Meet The Staff

Dr. Christensen:    Dr. Christensen received her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, after having earned her B.S. in Agriculture from the University of Wisconsin – River Falls, her Associate degree in Veterinary Technology from Madison Area Technical College, and her Master’s at Iowa State University. She is a lifelong lover of cats and a devoted feline fancier. She has worked in several outstanding feline only practices in the Midwest, including the Cat Hospital of Milwaukee, the Cat Care Clinic in Madison, and the Chicago Cat Clinic. Her veterinary training included working with exotic cats as well as other cat practices; she cares for all cats, great and small. She is a member of the AVMA, WVMA, MVMA, the American Association of Feline Practitioners, and Cornell Feline Health Center.    Dr. Christensen shares her home with 2 Abyssinians and 1 Japanese Bobtail. She is actively involved in feline rescue and animal welfare issues. Her non-feline passions include bicycling, gardening, mysteries, quilting, and refurbishing her 70 year old Arts & Crafts style bungalow on Milwaukee’s west side.    E-mail Dr. Christensen

Dr. Seibert:    Dr. Nikki Seibert grew up as a 4-H kid in west central Wisconsin – breeding guinea pigs and showing ponies and hunter-jumper horses. During college, she exchange equines for felines and started exhibiting and breeding pedigreed cats, primarily Japanese Bobtails. Nikki completed a BS degree in Meat & Animal Science followed by her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine degree at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.    She has experience working at feline-exclusive shelters and practices in the Rockford/ Chicago, Illinois area, including Chicago Cat Clinic, Tree House Animal Shelter and Felines, Inc. Dr. Seibert is a member of the AVMA, MVMA, American Association of Feline Practitioners, Cornell Feline Health Center, and several cat fancy groups including The International Cat Association.    Nikki often says, "Cats are my life!" She loves caring for patients and working to solve challenging cases as well as showing cats with her husband.

Dr. Escutia:    Dr. Kara Escutia received her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine and also B.S. in Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She was very active in the student chapter of the American Association of Feline Practitioners serving as President for two years and then class representative. She was also very involved in her community working at the local humane society, at spay days, and also as a coach for Special Olympics track and field. Dr. Escutia’s special interests include ultrasound, surgery, weight management, and tackling kitty behavior issues. In her free time, she enjoys biking, hiking, running, rollerblading, and making stained glass windows. She currently shares her home with two kitties- Bagel and Butter.

Lisa:    Lisa started at The Cat Doctor in 2001. She became a Licensed Veterinary Technician in 2006. She has a wonderful daughter. They share their home with several cats which include 3 Scottish Folds, 2 Exotic Short hairs and 1 DSH.

Kelly:    Kelly Doherty is a CVT (certified veterinary technician) and a graduate of Madison Area Technical College veterinary technician program. She loves working with the cats, and has 2- a tortie DSH and a Savannah.

Katelyn:    Katelyn, receptionist, loves working with clients and animals. This is her first cat only clinic, but she is enjoying the new experience. Catless at home, she's making up for it at work.

Jen:    Jen, veterinary assistanet/ receptionist. Loves working with the clients and their cats. Planning on attending veterinary school in the future. Has a Siamese and a DSH, but really loves those naked Sphynx cats.

Employee Felines:

Katya:    Katya has been at the Cat Doctor since 1998; she was sick and the owners couldn't afford to treat her so she was signed over to the clinic. We lovingly think of her as "the grumpy old lady". She prefers us to call her "Her Majesty". She is retired from the blood donor program.

Shawn:    Shawn came to us when he became diabetic, and his elderly owner was unable to handle the daily insulin injections. His official job is paperweight, which he has down pat. He is also an official blood donor. Check out his costumes throughout the year.

Claude:    Claude was another cat signed over to the clinic for an unresolved medical condition. He is all better now, and takes his job as official greeter seriously- as indicted by is tie. In his spare time, Claude likes to steal food from the kitties that are up for adoption. Come in and watch him in action!

Simon:    Simon came to us because of a behavior problem and a weight issue. The behavior is fixed, and he has lost 5 pounds. He's still a big boy, but he's a real sweetie. He loves to have his tummy rubbed, and will even flop over when we are sweeping the floor so he can have his tummy swept.