Christine Kassekert, DVM
Veterinarian, owner
Dr. Kassekert grew up on a hobby farm in north-west Wisconsin. She always wanted to be a veterinarian. Even at a young age, she confidently stated that she was going to be a veterinarian and dreamed of owning her own clinic. Her patients were barn cats, bottle baby lambs, horses, and dogs as a child.
She spent a few years after graduating from the University of Minnesota Duluth, at a veterinary clinic in Woodbury as a veterinary assistant and client care coordinator. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin Madison, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2014 and began practice in New Richmond, WI. She also practiced in Woodbury, MN for a couple years at the clinic she first started at after undergrad. She is thrilled to be practicing in the area again and caring for you and your pets.
Dr. Kassekert purchased Bobtown Pet Clinic in 2022. She has special interest in preventative care, surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, and behavioral medicine. Dr. K is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, The Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association, the American Animal Hospital Association, and the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association. She frequently attends conferences and seminars in order to stay well informed and to keep the practice updated with the latest information and technology.
Dr. K and her husband live in the Hudson area. She has three young children that take most of her time when not helping you at the clinic. Their current “animal kids” include an English Setter, Tilly, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Leopold, and two orange tabby cats, Toby and Foster, and a small back yard flock of chickens.
When she is not at work, Dr. Kassekert enjoys camping, gardening, playing games, building puzzles, and spending time with family and friends.
Anna Rauk Mitchell, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Mitchell grew up in the western Twin Cities area of Minnesota. She has had a love of all things animal and nature since she was a toddler, and grew up intending to be a veterinarian. She attended Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, where she worked on several research projects with wildlife ecology professors, and considered pursuing a Ph.D. in conservation ecology instead. After college Dr. Mitchell moved to Ghana, West Africa for 2.5 years to work with the Peace Corps, and upon returning home solidified her plan to pursue veterinary medicine. She worked as an assistant at a veterinary clinic in Minnetonka while applying for vet school.
During vet school, Dr. Mitchell became involved with a number of intercultural veterinary organizations. She was an active participant with SIRVS (Student Initiative for Reservation Veterinary Services) providing veterinary care for tribal nations throughout Minnesota. She was part of a pilot initiative partnering veterinary students in Thailand with dairy farmers to provide medical support in needed regions, and helped lead a group of veterinary students to Liberia through Veterinarians Without Borders to train locals as “Community Animal Health Workers” to provide basic animal care and disease management. She attended summer courses at the Public Health Institute of Minnesota towards a Masters in Public Health.
Since graduating in 2012 from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Mitchell has had the pleasure of working in both small animal and mixed animal hospitals in Farmington, Ely, Stillwater, and White Bear Lake, Minnesota. She also provides additional support for the Animal Humane Society of Minnesota, doing spay/neuter procedures. Dr. Mitchell joined Bobtown Pet Clinic in Dec 2025. She loves surgery, dentistry, and wound management. She also enjoys preventive medicine and working with families to develop the best plan for their pet. She has a special interest in working dogs, and has worked as a race veterinarian for the Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon for several years. Dr. Mitchell is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association, the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association, and the International Sled Dog Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Mitchell lives in eastern Minnesota with her husband and two children. They enjoy sharing their home with Babs, a retired sled dog. They also enjoy their 14 chickens!
In her free time, Dr. Mitchell loves adventuring with her family. She enjoys travel, trail running, camping, and canoeing the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in the canoe she built!
TAMMY
CErtified Veterinary Technician
Tammy grew up around a variety of animals on a small dairy farm in Pepin, Wisconsin. She loved taking care of and spending time with all the animals, especially horses. Tammy grew up trail riding and competing at many horse shows throughout her childhood.
After high school, she attended the University of Wisconsin-River Falls earning a bachelors degree in Animal Science with an Equine Emphasis. After that she tried out a few careers working in marketing, sales and lab technician fields. But a few years after college, Tammy missed working in a career field directly with animals so she went back to school to become a Certified Veterinary Technician. While finishing her degree she started working at a mixed animal practice as a veterinary assistant in Glenwood City, Wisconsin. After graduation and receiving her certified veterinary technician license, she continued to work at the mixed animal practice. In March of 2020, Tammy joined the team at Bobtown Pet Clinic.
Tammy is kept busy with her son and cat, Twizzlers, and likes to spend time with family and friends. She enjoys being able to help care for animals daily and is grateful to work with a team that provides such great care.
Shelby
Certified Veterinary Technician
Shelby has been working in the veterinary field since 2012 and became a Certified Veterinary Technician in 2015. She started her career in Alaska working at a busy 9 doctor practice helping all kinds of animals from hedgehogs to bald eagles. She has found her passion is small animal medicine, and especially cats.
