Meet Our Support Team

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Julie

Hospital Manager | Certified Veterinary Technician

Julie started working at the Shorewood Animal Hospital in 1991 as a veterinary assistant. Eventually she completed courses in the veterinary technician program at Cedar Valley College and obtained her CVT license. She is the clinic's Hospital Manager and oversees all of the staff and is responsible for much of the general functioning of the business. She is a self-proclaimed "crazy cat lady" and enjoys interacting with every cat she sees, even the challenging ones! She shares her Caledonia home with three nutty cats - a lazy, round torbie named Olive, a wild skinny torbie named Bean & an overly cuddly ginger girl named Nugget. She is also the proud owner of a flock of sweet chickens!

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Sherry

Office Manager

Sherry started working at the Shorewood Animal Hospital in 1994 as a Receptionist. She has since become our Office Manager and oversees our Reception Team. She also deals with much of the day-to-day functioning of the hospital. In addition, she volunteers with the Wisconsin Doberman Rescue.

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Trish

Receptionist

Trish has been with the Shorewood Animal Hospital since 1997. She is one of our Receptionists and is affectionately known as "the treat lady" by many of our canine patients. She has a goofy Golden Retriever named Buddy, a yorkie/maltese mix named Peggy Josephine, and an adorable cat, Mable.

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Amanda

Lead Certified Veterinary Technician, VTS - Nutrition

Amanda joined the Shorewood Animal Hospital in 2017 as a Certified Veterinary Technician. In 2021 Amanda obtained her Veterinary Technician Specialty in Nutrition. She works closely with our doctors on managing cases with specific nutritional needs. Previously she has worked at a feline only clinic and has a strong interest in striving to handle cats as "stress-free" as possible. She shares her home with 2 wonderful cats of her own - Baby and Wily. She can often be found carrying around tiny "bottle baby" kittens that she is fostering!

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Shayna

Certified Veterinary Technician

Shayna has been with the Shorewood Animal Hospital since 2004. She received her associate's degree in Veterinary Technology in 2004 from Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in Colorado & received her veterinary technician license shortly after. Shayna has always had an interest in shelter work and continues to work at the Wisconsin Humane Society part-time. She enjoys spending time with her wrinkly sharpeis Bruce, and Martha as well as her colorful collection of rescued birds.

Jenn

Certified Veterinary Technician

Jenn received her AAS for veterinary technology from Madison College in 2014, and has been working at Shorewood Animal Hospital as a Certified Veterinary Technician ever since. Jenn is passionate about prioritizing emergency care and CPR training in the small animal practice. She leads CPR and emergency training at Shorewood AH, with additional training including RECOVER Rescuer and Pet Rescuer Trainer accreditations. She has a sweet dog named Karo, who is only really happy when barking at squirrels or laying on one of her humans. Jenn spends her free time biking, playing board games, crocheting, and playing with her daughters.

Michelle

Certified Veterinary Technician

Michelle began as a veterinary assistant with the Shorewood Animal Hospital in 2009. She has taken classes at Cedar Valley College and obtained her Certified Veterinary Technician license in 2019. Michelle takes a special interest in animal behavior, and she has participated in several behavior seminars and does substantial independent studying. She has two adopted kitties from Urban Cat Coalition named Neil Young and Crazy Horse.

Brittney

Certified Veterinary Technician

Brittney began working for the Shorewood Animal Hospital in 2022 as a Veterinary Assistant. Brittney graduated from the University of Minnesota with a bachelor's in Animal Science, and minor in Equine Science. She completed Veterinary Technology courses at Penn Foster and passed the VTNE to obtain her license to be a Certified Veterinary Technician in 2023. She has a goofy hound dog named Otter.

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Chris

Lead Veterinary Assistant

Chris started working for the Shorewood Animal Hospital in 2016 as a Kennel Assistant. He was quickly promoted to the position of Veterinary Assistant. He is currently working on getting his certification to become a Veterinary Technician. He has an orange and white tabby cat named Samwise and a food-obsessed classic brown tabby cat named Jessie.

Emily

Lead Veterinary Assistant

Emily began working for the Shorewood Animal Hospital in 2018 as a Veterinary Assistant/receptionist. She is currently working on her certification to become a Veterinary Technician. She shares her home with two adorable cats, Mac and Mingo.

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Caitlin

Lead Veterinary Assistant

Caitlin began working for the Shorewood Animal Hospital in 2021 as a Veterinary Assistant. She is currently working on her certification to become a Veterinary Technician. She has two orange cats named Benedict and Toast.

Kasey

Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

Kasey began working for the Shorewood Animal Hospital in 2020 as a Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist. She graduated from UW-Milwaukee in 2017 with a degree in Information Studies and Technology, and a minor in English. She has one cat, Tommy "Trainwreck" , and Junie, her family dog.

Ku

Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

Ku began working for the Shorewood Animal Hospital in 2021 as a Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist. She graduated from UW Milwaukee in 2019 and is pursuing a career as a Veterinary Technician. She has two cats named Kiro and Okami.

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Lindsey

Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

Lindsey began working for the Shorewood Animal Hospital in 2022 as a Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist. She has a Border Collie Mix named, Luca.

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Kaya

Receptionist

Kaya began working for the Shorewood Animal Hospital in 2020 as a Receptionist. She shares her home with her 2 dogs Mable & Spencer and her cat Mashed Potato.

Kelly

Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

Kelly began working for the Shorewood Animal Hospital in 2022 as a Receptionist. Kelly has two dogs named, Dexter and Bailey, and a cat named, Jynx.

Laurel

Veterinary Assistant/ Receptionist

Laurel began working for the Shorewood Animal Hospital in 2023 as a Receptionist. She shares her home with a feisty pitbull named Nola.

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Madilynn

Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

Madilynn started working at Shorewood Animal Hospital as a receptionist/assistant in 2023. She is currently at UW-Milwaukee pursuing a degree in Biology. During the summer, she volunteers at the Wisconsin Humane Society and the Milwaukee County Zoo. She shares her home with one cat named Frankie and one lion-head rabbit named Richard

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Nicole

Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

Nicole began working for the Shorewood Animal Hospital in 2024 as a Receptionist. Nicole's home has always been filled with all types of animals. Currently her family has 15 fish, 2 dogs (Sophie, and Lola), 5 birds (Hulk, Spidey, Teddy, Ashe and Echo), and a pet chameleon named Fruitloop. When she's not working she is with her family or playing video games with her nephew.

Yve

Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

Yve began working for the Shorewood Animal Hospital in 2024 as a Receptionist. She lives at home with her dog, Biggie.

Brandon

Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

Brandon began working for the Shorewood Animal Hospital in 2025 as a veterinary assistant/receptionist. He plans to go back to school to obtain his veterinary technician certification. Brandon has worked with horses his whole life and eventually wants to work as a technician at an equine medical center.

Molly

Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

Molly began working for the Shorewood Animal Hospital in 2025.