Meet Our Team

Christine Ripley, DVM
Veterinarian
Family: Husband John and children Ava and Tyler.
Pet info: Dog-Lexi (Australian Shepherd)
Hobbies: Softball, chasing small children around, spending time with family, helping my dad on his dairy farm, and reading.
Education: University of Madison Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine-graduation 2010

Brooke Hanson
Certified Veterinary Technician
Family Info: Husband Jake and children Maeve, Harlan, Orson & Ledger
Pet Info: Two dogs- Basil (Border Collie x Pyrenees) & Dill (Heeler x Pyrenees), six outdoor cats- Benny, Seargent Tibbs, Toothless, Maui, Moana & Leo. A flock of chickens, ducks & turkeys.
Hobbies: Snowboarding, kayaking, baking, camping with my family in our renovated RV
School: 2010 graduate of the veterinary technician program at Madison College

Brianna Hilleshiem
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Family Info: Parents Keith & Mindy, Sisters Samantha & Hannah
Pet Info: One dog- Cinch (Mini Australian Shepard), Two cats- Littles & Goober, and Four horses- Skip, Jasper, Cowboy, & Ember
Hobbies: Riding Horses, Kayaking, Decorating
School: Madison Area Technical College

Kelly Stadele
Veterinary Technician
Family Info: Husband Paul and children Kathryn, Madalyn, Olivia & Matthew
Pet Info: Two Border Collies Case and Harley, one cat Tom and entire herd of Holstein dairy cows
Hobbies: cooking, baking, reading, gardening, family time and dairy farming with my husband and kids
School: 2006 graduate of the veterinary technician program at Madison College

David Bradford
Hospital Manager
Family Info: Youngest of 7 siblings, uncle to 8 nieces and nephews.
Hobbies/Interests: 3d-printing, history, and Frisbee golf
School: BA History – Loyola University of Chicago

Kristina Durst
Office Assistant
Family Info: Parents Loren and Julie, Siblings Zach and Rachel
Pet Info: Chalmers (Carin Terrier) Small Brown Swiss Herd
Hobbies: Farming, being outdoors, and family time
School: UW-Richland. Graduated 2017

Nicole Dewane
Receptionist
Family: Partner Dante, brothers Sean and Davinci and sister Davina
Pet Info: Two cats (Milo and Penny), and a boxer at family home in Waukesha (Cash)
Hobbies/Interests: Baking, DIY projects, crocheting, hiking, working with animals, kayaking, fishing and collecting rocks

April Smithey
Groomer
Family Info: Lance (Husband), Adalynn (Daughter)
Pet Info: 4 dogs (Lily, Bella, Ruger, Rex) 4 cats (Acorn, Almond, Walnut, Coconut) 4 rats (Pepper Jack, Muenster, Mozzarella, Swiss)
Hobbies: Training my dogs, Reading and Kayaking

Marvin
Clinic Mascot
Family Info: Adopted from Ocooch Mountain Humane Society by PRVC
Hobbies: Laying in the sun, eating treats and making himself known