In her free time she enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, cooking, and gardening. She lives with her husband, son, 2 dogs and a cat.
Olivia
Bachelor of Science, Certified Veterinary Technician
Olivia has always loved being surrounded by animals of all kinds.
She had a variety of cat, dogs, birds, rodents, and reptiles growing up.
After high school she worked at an animal sanctuary as a caretaker. Her favorite days were when the vet would come out to check up on some of the special needs animals. After helping him with case management and treatments, she decided to devote her professional life to veterinary medicine.
She went to college at UWRF and graduated in 2019 with her Bachelor's in Animal Science. She initially intended to go on to vet school but after gaining experience in the field as a veterinary assistant, she fell in love with the nursing side of medicine. Olivia achieved her certified veterinary technician license in 2022. She has enjoyed serving animals in varying sectors of medicine including general practice, emergency medicine, and shelter medicine.
Olivia particularly enjoys developing and maintaining relationships with patients and their families. She loves getting to know everyone and helping to educate and problem solve with you to help determine what is best for your pet and lifestyle. Her areas of interest in medicine include preventative care, dentistry, and anesthesiology.
In her off time she enjoys yoga, meditation, and relaxing. She loves painting, sculpting, and making art. She also loves being a mom to her two young kids. They have two cats, Penny and Yoko, and a dog, Amor.
Allison
Certified Veterinary Technician
Allison grew up in a small town in Central Wisconsin. She always loved animals growing up. She has worked at a veterinary clinic since 2018. When it was time to decide a major at UW-River Falls, she was indecisive but knew that she wanted to be in the Agricultural field. She then majored in Animal Science with a Veterinary Technology emphasis. While attending UW-River Falls, she was a sprinter on the track team. After finishing her Bachelor’s degree, she attended Madison Area Technical College to finish out her veterinary technology degree and became certified in 2022.
She moved to Western WI in 2022 to be closer to her fiance, David. They now live in River Falls and will be getting married in October 2025. They have two cats, Bumper (who has three legs) and Monty. If you want to hear funny cat stories, just ask about Bumper and Monty!
David and Allison’s interests are going to the gym, traveling, hiking, camping, hunting, and fishing.
Jessica
Client Care Coordinator
Jessica grew up on a small dairy farm in Colfax, Wisconsin. She did everything from milking cows, driving tractor, cutting wood, and even helped deliver calves a time or two. She is no stranger when it comes to hard work.
After high school, she really wasn’t sure what she wanted to do. She had a couple different jobs before becoming a dental assistant. She worked for Dr. L.R. Phillips at a small private practice in Colfax, WI for 8+ years before relocating to Brownsburg, IN from 2016-2019. She had transitioned into an office management role before leaving the dental office in Colfax. In Indiana she worked for Heartland Dental for 3+ years as a Business Assistant. Her husband's job then brought them right back to their home roots. Jessica was in the dental field for 11+ years before entering into the veterinary field. They ended up in Chippewa Falls, WI after moving back from Indiana. That is when Jessica started her new career at Riverview Animal Hospital in February of 2021. She worked at Riverview for over 3+ years before accepting a position at Bobtown Pet Clinic in April of 2024.
Jessica and her husband now reside in Glenwood City, WI on a 120 acre farm they purchased from her husband's grandparents. They plan on having pigs, chickens, and some cattle this spring. They have 4 boys (who are all grown), 2 grandchildren, 4 mini dachshunds, 2 inside cats, and 3 outdoor cats. They are now in their forever home and do not plan on moving anytime soon!
Lexi
Veterinary Assistant
Lexi is from West Bend, Wisconsin. She has been surrounded by pets for as long as she can remember and has always enjoyed caring for them. Her love for animals led her to pursue a degree in Animal Science at the University of Wisconsin River Falls. Her ultimate goal is to become a veterinarian.
At home in West Bend, Lexi has a golden retriever named Buck, a brittany spaniel named Eli, and two leopard geckos. While attending school in River Falls, she shares an apartment with her roommates and their dog Neo.
Addie
Veterinary Assistant
Addie grew up in a small town in Eastern New Mexico, She moved to the area in June of 2025 when she got engaged to her fiancé Michael. They are getting married in June of 2026! Michael and Addie met in high school track and have been together ever since. They have one dog Mini a black and white Shih Tzu that Addie rescued and rehabilitated in 2021 (who is an angel).
Addie grew up in a dog centered family. When it became time to decide her major she originally wanted to major in human medicine but had a last minute change of mind. Addie attends Northwood Technical College where she will become a veterinary technician.
Addie and Michael enjoy hiking, watching movies, cooking, and playing with Mini.