We’ll Make a Difference
Caring for your pet isn’t our profession. It’s our calling.
Practice Manager
Dr. McDonough feels very blessed to be a part of the profession and to be chosen to care for the dogs and cats in people’s lives. “I have a strong passion for caring for my patients but also caring for the owners who love them so dearly,” she said.
Dr. Michelle earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Wisconsin at Whitewater and continued her education at UW Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, where she graduated in 2010 with her degree in veterinary medicine. (Go Badgers!) She became the practice owner of Greendale Village Vet in March 2021.
“I decided to take on this new challenge of being a small business owner, lead my team, and build a practice exactly how I want it. I believe it is so important to provide the kind of quality care for my patients that I would want my own pet to receive. This is what you can expect for your pet at Greendale Village Vet.”
Dr. Michelle has several interests in her career. She has undergone training in abdominal ultrasound, finding it to be a vital tool for completing a patient’s full diagnostic picture. She also loves soft-tissue surgery and dentistry and enjoys the time she spends performing procedures. Additionally, she has a strong interest in dermatology cases, finding it rewarding to diagnose and treat skin issues in pets. When she is not at work, she spends time with her amazing and supportive husband, Nick. She also has a son and a daughter who keep her busy when she isn’t at the hospital. The family loves spending time up north fishing, swimming, and being outdoors. They are also big Packers, Badgers, and Brewers fans.
“I look forward to meeting you and being able to care for the precious furry members of your family,” said Dr. Michelle.
Dr. Bailey has always known she wanted to work with animals and feels fortunate to live that dream every day at Greendale Village Vet. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from UW-Madison and previously studied biology and theatre arts management at Carroll University—an unexpected but unique combination!
She loves building relationships with pets and their owners, always striving to provide compassionate, thorough care while ensuring clients feel heard and supported. Whether it’s a routine check-up or a more complex case, Dr. Bailey is dedicated to keeping furry family members happy and healthy.
Outside the clinic, she enjoys playing guitar, getting lost in a good book, spending time with friends and family, and exploring local breweries. She and her husband, Jon, share their home with two cats, Twizzler and Tater Tot, who keep them endlessly entertained. One day, she hopes to add a golden retriever to the family!
Dr. Bailey looks forward to meeting you and your pets!
Dr. Ellen Mueller earned her biology degree from the University of Notre Dame and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota. She has wanted to be a veterinarian since she was a little girl and loves creating a relationship with her clients and patients to provide great care throughout their lifetimes.
Dr. Ellen has been a veterinarian at our practice since 2018, and she has greatly enjoyed working in the Greendale community. She has a particular interest in surgery, orthopedic, and behavior cases.
Dr. Ellen and her husband Matt share their home with two wonderful dogs: Flynn, a sheltie; and Quest, a border collie; and one cat, Zelda. In her spare time, she enjoys running agility with her dogs, hiking, traveling, and cheering for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team.
Dr. Passinault earned her undergraduate degree from Illinois Wesleyan University and attended the University of Illinois Veterinary School, graduating in 1992. She started working at Greendale Village Vet, then known as Veterinary Medical Associates, and she feels fortunate never to have left. “With an amazing staff, a progressive hospital and fantastic clients, why would I want to leave?” she said. She is married to a wonderful man, and they have four kids. The family also has a variety of dogs and cats that seem to grow in number as the kids move out. When not at work, Dr. Passinault volunteers at an inner-city high school as a tutor. She enjoys hiking and biking with her family.
Dr. Kristin BeVirt is a 2000 graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine. She has a bachelor of science degree in biology from Carroll University in Waukesha. She has been part of our practice since 1994, when she started working as an assistant while getting her undergraduate degree. She has been a veterinarian here since 2001. A Greendale native, Dr. BeVirt is proud to be providing compassionate care for the pets of this community. She enjoys the many aspects of veterinary medicine, from preventive care and nutrition, to surgery and managing chronic illnesses. Her special interests include integrative holistic medicine. In October 2015, Dr. BeVirt obtained her certification in veterinary medical acupuncture through Curacore in Colorado. She continues to be amazed at the difference this form of physical medicine can make in the lives of her patients. In 2021, she received her Graduate Diploma in Veterinary Western Herbal Medicine through the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies in Australia. This certification requires more than 1,400 hours of continuing education. Western herbal medicine is a holistic approach that uses herbs to balance a patient’s energetics, disease symptoms, mental health and organ function to achieve optimal wellness. She is truly passionate about incorporating the healing power of nature in managing her patients. It has been a life-changing journey, and she is excited to have this knowledge and skill set to improve her patients’ well-being. In her free time, Dr. BeVirt enjoys running, yoga and spending time with her daughter, husband and furry family.
