Meet Our Team

Dr. Christman is a 1996 graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine and is the owner of Healthy Pet Veterinary Clinic. While she started her veterinary career at a large animal practice where she took care of horses and all types of farm animals, Dr. Christman opened the doors at Healthy Pet Veterinary Clinic in 2001 and hasn't looked back since.  Carla loves Madison with it's the eclectic people and never ending list of things to do out on the town.

Dr. Christman is a member of the following organizations:

• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
• Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association (WVMA)
• Dane County Veterinary Medical Association (DCVMA)
• American Ferret Association (AFA)
• Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians (AEMV)

Dr. Christman works closely with several animal rescue groups and greatly enjoys being able to help animals in need.  At home you would often find Dr. Christman out in her garden or just being outside enjoying a warm summer day.  Exercise and Doctor Who are some of her two greatest passions.  She also shares her home with several pets: Including two dogs, four cats, three ferrets and four guinea pigs.  Dr. Christman's personal passion for small mammals is why Healthy Pet has become a premier facility in the care of small mammal pets.

Mike joined the clinic team in late 2015 after being in management positions with several other companies in the Madison area for nearly 30 years.  Mike also had a, 'past life' that included being a Firefighter/EMT and a Police and Fire Communicator/911 Dispatcher for over 17 years.  Mike has found that working in veterinary care is not that different than working in public safety.    Everybody must work together as a team and trust each other to provide excellent quality patient and client care.  That has been and continues to be our goal every day.

Amber grew up in Johnson Creek and studied in Lake Mills. Amber has many pets of her own; 4 dogs, 2 cats, 4 chinchillas, and 24 (yes, 24!) rabbits. Amber spends most of her free time outdoors doing activities such as skeet shooting and outdoor sports. 

Amber's weapon of choice during a zombie apocalypse would be her shotgun and the first thing she would secure would be her dog Macy.

Sarah K. is one of our Rockstar Veterinary Technicians and helps out everywhere in the clinic. Sarah grew up here in Wisconsin around the Madison area. Sarah graduated from MATC with a bachelors in small business entrepreneurship and studied to become one a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT). Sarah enjoys the outdoors and fitness including snowboarding, hiking, and biking. Sarah has many pets of different breeds and species. 

Sarah’s weapon of choice during a zombie apocalypse would be sharks with laser beams and she would secure them the first chance she got. 

Kelsey is one of our amazing veterinary assistants who occasionally helps out our reception staff when needed. Kelsey grew up in Johnson Creek and has studied at UW Platteville and she is currently attending MATC to be a Certified Veterinary Technician( CVT). Kelsey lives in the country so she has several pets including several chickens, 4 dogs, and a cat.   Kelsey enjoys art, the outdoors, and hanging out with her friends.  

During a zombie apocalypse Kelsey chose a Bayonette as her weapon of choice and the first thing she would secure would be shelter.

Tiffany grew up in Fort Atkinson and graduated from UW Whitewater with a Masters in Ecology and a Minor in Chemistry. She has a few pets of her own, Willow and Meeko the rabbits, Miss X a rat and Pearl the parakeet. Tiffany is very passionate about animals and grew up wanting to be an animal biologist. Tiffany spends her free time hiking, playing the piano, and drawing. 

During a zombie apocalypse, her weapon of choice would be a machete or a sword and the first thing she would secure would be her pets.

Sarah is one of our front desk Customer Service Representatives. Sarah also assists the technicians during appointments. Sarah was born in California but grew up in different parts of the United States as well as overseas in France and Italy. Sarah graduated from NYU with a BFA in drama and she is is very passionate about theatre.  She also enjoys playing tabletop RPG’s in her spare time. She has two kitties of her own, Tati and Lala. 

During a zombie apocalypse, Sarah’s go-to weapon would be a crossbow, and the first thing she would secure would be medicine. 

Rebekah was born in California, but was raised on a small farm in rural Idaho.  She has 2 Australian Shepherds that she loves to take hiking in State Parks in her free time. 

In a zombie apocalypse, she would make sure her dogs are secured and then find safe shelter.  She would then use a spear to fight the un-dead.