Veterinarians
Dr. Kate Silverthorne
Dr. Kate Silverthorne grew up in Madison, WI and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison for undergrad, earning a degree in Zoology and Environmental Science in 2019. She participated in an internship at the Dane County Humane Society’s Wildlife Center the summer after graduation and fell in love with veterinary medicine. After taking a couple years…
Dr. Chris Olson
Dr. Chris Olson is a true Wisconsinite, born and raised in Madison, WI. Growing up surrounded by dogs and puppies, she spent many afternoons at the nearby zoo, observing animals and visiting the petting farm. A trip to Florida at age eight, where she held a python at Busch Gardens, ignited her passion for veterinary…
Dr. Heide Meier
Medical Director/Veterinarian Dr. Meier decided she wanted to become a veterinarian when she was in the first grade. Dr. Meier has always loved animals and felt called to pursue this profession. Dr. Meier grew up in Palatine, Illinois. She began her veterinary career at the age of 15, when she signed up as a kennel…
Dr. Mackenzie Kelling
Veterinarian Dr. Mackenzie Kelling is a 2016 University of Illinois graduate who relocated to the Madison area in 2018 after working in the Chicago suburbs. Her special interests include dentistry and internal medicine. In her downtime, she likes to spend time with her English Setter mix named Maple Syrup. She also enjoys cheering on the…
Dr. Lisa Stromsky
Veterinarian Dr. Lisa Stromsky graduated from Michigan State University Veterinary School in 1990. Her veterinary career began in Richland Center in a mixed animal practice. She cared for a wide range of animals from tiny kittens to big Angus beef cows and went from an associate to part owner in 2000. Her community involvement included…



