Our Team

Meet Our Veterinary Team

Meet the veterinarians & team of Pulaski Veterinary Clinic! We take great pride in offering exceptional veterinary care for your beloved pets.

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We are solely dedicated to your pet’s care! We look forward to getting to know you and hope you’ll take the time to scroll down and get to know us.

Meet Our Doctors

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Dr. Don Burno

Dr. Don Burno

Veterinarian

Dr. Don Burno is a 1991 University of Wisconsin Madison – School of Veterinary Medicine graduate. Originally from southern Wisconsin, Dr. Burno made Pulaski Veterinary Clinic his first stop out of veterinary school – and has been here ever since! He became a partner in 1993 and now is the owner of the practice where he enjoys doing what he feels he was created to do – taking the best possible care of the medical and surgical needs of his clients’ pets. The high quality of life a small town affords makes it a special privilege to establish lasting relationships with clients while serving their pets through every stage of life.

Dr. Burno lives just outside Pulaski, in nearby Angelica, with his wife, Lisa. They share their home with Abby, a Golden Retriever; Molly, a Black Labrador; and three cats (Pearl, Annie, and Fancy). When not busy with their animal endeavors, the Burnos enjoy spending time with their grown children, Mitch & his wife Stephanie, Miranda & her husband Josh, and also their daughter Everly who is Dr. Burno and Lisa’s first grandchild.

Dr. Heather Grandaw

Dr. Heather Grandaw

Veterinarian

Dr. Heather Grandaw graduated from the University of Wisconsin – School of Veterinary Medicine in 2008 and received her undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin River Falls. Dr. Grandaw grew up on a dairy farm just north of Appleton and moved back to the area in 2018 after working in northcentral Wisconsin for ten years. She enjoys meeting clients and providing quality care for their four-legged family members. Dr. Grandaw also enjoys teaching and mentoring students interested in veterinary careers and agriculture.

Dr. Grandaw lives in Sobieski with her husband, Brian, a Dairy Veterinarian, and their French Brittany, Ember. In their free time, they enjoy hiking, camping, gardening, hunting, and playing volleyball.

Dr. Corey Gallagher

Dr. Corey Gallagher

Veterinarian

Dr. Gallagher graduated Cum Laude from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. He is the former owner of Northwoods Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Gallagher’s areas of particular interest include small animal medicine and surgery, including orthopedic surgery. He and his wife Kaethe have recently been approved as Long-term fieldworkers with Christian Veterinary Mission and plan on moving to Honduras in 2025.

Dr. Gallagher and his wife live in Pulaski with their English Springer Spaniel, Orla. They have a son and daughter-in-law who also live in Pulaski and a daughter who lives in Mississippi.

Dr. Corey Gallagher

Dr. Courtney Nelson

Veterinarian

Dr. Courtney Nelson is a University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine graduate. She was born and raised in Appleton and is very excited to return home and start her career here in Pulaski. Dr. Nelson is looking forward to creating lasting relationships with her patients and clients and helping them through all the ups and downs life has to offer.

Dr. Nelson lives in Greenville with her miniature dachshund Morgan. When she isn’t doing veterinary-related things, Dr. Nelson enjoys reading, hanging out with friends, doing jigsaw puzzles, watching movies, and playing video games.

CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIANS

CASIDY

CASIDY, LEAD CVT

Casidy lives in Bonduel with her husband, John, and two daughters, Remi and Karter. She has one dog, Sid (Chihuahua), and one cat, Clementine. Outside work, she enjoys camping and spending quality time with her family. Her passion at work is client education and helping people with raising healthy and happy pets. She also enjoys monitoring anesthesia and assisting in any surgical case.

HEATHER
HEATHER, LEAD CVT

Heather is a Certified Veterinary Technician who graduated in 2014 from the Veterinary Technician program at Globe University. She also has a bachelor’s degree in Biology from UW-Green Bay. She lives in Green Bay with her husband, Shawn. She has had a passion for animals since she was young. In her free time, she enjoys working on obedience training and going for runs with her dog.

NOLEY

NOLEY, CVT

Noley graduated in 2019 from the Veterinary Technician Program at Madison Area Technical College with an Associates Degree in Applied Science. She lives in Cecil with her husband, her cats Aussey, Khaleesi, Ninja, and Patrick, and her two red heeler mixes, Galvin and Rocket. In her free time, she likes to do outdoor activities with her animals and spend time with her family and friends.

JOLEE
JOLEE, CVT

Jolee lives in Pulaski with her feline friend, Milton. She graduated from Broadview University in 2017 with an associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology. She also has a bachelor’s degree in Community Health Education. When Jolee is not working, she enjoys baking, running, hiking, and spending time with friends and family.

