Staff at Brown County Veterinary Hospital...
The health care team at Brown County Veterinary Hospital are a special group of people. We are dedicated individuals whose primary goal is to ensure your pet's happy and healthy life. We are highly trained in all areas of pet care.

Tracey L. Gilbert, D.V.M.
Dr. Gilbert is a graduate of the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She came to Green Bay in 1989, and became a partner in 1995. Dr. Gilbert is especially interested in internal medicine, orthopedics, and behavior. She serves on the NEW Zoo Advisory Board and is a past board member of the Bay Area Humane Society. In her off-duty hours, Dr. Gilbert competes in agility, obedience and tracking tests with her Belgian Tervuren dogs, Keeper, Robyn, and Tango. She lives near Green Bay with her dogs and 2 domestic short hair cats, Cedar and Earl Grey.

Nicole Gardner, D.V.M
Dr Gardner is a graduate of Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She's very interested in feline medicine and is a member of the American Association of Feline Practitioners. Dr. Gardner is one of the founding board members of Cats Anonymous, Inc., an organization dedicated to providing solutions to the problems of feral cats. She enjoys gardening, movies, and reading in her free time. She shares her home with various cats- Edgy, Scruffy, and Garthie (the cozy ones), Mabel (the crank), and Zara (the wild one),  and her dogs, Rupert (Italian Greyhound), and Ladybug (Sheltie mix). Dr Gardner and the dogs frequently travel to Escanaba, Michigan to visit with Dr. Gardner's mother and her dog, Lorna Doone.

Daniel J. Gray
  Dr. Gray graduated from Iowa State University in 2004 and spent his first two years practicing in Dubuque, Iowa. He has a strong interest in many facets of dog and cat care including internal medicine and surgery. He also has a significant interest in birds, reptiles, exotic mammals, zoo animals and wildlife medicine and surgery. Dr. Gray is also a member of a team of veterinarians directed by the U.S. Department of Public Health that responds to federal and state disaster emergencies. When he is not caring for the needs of animals he enjoys karate, fishing, hunting, camping and hockey. Martha, his wife of 5 years is also a part of the Brown County Veterinary Hospital team. Together they enjoy many furred feathered and finned friends in their home : a Chesapeake/Lab (Mousse), 4 domestic short hair cats (Nikki, Kitana, Marmot, and Frodo), a cockatiel (Stewie),  a blue tongued skink (Skinky), and many different tropical fish. Dan and Martha joyfully welcomed their first child in October 2007.

Ray Hawley, Practice Manager
 Ray has been with our hospitals since 1985. He grew up in the Green Bay area, and has earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Ray is married and has two daughters. A yellow Labrador dog (Katie), an Australian cattle dog mix (Mercedes), a domestic shorthair cat (Gray C), a calico (Tazz) and a black cat (B.T.-named Blood Thirsty by all the mice and chipmunks in Ray's garden that fear him) round out his family. His hobbies include racquetball, mountain biking, tennis, football, woodcarving, gardening, and fishing. In addition, he is known as a master vintner and brewmeister by his family and friends. He produces a variety of unique wines and beers. He's also been known to make a tasty cake for his co-workers from time to time.

Certified Veterinary Technicians

Lori Johansen, C.V.T.
 Lori is our head technician who came back to Green Bay after spending two years in Colorado attending Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology. Previously, she received a degree in Biology and Environmental Science and worked as an Animal Keeper at the Wildlife Sanctuary. Her pets include an Alaskan malamute (Koya), Lovebird (Alex), and a parakeet (Louie). Her spare time is spent camping, hiking, gardening and reading.

Jennifer Virlee, C.V.T.
 
Jennifer graduated from Madison Area Technical College in May of 1997. She has been a technician at BCVH & CCC since June 1998. Jennifer and her husband, Jesse, live in Howard with 2 cats (Cajun Catfish, and Buffer ball), 3 dogs (Mason, Brandy, and Dingo), 1 cockatoo (Waldo), and 2 horses (Dakota and Cinder). Jennifer is the owner of ALL PETS in home pet care, a pet sitting business that allows animals to stay in their homes while their owners are away. She also enjoys spending time with her young daughter.

Cindy Radka, C.V.T.
 Cindy graduated from Madison Area Technical College in 1990 and worked at Brown County Veterinary Hospital from 1990-1996. She took some time off to start a family with her husband, Mike. Cindy came back to work in December of 2005. She and Mike have 4 children. They also share their home with a pug (Al),  a cheery Brittany Spaniel (Baylee), a cat (Mercedes), and the bird (Waldo). Her hobbies include reading and playing chauffeur for her kids’ many activities.

