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Meet the Doctors
| Dr. Jill Kusba |
| Dr. Linda Olson |
Jill Kusba, DVM, MS, CCRT, CVA, CVCH
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. 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 the
pain. I enjoy showing clients how to palpate
and treat their patient at home 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 has training in acupuncture, food
therapy, and herbal therapy from the Chi
Institute for Traditional Chinese Veterinary
Medicine and is certified in veterinary
acupuncture and herbal therapy.
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 Masters
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.
Karen La Vetter, DVM
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.
Audra Landon, DVM
Dr. Audra Landon graduated from the
University of Wisconsin - Madison School of
Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Audra has a special interest in the health
of senior patients as well as her patients
maintaining good form through out their life
time.
She originally is from Upstate New York.
Prior to calling Wisconsin her home, she lived
in New York City and Chicago.
Dr. Audra is a member of the American
Veterinary Medicine Association and the
Wisconsin Veterinary Medicine Association.
Dr. Landon spends her free time with her
husband and her dog Charlie and best of cats,
Asher.
Dr. Audra enjoys traveling, walking, biking,
reading and watching movies with her family
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. 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 the
pain. I enjoy showing clients how to palpate
and treat their patient at home 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 has training in acupuncture, food
therapy, and herbal therapy from the Chi
Institute for Traditional Chinese Veterinary
Medicine and is certified in veterinary
acupuncture and herbal therapy.
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 Masters
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.
Karen La Vetter, DVM
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.
Audra Landon, DVM
Dr. Audra Landon graduated from the
University of Wisconsin - Madison School of
Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Audra has a special interest in the health
of senior patients as well as her patients
maintaining good form through out their life
time.
She originally is from Upstate New York.
Prior to calling Wisconsin her home, she lived
in New York City and Chicago.
Dr. Audra is a member of the American
Veterinary Medicine Association and the
Wisconsin Veterinary Medicine Association.
Dr. Landon spends her free time with her
husband and her dog Charlie and best of cats,
Asher.
Dr. Audra enjoys traveling, walking, biking,
reading and watching movies with her family
| Dr. Karen La Vetter |
