Meet Our Team

Dr. Mark Baetke graduated from the University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine in 1988. He has been practicing small animal medicine in Northeast Wisconsin since 1988 and landed here at Wolf River Veterinary Clinic in the spring of 2003. His special interests include dentistry and complementary therapies such as chiropractic, homeopathy, herbs, and nutrition. When not working at the clinic he enjoys hiking, biking, and fusing glass.

DVM

Dr. Nokes was born and raised in Wisconsin and graduated from UW-Madison-Veterinary College in 1998. He then moved across the country to Washington State where he practiced small animal medicine until recently moving back to Wisconsin to settle in and be closer to family. He enjoys all parts of small animal veterinary medicine but particularly takes an interest in surgery and ultrasound. Away from the clinic, you will find Dr. Nokes enjoying the great outdoors — hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, gardening, and yard work.

Dr. Pat Mahoney is “failing miserably at retirement” and truly enjoying returning to do what he loves!

Dr. Pat moved to Neenah in 1979 to buy his own veterinary practice. After 36 yrs as an Owner / Dr he sold his practice to retire. After exploring new “careers” as a bank courier, a Starbucks barista, and building homes as a Habitat Senior Crew volunteer, his passion for pet practice veterinary medicine drew him back.

Dr. Pat’s areas of interest include feline medicine, wellness care for dogs and cats, geriatric / hospice care, and shelter medicine.

He lives in Neenah with his wife Kathy, 3 dogs, and an exceptionally patient big house-cat. 3 Step-children, 6 Grandchildren, 2 Great Grandchildren and another on-the-way, live in other states.

Part-time hours at Wolf River Veterinary Clinic allow Dr. Pat to continue service club and non-profit activities and enjoy bicycling and photography too. Watch out for his Dad jokes! 🙂

“Practicing with the team at Wolf River VC fuels my pursuit of applying lifelong learning, new knowledge, and new technologies for the benefit of our patient’s quality of life. I am so happy to be part of this practice team.” – Dr. Pat

CVT

Steph attended UW-River Falls and Madison Area Technical College and has 12 years of experience in veterinary medicine. She takes pride in providing patient care that minimizes anxiety and stress, while also educating clients and staff to enhance everyone’s well-being. She has a special interest in nutrition and loves working with small dogs, especially Chihuahuas, and anxious cats. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her pets (five cats, three dogs—a Chihuahua, a Beagle, and a Husky mix—and a bird), playing video games, solving puzzles, engaging in board games, and fostering kittens, particularly bottle babies.

Brooke is enrolled in the FVTC Veterinary Technician Program and has worked in veterinary medicine for 7 years. She takes pride in minimizing patient stress and anxiety, working with “spicy” cats, and diving into emergency care. In her free time, Brooke enjoys being at home with her personal zoo, reading, collecting oddities, and pursuing independent learning across various subjects.

Bitz (Elizabeth) has spent 10 years in veterinary medicine, having attended Globe University in Grand Chute. She takes pride in client education, patient oral health, and ensuring comfort post-procedure—often with extra snuggles. Bitz has cared for animals of all sizes, from pocket pets to horses, and has recently taken up gardening. As the face of WRVC’s social media, she enjoys sharing her passion for animal care. In her free time, Bitz loves being outdoors with her two Goldendoodles, Duke and Rook, relaxing by her pond, hiking, staying active, deer hunting, and enjoying Friday fish fries with her husband.

Melissa attended Penn Foster College and has 3 years of experience in veterinary medicine. She takes pride in helping and caring for patients in need. In her free time, she enjoys nature walks, reading, crafting, and playing video and tabletop games.

Savannah has been working in veterinary medicine for 1.5 years. She takes pride in being part of a dedicated and hardworking team focused on patient care. In her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time with her pets, camping, and kayaking.

Veterinary Assistant

Bianca has been working in veterinary medicine for the past year. She takes pride in embracing training and learning opportunities to provide the best care possible for her patients, treating each one as her own. She especially enjoys working with dogs with anxiety, taking the time to build positive relationships and earn their trust. In her free time, Bianca loves spending time with her dog, Felix, and enjoys all things outdoors—from long nature walks and runs to ATV rides, campfires with friends, and more!

Client Care Representative

Ariana has been working in the veterinary field for eight years. She takes pride in providing excellent customer service and enjoys building personal connections with clients and patients, who often feel like family. In her free time, Ariana loves spending time outdoors and cherishing moments with her children and husband.

Laura attended Florida College of Medical & Dental Careers in Jacksonville, FL, and has been dedicated to the veterinary field for 23 years. She takes pride in advocating for pets, educating clients, and fostering trust-filled relationships. Laura strives to reassure clients that their beloved pets are treated as if they were part of her own family. What she loves most about her career is being surrounded by fellow animal lovers.

In her free time, Laura enjoys reading, traveling, crafting, gardening, and playing with her dog. She treasures trips with her husband and spending quality time with her seven wonderful grandchildren.

Sienna attended Pikes Peak State College and is new to the veterinary field. She takes pride in making sure clients and patients feel heard, understood, and leave with confidence in the care provided. In her free time, Sienna loves traveling, exploring new experiences, and spending quality time with her family.

Vanessa attended the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and has been working in veterinary medicine for six months. She treasures conversations about what people love, especially their pets, and ensures that their needs and emotions are effectively communicated to the team. In her free time, Vanessa enjoys creating memories with her child, reading, writing, painting, crafting, gardening, watching cat videos, and playing Candy Crush.