Team Members

Hometown Care for Your Beloved Pets

Exceptional medicine and hometown care go hand-in-hand. At Clinton Veterinary Clinic, our experienced doctors and staff are dedicated to providing the highest quality care to our local families and their beloved pets. We are proud of the long-standing relationships we’ve built here, and we treat every patient with the ultimate compassion. Meet the talented team ready to welcome you and your pets below.

Annie Gander, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Annie has worked for Clinton Veterinary Clinic since 2011. She was born and raised in Sauk Prairie, WI and still enjoys spending free time at her family’s cottage on Lake Wisconsin. She received her BS in Zoology in 2005 and her DVM in 2010, both at UW-Madison. While at veterinary school she met her husband Dan who is a large animal vet with Stateline Veterinary Service specializing in reproductive technologies. They live in Beloit on a beef farm and have 4 children. In her spare time, Dr. Annie loves playing with her kids and dogs, watching sports, reading, and being active outdoors!

Terry Johnson, DVM

Veterinarian

We were fortunate to have Dr. Terry Johnson join us at CVC in 2021. Originally from the suburbs of Chicago he graduated from Kansas State Veterinary School in 1978. He worked and was an owner at Chalet Veterinary Clinic in Stoughton for 42 years before joining us! Dr. Terry Johnson lives in Edgerton with his wife Karen and their golden retriever Hudson. He has 3 children (Elizabeth, Kristin, and Philip), and 3 grandchildren (Grant, Evelyn, and Ethan). In his free time he enjoys golf, spending time with family, and watching his grandchildren play sports.

Betsy Schreier, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Betsy grew up in Cashton, WI on a small hobby farm. She graduated with a Bachelors in biology from UW-LaCross before attending UW-Madison. She graduated in 2023 with her Doctorate in veterinary medicine. Dr. Betsy loves the small town feel of Clinton and providing primary care to the cats and dogs that come our way! During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Nate, and her pets (Hadley, Saint, Cora, Cheeto and Chester) and spending time outdoors gardening and exploring all the walking/biking trails.

Emily Allen

Veterinary Technician

Emily first graduated with an Associate of Applied Science degree from Highland Community College and then joined us here at Clinton Vet in the spring of 2020, while finishing up her Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology at Rockford Career College. Originally from Rock City, IL, she grew up on a dairy farm where her love for animals started. She now lives in Beloit, WI with her husband, Casey. She shares her home with two dogs, three cats, a gecko, a bearded dragon, and a ball python. Within veterinary medicine, she is interested in dentistry, surgery, neonatal care, and radiology. In her free time, she enjoys trail riding, hiking, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

Hailey Briggs

Veterinary Technician

Hailey joined the Clinton Vet in March of 2026 after completing her clinical experience hours with us, she quickly fell in love with the team and patients here. She is currently pursuing her Veterinary Technician degree at Madison College (MATC). Hailey is passionate about providing care to every patient and enjoys the opportunity to work on skills while in the clinic. Hailey currently lives in Janesville WI with her husband Palmer who works at Prent Corp. as a Electrical/Mechanical Technician. They share their home with two dogs Onyx and Axel, two cats Binx and Ace who keep their life fun and full of adventure. When she isn't studying or working, Hailey enjoys spending time at her family's cabin in Hazelhurst WI, being active outdoors with her dogs and skiing with her husband and friends in the winter months.

Lizzie Knueppel

Veterinary Assistant

Lizzie joined our clinic in January of 2026. She was born and raised in Clinton WI. She grew up around livestock such as Bovine and Swine. Lizzie has always known she's wanted to work in veterinary medicine ever since she was young. She has a large interest in working with large animals such as Cows and horses. She enjoys learning and working along with the technicians, her favorite part is learning how every animal's personality is different in every room she goes into. She has worked previously at an embryo transplant farm. She has a German Shorthaired Pointer named Millie, and two cats Sniper and Scout. She enjoys anything outdoors during the fall seasons, hiking, and her time with her animals and family.

Rachel March, CVT

Certified Veterinary Technician

Rachel is originally from a farm in Rock City, IL, but she now resides in Janesville, WI with her husband who works as a TIG welder. Growing up on a farm and always being around animals has fueled her passion for helping animals. Rachel earned her Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology at Rockford Career College after she received her Associates of Science at Highland Community College. She started her professional career in 2020 at our sister clinics—completing most of her externship at Janesville Animal Medical Center and then working at the Animal Clinic of Elkhorn before transferring to Clinton in 2024. Currently she only has cats but plans on getting more animals once she has a place where she can have more. In her free time she enjoys crafts, being out in nature, and spending time with loved ones.

Aleesa Sletten

Veterinary Technician

Aleesa has been with us at Clinton Vet since the summer of 2016. She started out as a student extern, and we decided to keep her! She graduated from Milwaukee Career College as a Veterinary Assistant in 2016 and has since grown into a Veterinary Technician involved in management. Aleesa grew up in Adams-Friendship, WI, and was involved in agriculture, where she found a passion for helping animals. She currently lives in Janesville with her husband, Andrew, a low-voltage electrician for Westphal/Globalcom. She shares her home with one dog named EggRoll, who enjoys all the love and attention. In her free time, you can find Aleesa playing recreational softball, being a nerd with Andrew supporting our Pokémon hobby, visiting family, and spending time with friends.

Kylie Tonne

Veterinary Technician

Kylie joined Clinton Vet in 2019.Her first job was working in the kennels at our sister clinic in Beloit – Madison Road Veterinary Clinic. She was born and raised in South Beloit, Illinois. She currently still lives in South Beloit with her husband Dylan who is a local Police Officer. Kylie graduated with her associates in Veterinary Technology from Rockford Career College. Kylie has always had a strong love of animals and has many pets at home including 2 rescued German Shepherds Bison and Bo, 3 Siamese cats Semper, Siri and SI, 1 redfoot tortoise and 2 Geckos. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, animals and friends.

Melissa Walter

Veterinary Technician

Melissa first graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Dairy Science from UW-Madison. She then joined us at Clinton Vet in 2025. She resides in the countryside of Sharon, WI with her husband Chris who works as a chemist. They share their home with two Grey Tabby cats (Rex, Shulk). In her free time, she enjoys being outside in her garden and spending time with friends and family. Melissa’s passion for agriculture and animals flourished during her time raising and showing Dairy Cattle and Market Barrows. When in school, she worked at the UW-Madison Vet School’s Large Animal Hospital as a Veterinary Technician Assistant. She is happy to be working again in the industry she is so passionate about, Animal Health and Medicine.