BRITTANY
BRITTANY, CVT

Brittany graduated from the Veterinary Technician program at Madison Area Technical College in 2018. She also has a bachelor’s degree in Biology from UW-River Falls. Her passions at work are cats and client education. She has two cats, Tyrion and Elliott. In her free time, she likes to play video games.

abby

ABBY, CVT

Abby is a Certified Veterinary Technician who graduated in 2018 from the Veterinary Technician program at Madison College. She lives in Suamico with her husband, two dogs, and two cats. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring state parks with her husband and their two dogs.

BECKY<br />
BECKY, CVT

Becky graduated in 2012 from the Veterinary Technician program at Madison Area Technical College. She also has a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from UW-River Falls. She lives in Suring with her husband, Jared, and their three young, energetic boys. They share their home with two cats, Tanner and Penny, and their German Wirehaired Pointer, Trigger. In her free time, she enjoys playing with her boys, making craft creations, and participating in local craft shows.

Managers

VETERINARY ASSISTANTS

LINDSEY, LEAD VETERINARY ASSISTANT
LINDSEY, LEAD VETERINARY ASST.

Lindsey has been working at Pulaski Veterinary Clinic since 2020 but has been working in the field since 2014. She graduated in 2015 from the Veterinary Technician program at Globe University. She lives in Pulaski with her Fiancé, three kids, her Rottweiler Gaia, and her five cats (Momma, Beans, Poe, Finnagain, and Minerva). During her time off, she likes being out in nature and spending time with her family and friends.

EMMA, VETERINARY ASSISTANT
EMMA, VETERINARY ASSISTANT

Emma graduated from UW-River Falls in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, emphasis on companion animals, as well as a minor in chemistry. She lives in Pittsfield with her dog Sassy, and three cats, Magic, Milo, and Ollie. She also has a horse, Bess. Between her mom’s boarding stables and her dad’s dairy farm, she has many more animals, including dogs, cats, horses, cows, and chickens. In her free time, she enjoys going on hikes with her dog, being outdoors, going on day trips to Door County, and spending time with family and friends. One day she hopes to follow her dream of helping animals by receiving her doctorate in veterinary medicine at UW-Madison.

TESHA, VETERINARY ASSISTANT
TESHA, VETERINARY ASSISTANT

Tesha has been married to her husband, Dan, for 20 years. They have two beautiful children and 3 fur babies. She is very new to the veterinary field but absolutely loves what she does! She enjoys being able to help clients and patients to feel confident, comfortable, and safe when they come into our clinic and know they’re in good hands with our doctors and staff!! When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She also likes watching movies, reading, and snuggling with her three dogs!

EMILEE, KENNEL ASSISTANT
EMILEE, VETERINARY ASSISTANT

Emilee began with us as a student at PHS. She started in the summer of 2020. She has one older brother and a Labradoodle named Riggs. She has a passion for animals and continues to further her career in veterinary medicine and hopes to become a CVT.

KENNEL ASSISTANTS

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Rebekah, KENNEL ASSISTANT

Rebekah graduated in 2007 from Madison Area Technical College’s Veterinary Program. She is getting back into the Veterinary field after after taking a break to raise her kids and help her parents on their Dairy Farm. She lives in Pulaski with her husband Chris, twin daughters, Gabrianna and Mackaia, Cat Phillip, and flock of chickens. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, reading, working on her geneological family tree,and spending time hiking waterfalls throughout Wisconsin.

VETERINARY RECEPTIONISTS

AMY, LEAD VETERINARY RECEPTIONIST
AMY, LEAD RECEPTIONIST

Amy grew up in Green Bay and has lived in Pulaski with her husband Shane, son Brandon and daughter Emilee for 20 years. They have a Labradoodle named Riggs. Previously, Amy has been in customer service for 25+ years. In her free time, she enjoys being with friends and family, going to the cabin, and playing outdoor games.

COURTNEY, VETERINARY RECEPTIONIST
COURTNEY, RECEPTIONIST

Courtney lives in Green Bay with her dog Jasper, a chihuahua mix. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point with a bachelor’s degree in Biology and has always had a love of working with animals and studying their behaviors. When not working, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and outdoor activities.

JODI, VETERINARY RECEPTIONIST
JODI, RECEPTIONIST

Jodi lives in Gillett with her husband, David, and her Goldendoodle, Sophie. She has two sons, Eric and Mark, and two soon-to-be daughters-in-law, Shawna and Hannah. She is very family oriented and enjoys the time she can spend with loved ones. Jodi enjoys working with both people and pets. She is very outgoing and truly cares about everyone she meets. In her downtime, she enjoys reading, photography, baking and cake/cookie decorating, and traveling.

Kersten - Receptionist
KERSTEN, RECEPTIONIST

Kersten grew up in Shawano. She moved on to study pre-vet medicine at UW-River Falls. She grew up with animals her whole life. From spending time with her animals to at the farm. During her free time, she likes to spend time with family, hunt, fish, ride horses, and shoot archery.