Janet Osokowski

Office Manager

Janet joined PVA in 2006 after having spent most of her life in northern Wisconsin. Although she refuses to admit it, she has become a "cat person" and has several feline followers at the clinic. Janet also enjoys her three feline friends at home and spends many weekends spoiling her granddaughters in Stevens Point, WI.

Andrea Brunker

Veterinary Technician

Andrea is very proud to say that she has been with PVA since Dr. Sandi started the small animal part of the practice. She has been working in this rewarding field for 11 years and enjoys it very much. She spends her time outside of work taking care of her dogs, cats, and horse, with the help of her 7 year old daughter. Andrea loves teaching her daughter (Adriana) how to love and care for animals. Her hobbies include horseback riding and camping with her horse, and going to Jamaica to hang out on the beach.

Shelby Riggs

Veterinary Technician

Shelby moved to Wisconsin in May of 2007 and has been a technician with PVA since early 2008.  She has a BS in Biology from Western Illinois University and has been in the veterinary field for over 10 years.  Shelby lives with her white German Shepherd named Polar, her Siberian Husky, Cubby, and 3 cats Binkx, Samantha and Brooks. Her hobbies include nature photography and wildlife rehabilitation.  

Cheryl Shaw, CVT

Cheryl is a 2011 graduate of Madison Area Technical College's Veterinary Technician Program and she joined PVA in September 2011.  Cheryl decided to return to school to fulfill her dream of entering the veterinary field.  She feels that pets enrich our lives in so many ways, her goal is to help owners keep them healthy and happy.  Cheryl lives in Madison with her five cats, Tiggee, Buster, Stan, Stella and Tyler. 

Kayla Martin, CVT

Kayla joined PVA in March of 2011.  She graduated from MATC Veterinary Technician Program in 2009.  Kayla enjoys spending time with her cats Mary, Larry and Garfield and her parents' dog, Sarge.  When not working, she loves to bake/cook, travel and spend time with friends and family.  Kayla and her fiance, Tim, are anxiously awaiting the arrival of their first child in June! 

Steve Colombo, CVT

Steve joined PVA in the spring of 2011 after working in a clinic with Wisconsin's only board certified specialists in feline medicine for 6 years. He has a special interest in nutrition, geriatric care and feline behavior. Steve and his wife live in Madison with their 5 cats, 2 rabbits, 4 chickens and hopes to move onto a small farm and raise their own heritage breed sheep someday.