Veterinarians

We invite you to explore the biographies of our doctors and learn more about them. Our doctors have a wide variety of backgrounds and interests.

Dr. Elizabeth Havlik
- Dr. Elizabeth Havlik
Dr. Elizabeth Havlik
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: University of Minnesota

Dr. Havlik is constantly amazed at the challenges of being a companion animal veterinarian; that each day can bring both the routine and the never before seen, both the joyful welcoming of a new pet and ...
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Dr. Nichole Meisch -Holubar
- Dr. Nichole Meisch -Holubar
Dr. Nichole Meisch -Holubar
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Iowa State University

Dr. Meisch grew up on a dairy farm in southeastern Minnesota and is glad to be back in bluff country. She is a new graduate and is excited to continue learning every day. Her and her husband have two cute ...
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Dr. Hansen and his beloved dog " Ripley"
- Dr. Hansen and his beloved dog " Ripley"
Jake Hansen
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Dr. Robert Timan
- Dr. Robert Timan
Robert Timan
Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary School: Iowa State University

Dr. Rob Timan is a 2001 graduate of Iowa State University. He has been part of the VCA Sand Lake Animal Hospital team since June 2012. He lives in La Crosse along with his dogs Addie, ...
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Our Team

Specialty Care

Sometimes sick or injured pets need the care of a veterinary medical specialist. When that happens, VCA specialty hospitals work closely with the general practitioner veterinarians who refer cases to us in order to provide seamless veterinary care to your pet. When your pet is facing any kind of serious illness or injury, our specialty referral hospitals will provide the compassionate and expert care your beloved pet needs.

Our goal is to make sure that when you and your pet are in need that you have access to board certified specialists who are up to date on the very latest developments in their field. In our state of the art hospitals, our specialists also have access to the most sophisticated diagnostic and treatment tools and techniques from ultrasonography and endoscopy to CAT scans and even MRI.

We have over 40 specialty hospitals across the US so there may be one near you. Our specialized services include: behavior, cardiology, critical care, dentistry, dermatology, integrative medicine, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, radiology, rehabilitation, reproduction, and surgery.