Staff

My interest in working at Columbus Countryside Veterinary Clinic is rooted in my love for animals, my commitment for learning new things, and my desire to serve the local community. I am excited about the opportunity to grow professionally while helping pets and their families receive the best possible care.

I’ve loved animals for as long as I can remember. As a child, I spent hours on my neighbor’s farm, tracking down hidden litters of kittens and bringing them to Farmer Steve for their vaccines. That early connection sparked a lifelong commitment to animal care. When my son was born, we began fostering cats—a journey…

My name is Isabelle Weink, and here at CCVC I am an animal caretaker, and I also do housekeeping. I live in the Columbus area with my family, including brothers and sisters, and our Terrier and a Labrador Retriever. Outside of work and school, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, as well as…

I am a CSR or receptionist here at CCVC. I obtained my CVT training from Madison College, and have degrees in Management Information Systems and Supply Chain Management from Iowa State. I currently live in DeForest with my dogs, Yukon, Dawson, and a shared dog, Redd, along with the “A” team of my rabbits: Atlas,…

Hello! My name is Allison and I’m excited to join the team at CCVC as a veterinary receptionist! Growing up surrounded by companion animals has instilled in me a deep love and respect for our furry friends. Over the past few years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with them at a boarding and daycare…

My name is Allison Swart, I am originally from a small town in Wisconsin. I attended college at WCTC and continued my education at Madison Media Institute, graduated in 2004 with an associate degree in music Recording and Engineering and Globe University, graduated in 2012 with an associate degree in veterinary technology. I have always…

My name is Mackenzie Krivanek, and I proudly serve as an Animal Caretaker at CCVC. Currently, I’m a student at UW Madison. The reason why I love working here is that I love animals and have grown up around them my whole life. I enjoy caring for them and am excited to get more knowledge…

At CCVC, I serve as both a cleaner and an animal caretaker. My educational background includes a Biology Degree from Carthage College, as well as a K-1 to 12 education degree. One of the primary reasons I cherish working here is I love the horses at the farm and my 8 cats and 2 dogs….

Jaclyn Christian is a part-time clinic cleaner at CCVC. Jaclyn is currently attending Columbus High School and enjoys working at CCVC because of the flexibility in her hours, as well as her passion for cleaning and organizing. She also loves spending time with the cats at the clinic. Jaclyn resides in the Columbus area with…

Kristen Westlake is an Animal Caregiver at CCVC. She holds a BS in Psychology from UW Milwaukee, an AS in Marketing and Media Management from Moraine Park Technical College, as well as certificates in Small Business/Entrepreneurship, Graphic Design, and Medical Coding. Kristen’s love for animals began in her childhood, having grown up on a farm,…