PHONE: (262) 473-2930LOCATION: 527 S Janesville St. | Whitewater, WI 53190WORKING HOURS: MON-TUES 8:00-6:00, WED-FRI 8:00-5:00, SAT 8:00-12:00

SPECIAL CARE FOR YOUR LIVESTOCK & PETS

Your pet’s health and well being is our top priority and we will take every step to give your pet the best care possible. We want to be your partners when it comes to making informed decisions about your pet’s health care.


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WELCOME TO WHITEWATER VET HOSPITAL



At Whitewater Veterinary Hospital we offer sound, caring advice and quality veterinary care. We are a full service hospital emphasizing preventative medicine including annual examinations, up-to-date vaccine protocols, parasite prevention, dental care, nutrition, and weight management.

We provide a broad spectrum of diagnostic procedures through in-house testing and the use of outside reference laboratories. Our facility includes a well-stocked pharmacy, three exam rooms, a surgery suite, in-house imaging, an isolation area to house sick or contagious pets, and a large, closely supervised hospitalization and treatment area.



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DVM

Janet Gildner


Dr. Janet Gildner is one of the small animal veterinarians here at Whitewater Veterinary Hospital. Practicing for 31 years now, after attending the University of Wisconsin Madison for both undergrad and veterinary school. She is a native Wisconsinite and enjoy animals (big surprise there!), plants, kayaking, camping, bicycling, and spending time with my three grown kids and friends. Dr. Gildner shares her home with lots of pets, large and small, and still learn something from them everyday. She feels fortunate to have the best patients in the world, and always looks forward to trying to improve their lives as much as they improve ours.




DVM

Ashley Young


Hi! My name is Ashley Young, one of the small animal veterinarians at Whitewater Veterinary Hospital. I was raised in a small rural town in Northern Illinois, but growing up I spent weekends and summers in Whitewater. I received my veterinary degree from Iowa State University in 2022. My special interests within veterinary medicine include calf health & lung ultrasound, dairy medicine and hospice care for small animals. Outside of veterinary medicine, I enjoy waterskiing, spending time with family, hiking with my golden retriever, Stan, and Wisconsin winters (an unpopular opinion!). I couldn’t be more excited to serve both the small and large animal clients of the Whitewater community that I love so much! I feel so honored to be able to do what I love every day and strive to provide the best care for the ones that give us so much.




DVM

Matt Stever


Dr. Matt is a graduate of Iowa State University. Dr. Matt is a familiar face to our large animal clients and is eager to now be working with companion animals as well. He has an interest in ultrasound and surgery. He and his wife Dixie (one of our CVTs) live in rural Elkhorn with their two cats Rizzo and Silas and their dog Lulu. In his spare time he loves to ride his Harley, canoe, hunt and brew beer!




DVM

Tom Smithyman


Dr. Tom Smithyman is a 1990 graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine. Originally from Hartford, WI, he has practiced large animal medicine here since his graduation. Tom is a vet credentialed in the monitoring of CWD in the deer and elk herds in our area. He and his wife, Jennifer, have been married since 1988 and live in rural Fort Atkinson. They have five adult children and several grandchildren. Tom likes to hunt, make things with his hands, and loves a good joke.





DVM

Michael Miesen


Dr. Michael Miesen is a 2007 graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine. He hails from a dairy/beef farm near Platteville and was captain of a collegiate soil judging team that won the national contest, twice. He and his wife, Stephanie, have one son, Emil, and one daughter, Rosie. Mike is a hunter-fisher-gatherer sort of guy who loves the practical joke!




Office Manager

Dixie Stever


Dixie started at WVH as a Certified Veterinary Technician in 1995. She graduated from Madison Area Technical College in 1982 and interned at WVH in 1981. Being a parent to a child with autism led to an interest in behavior. She has attended many conferences on feline and canine behavior. She has offered puppy and obedience classes at the hospital to help clients communicate better with their K-9 companions. In 2017, she transitioned to the position of Practice Manager at WVH. This position offers a new set of challenges and exercises her communication skills.




