Meet Our Team

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Get to know the Northwoods Animal Hospital team!

We have assembled an expert team of veterinary professionals to bring you the best possible healthcare for your pet. We have a state-of-the-art veterinary facility that is clean, comfortable, and efficient.

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Minocqua

Dr. David Theuerkauf, Managing DVM

Dr. David Theuerkauf, Managing DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Theuerkauf is originally from Menominee, Michigan, where he grew up in a large family working on the family farm. He attended Michigan State University, receiving his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1985. He has enjoyed practicing veterinary medicine for Northwoods Animal Hospital after joining the team in 1987. He appreciates the multiple facets that general practice offers with particular interests in ophthalmology, soft tissue surgery, and preventative medicine. Dr. Dave and his wife Audrey have three children, and they all enjoy the year-round outdoor activities the Northwoods has to offer.

Dr. Brian Theuerkauf, Associate DVM

Dr. Brian Theuerkauf, Associate DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Brian Theuerkauf is originally from Minocqua, Wisconsin, and is Dr. David Theuerkauf’s son. He attended the University of Wisconsin- Madison School of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in the spring of 2021. His primary interests are in internal medicine, preventative medicine, and soft tissue surgery. Brian and Hannah moved to the Northwoods with their cat, Moe, where they enjoy the outdoor lifestyle and year-round activities.

Dr. Chelsea Delzer, Associate DVM

Dr. Chelsea Delzer, Associate DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Chelsea Delzer is a 2022 graduate of Colorado State University. Dr. Delzer is originally from Berlin, Wi. She attended University of Wisconsin – Platteville for her undergraduate degree, gaining a B.S in Biology. She enjoys riding her horses (Ace and Moon), running, water skiing, and spending time with her dog (Benelli) and husband Jared. Dr. Chelsea enjoys the variety of cases seen in general practice and has a particular interest in soft tissue surgery and internal medicine.

Laura F.

Practice Manager

About Laura

Laura joined the Northwoods Animal Hospital team in 2013 and took on the practice manager position in 2020. She enjoys the many aspects of working in the veterinary field, especially the animals and the team that cares for them. Laura loves to spend time with her husband, son, and two dogs. In her free time, she enjoys scuba diving, biking, hunting, and anything outdoors.

Karen S.

Personnel Manager/Licensed Veterinary Technician

About Karen

Karen started her profession as a licensed veterinary nurse in Colorado in 1998. She studied veterinary medicine at the University of Washington - Madison and moved back to Wisconsin in 2007 with her family, where she joined Northwoods Animal Hospital in 2008. Karen appreciates every part of her career and has a passion for progressive medicine, quality care, client education, and pain management. She also grew to enjoy all aspects of the business while taking on various roles. She loves spending time outdoors year-round, downhill skiing, water sports, wildlife, and doing art in her free time. The majority of her time is spent with her son, teaching him about the world and exploring it through nature!

Angie T.

Licensed Veterinary Technician

About Angie

Angie is a licensed veterinary nurse with a degree in veterinary technology. She joined the team at Northwoods Animal Hospital in 2013 and has a passion for veterinary medicine. Angie loves spending time with her husband, three sons, and all their animals including dogs, horses, cats, and chickens. In her downtime, she enjoys horseback riding, camping, downhill skiing, and four-wheeling.

Eric H.

Veterinary Technician

About Eric

Eric has been with Northwoods Animal Hospital since spring 2016. Eric enjoys building good connections with both clients and patients alike. In his spare time, he enjoys getting out to fish with his son and playing volleyball as much as he can, as well as spending time with his family and their two dogs.

Becca

Becca D.

Veterinary Technician
About Becca
Becca has been in the veterinary field since 2017 and a part of the Northwoods Animal Hospital team since November 2021. Her favorite parts of the veterinary field are client education and telling each pet how adorable they are. In her free time, Becca enjoys spending her time out on the lake with her two Australian Shepherds, Luke and Parker. She also enjoys snuggling up with her cat Smudge to take a nap.

Angela B.

Veterinary Assistant

About Angela

Angela has been in the veterinary field since 2006. She moved with her family to the Northwoods in early 2019 and has been working for Northwoods Animal Hospital since January 2020. She enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and cat named Georgie.

Kristin K.

Veterinary Assistant/Customer Service Representative

About Kristin

Kristin has worked in the veterinary field since 2013 and is currently studying to get her Wisconsin license in veterinary nursing. She loves playing with her dog Rosie, being out on the lake, and watching the Packers play on the weekends.

