5021 N. State Rd. 26
Janesville, WI 53546
608-868-1761
Meet Our Staff
Dean Peterson, DVM
Practice Owner and Veterinarian
Dr. Peterson has a Master's degree in Animal Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Reproductive Physiology. He started the practice in Janesville in 1978 after doing an internship at the internationally known Haggard Equine Institute in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Peterson graduated from Michigan State University and is a current member of the WVMA, AAEP, AVMA, and WEPA. He has been president of the local vet association, RVVMA, the Wisconsin Equine Practitioners Association (WEPA), and the state vet association, WVMA. He is active in local, state and national committees. He has served on the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation and FFA Foundation. In addition, he is a member of Rock Prairie Presbyterian Church and the Janesville Morning Rotary Club. Dr. Peterson's special interests are Equine lameness, reproduction, and surgery. He is also the proud Grandpa of Gracie, Tucker, Ellie, Brittany, Logan, Morgan, Landon, Maycee, Mya, Emma and Ellie.
Cassandra Fowler, DVM Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Cassandra Fowler joined JAMC in June 2010. She graduated from Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2009. Immediately following graduation, Dr. Fowler did a year long internship with Kendall Road Equine Hospital. She just recently became engaged to Mark, and is planning a wedding in September of 2011, at which time her name will change to Dr. Lewis. The rest of her family consists of Onyx, a 6 year old black lab, Reva the cat, and many salt water fish. In Dr. Fowler's spare time she enjoys riding horses, taking care of her fish, even though they are a lot of work, drawing, and traveling (especially on the motorcycle). Dr. Fowler loves to to see puppies and kittens, but the best part of her job is seeing a pet come back for a recheck appointment after an illness, back to their happy, normal self.
Sarah Thurber, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr.
Thurber is a small animal veterinarian who joined the practice in August 2009.
She received her BA at Augstana College and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine
at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her favorite part of being
a veterinarian is helping clients keep their pets happy and healthy. Her
family consists of her husband Sam and twins Gina & Tony. She also has a
Miniature Schnauzer named Georgia and a cat named Smokey. In her free time
Dr. Thurber enjoys spending time with family, sewing and playing the French
Horn.
Debbie Thayer, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Info to come!
Amanda Henry, CVT
Certified Veterinary Technician
Amanda joined JAMC in March of 2001. She graduated from Madison Area Technical College in 1998. Your pets will be in the best care with Amanda, as she has a lot of compassion and takes great pride in keeping your pets comfortable while they are here. She has a special interest in animal behavior, so see her with any general pet behavior questions. Amanda has a Pug, Rottweiler, and two cats. She enjoys spending time with her husband Shane, step-son Corey, daughter Delena and son Landon.
Kate Grob, CVT
Certified Veterinary Technician
Kate joined JAMC in January of 2006. She grew up on a small horse farm in Evansville, and the rest they say is history. Horses continue to be a big part of her life, as well as cats and dogs. Her passion in life is animal rescue and rehabilitation. She lives in Orfordville and spends her spare time riding and working with her horses. Kate shares her life with her husband, son, horses, retired Greyhound, Labs, Shelties, and cats.
Sabrina Freter, CVT
Certified Veterinary Technician
Sabrina started at JAMC in February of 2006 as a large animal veterinary technician. She received a degree in Veterinary Technology from MATC in 2002. Prior to working for JAMC, she worked for an Equine surgeon, assisting with surgery and anesthesia. Sabrina is currently teaching our future veterinary technicians at the Rockford Career College. These days, you'll probably see Sabrina at our clinic on a Saturday working at the front desk or as your technician. She lives in Orfordville with her husband, two children and two dogs. She enjoys riding her horses, walking her dogs, and spending time with her family in Western Wisconsin.
Lindsay Cole
Practice Manager
Lindsay joined us in the
spring of 2002. She has worked her way up through our clinic and is now
the practice manager. Lindsay received her BBA in Marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in 2005.
When she's not at work, she spends her time entertaining her daughter, reading, playing with her dog,
watching movies and learning how to golf and ski. She
lives in Janesville with her husband, Dustin, her daughter, Camdyn, a Weimaraner named Joplin, and a cat
named Ernie.
Tammy Oberdeck
Receptionist
Tammy has been with the practice since June 2008. You will see Tammy's smiling face greeting you and your pet when you come visit us. Tammy graduated from Blackhawk Technical College in May 2008 with a degree as an Office Specialist. She is always busy at home taking care of her husband, Jeff, her daughter, Jillian, her four horses, her dog, Bourbon, and lots of barn cats. She likes to spend her free time with Jillian, riding horses, farming, playing with Bourbon and camping. Tammy likes working at JAMC because there's always something new and exciting to learn.
Rhonda Streich
Receptionist
You
can see Rhonda greeting you on a Saturday morning. Having worked for Dr.
Peterson for many years, she has a good understanding of both small and large
animals, as well as being sure that the best interests of the clients and their
animals are met. She lives on a farm with her husband and four
children, and is very involved in Rock County 4-H, the Rock County 4-H Fair, and
her Church. Rhonda also spends lots of time with her sewing machine and
visiting fabric and quilt stores.
Keri Titus
Support Staff
Keri has been with Janesville Animal Medical Center since April 2007, and she is an important part of the clinic's support staff. She does a great job cleaning the clinic and loves to visit with the patients that are spending the night. Her family consists of her husband, Tim, and two sons, Steve and Matt. Keri has Maggie, a St. Bernard, Eddie, a Labrador Retriever, and Oreo the cat to complete her family. Her hobbies include gardening, collecting primitive antiques, cooking and baking. Keri always wanted to be a veterinarian when she was young, and now she is helping animals by keeping the facility they come to clean.