Our Support Staff

Joann K.

Certified Veterinary Technician

Joann has been a part of our support staff since 1994. Her love of animals led her to a career as a CVT. Joann received her Associate degree in Veterinary Technology from Madison Area Technical College, became certified in 1989 and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology/Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 1996. Joann firmly believes in the human-animal bond. She understands how important animals are to the health and wellness of a person and the entire family. JoAnn resides in the Wausau area with her husband, four children and two cats, Lily and Chip, and a rabbit named Bunny. She enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.

Sara P.

Certified Veterinary Technician

Sara has been practicing as a certified veterinary technician at Kronenwetter Veterinary Care since 2000. She received her Associate degree in Veterinary Technology from Madison College in 1999. Sara chose this profession to help animals get the best possible care. She and her husband Joe have two children, Ethan and Elijah, three cats and a dog. When not at KVC, Sara spends her time as the CEO of her household and manages her boys’ very busy schedules. When time permits, she squeezes in reading and scrapbooking.

Tara E.

Certified Veterinary Technician

Tara joined the KVC support staff in May of 2014.  She is originally from the Madison area, and has been in the Wausau area since the fall of 2013 when a job opportunity brought the family to Central Wisconsin. Tara and her boyfriend loaded up the house and the “fur babies” for the next chapter of their lives. It was obvious from an early age that Tara would be working with animals in some way, as there wasn’t an animal too small or a fence too high, if she can reach she will pet it. She would bring any animal home if you were not looking.  “But Mom, he/she needs me” was a well heard phrase around the house, and if Tara had her way, they would all be sleeping in her bed. Tara prides herself in treating each animal that walks in the door as if they were her own, she wants them to have the best possible experience.  Tara earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Edgewood College, and later went on to get an Associate degree in Veterinary Technology from Madison College. Tara’s hobbies include spoiling her dog, learning the fine art of crochet, and enjoying the outdoors and small town festivals.

Ashley D.

Certified Veterinary Technician, Inventory

Ashley graduated from Globe University and has been working in veterinary medicine since 2010. Her experience lies in both daytime and emergency vet practice. Fittingly, Ashley shares special interests in critical care vet cases and anesthesia practices. Outside of work, Ashley enjoys being outdoors and is in the process of starting a small hobby farm. Her home, which she shares with her family, is located on several acres. Fresh ingredients from the huge garden she maintains contribute to her cooking habit. Ashley’s family includes her significant other Ryan, daughter Rubi, and a cattle dog named Layla.

Megan M.

Certified Veterinary Technician

Megan has been a CVT/RVT since 2005 and first joined the KVC support staff in 2015. She has a special interest in small animal internal medicine. She briefly left the practice to work in the human radiology technology field and returned to KVC in 2018. Megan has 4 furry kids of her own.

Adrianne R.

Certified Veterinary Technician

Addy joined the KVC family in June of 2022. She moved to Wisconsin from Reno, Nevada in 2019. She has been working in the veterinary field for over 20 years and has a wide variety of experience including emergency, critical care, shelter medicine, and both large and small animal practices. She earned her BS from University of Nevada Reno and received her veterinary technician certification in 2008. She has a special interest in emergency and critical care, as well as behavior. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her boxers, hiking, fishing, kayaking, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and pretty much anything outdoors. She currently lives in Rothschild with her fiance, her dogs Penny and Mona and her two kitties Henry and Finn.

Mariah E.

Certified Veterinary Technician

Mariah joined the KVC family in December 2021. Earning a Bachelors degree at the University of Stevens Point in 2016; she then moved on to earn her Veterinary Technician degree from Globe University in 2017. Mariah has extended her skills in the veterinary profession with experience in emergency medicine, shelter medicine and now general practice. Settling in central Wisconsin Mariah and her husband have grown their homestead which includes a flock of chickens and ducks, two cats and two dogs. In Mariah’s spare time she enjoys sewing, being outdoors, bike riding and eating tacos.

Samantha H.

