Paula Valeria, DVM
Dr. Valeria is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. She completed an equine internship at Lake Country Equine Center (now Wisconsin Equine Clinic & Hospital) in Oconomowoc, WI before coming to northeast Wisconsin to do ambulatory equine practice. Dr. Valeria started Bay Meadow Equine (formerly Abrams Veterinary Service) after the closure of the practice in which she was employed. She has been providing quality equine veterinary care to horses in the greater Green Bay area for over a decade. Dr. Valeria enjoys all aspects of equine practice particularly preventative medicine, reproduction and client education. When not practicing veterinary medicine, she enjoys spending time at home with her husband, Scott, and their children Rachael, Ashley, Zachary and Grace, as well as the family's horses, donkey, dogs and cats.

Patty Glover, DVM, CVSMT, CVA
Dr. Patty grew up in the Black Hills of South Dakota where her love for animals was kindled. She attended the University of Minnesota School of Veterinary Medicine where she spent many hours in the neonatal Intensive Care Unit. After becoming a Veterinarian, Dr. Patty’s passionate interest in integrative health care choices for her animal patients lead her to further her education. She has completed extensive training in Animal Chiropractic at Options for Animals College of Animal Chiropractic and in Veterinary Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine with Dr. Shen Xie at the Chi Institute. Dr. Patty has practiced in northeast Wisconsin since 2001 where she focuses on a holistic approach to practice; integrating traditional care with chiropractic, acupuncture, nutrition, behavior, hoof care and dentistry. This assures quality healthcare for your horses while offering maximum choices in treatment. Additionally, Dr. Patty has been certified in Animal Chiropractic by the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association and presently shares her skills and teaches at Options for Animals.  In her ‘spare time’, Patty enjoys studying equine behavior and natural horsemanship with her companion ‘Sasquatch’. She loves spending time with her family and solving crossword puzzles with help from her three fantastic dogs.

Helen Hughes, DVM
Dr. Hughes grew up on a hobby farm in Estern Iowa where a love for animals and veterinary medicine was fostered at an early age. After attending Loras College for biochemistry, she focused her clinical interest primarily on horses. She completed an internship at the Wisconsin Equine Clinic & Hospital where she further developed skills that prepared her for the challenges of practicing ambulatory medicine. Dr. Helen looks forward to meeting new clients and getting involved in the local community. When not working, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family, outdoor activities and working with her two horses.

Barbara Jones, DVM
Dr. Barbara Jones, who grew up in Wisconsin, spent some time in Australia at a racetrack practice. It was there she realized her interest in equine medicine and decided to go to vet school. She attended Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (West Indies) and spent her clinical year at Cornell University (New York). After relocating to the Fox Cities with her fiance, a veterinary ophthalmologist at Fox Valley Animal Referrel Center, she plans to get a horse or two and start competing in  dressage or jumping. Dr. Barbara and her fiance, Keith, enjoy adventure ultramarathons in remote areas of the world. Dr. Jones has two Great Danes, two Boston Terriers and a Rag Doll cat.

Dan Liebsch, DVM
Dr. Daniel Liebsch, an Iowa native, received both his Bachelor of Science and his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University.  Upon graduating from veterinary school, he completed an equine internship at an equine referral hospital in San Antonio, Texas.  He then practiced at an equine practice in eastern Iowa for a year before moving to GLEWC. Dr. Liebsch's particular interests include lameness, internal medicine, ophthalmology, neonatology, and soft tissue surgery.  Ariana, Dr. Liebsch’s wife, is a small animal veterinarian. Daniel and Ariana are expecting their first child in November. His hobbies include spending time with family, outdoor activities, volleyball, and showing horses. Dr. Liebsch is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, American Association of Equine Practitioners and the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association.

Kristin Hamilton
Kristin was born and grew up in Neenah, WI. She graduated from Neenah High school. A few years later she graduated from Bel-Rea Institute for veterinary technician training in Denver, CO. She has been working at Great Lakes Equine Wellness Center since February of 2005. She doesn’t have any horses of her own but has taken lessons and currently rides her friend’s horses when the opportunity exists. When Kristin isn’t working she is busy teaching her dog new tricks and training her for agility, flyball, and Frisbee competition. She also shoots darts once a week.

Lindsay Shafer
Lindsay was born and raised in Stonington, Connecticut and graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor's degree in Animal Scienceand a concentration in equine kinesiology. Riding and owning horses most of her life, her experiences include showing in both equitation and jumpers and playing polo at the University of Connecticut. When she recently moved to Wisconsin, she was able to bring along one of her horses, Patrick, an Irish Sport Horse. Her Thoroughbred, Logan, remains semi-retired in the warmer New England weather. While in Connecticut, Lindsay served as communications manager & head veterinary technician for a mixed animal veterinary practice. She also has a background in journalism, previously writing for the Eastern Connecticut State University Athletic Department, Country Folks Magazine and UConn’s animal science department.

