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Boarding Staff

Meet our professional, caring staff

Michelle, Boarding Manager

As a child, Michelle brought home stray dogs, cats, and birds. In high school, she studied animal science courses. She wanted to make a career working with animals, but after a two-year liberal arts program at UW-Eau Claire, Michelle found herself in the “human” medical field.

She worked as a medical receptionist, record keeper, and assistant in orthopedic surgery at a primary health facility for 20 years. Her experience managing staff and doctors prepared her for the position of boarding manager at Pineview where she oversees 54 kennels and four cat condos, and a staff of eleven. Michelle’s duties include scheduling and overseeing kennel staff, making sure all animals are provided for, including three to four playtimes daily. She also answers phones, makes reservations, conducts tours, and assists with checking the animals in and out of the kennels.

Michelle is certified from the Wisconsin School of Professional Pet Grooming. She believes animals are happy if they are well taken care of in a clean, comfortable environment. “If they are in a place they want to be, animals will want to come back, and if pets are happy, owners are happy.” Michelle says when a dog jumps out of the car, rather than hanging back, “I know it likes being here, and that it’s being treated well. That’s the ultimate compliment.” Michelle has an english mastiff, Karl, an australian shepherd mix, Stella, a brussels griffon mix named Sally, and her newest addition is a kitten named Lily.

Michelle with Karl, Stella, Sally, and Storm

Heather, Assistant Boarding Manager

Heather joined the group in August of 2007 as a kennel worker. She became Michelle's assistant boarding manager in the fall of 2008. Heather answers boarding phone calls, checks in animals, checks out animals, and helps supervise the kennel staff. She has a 10 year old sheltie named Buddy, and just recently adopted a 2 year old shar-pei mix named Omar. Heather loves when dogs come in and push through the doors to get back to the kennel. She loves knowing that they love it here! She doesn't know what her future will hold, but she knows there will always be animals in her life. Heather can't wait to see you and your pets at Pineview!

Heather with Omar



Hannah W. Hannah is 17 and a sophomore at Waunakee High School. She has worked at Pineview for almost a year. Hannah loves her job and spending time with all the animals. She loves to play with the dogs and doesn't mind if they get her dirty. She hopes to some day get a job envolving animals.

Kathy Kathy has been with Pineview since November of 2008 and has very much enjoyed coming to work everyday to care for the animals. She has a passion for animals and loves working with them on a daily basis. She has four pets of her own that keep her busy. She has a 12 year old pomeranian named Lucy, a 3 year old papillon and chinese crested powderpuff mix named Sophie, a 14 year old cat named Sam, and a 6 year old cat named Remi.

Chad Chad Landes has been working at Pineview since February of 2008. He is currently a senior at Waunakee High School. Chad plays football, hunts, fishes, and enjoys riding his snowmobile in his free time. He aspires to become a large animal veterinarian. Chad loves working with everyone's pets and he hopes to see you at Pineview.
Catlain Catlain is a senior at Middleton High School and has been working at Pineview since August of 2009. Her favorite part of her job is working with the dogs and cats. She doesn’t have a dog at home so it is always a joy for her to come to work and get to play with all the dogs. She lives on a farm where she takes care of her goats. In the summer she shows her goats at the local fairs. Also she has a cat named George and a rabbit named Fred.
Paige Paige is currently attending Waunakee High School. She inspires to be a vet and loves working with the animals. Her favorite part of her job is the hands on training with the dogs. She loves all of the animals that come here!
Alyssa Alyssa is a sophomore at Waunakee High School and has been working at Pineview since May 2009. Her favorite part of the job is playing with all the dogs and cats. Besides the animals at Pineview, she has a dog, Cocoa Puff, and a horse Garrett, whom she loves. When Alyssa grows up she aspires to be a large animal veterinarian.

Katie Katie is a sophomore at Waunakee High School. She has been working at Pineview since May of 2009. Katie has a cat named Teddy and a dog named Rosie. Some of her hobbies include volleyball and track. She plans to become a large animal vet.
Jess Jess is a senior at Deforest High School and hopes to become a small animal vet. She was hired in September of 2009. Her hobbies include snowboarding & photography. She has a maltese named Bailey. Her favorite part of the job is playing with all the dogs and cats. She loves her job and all the new animals she gets to meet.
We also have several college students that come back and help us over the summer.

Pineview Veterinary Hospital & Pet Resort ● 6000 Hwy K, Waunakee, WI 53597 ● (608) 850-7387
www.pineviewvethospital.com ● vets@pineviewvethospital.com