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DAWC introduces two new veterinarians

BURNETT COUNTY - The Domestic Animal Wellness Center and Wildlife Rescue, Inc. is excited to introduce two new veterinarians. Drs. Brittney Nelson and Lisa Wolff have been added to the staff. Nelson is the center’s full-time lead vet and director. Wolff is part-time working one to two days a week.
With the addition of Nelson, the non-profit small animal and wildlife clinic will be including added equine services. Dr. Wolff has expertise in dental and is a surgeon. DAWC continues to provide full-service professional grooming too.
Nelson grew up in a small town in northwestern Illinois and received her bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University. Following veterinary school, she worked in a mixed animal practice before moving to the Spooner area. When she is not working, Nelson enjoys running with her border collie, riding horses, and reading.
According to board president, Theresa Goiffon, “We are now poised for consistency, growth and the ability to serve many more patients as well as additional types of animals in our community. We wish to thank the staff for their hard work, board treasurer Dave Alden for his dedication to the clinic and the community for their continued support during the staff transition.”
t the country. They hired a variety of relief veterinarians serve their clients and keep their doors open.
Following the retirement of lead veterinarian and director Dr. Sue Johnson in 2018, the clinic actively searched and contacted over 700 veterinarian candidates throughout the country. They hired a variety of relief veterinarians serve their clients and keep their doors open.
Established in November of 2012 in Frederic, DAWC is a non-profit veterinary now located just north of Siren along the Hwy. 35/70 corridor. They are open weekdays and will include limited Saturday hours this summer.
The clinic has provided quality veterinary services to over 3,500 animals and actively serve over 1,800 clients. Also, they have helped over 125 wildlife animals in need.