Maria started working at our hospital in 1997 when it was known as Veterinary Medical Associates, and she worked here for 15 years. Maria filled many positions during that time, including client service representative and veterinary assistant.
After pursuing a career in another field for 10 years, Maria rejoined our team in December 2021. She has a passion for customer service and business operations and is thrilled to utilize her past professional experiences to support the staff and business as the Practice Manager.
When Maria isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her husband, daughters, and two mini–Australian Shepherds, Malibu and Violet, as well as her cat, Quigley. She also loves traveling and baking French macarons.
Ann-Marie has been with our hospital since 1996 and is our lead Veterinary Technician. She attended Madison Area Technical College where she received her degree in Veterinary Technology and has worked in the veterinary field since 1994. Her professional interests include anesthesia and surgery and she also is certified in Veterinary Dentistry. In her time off she enjoys camping with her husband and three children and spending time with her two rescue dogs, “Watson” and “Piper”.
Growing up, Jenni always knew she wanted to work with animals. At first thinking she wanted to own a pet store as a young child, then soon after, learning about the veterinary field. At 16, Jenni job shadowed a veterinarian, which landed her her first job at a veterinary clinic as a kennel assistant. From there, she went on to work at a doggy daycare and boarding facility. It was at this point she decided to pursue her hopes to become a veterinary technician. In 2017, Jenni graduated from Milwaukee Career College and took the national exam to become a Certified Veterinary Technician in the state of Wisconsin. Since then, she has enjoyed every part of the career and even went on to become Fear Free certified in 2021.
In her free time, Jenni enjoys art, traveling, and being outdoors every moment that she can. At home, she and her boyfriend have a busy household with 2 dogs; Tikaani (a husky) and Chinook (a husky/shepherd mix); and 2 cats; Taco and Ashton; eventually hoping for more.
Working with animals was always something Mallory wanted to do, and she’s thrilled that she can do it for her career! Mallory started working at Greendale Village Vet (then Veterinary Medical Associates) in 2019 as an assistant for her externship program through the Milwaukee Career College (MCC). Mallory graduated from MCC with an Associate’s Degree of Science with an emphasis on Veterinary Technology in July 2020. She then took the Veterinary Technician National Examination and became a Certified Veterinary Technician in January 2021. She has learned so much through working at Greendale Village Vet, and she hopes to learn more every day!
When Mallory was younger, she always thought she wanted to be a teacher like her mom, but she realized working with children was not her calling. Her passion was for helping animals and she decided the veterinary field was for her! Mallory has always loved sciences and math so she knew it would be the right fit. She started to look through all of her career options in the veterinary field and landed on veterinary technician. She made the right choice because she loves what she does!
In her spare time, Mallory enjoys drawing, shopping, and playing video games.
Monika was born in Poland, and her family moved to the United States when she was 5 years old. She has always loved animals, and her first dog in Poland, Saba, had a litter of puppies the year they left. One of those puppies remained with her uncle, and Monika was able to visit him on trips back to see family.
She has owned multiple pets over the years, including snakes, turtles, and cats. She also loves horseback riding and attended riding camps throughout her elementary and high school years.
Her current pets are two cats: Calcifer, a mischievous long-haired tabby, and Apollo, a large buff tabby who loves to cuddle. In her free time, Monika enjoys cooking and reading.
Aeris is a friendly and positive member of our team, bringing warmth and enthusiasm to both our patients and clients. After a summer internship with us, her dedication and sweet nature made it an easy decision to bring her on board full-time as a veterinary assistant. Aeris also lends a helping hand at the front desk when needed, always greeting clients with a smile. Her love for animals has been a lifelong passion, which shines through in the care she provides every day.
Outside of work, Aeris enjoys gardening, hiking with her dogs, and cooking.
Originally from Oak Creek, Callie grew up with dogs and a few fish, but loved being outdoors and catching frogs, snakes, and many other small creatures. Her love for animals and nature led her to earn a Wildlife Ecology and Management degree from UW-Stevens Point in 2021, which strengthened her passion for connecting people with the animals and environment around them.
Before joining Greendale Village Vet, she worked primarily with exotic animals as a zookeeper, but is excited to be working with all the adorable pets that visit the clinic!
Callie currently cares for a Western Hognose named Truffle and a Ball Python named Udon. She enjoys traveling, reading, and downhill skiing in the winter.
