Leadership of WVMA
SARAH NOVAK, DVM
PRESIDENT
Sarah Novak, DVM PRESIDENT
University of Wisconsin | Class of 2006
Member since 2002
Practices small animal medicine at the Animal Medical and Surgical Clinic in Wisconsin Rapids
meg mueller, DVM
PRESIDENT-ELECT
MEG MUELLER, DVM PRESIDENT-ELECT
University of Wisconsin | Class of 2010
Member since 2010
Practices at Osseo-Augusta Veterinary Clinic, a mixed animal practice
HOWARD KETOVER, DVM
PAST PRESIDENT
HOWARD KETOVER, DVM PAST PRESIDENT
Colorado State University | Class of 2002
Member since 2002
Partner and owner at Irongate Equine Clinic in Madison
EXECUTIVE BOARD
BECCA RAFFEL, MS, DVM
DISTRICT 1 REPRESENTATIVE
Becca Raffel, ms, dvm
DISTRICT 1 REPRESENTATIVE
Milwaukee, Ozaukee, and Waukesha Counties
University of Wisconsin | Class of 2017
Member since 2017
Practices at Thiensville-Mequon Small Animal Clinic
KARI SEVERSON, DVM
DISTRICT 2 REPRESENTATIVE
KARI SEVERSON, DVM
DISTRICT 2 REPRESENTATIVE
Green, Jefferson, Kenosha, Racine, Rock, and Walworth Counties
University of Wisconsin | Class of 1996
Member since 1996
Medical Director at WVRC-Waukesha
KOLBY MCINTYRE, DVM
DISTRICT 3 REPRESENTATIVE
KOLBY MCINTYRE, DVM
DISTRICT 3 REPRESENTATIVE
Dodge, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Sheboygan, Washington and Winnebago Counties
University of Wisconsin | Class of 2015
Member since 2011
Co-owner of Marsh View Veterinary Clinic in Randolph where he practices dairy and small animal medicine
BRIAN DARKOW, DVM
DISTRICT 4 REPRESENTATIVE
BRIAN DARKOW, DVM
DISTRICT 4 REPRESENTATIVE
Brown, Calumet, Door, Florence, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Menomonie, Oconto, Outagamie, Shawano and Waupaca Counties
University of Wisconsin | Class of 2011
Member since 2007
Practices large animal and companion animal medicine at Countryside Veterinary Services in Appleton
BECKY JOHNSON, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVVA
DISTRICT 5 REPRESENTATIVE
becky johnson, dvm, ms phd, dacvaa
DISTRICT 5 REPRESENTATIVE
Dane and Columbia Counties
University of Wisconsin | Class of 1993
Member since 1997
Research anesthesiologist for the University of Wisconsin and clinical professor of anesthesia and pain management at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine
JENNIFER REDISKE, DVM
DISTRICT 6 REPRESENTATIVE
JENNIFER REDISKE, DVM
DISTRICT 2 REPRESENTATIVE
Crawford, Grant, Iowa, Lafayette, Richland and Sauk Counties
University of Wisconsin | Class of 2003
Member since 2003
Practices large animal medicine at Veterinary Associates Hazel Green-Galena
DAVID BROWN, DVM
DISTRICT 7 REPRESENTATIVE
DAVID BROWN, DVM
DISTRICT 7 REPRESENTATIVE
Buffalo, Jackson, Juneau, La Crosse, Monroe, Trempealeau and Vernon Counties
University of Wisconsin | Class of 1981
Member since 1981
Retired large animal veterinarian
MEG MUELLER, DVM
DISTRICT 8 REPRESENTATIVE
MEG MUELLER, DVM
DISTRICT 4 REPRESENTATIVE
Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Iron, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix and Washburn Counties
University of Wisconsin | Class of 2010
Member since 2010
Practices at Osseo-Augusta Veterinary Clinic, a mixed animal practice
JENNIFER NEMEC, DVM
DISTRICT 9 REPRESENTATIVE
JENNIFER NEMEC, dvm
DISTRICT 9 REPRESENTATIVE
Adams, Forest, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Marquette, Oneida, Portage, Taylor, Vilas, Waushara and Wood Counties
University of Wisconsin | Class of 2006
Member since 2005
Owns and practices companion animal medicine and surgery at Badger Animal Clinic in Granto
summer henschel
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
SUMMER HENSCHEL
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
University of Wisconsin | Class of 2024
Member since 2020
Current focus is food animal medicine with a focus on dairy cattle
ASHLEY OPPERMANN
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
ASHLEY OPPERMANN
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
University of Wisconsin | Class of 2025
Member since 2021
Current focus is small animal general practice with the possibility of pursuing a specialty or academia
DANIELLE MAYR, DVM
TREASURER
DANIELLE MAYR
TREASURER
University of Wisconsin | Class of 2020
Member since 2016
Practices small animal medicine at Columbus Countryside Veterinary Clinic
STEVE ERICKSON, DVM
AMVA DELEGATE
STEVE ERICKSON, dvm
AVMA DELEGATE
University of Wisconsin | Class of 1987
Member since 1987
Instructor at Madison Area Technical College in the Veterinary Technician program
Mark Markel, DVM, PhD, DACVS
DEAN | UW SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Mark Markel, DVM, PhD, DACVS
DEAN | UW SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
University of California-Davis | Class of 1983
Member since 1993
Dean of the school of the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine
Darlene Konkle, DVM, MS, DACVIM
STATE VETERINARIAN
Darlene Konkle, DVM, MS, DACVIM
STATE VETERINARIAN
University of Wisconsin | Class of 1993
Member since 2009
Currently serving as the interim State Veterinarian within the Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection
Keith Poulsen, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
WVDL DIRECTOR
Keith Poulsen, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
WVDL DIRECTOR
University of Wisconsin | Class of 2004
Member since 2002
Currently serving as the Director of the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
JO-ELL CARSON
WVMA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
JO-ELL CARSON
WVMA Executive Director
This association is run by volunteer student and veterinarians who lend their insight and experience to move the Wisconsin veterinary community forward. Consider joining the team and unlock even greater networking and professional growth opportunities.
If you are interested in helping out, contact us at wvma@wvma.org for more information.