Veterinary Assistant

Sam joined the KVC team in September of 2021. She is originally from Wausau but attended school at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities for a degree in Fisheries and Wildlife. There, she worked in animal shelters, a wildlife rehabilitation center, and several local animal hospitals – including a feline specialty clinic. She got her start as a tween working hands-on with pets at the New Life Pet Adoption Center and hasn’t looked back since. Currently, she resides amongst a menagerie of animals including a scrappy terrier named Pete, a few birds, several thriving aquatic ecosystems, and a tender toed jumping spider named Fern.

Julia N.

Veterinary Assistant

Julia joined KVC in April of 2023. Julia grew up in Pingree Grove, Illinois before moving to Wisconsin. She attended school at the University of Stevens Point earning a degree in Wildlife Ecology and Management with a minor in biology. Julia decided that she really liked Wisconsin so rather than moving back to Illinois, she decided to stay in the area. Julia currently resides in Weston with her two Australian Shepherd mixed dogs at home. In her free time, she likes to spend a lot of time outdoors, go boating, relax and read a good book and be with other animals outside of work by pet sitting in the area. Julia hopes to one day expand her knowledge with wildlife and zoo programs.

Madeleine R.

Veterinary Assistant

Madeleine started at KVC in August 2022, after graduating from the University of Wisconsin River Falls with a degree in animal science. Although most of her experience is in the equine industry, she has always loved small animals and has enjoyed being pushed out of her comfort zone. Madeleine enjoys exploring the outdoors, reading, and getting to know the central Wisconsin area with her husband and Brittany dog, Copper.

Abby B.

Receptionist

Abby began working at Kronenwetter Veterinary Care in January 2018. She grew up on a dairy farm in Ringle, WI. Abby has a hobby farm right here in Kronenwetter. She has a collection of horses and donkeys. She spends her free time enjoying the outdoors and caring for her critters!  

Melissa T.

Receptionist

Melissa began working at Kronenwetter Veterinary Care in December of 2003. She lives in the township of Dewey on a small hobby farm with her husband, Shane. Their companions include 2 dogs, 1 cat, and a variety of poultry, all of which keep Melissa very busy. She and her husband also help staff the junior and Senior High School youth programs at their church.

Bev S.

Receptionist

Bev has an Applied Science degree from York College, Nebraska and a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, TX. Bev has worked at Kronenwetter Veterinary Care since January 1986. She finished college, moved home and went to work for Dairy Herd Improvement Association. At that time, Dr. Chris was a large animal veterinarian and frequently came out to Bev’s parent’s dairy farm. Her mother told him Bev was looking for a job and the rest is history! Bev has lived in Mosinee all her life, except for her college years. She and her husband farmed with Bev’s parents for many years, then farmed on their own until they sold their cows in 2001. Bev owns house and barn cats, a horse, and some beef cows. Her hobbies include walking, horseback riding, flower gardening, snowmobiling, snow shoeing, and most any outdoor activity.

Wendy G.

Receptionist

Wendy joined KVC in June of 2021. She grew up in the Village of Plover and has resided in the Township of Knowlton for over 26 years. She has always had a love for animals and can’t remember a time in her life which she did not have an animal to care for. Growing up, her family had many dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, hamsters, and mice. Horses and dogs have a special place in her heart, especially Siberian Huskies! 

Wendy would have loved to work with animals right out of high school. She feels blessed to be at a place in her life now to experience that long-time dream.

Paige W.

Practice Manager

Paige joined the KVC family in December of 2020, after graduating from NTC. She provided support as a Receptionist and Veterinary Assistant and now as the Practice Manager. Paige grew up in Mosinee on her parents’ hobby farm, where her family always had many animals such as dogs, cats, horses, bunnies, chickens, pigs, goats, and even guinea pigs! She also has experience assisting her extended family with beef cattle on their family farm, where she can still be found on occasion. Paige believes strongly in providing the most excellent care always to all animals of all types. She currently resides outside of Mosinee with her fiancé Tony, their four dogs, and three horses. In Paige’s free time, she enjoys doing just about anything outdoors, taking walks with her dogs, horseback riding and spending time with friends and family.