthroscopic, TPLO, oral/maxillofacial and emergency surgery.

As a native of Sheboygan, Dr. Teunissen is pleased to bring his skill and compassionate care back home to provide surgical expertise to pet owners throughout southeast Wisconsin. He is also a Founder and Partner of Lakeshore Veterinary Specialists.

Residency: Texas A&M

Internship: University of Missouri

MS: Texas A&M

DVM: Kansas State University

Special areas of interest: Soft tissue procedures, pain management, and special emphasis on minimally invasive techniques including laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, and tracheal and urethral stenting,

A native of Austin, Texas, Dr. Buback has lived in several states throughout the Midwest and spent time working in referral practices in Atlanta, Georgia, Wisconsin, and Indiana before making Wisconsin home. Her husband, Timothy, is also a veterinarian. Along with their children, Tim, Hannah, and Caleb, they enjoy soccer, camping, and fishing.

Residency: Michigan State University

Internship: University of Illinois

DVM: Iowa State University

Special areas of interest: Endoscopy, ultrasonography, and minimally invasive management of urinary stones. His research focused on radiographic and ultrasonographic imaging of urinary stones.

Dr. Byl is a native of Centerville, Iowa, and has remained in the Midwest throughout his veterinary training. He has a love for the Great Lakes area and is excited to offer his skills and expertise to pets in need throughout southeastern Wisconsin.

Residency: University of Georgia

Internship: Colorado State University

DVM: University of California at Davis

Special areas of interest: Diseases of the liver and gastrointestinal tract, cardiac and respiratory diseases. Research has included Cushing’s disease and the risk of developing blood clots in dogs, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and respiratory polyps in cats.

A native of Pennsylvania, Dr. Klose moved to northern California for college and veterinary school. His dog, Cash, and cat, Sedgwick, were both adopted as rescues during his veterinary training. He is now looking forward to braving the northern winters as he brings his expertise to the animals of southeast Wisconsin. When not treating patients, Dr. Klose enjoys the outdoors, running, hiking, camping, snowboarding, and scuba diving.

Residency: University of Georgia

Internship: University of Georgia

DVM: University of Georgia

Special areas of interest: Minimally invasive diagnostic technologies, including ultrasound and endoscopy. Her research has focused on diseases of purebred and mixed-breed dogs, in an effort to develop more breed-specific screening tests and educate breeders, veterinarians, and owners. 

After Dr. Fleming completed her residency, she stayed on at the University of Georgia as a clinical instructor in emergency medicine. Extremely well versed, Dr. Fleming is proficient in all aspects of internal medicine, and especially enjoys endocrine, immune-mediated, and gastrointestinal diseases. 

While a native of the south, Dr. Fleming has had a love for Wisconsin ever since she was a child when her family would make the trip to the Northwoods for the summer. Dr. Fleming shares her life with 2 dogs, Luke and Skyler, and their fluffy rabbit companion, Bugs Bunny. When she is not practicing medicine, you will find her enjoying the outdoors, running, swimming, biking, skiing, and spending time with her dogs. She is excited to be able to offer her services to pets and their people throughout southeast Wisconsin.

Residency: Louisiana State University

Internship: Garden State Veterinary Specialists

DVM: Kansas State University

Special areas of interest: Feline oncology and pain management in the cancer patient.

Having had pets her whole life, Dr. Reiman values the bond between the owner and pet with cancer, and is known for providing exceptional cancer treatment with compassion and empathy. A native Nebraskan, in her free time Dr. Reiman enjoys reading, camping, fishing, and running.

Residency: University of Minnesota

Internship: Washington State University

MS: Washington State University

DVM: University of Minnesota

Special areas of interest: Diagnosing and treating allergies, autoimmune diseases of the skin, and parasitic diseases of the ears and nails.

Dr. McKeever founded the veterinary dermatology program at the University of Minnesota and served as its lead professor for 27 years. In 1998, he started McKeever Dermatology Clinics in Minneapolis - St. Paul. Dr. McKeever’s years of experience in diagnosing and treating thousands of animals with skin disease allow him to determine which diagnostic procedures will be most successful and which medications and doses will produce the best results.

Residency: Animal Surgery & Oral Surgery Specialists (under Dr. Kressin)

DVM: University of Wisconsin

Special areas of interest: Seeing dramatic improvement in a pet’s health and
comfort after correcting years of hidden oral disease or pain.

Dr. Honzelka practiced general veterinary medicine for ten years. During that time
he developed a strong interest in dentistry, which fueled his desire to become a
board-certified dental specialist. With less than a year to go in his residency, he
enjoys all aspects of dentistry and looks forward to improving more pet’s health with
better oral care. Dr. Honzelka and his wife have three children, two dogs, and a cat.
When not working, he enjoys reading, camping, hunting, hiking, and woodworking.

DVM: Massey University, New Zealand

Special areas of interest: Emergency and critical care and veterinary acupuncture

Dr. Casey has come back to Wisconsin during her internship to be closer to 9 nieces and nephews that live here. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with them (making up for 5 years in New Zealand), outdoor sports like snowboarding and hiking, reading, and vegan cooking.

Intership: Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine

DVM: Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine

Special areas of interest: Pain management, critical care.

Dr. Deak has been working as an emergency veterinarian since completion of her internship. Originally from New York, she moved to Wisconsin to be closer to her husband's family. Dr. Deak currently lives with her husband, 3 dogs, and a guinea pig. In her free time, she enjoys taking her dogs for walks/hikes, skiing, snowboarding, and traveling.  

