 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Meet the Doctors
| Dr. Jill Kusba |
| Dr. Linda Olson |
Jill Kusba, DVM, MS, CCRT
Dr. Jill graduated from the University of
Minnesota School of Veterinary Medicine
in 1977. She finished her masters and
residency in 1981 and is board-eligible in
small animal surgery.
Dr. Jill has a special interest in orthopedics
and lamenesses. She has training in
massage therapy and acupuncture. Her
emphasis is on thorough orthopedic exams
and treating the cause of the pain not just
giving pain medications.
"I prefer to find and treat the cause of pain. I
enjoy showing clients how to palpate and
treat their patient at home with appropriate
exercises and localized treatments."
Dr. Jill is certified in rehabilitation therapy
by the Canine Rehabilitation Institute and
is certified in Stem Cell Treatments.
She also has advanced training with Third
Way Dog Training and promotes good
mental health in companion animals by
utilizing stimulating activities.
According to Dr. Jill, "Even cats want to
learn tricks, I recommend positive
reinforcement training for companion
animals to prevent behavior problems."
In 1984 Dr. Jill started Care Animal Clinic
to provide quality companion animal
medicine, surgery, dentistry and
preventive medicine.
Dr. Jill has volunteered for numerous
organizations: Raptor Rehabilitation
Center, Elmbrook Humane Society,
Orangutan Foundation, Jane Goodall
Institute, Crane Foundation, MVMA spay-
neuter program at the State Fair, Literacy
Council, Polar Bears Alive, Delta Society for
pet therapy and Barefoot Beach Preserve.
She has served on the Milwaukee Veterinary
Medical Board and served as secretary-
treasurer as well as vice president and
president. Dr. Kusba was also an adjunct
professor in Physiology at the Medical
College of Wisconsin.
Dr. Kusba is a member of the AVMA,
WVMA, AAHA and Holistic Veterinary
Medicine Association, and the International
Academy of Pain Management.
Linda Olson, DVM, MS
Dr. Linda Olson graduated from the
University of Wisconsin-Madison School
of Veterinary Medicine in 1995. She is a
native of Brookfield and is a graduate of
Brookfield East High School.
Dr. Linda starting off her veterinary career
here at Care Animal Clinic 14 years ago as
a veterinary assistant.
Since graduating from Veterinary School,
she has been in general small animal
practice and at the University finishing her
Master’s of Science degree with an
emphasis in immunology.
Dr. Linda’s special interests are in internal
medicine, ultrasound, integrated
treatments and wellness programs for dogs
and cats.
Dr. Olson is a member of the Avma, WVMA
and AAHA.
Dr. Karen La Vetter
Dr. La Vetter has wanted to be a
veterinarian for as long as she can
remember.
Since obtaining her Doctor of Veterinary
Medicine degree from the University of
Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary
Medicine, she has been a companion animal
practitioner.
While Dr. La Vetter enjoys all aspects of
small animal medicine and surgery, her
special interests are feline medicine and
diseases of geriatric cats.
Companion animal behavior is also a
special interest of Dr. La Vetter’s. ”Helping
clients understand and enjoy their animal
friends more is very gratifying to me.”
Dr. Karen has volunteered for the Cat
Network, a non-profit organization that
finds homes for homeless cats.
Dr. La Vetter is a member of the American
Association of Feline Practitioners, AVMA,
and the Wisconsin VMA.
During her free time, Dr. La Vetter enjoys
spending time with her cats and dog, as
well as showing her family’s Clydesdale
horses.
Dr. Audra Landon
Dr. Audra Landon graduated from the
University of Wisconsin - Madison School
of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Audra has a special interest in the
health of senior patients as well as her
patients maintaining good form through
out their life time.
She originally is from Upstate New York.
Prior to calling Wisconsin her home, she
lived in New York City and Chicago.
Dr. Audra is a member of the American
Veterinary Medicine Association and the
Wisconsin Veterinary Medicine
Association.
Dr. Landon spends her free time with her
husband and her rescue dog Charlie. Charlie
is a Lab-Corgi mix blessed with a body of a
labrador and the short legs of a Corgi.