Angie H.

Customer Service Rep

About Angie

Angie has been with the Northwoods Animal Hospital team since 2008. She is the team's lead receptionist and technician assistant. Angie moved here from Merrill in 2007 with her husband and two children. They also have two Labradors named Timber and Willow. In her free time, she enjoys being outside, spending time with her family, kayaking, and fishing.

Anyssa

Anyssa D.

Customer Service Rep

About Anyssa
Anyssa has been a receptionist with Northwoods Animal Hospital since April 2019. She loves giving positive reinforcement and greets everyone who walks through the door with a radiant smile. In her free time, she likes to clean, organize, and spend time with her husband, Keith, and their fur babies, Izzy (cat) and Maui (dog). If there is anything you should absolutely know about her, it is that she is OBSESSED with the color purple. So much so, she included the fact in her bio. According to Anyssa, she did not choose the color purple, it chose her.
Amy

Amy Z.

Customer Service Rep

About Amy
Amy is a Rhinelander High School graduate that moved to Madison WI to become a licensed veterinary technician. She moved back after 25+ years of working in animal shelter medicine. When time allows Amy loves to foster kittens and she continues to also work remotely for a non-profit animal welfare organization in Madison.

Jan R.

Groomer

About Jan

Jan has been grooming pets for 22 years and has been with Northwoods Animal Hospital since 2003. In her free time, she enjoys riding a Harley with her husband, off-road jeeping, and walking in the woods with their two dogs.

Tiffany D.

Groomer

About Tiffany

Tiffany enjoys spending time with her two daughters and two dogs. She also enjoys volunteering at Catkins Animal Rescue.

Eagle River

Dr. David Theuerkauf, Managing DVM

Dr. David Theuerkauf, Managing DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Theuerkauf is originally from Menominee, Michigan, where he grew up in a large family working on the family farm. He attended Michigan State University, receiving his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1985. He has enjoyed practicing veterinary medicine for Northwoods Animal Hospital after joining the team in 1987. He appreciates the multiple facets that general practice offers with particular interests in ophthalmology, soft tissue surgery, and preventative medicine. Dr. Dave and his wife Audrey have three children, and they all enjoy the year-round outdoor activities the Northwoods has to offer.

Dr. Brian Theuerkauf, Associate DVM

Dr. Brian Theuerkauf, Associate DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Brian Theuerkauf is originally from Minocqua, Wisconsin, and is Dr. David Theuerkauf’s son. He attended the University of Wisconsin- Madison School of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in the spring of 2021. His primary interests are in internal medicine, preventative medicine, and soft tissue surgery. Brian and Hannah moved to the Northwoods with their cat, Moe, where they enjoy the outdoor lifestyle and year-round activities.

Deb L.

Licensed Veterinary Technician

About Deb

Deb grew up in Minnesota and moved to the Wisconsin Northwoods in 2009. She graduated from Argosy University in 1994, a fact that makes her feel old! Besides working as a licensed veterinary technician, she also has seven years of teaching veterinary technology under her belt. Deb is the resident "crazy cat lady," and her passion is taking in orphan kittens and bottle raising them. She lives with her husband, a yellow Labrador named Cleo, and two cats called Cyrus & Olive. In her free time, she enjoys fishing, bowhunting, quilting, and reading.

Sharon Z.

Customer Service Representative

About Sharon

Sharon began working at Northwoods Animal Hospital as a receptionist after moving here from Minnesota in 1996. After 20 years in our Minocqua location, she now works in our Eagle River clinic and covers the Manitowish Waters clinic as needed. She attended the University of Washington-River Falls for equine management and business. Sharon describes her position as her dream job because of her love for pets and their people.

Manitowish Waters

Dr. Chelsea Delzer, Associate DVM

Dr. Chelsea Delzer, Associate DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Chelsea Delzer is a 2022 graduate of Colorado State University. Dr. Delzer is originally from Berlin, Wi. She attended University of Wisconsin – Platteville for her undergraduate degree, gaining a B.S in Biology. She enjoys riding her horses (Ace and Moon), running, water skiing, and spending time with her dog (Benelli) and husband Jared. Dr. Chelsea enjoys the variety of cases seen in general practice and has a particular interest in soft tissue surgery and internal medicine.

June L.

Licensed Veterinary Technician

About June
Bio coming soon!