Receptionist

Mary Gillette


Mary came to WVH in the fall of 1977 as a part-time receptionist. In 2001, she took a full-time position. Mary manages inventory by ordering small animal medications, supplies, and pet food. She also continues her reception work. Mary’s farm experience is invaluable with our farm clients. Mary, her husband, Tim, and daughter Katie, live on the family farm and are well known for raising show-quality Ayrshire cattle. Mary, being on a dairy farm all her life, can relate very well with the large animal clients, but has a soft side for the small furry friends as well.



Certified Veterinary Technician

Sandy Lucht


Sandy grew up as a farm girl in Whitewater. She graduated from Madison College in 1988, received her certification and has worked here since. She and her husband, Bruce, live in rural Whitewater and have two adult children, Anna and Matthew. Sandy has two lucky dogs named Boomer and Cosmo. Sandy enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine, but particularly enjoys surgery, and working with the clients and animals she has gotten to know over the years. As an empty nester, she is back working full time.





Certified Veterinary Technician

Emily Leistikow


Emily grew up in the rolling hills of Green County, Wisconsin. She has always loved animals, and was lucky enough to grow up surrounded by dogs, cats, horses, rabbits and a lamb named Peppy. She graduated from Madison College in 2013 with her Associate’s degree as a Veterinary Technician, received her certification that summer, and joined the team in June of 2013. Emily shares her home with a talkative and goofy cat named Rudy and a happy-go-lucky Chocolate Lab named Hattie. She has a horse named Jazzi, and two miniature horses named Dazzle and Dream who live with her parents. Her family also has an adopted Australian Shepherd named Annie.



Certified Veterinary Technician

Lilian Schwichtenberg


Lilian is a small-town girl who grew up in Palmyra, WI. At a young age she was part of 4-H and was always involved in working with horses at various stables, though she has always had a fascination with all kinds of animals. Lilian graduated from Madison College in May, 2023 with her Associate’s degree as a Veterinary Technician and became certified in July, 2023. She has been part of the WVH team since July, 2020.



Certified Veterinary Technician

Rachael Lusz


Rachael grew up in Mukwonago, WI surrounded by English Mastiffs and four cats. She graduated from Gateway Technical College in May, 2023 with an Associate’s degree as a Veterinary Technician, and became certified in July, 2023. Rachael first joined WVH as a Vet Assistant in July, 2021. Rachael and her fiance, Michael, have four cats named Momo, Marshmallow, Peanut, and Ducky and two Australian Shepherds named Beans and Biscotti.



Veterinary Assistant

Leah Kohlstedt


Leah lives on the outskirts of Palmyra on her family’s small homestead. She is just finishing high school, having been homeschooled all her life. She has loved animals as long as she can remember, and always knew she wanted a job involving animals. She feels very blessed to be part of the WVH team, joining as a Vet Assistant in March, 2022.




Veterinary Assistant

Katelyn Halpin


Katelyn joined our team in August of 2022! She has worked in the veterinary field since 2017 where she started as a kennel attendant. She grew up in Lake Geneva where she enjoys spending her time walking her dog, paddle boarding and boating in the summer. Katelyn’s passion is to always be the voice for those who don’t have one.



Receptionist

Mary Beth Miatke


Receptionist

Robin Sdano


Receptionist

Dawn Armin



Veterinary Technician Assistant

Kyra Deickman


Veterinary Technician Assistant

Sydney Miller


Kennel Staff

Jayden Sontag

OUR SERVICES

We offer sound, caring advice and quality veterinary care. We are a full service hospital emphasizing preventative medicine including annual examinations, up-to-date vaccine protocols, parasite prevention, dental care, nutrition, and weight management. Our facility includes a well-stocked pharmacy, three exam rooms, a surgery suite, in-house imaging, an isolation area to house sick or contagious pets, and a large, closely supervised hospitalization and treatment area.