Jackie Vanden Heuvel, C.V.T.
 Jackie graduated from UW-Green Bay in 2003 with a Major in Human Biology and studies in Pre-Veterinary Medicine. She has worked at BCVH and CCC since 2000 and received her Technician Certification  in 2005.
 Originally from Western Wisconsin, Jackie and her husband Nate are now settled south of Green Bay. with their English Springer Spaniel (Rascal) , and two domestic shorthair cats (Magnolia and Rev). Jackie and Nate are recent proud parents as of July 2008.

Crystal DeBroux - C.V.T.
 Crystal joined our staff in January 2005. She is a 2005 graduate of Horizon School of Veterinary Assisting in Appleton, and received her veterinary technician certification in 2007. Crystal grew up in New Franken on her family's dairy farm where she developed her love for animals. She now resides in New Franken with her husband, Ryan, and their Shih Tzu/Bichon mix (Mavrick). Crystal also has a horse (Mac) who stays at her parents' farm. In her free time, Crystal enjoys boating, swimming, snowmobiling and horseback riding. Crystal and Ryan are proud to announce that they are now proud parents as of December 2007.

Veterinary Assistant

Heather Rudie
 Heather graduated from the Horizon School of Veterinary Assisting in Spring 2007 and joined our team in Summer 2007.  Heather grew up in Gillett, WI, where she was and still is active in 4-H, in which she is now an Adult Dog and Goat Project Leader.  Her pets include a border collie (Hugs), a Cocker Spaniel/Sheltie mix (Holly) a Husky/German Shepherd mix (Sammy Jo), and her friends on her grandma's dairy goat farm. Heather spends her free time in the great outdoors ATV-ing and  snowmobiling, and enjoys spending time with her friends and family.

Customer Service

Judy Cumbers
 Judy came to us in the spring of 2001 from Plastic Protective Coatings, where she worked in customer service for 30 years. She and her husband, Jack, were married in 1966, they have two grown children, Chris and Tracy, and three grandchildren. Jack and Judy enjoy spending time at home with their two dogs, a Springer-beagle mix (Chelsea), and a beagle (Snoopy). Her hobbies include walking, working out at Curves, reading, spending time with her grandchildren, and relaxing at their cabin in the woods.

Martha Gray
 Martha Gray joined our team in June 2006. As you can probably guess, she is Dr. Dan Gray’s wife. They met at Iowa State University, and the 
 rest is history. Although she has strayed from her chosen field, she thoroughly enjoys her work in the veterinary field, and comes to us with a wealth of experience. When not at work she loves to cook, read, camp, fish with her husband, and walk her best buddy, Mousse (a Chesapeake Bay Retriever Mix). You may recognize Mousse, she spends her days behind the counter at Brown County too! She also finds time to spend with their cockatiel and four cats. Dan and Martha welcomed their first child in October, 2007.

Chris Klimek
 Chris became a team member in May 2006. Her smiling face is a welcome addition to our customer service staff. Although she has no pets of her own, she has become an "adopted" mom to many of the pets we see here. In her spare time she enjoys browsing the Saturday Farmer's Market and visiting with family. 

 

Tiffany Hoffman
 Tiffany came to the Green Bay area in 2003 from Cedarburg, Wisconsin. She has worked in veterinary medicine since 1995 and enjoys educating clients and has a passion for exotics and their care. When she and her husband, Wayne, are not chasing after their three energetic dogs, a Min-Pin Pomeranian mix (Dobie), a lab mix (Maggie), and a Golden Retriever (Drifter) or their cat (Atreyu). They also have a  turtle (Herbie), and several Koi pond fish. Tiff's hobbies include tennis, kayaking, candle making, and watching movies. Tiffany also loves spending time with her little girl.

Karen Hubbard
 Karen came to the Green Bay area in 2007 from Stephenson, Michigan, where she worked for the Michigan State University Extension and was the Menominee County Fair manager for many years.  She is also very active in 4-H.  In her spare time Karen enjoys walking, working out, reading, and spending time with family.

 
 
Pet Care
Molly LeCaptain
Molly LeCaptain is a student at UW-Green Bay majoring in musical theatre.  She has two dogs, a German Shepherd (Haley) and a Finnish Spitz (Foxy).  She also has 2 cats (Elmo and Oreo) and Quaker Parrot (Howie).  She enjoys singing and performing, as well as spending time with her family, friends, and pets.

Jordan Palubicki
Jordan Palubicki joined our team in November of 2005. Jordan Palubicki joined our team in November of 2005. She is currently attending River Falls to pursue a degree in Animal Science, but she continues to visit us on her breaks from school and will be back this summer. She enjoys horseback riding and volunteering at the Humane Society in her spare time. 
   


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