Dr. Audra enjoys traveling, walking,
biking, reading and watching movies with
her family.
Dr. Jill graduated from the University of
Minnesota School of Veterinary Medicine
in 1977. She finished her masters and
residency in 1981 and is board-eligible in
small animal surgery.
Dr. Jill has a special interest in orthopedics
and lamenesses. She has training in
massage therapy and acupuncture. Her
emphasis is on thorough orthopedic exams
and treating the cause of the pain not just
giving pain medications.
"I prefer to find and treat the cause of pain. I
enjoy showing clients how to palpate and
treat their patient at home with appropriate
exercises and localized treatments."
Dr. Jill is certified in rehabilitation therapy
by the Canine Rehabilitation Institute and
is certified in Stem Cell Treatments.
She also has advanced training with Third
Way Dog Training and promotes good
mental health in companion animals by
utilizing stimulating activities.
According to Dr. Jill, "Even cats want to
learn tricks, I recommend positive
reinforcement training for companion
animals to prevent behavior problems."
In 1984 Dr. Jill started Care Animal Clinic
to provide quality companion animal
medicine, surgery, dentistry and
preventive medicine.
Dr. Jill has volunteered for numerous
organizations: Raptor Rehabilitation
Center, Elmbrook Humane Society,
Orangutan Foundation, Jane Goodall
Institute, Crane Foundation, MVMA spay-
neuter program at the State Fair, Literacy
Council, Polar Bears Alive, Delta Society for
pet therapy and Barefoot Beach Preserve.
She has served on the Milwaukee Veterinary
Medical Board and served as secretary-
treasurer as well as vice president and
president. Dr. Kusba was also an adjunct
professor in Physiology at the Medical
College of Wisconsin.
Dr. Kusba is a member of the AVMA,
WVMA, AAHA and Holistic Veterinary
Medicine Association, and the International
Academy of Pain Management.
Linda Olson, DVM, MS
Dr. Linda Olson graduated from the
University of Wisconsin-Madison School
of Veterinary Medicine in 1995. She is a
native of Brookfield and is a graduate of
Brookfield East High School.
Dr. Linda starting off her veterinary career
here at Care Animal Clinic 14 years ago as
a veterinary assistant.
Since graduating from Veterinary School,
she has been in general small animal
practice and at the University finishing her
Master’s of Science degree with an
emphasis in immunology.
Dr. Linda’s special interests are in internal
medicine, ultrasound, integrated
treatments and wellness programs for dogs
and cats.
Dr. Olson is a member of the Avma, WVMA
and AAHA.
Dr. Karen La Vetter
Dr. La Vetter has wanted to be a
veterinarian for as long as she can
remember.
Since obtaining her Doctor of Veterinary
Medicine degree from the University of
Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary
Medicine, she has been a companion animal
practitioner.
While Dr. La Vetter enjoys all aspects of
small animal medicine and surgery, her
special interests are feline medicine and
diseases of geriatric cats.
Companion animal behavior is also a
special interest of Dr. La Vetter’s. ”Helping
clients understand and enjoy their animal
friends more is very gratifying to me.”
Dr. Karen has volunteered for the Cat
Network, a non-profit organization that
finds homes for homeless cats.
Dr. La Vetter is a member of the American
Association of Feline Practitioners, AVMA,
and the Wisconsin VMA.
During her free time, Dr. La Vetter enjoys
spending time with her cats and dog, as
well as showing her family’s Clydesdale
horses.
Dr. Audra Landon
Dr. Audra Landon graduated from the
University of Wisconsin - Madison School
of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Audra has a special interest in the
health of senior patients as well as her
patients maintaining good form through
out their life time.
She originally is from Upstate New York.
Prior to calling Wisconsin her home, she
lived in New York City and Chicago.
Dr. Audra is a member of the American
Veterinary Medicine Association and the
Wisconsin Veterinary Medicine
Association.
Dr. Landon spends her free time with her
husband and her rescue dog Charlie. Charlie
is a Lab-Corgi mix blessed with a body of a
labrador and the short legs of a Corgi.
Dr. Audra enjoys traveling, walking,
biking, reading and watching movies with
her family.
| Dr. Karen La Vetter |
