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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 when injuries
occur 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.
Heidi Servi, DVM
Dr. Heidi Servi grew up in Illinois where she
developed her interest in veterinary
medicine.
She has over 12 years of combined
experience in the veterinary medical field.
Her career started as a Certified Veterinary
Technician. She has worked in the
Anesthesia and Critical Care Department of
the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical
Teaching Hospital.
Dr. Heidi is a graduate of the University of
Wisconsin Veterinary School.
She has completed the Healing Oasis
Veterinary Massage and Rehabilitation
course as well as the University of
Tennessee rehabilitation curriculum.
Dr. Heidi has a strong interest in holistic
care for her patients. “Due to my
compassion for animals, my desire is to
provide excellent care for my patients.”
Dr. Heidi enjoys her free time gardening,
practicing yoga, and spending time with
her family that includes four cats and three
dogs.
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 when injuries
occur 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.
Heidi Servi, DVM
Dr. Heidi Servi grew up in Illinois where she
developed her interest in veterinary
medicine.
She has over 12 years of combined
experience in the veterinary medical field.
Her career started as a Certified Veterinary
Technician. She has worked in the
Anesthesia and Critical Care Department of
the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical
Teaching Hospital.
Dr. Heidi is a graduate of the University of
Wisconsin Veterinary School.
She has completed the Healing Oasis
Veterinary Massage and Rehabilitation
course as well as the University of
Tennessee rehabilitation curriculum.
Dr. Heidi has a strong interest in holistic
care for her patients. “Due to my
compassion for animals, my desire is to
provide excellent care for my patients.”
Dr. Heidi enjoys her free time gardening,
practicing yoga, and spending time with
her family that includes four cats and three
dogs.
| Dr. Heidi Servi |
| Dr. Karen La Vetter |
