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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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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.

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.

Dr. Matt is a graduate of Iowa State University and has been a large animal veterinarian at WVH since 1999. He has an interest in ultrasound and surgery. He and his wife Dixie 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.

Dr. Lizzy Martino grew up in Wisconsin, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine in 2024. She has a special interest in companion and exotic species, and currently has multiple reptile species, sugar gliders, dogs, and cats. In her spare time she enjoys competing in canine sports with her dogs, camping, hiking, horseback riding, and scuba diving.

Dr. Avonlea Odling was raised on a small farm in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, where she developed a strong foundation in animal agriculture. From a young age, she was actively involved in 4-H and FFA, exhibiting multiple species including sheep, swine, cattle, horses, and poultry. This early exposure evolved into a deeper interest, leading her to show cattle and swine at the national level.

These experiences solidified Dr. Avonlea’s passion for animal health and production, particularly in livestock reproduction. She pursued her veterinary education at St. George’s University and completed her clinical year at Iowa State University. Dr. Avonlea’s professional interests are centered on reproductive management and health of cattle, as well as swine health.

Dr. Megan Bixby grew up in central Illinois and graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine in 2026. She has professional interests in small ruminants and bovine medicine and surgery. Dr. Megan and her fiancé, Trae, live in Janesville with their cat, Ellie. In her free time, she enjoys crafting, true crime TV, and spending time in the outdoors.

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.

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.

When retiring from the corporate world, Dawn knew her next chapter would have to include animals. Dawn enjoys seeing all the dog and cat patients. In addition to caring for dogs and cats, she also enjoys getting to know both small and large animal clients. Her pets include Izak, a German Shepherd; Muffin, a Shih Tzu; Brad, a parrot; and Gideon, a cat. When not working, Dawn enjoys hiking with her dogs, training at the German Shepherd Dog Club of Wisconsin, and swimming laps at the Aquatic Center.

Christine grew up in Burlington, where she developed a deep appreciation for farm life by raising and showing dairy cattle from a young age. She is a proud mother of two wonderful children and recently welcomed a new son-in-law into the family, adding even more joy to their close-knit group. At home, she is also kept on her toes by her spirited gray cat, Smokey, whose playful antics bring both love and a bit of chaos to the household. In her free time, Christine enjoys spending quality moments with her family on the farm.

Angie grew up in Big Bend, WI and always loved animals despite not being able to have many at home due to family allergies. She learned about Veterinary Technicians in Middle school and set her sights on making that her career. She graduated from Madison College in 2006 and became certified shortly after. She has gained many different experiences in the Madison area from general practice, emergency, specialty, and shelter medicine. She joined Whitewater Vet Hospital full time in October, 2024 and is happy to be back closer to home. She shares her home in Jefferson with her husband, daughter, son and menagerie of pets (including 2 dogs, 3 cats, 5 fancy rats, and quite often extra foster pets as well). Outside of work Angie enjoys crafting, music, community events, and supporting local youth organizations that her kids are involved in. She looks forward to getting to know the clients and patients here at WVH.

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.

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Chelsea grew up in East Troy, WI. Her love of animals bloomed with her involvement in 4-H and FFA where she raised and showed beef cattle, swine, and poultry. A rise in her neighborhood cat population is what truly ignited her passion for small animal care. Chelsea started her journey as a Veterinary Assistant at WVH in September 2024. When not at the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her cats and hermit crabs.

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Ashley grew up in Washington state but has lived in Wisconsin since 2009. She, her husband, and their two children have a farm with a variety of animals, including horses, goats, and chickens. Ashley is currently attending school to become a Certified Veterinary Technician and is eager to expand her knowledge. In her spare time, she performs with her horses on The Kettle Moraine Rough Rider drill team. She also loves ice fishing, gardening, and spending time with her family.

Simra is a huge animal lover. Her mini petting zoo includes a horse named Dually, a goat named Jake, two Red Heelers named Mossy and Kimber, a Great Dane named Kane, eight very chunky-happy barn cats, a few noisy peacocks, chickens, and ducks, as well as the other 30 boarded horses that her family takes care of on the farm. She is an undergrad studying animal science at Unity Environmental University. She strives to one day become a Veterinarian to care for as many in-need animals as possible. She is super excited to get to know all the patients/clients of WVH and provide a safe and loving environment for all animals walking through the door. Simra joined the WVH team in June 2025.

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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WVH is excited to offer the convenience of our online veterinary pharmacy, Covetrus! You can order your pet’s medications, prescription diets, and other trusted products anytime from the comfort of your home.

Benefits of shopping with our online pharmacy include:
– Convenient 24/7 ordering
– Home delivery
– Products sourced directly from trusted manufacturers and backed by those manufacturers
– Competitive pricing and special promotions on select items
– Easy prescription refills for eligible medications

Simply visit our online pharmacy, browse the products your pet needs, and place your order. If your pet requires a prescription medication, we’ll review and approve it as needed before it’s shipped.

**It is important to note that Covetrus 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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Farm animal clients! Check out MyAnimalRx for all of your large animal supply needs.

Benefits:

– Open 24/7 – shop online anytime, anywhere

– Fast shipping to your door

– Simple re-orders

– Keep track of favorite products

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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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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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