Our Doctors

Dr. Raisbeck

Dr. Raisbeck has joined the Lake Geneva Animal Hospital.  She is a 2002 graduate of the University of Wisconsin - Madison and formerly worked at a mixed animal practice south of Madison.  Dr. Raisbeck is especially interested in veterinary nutrition and alternative medicine.  She is one of only a few certified veterinary acupuncturists in the state of Wisconsin and now offers these services at Lake Geneva Animal Hospital.  She has successfully incorporated acupuncture and herbal remedies to the treatment of animals in her care.  She brings an upbeat attitude and enthusiasm that clients and pets enjoy.

Dr. Welch

We are pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Christopher Welch to the team at Lake Geneva Animal Hospital.  Dr. Welch is a graduate of University of Illinois.  He has a special interest in oncology (cancer) surgery and chemotherapy.  We now have the ability to treat many cancers without the inconvenience and cost of referring to a university.  Dr. Welch provides the most current treatment protocols including prognosis and cost.  These chemotherapy protocols are much easier on the pet than in previous years (they do not result in hair loss) and so have become good options for many animals bringing added time with good quality of life.  Dr. Welch also shares a strong interest in orthopedic surgery and care.

Dr. Welch also brings a compassionate and friendly manner along with exceptional diagnostic and surgical skills.  

Dr. Scot Hodkiewicz

Dr. Scot earned his veterinary degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 1993, finishing top in his class.  After college, he and Dr. Mona were married and began practicing at a mixed animal practice in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.  His interests include orthopedic surgery, laprascopic/arthroscopic surgery including spays, stomach-tacking to prevent Gastric Dilation-Volvulus (GDV), bladder stone removal, Osteochondrosis Desicans (OCD) surgery and ultrasonography .  “I have fixed bones on everything from 6 weeks old puppies to 200# calves.  I enjoy the challenge of surgery and the satisfaction of  seeing animals that came in battered and broken, chasing a frisbee a few months later.” 

We have added a state-of-the-art ultrasound unit in November that has raised the level of care that we can provide.  Dr. Scot developed an interest in ultrasonography during veterinary school and was published in a study using ultrasound for umbilical problems.  “The ultrasound allows us to look inside the abdomen where, in the past, surgery would have had to be performed.  We can also see how the heart is working (echocardiography) and measure chamber size and contractions.”   

Dr. Mona Hodkiewicz

Dr.  Mona graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1994 earning awards for outstanding technical skills.  She also worked in Wisconsin Dells, WI.  Her special interests include preventative and internal medicine.  She performs many of the technical procedures that require a sensitive touch such as biopsies and bone marrow aspirates.  She brings a smile and a happy face to every client and animal.