Internships: Cornell University School of Veterinary Medicine (medicine/surgery), Veterinary Specialties Referral Center (surgery)

DVM: University of Wisconsin - Madison

After graduating from the University of Wisconsin Madison School of Veterinary Medicine in 2001, Dr. Elliott spent several years on the East Coast pursuing additional education, and then working exclusively in emergency and critical care. She moved back to Wisconsin to be close to family about 2 years ago. When not working she spends time with her husband, 2 young children, 2 dogs, 2 cats, 2 guinea pigs, and 4 goldfish. Any spare moments she has to herself she likes to spend reading, knitting, and finally learning how to cook.

Internship: Emergency/critical care - Animal Emergency Referral Center, Torrance

Internship: Surgical - Hollywood Animal Hospital, Hollywood, FL

Internship: Surgical - South Carolina Veterinary Specialists, Columbia, SC

DVM: Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine

Special areas of interest: Emergency and trauma surgery, autoimmune diseases.

In her free time, Polly enjoys outdoor activities, exercising, and spending time with her friends, family, and pets.

Internship: Mississippi State University

DVM: Royal Veterinary College – England

Special areas of interest: Renal disease, trauma and toxicities.

Dr. Iacovetta grew up in New York City. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her three cats.

Internship: Long Island Veterinary Specialists

DVM: Ross University/Purdue

Special areas of interest: DKA, critical patient care, neurologic diseases and seizure disorder and intoxications.

Dr. Johnnides was born and raised in Miami, Florida. She began volunteering at a local animal hospital in the 8th grade, where she saw her first surgery. This eventually led to her desire to continue to work with animals as a veterinary technician, which she did for 8 years. She obtained a health science education degree at the University of Florida while working as an autopsy assistant and certified tissue bank specialist in Gainesville, FL. Outside of the hospital, her hobbies include cooking, gardening, and dancing. She has two dogs, Bully and Monty, and a cat named Lena.

Residency: Animal Emergency Center, Glendale, WI

Internship: Animal Specialty Group, Los Angeles, CA

DVM: Western College of Veterinary Medicine – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Special areas of interest: Trauma, surgical emergencies ,and mechanical ventilation.

Dr. Linklater has published in several journals and textbooks and has lectured nationally and internationally. Dr. Linklater currently serves on the board of the Milwaukee Veterinary Medical Association. His personal interests include reading, running with his dogs, and anything outdoors.

DVM: Univeristy of Wisconsin-Madison

Special areas of interest: Emergency and critical care; wildlife medicine.

Internship: Pet Emergency Clinics and Specialty Hospital in Ventura, California

DVM: Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine - Saskatoon, Canada

Special areas of interest: Kidney disease, sepsis, acid-base and electrolyte disorders

When not working, Dr. Pigott enjoys reading, bicycling, and fishing.

Residency: Animal Emergency Center

Internship: Animal Emergency Center

DVM: Purdue University

Special areas of interest: Fluid therapy and trauma management.

Dr. Rudloff is extremely active in the profession, dedicating herself to serving in many capacities. Currently she is the Scientific Program Chair for the International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society, and a Regent and member of the Scientific Program Committee of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. Previously, Dr. Rudloff served on the Board of Directors for the Milwaukee Veterinary Medical Association from 1996-1999. Dr. Rudloff grew up internationally and uses her experiences to help teach veterinary students, technicians, state police canine handlers, and pet owners.

Internship: Alameda East Veterinary Hospital – Denver, CO

DVM: University of Wisconsin

Special areas of interest: Transfusion medicine, neurologic diseases, pharmacology, toxicology, and medical ethics.

Dr. Stefaniak grew up in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, along the shores of Lake Michigan. She was thrilled to return home to the area, where she brings extensive emergency experience from her previous work at large specialty, emergency, and referral hospitals. A devoted emergency and critical care veterinarian, Dr. Stefaniak previously developed and implemented an in-house blood donor program to benefit emergency patients in need of transfusions. This is something she looks forward to accomplishing at Lakeshore as well.

Internship: University of Minnesota

DVM: University of Minnesota

Special areas of interest: Head trauma, analgesia/anesthesia—especially CRI infusions for major trauma, transfusion medicine, and fluid therapy, including the use of human albumin, ultrasonography.

Dr. Tate has been a dedicated emergency and critical care veterinarian since completion of his veterinary degree and internship at the University of Minnesota. Drawing on his depth of experience working at emergency and multi-specialty referral centers throughout the Midwest, Dr. Tate is well equipped and eager to provide owners exceptional emergency and critical care for their injured or critically ill pets.

MA: University of Michigan

DVM: University of Wisconsin

Special areas of interest: Diagnostic imaging (radiology and ultrasonography), cardiology, metabolic/endocrine disorders, and critical care.

With a background in English, foreign languages, and linguistics, Dr. Tremelling entered veterinary medicine because of a desire to help the nonverbal family members, the pets, and to help preserve and protect the bond between animals and their people.  Initially, she worked in general practice in Milwaukee, and then spent seven years at a busy 24-hour emergency/critical care facility in Madison, finding that compassion and communication are even more important when the pets in question are critically ill or injured.

Internship: VCA Aurora and VCA Berwyn Animal Hospitals (outside of Chicago)

DVM: University of Wisconsin

Special areas of interest: Anesthesia and pain management, critical care.

A Wisconsin native, Dr. Katie Williams has been working as an emergency and critical care veterinarian since completion of her veterinary degree at the University of Wisconsin. Dr. Williams shares her home with her husband and 3 dogs. In her spare time, she enjoys horseback riding, reading, and spending time with family and friends.