Ever since she was in 5th grade, Jordan has wanted to work with animals. She has always been a huge animal lover, and she’s grown up with lizards, bunnies, cats, dogs, fish, and many other creatures. She started in the veterinary industry in 2020, and she has loved every second of it! Previously, Jordan worked at Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Center where she learned a lot; shelter/rescue animals will always have a special place in her heart.
Outside of work Jordan loves being outdoors. Hiking and kayaking are 2 of her favorites right now and her dog Chewy loves it just as much. She also has 2 other dogs Luna and Midnight and 2 cats, Cody and Apple-jack (AJ). Jordan loves spending a lot of time with her family, and is the second oldest of 7 so there’s always something to do.
Krista joined the Greendale Village Vet team in September 2023 and can be found assisting in exam rooms or working alongside the reception team at the front desk. Her love for animals has always been a big part of her life, and she previously worked at a doggy daycare before starting her journey with us. Before joining the veterinary field, Krista dedicated nearly a decade to working with children. From 2014 to 2022, she served as a swim instructor, worked in a daycare, and eventually became a Special Education Paraprofessional in the Mukwonago Area School District. While she loved her work, Krista felt it was time for a new chapter and embraced the opportunity to transition to Greendale Village Vet.
Krista originally pursued a college education in business but later shifted her focus to a creative passion, earning a Digital Photography Certificate from a tech school. Photography remains a significant part of her life, and her ultimate goal is to start her own photography business. She has already made a meaningful contribution to our team by taking headshots of our assistants, technicians, and managers for the clinic’s website.
A competitive swimmer for 12 years, Krista grew up in the pool, swimming with a club team from childhood through high school graduation. Swimming continues to be one of her favorite hobbies and a way to stay active.
Krista manages her job with determination and resilience, navigating the challenges of POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome). She is learning to listen to her body and adapt to its needs, which helps her thrive in this role.
Rachel has been in the veterinary field for 5 years, and has been a member of Greendale Village Vet’s team since September of 2023. Her passion and love of animals has naturally evolved into a strong desire to support and educate pet owners. Always on the lookout for new industry resources, Rachel strives to empower clients with the knowledge and tools to give their pets the best possible care. She is a Milwaukee area native, and is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Outside of work, she leads an active lifestyle, enjoys traveling, and is an avid fan of Wisconsin sports. When her time comes to adopt a dog, she’ll probably name it after whoever her favorite Packer player is at the time.
Andi has been in veterinary medicine since 1998. After her time in the Veterinary Technician Program at Purdue University, she held technician roles in high volume spay and neuter surgeries and worked in both emergency rooms and intensive care units. She finds her greatest satisfaction in helping to ‘decode’ confusing medical speak to help educate owners. She says, “Client education is at the heart of my purpose in living the Vet Med life.
Andi joined Greendale Village Vet in March of 2023 as a customer service representative and part-time assistant/technician which she greatly enjoys. She loves the clients, pets, and community here. She is always excited to learn names, faces, and families of clients and pets.
When she’s not working, Andi enjoys time with her husband, Greg, and their teenage daughters Carly and Josie. Her family also includes a four-year-old malamute named Levie and a five-year-old rescue named Morela, along with three rescue cats, Basalt, Tanzanite and Opal, one bunny named Ozzie and an old (but cool) goldfish named Ryba. Tanzanite and Opal help the veterinary community as blood donor heroes! The family has also helped and fostered over 19 pets with more to come.
Catherine’s smile might be the first thing you see when you walk in the doors at Greendale Village Vet. She has had a passion for animals since she was a little girl: she’s always loved them. Catherine is certified in Ballroom dance where she competed and won a regional competition. She has worked in customer service for many years and is thrilled to be able to continue that while also working with animals. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, reading a good book, and going to the beach. She looks forward to meeting you and your pet(s)!
With over 25 years of dedication, Lynn is the heart of our front desk. Her passion for exceptional client service and the deep connections she’s built with generations of pet families make her a true legend at our clinic.
As Client Services Representative, Michelle is the first person you will see upon walking into Greendale Village Vet. She wants to ensure your first contact with the clinic is a pleasant one and is excited to work with you and your furry companion!
Michelle received her bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication (print journalism emphasis) and Psychology from UW-Milwaukee and spent close to 20 years working in journalism/public relations. While serving as a Media Relations Specialist at a humane society, she became more involved in working with animals and discovered her true passion.
Michelle later returned to school to earn an associate’s degree in Veterinary Sciences, making the dean’s list each semester. At Greendale Village Vet, she strives to promote a positive atmosphere where people and their companion animals feel valued and receive exceptional care.