SMALL ANIMAL SERVICES



ROUTINE WELLNESS CARE



SURGICAL SERVICES



DENTISTRY



DIGITAL RADIOLOGY




ROUTINE ULTRASOUND



LABORATORY



PARASITE PREVENTION



MICROCHIPPING




DIETARY COUNSELING



MINOR BEHAVIOR COUNSELING



IN-CLINIC PHARMACY



EUTHANASIA & CREMATION



LARGE ANIMAL SERVICES



REPRODUCTION



HERD HEALTH



SURGICAL SERVICES



MILK QUALITY




LABORATORY



SURGICAL SERVICES



LAMENESS EVALUATION



HOSPITAL POLICIES & ONLINE ORDERS



PAYMENT POLICY


Whitewater Veterinary Hospital accepts cash, personal checks, debit card, and Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express credit cards. Payment is due at the time of service. To minimize costs and focus on customer service, we do not bill.

Whitewater Veterinary Hospital also accepts Care Credit. CareCredit is a flexible patient/client payment program, specifically designed for healthcare expenses, that makes it easier for you to get the treatment or procedures you want and need for your pet. CareCredit is ideal for co-payments, deductibles, treatment and procedures not covered by insurance, and can be used at over 45,000 practices nationwide. You can learn more by visiting the Care Credit Website.

Insurance For Your Pets: Another popular option for your family and pet is insurance coverage. To learn more, please visit the following pet insurance website:


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ONLINE PHARMACY ORDER


As of October 1, 2023, Whitewater Veterinary Hospital will no longer process orders for medications or preventatives sent directly to us from online suppliers. Clients who order through online suppliers will need to pick up a written prescription for medications to provide to the online supplier directly. We will no longer fax or email prescriptions to other online suppliers.

We want to be very clear in saying that you need to purchase products only from a properly accredited and certified veterinary pharmacy. We understand that there are many reasons that our clients may want to purchase medications from big box stores online and we want you to make the most informed decision for your pet. We would hope that you order medications and preventatives from our own online store that you can access via our homepage or online store page. Our online store is an accredited and certified pharmacy and has continually held the Veterinary-Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites seal, a rigorous accreditation program administered through the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy.


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ONLINE LARGE ANIMAL STORE


What’s the easiest way to get your pet’s preventatives, food, prescription medications, and other necessities? Shipped right to YOUR front door!

Benefits of our Online Store:

  • All products available include the manufacturer’s guarantee
  • Records of any prescription items (including food) are imported into your pet’s medical record
  • Free shipping on orders over $49
  • Auto-ship option – you set a timeline for future shipments to be sent directly to your home

If you place a prescription order which needs a doctor’s approval, the online store will send our clinic a notification, and for non-prescription orders, no approval is necessary. Once we verify the order, it will be processed and shipped to your door!


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CAREER & STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

Below are open positions available to be a part of our team.


ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN


Whitewater Veterinary Hospital is looking for additional team members to add to our 5 doctor mixed practice located 45 minutes from Madison and Milwaukee. Our new veterinarians will be collaborated with and embraced as members of our team. Our ideal candidate is someone who strives to learn, embraces a similar mission vision of the team, and believes in work-home life balance.


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PRACTICE MANAGER


We are looking for a Practice Manager to add to our 5 doctor mixed practice located 45 minutes from Madison and Milwaukee. The practice manager is the key leader for all support teams within the clinic.  Leadership responsibilities will include coordination of all office operations and implementation of processes that ensure superior customer and patient experience.  A successful practice manager will take ownership of building, developing, and maintaining a successful team.


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VETERINARY STUDENT EXTERN/PRECEPTORSHIP


We are seeking highly motivated and passionate veterinary students to join the Heritage Vet Team as Externs/Preceptors (VM3-4). This program provides advanced clinical training and hands-on experience in a dynamic veterinary practice setting. Under the guidance of experienced large and mixed-animal veterinarians and support staff, externs will gain valuable insight into the daily operations of a rural veterinary clinic and enhance their clinical skills.


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Power of Partnership

HERITAGE VET PARTNERS

Heritage Vet Partners is a well-organized community of highly skilled veterinarians, professionals and shareholders helping each other grow professionally. Individual veterinarians and practices have the freedom to practice their medicine and maintain their practice’s identity while Heritage can offer services and opportunities that the individual practice can leverage.


Get in touch with us

OUR LOCATION


527 S Janesville St
Whitewater, WI 53190

(262)473-2930

HOURS
Mon-Tues: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wed-Fri: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sat: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sun: Closed


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