Stacey Asendorf
Stacey was born in Chicago, IL and raised in Walworth, WI. Stacey owned and enjoyed riding horses through her childhood.  She attended SCSU for one year and decided to go on to technician school. She graduated from the University of Minnesota – Waseca with an associate degree in Animal Science. Stacey and her husband, Brian live in Neenah and keep very busy with their 5 daughters and all of their school and sports activities.

Faith Kehl
Faith was born in The Netherlands, on an Air Force Base. however she spent most of her adolescent life in Bitburg, Germany, and New London, Wisconsin, where she realized her love of horses. Faith worked at Monica and Harry Gebheim's stable where she learned about horses. They aided in Faith’s passion for competing and introduced her to the sport of barrel racing. Faith also worked for Wolf River Veterinary Clinic, Great Lakes Veterinary Clinic and at a group home for developmentally disabled adults where she learned about patience and how keep a sense of humor in a stressful environment. Faith’s favorite parts about being a veterinary assistant is the constant learning, emergency care, and most favorite, caring for foals. In Faith’s free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and riding her horses (with an occasional barrel race on her old mare, Fancy). Faith has two dogs, two cats and four horses.

Katie Krueger
Katie was born and raised in a small town called Oakfield, Wisconsin. Oddly enough she was not brought up around horses, yet has a great passion for riding and caring for them. She is currently attending Moraine Park Technical College to become a Certified Veterinary Technician. She previously worked in a small animal practice as a Veterinary Assistant. In her free time, Katie enjoys spending a lot of time outside, spending time with her dog Diesel, reading and bowling.

Jeff Rowe
Jeff was raised in Neenah, WI. He became a certified veterinary technician in 2002 after attending Bell-Rea Institute of Animal Technology. Jeff spent most of his career working at an equine referral hospital in Littleton, Colorado where he specialized in radiology and anesthesia. Jeff finished his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh and is currently attending University of Wisconsin – Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine. In his free time, Jeff enjoys running, biking and many other outdoor activities.

Katie Brucks
At the age of 10, Katie began riding dressage under the instruction of Pat Heeg at Prairieview Farm in Greenville. After graduating from Neenah High she attended the University of Minnesota–Crookston. While studying in Crookston she rode on both the western/reining team and hunter/jumper team. In the spring of 2005 she was placed 10th in the nation by the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association in western equitation at the national competition. Her final year in college she coached the UMC Hunter/Jumper team and taught the lab portions of equine reproduction techniques and equine production. In December 2005, she graduated from Crookston with a Bachelor of Science in Equine Industries Management. She is also a certified equine sports massage therapist. Katie began working at Great Lakes Equine Wellness Center in January 2006 as the Inventory Manager. Outside of work Katie teaches riding lessons and adores spending time with her two sons and husband on their farm in Neenah.

Heather Thorn
Heather is our Human Resource Manager originally from Horicon. She went to college at the University of Wisconsin – River Falls (UWRF) where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science – Science Option with an Equine Emphasis. After earning her Bachelor of Science degree she decided one degree wasn’t enough and went back to UWRF to pursue her Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree in Psychology with a Business Emphasis. While attending UWRF, Heather was very active in Psi Chi (a Psychology honor society), the Rodeo Team and the Colts in Training classes offered through the school. In her spare time she enjoys riding her 30-year-old Quarter Horse, Chip, and spending time outdoors with her husband and stepdaughter.

Becky Wickesberg
Becky has owned & ridden horses for over 25 years. She was born in Little Chute, but grew up in Neenah. She owns WestWind Paints, a Paint horse breeding and boarding facility in Seymour where she lives with her two daughters. Becky gives beginner riding lessons and trains & sells horses out of her stable. She has worked in the veterinary profession as a veterinary assistant, office staff or office manager for 20 years in Winneconne, Neenah, Omro, Seymour and Green Bay. She comes to Great Lakes Equine Wellness Center with the acquisition of Bay Meadow Equine. In her spare time, she enjoys trail riding and working with her horses, football, fishing and friends.

Erin McKeen
Erin was born at home in Hilbert, Wisconsin and was home schooled from kindergarten through high school. She doesn't have any horses of her own, but enjoys riding occasionally with friends. She has an orange tom cat named Jack. She and her husband were recently restationed to the Appleton area after living in Madison for a few years. These days Erin keeps herself busy traveling to Oklahoma to visit her sister and family.