Not only does spaying and neutering reduce unwanted litters, it is also healthier for your pet and may prevent undesirable behaviors such as marking and increased aggression.
Dogs cannot see as well as humans and are considered color blind. A dog sees objects first by their movement, second by their brightness, and third by their shape.
Dr. Ron Schultz
Dr. Ronald M. Schultz, Jr. is a 1989 graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine. "I am proud to have worked for Verona Veterinary Medical Service, S.C. my entire career. Providing companion and food producing animal veterinary services fulfills my practice needs and desires. I truly enjoy working with our clients and their animals. "
"At home, my wife, Julie and son Wesley keep me busy. In our spare time, we like to hike, camp, fish, grow oak trees and relax. Five cats round out our family. Please contact me with any questions concerning your animals."
Dr. Cariann Turbeville, DVM
Dr. Cariann Turbeville graduated from UW-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine in 1999. She Practiced in Waukesha, WI for 4 years after graduation. She and her husband then relocated to Tallahassee, FL where she practiced from 2003 - 2006. Joined our practice September of 2006. "I am originally from Middleton and it is so good to be 'back home.'"
"Like most veterinarians, I have loved animals and had a desire to go into the profession at an early age. I thoroughly enjoy all of the canine and feline patients as well ferrets, guinea pigs and pocket pets." She brings a great deal of experience to our practice in small animal medicine, soft tissue surgeries and canine and feline dentistry, for which she "has special interest"
Her husband Michael began his graduate work in philosophy at UW-Madison in the fall of 2006. At home "we have 3 spoiled cats that rule the house". In her time off she enjoys kayaking, horseback riding, reading mystery novels and photography.
Bob Feller, B.S., C.V.T.
Bob is the Practice Manager at the clinic. He grew up in Verona and his career has been here a Verona Veterinary Medical Service for over 16 years. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dairy Science and is a Certified Veterinary Technician. "I take great pleasure in the interactions with our clients and all of their animals, both small ones that come in to the clinic and the ones on the farm. A favorite quote of mine, from the British Broadcasting program, 'All Creatures great and small,' goes something like this - "Tis kind of a strange sort of life, isn't it Mr. Farnen?"
"My greatest pleasure is my family, my wife Misty, son Nathan, my little princess Samantha, and our newest addition, Jack. You know what - they all love the animals too (though sometimes I hear "daddy, you smell like a farm")." Bob enjoys invovlment in his kids' activites, gardening/landscaping, Badger sports, tinkering and the pleasure of their own dog Arrugado and cats Bubby and Pieper.
Kerry Howard, C.V.T.
Kerry is one of our veterinary technicians, she graduated from the Veterinary Technician Program at Madison Area Technical College in 2000 and has worked here at Verona Vet Med ever since. Kerry has lived here in Verona all of her life, she has three cats, Sabbath, Monkey and Muffin. Every now and then you will see her with her 'niece and nephew,' Olivia and Trooper, who were kind enough to pose with her for a picture. Kerry says she loves working with animals and their owners and always will.
Jessica Kazmar, C.V.T.
Jessica started off here as one of our dog walkers at Verona Boarding Service in 2003. She earned her degree through the Veterinary Technician Program at Madison Area Technical College and graduated in May of 2007. She lives in Madison with her labrador retriever, Smokey. She says, "I have always wanted to help animals and educate their owners."
Anna Hipke, Professional Groomer
Anna has attended grooming school in Lower Michigan in 2001. In addition, she also holds a bachelor's degree in biology with a chemistry minor from Carthage College. She has been with the clinic and boarding facility for over 6 years. Anna lives in
Fitchburg with her three cats, Sammi, Lucy and Blue.
In her spare time, Anna enjoys reading, writing and watching movies. She also enjoys traveling, and often returns to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan,
where she was raised, to visit her father.
Krystal Sutter, Reception
Krystal was raised on a Dairy Farm just east of Mt. Horeb, and has been in the area her whole life. She has two degrees from MATC, Visual Communications - 2006,
and Photography - 2008.
Krystal has been with us almost continuously since 2002, starting as a dog walker and groomer's assistant. She began helping in the office in 2003. She is recently married (just this August), Krystal and her husband, Matt, live just outside of Mt. Horeb with their cat, Quack, and black lab, Zeus. She still visits the home farm to see, her dog Sugar and four cats, Shooter, Marbles, Diesel and Piggy.
Amy Andris, Reception
In July, Amy moved to Madison from Indianapolis, IN where she taught alternative school for struggling youth. She has an elementary education degree from Anderson University in Anderson, IN. Although Amy moved from Indiana, she was born and raised in Austin, TX where she likes to return to visit family and friends.
Amy enjoys hiking, kayaking, camping...really, just about anything outside. She also enjoys to travel out of the country when time allows with her husband, David.