Mon, Tues, Thurs: 7:30 AM – 7 PM
Mon: Closed 12 PM – 1 PM
Wed, Fri: 7:30 AM – 6 PM
Sat & Sun: Closed

Our Team

Our Veterinarians & Team in Cottage Grove, WI

 

 

Meet the Veterinarians & Team of Deer-Grove Veterinary Clinic in Cottage Grove, WI! Our mission is to provide the highest quality medical and surgical care to our patients and to help educate our clients so that they understand their pets needs and care. By providing The Best Care for Your Best Friend, we can ensure that all clients and their pets are treated with dignity, respect and compassion.

Tom Zelenski, DVM

Medical Director

Dr. Zelenski obtained his DVM from the University of Wisconsin School for Veterinary Medicine in May 2011. He has interests in pain management including integrative medicine modalities like acupuncture, laser therapy, and nutritional management. He is also has interests in internal medicine and dentistry, and is certified in Veterinary Medical Acupuncture. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association, and Dane County Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Zelenski enjoys spending his free time with his wife, two daughters, and son, as well as his Great Dane Franz and cat Slick.

C Steven Frame, DVM

Veterinarian

Graduated from University of Missouri‘s School of Veterinary Medicine in 1984 and has been at Deer-Grove since 1985. He specializes in soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, and does all the Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA) surgeries at Deer-Grove Veterinary Clinic. A member of the Veterinary Information Network, he believes it’s important to always push yourself to continue learning because there is always a new way to approach old problems. Dr. Frame is also a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association and the Dane County Veterinary

Erin Pecore, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Pecore obtained her DVM from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine in May 2010. Her interests include surgery, client communication, and weight management. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association. Outside of work, Dr. Erin enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoys horseback riding, reading, and watching movies.

Alexa Adams, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Adams grew up in a rural farming community just south of the Wisconsin/Illinois boarder in a town called Caledonia, Illinois. She completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from Berry College in Rome, Georgia in 2018. Dr. Adams graduated from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 2022. Her professional interests include exotics (especially those with feathers and scales!), surgery, and emergency medicine. Dr. Adams enjoys spending time after work with her dogs, Pookie and Peach, and her young horse, Crown. She loves horseback riding, being outside, and traveling.

Kristin, CVT

Hospital Administrator

Kristin has been working at Deer-Grove Veterinary Clinic since May 2008. She has over 25 years of veterinary clinic experience as well as a Bachelor’s degree in biology from UW-Platteville. Her favorite part of her job is working with animals and seeing something different every day. Kristin lives with her husband, two children, cat (Monty), English Pointer (Dude) and leopard gecko (Scooter).

Logan, CVT

Logan, our Lead CVT, graduated from Madison Area Technical College in May of 2007. He has been with Deer-Grove Veterinary Clinic since September of 2009 and very much likes the exposure that working in a busy companion animal clinic brings. From performing dental exams and cleanings, to assisting with specialty surgeries, Logan is enjoying providing excellent animal care with many fun and enthusiastic people who feel the same way towards animal health. He previously worked for the Department of Natural Resources in the Fish and Wildlife Health Labs, where he appreciated another aspect of animal care, but is very glad to be back in a clinic helping out companion animals.

Sarah, CVT

Sarah started out her career as a Veterinary assistant in June 2010. She learned much on the job and decided to become a CVT. She passed the VTNE in 2014. Sarah started at Deer-Grove in September 2020. She lives in Deerfield with her husband and two sons. She enjoys working out, running, and spending time with her family.

Kayla, CVT

Kayla graduated from Madison College in 2014 from the Veterinary Technician program. She joined the Deer-Grove team in October of 2017. Kayla lives with her husband and two dogs Brewer and Lucy. In her free time she likes to go to her family cabin in Rhinelander. She enjoys spending time her family, kayaking and fishing.

Sydney, CVT

Sydney joined the Deer-Grove team in May of this 2021. She graduated from Madison College in 2020 but has been working in the veterinary medicine field for 4 years.

Sydney lives in Cottage Grove with her husband & 2 dogs – Jax & Lady. In her spare time she enjoys reading, watching movies, & going on adventures with the dogs.

Hannah

Assistant

After living and teaching in Florida for a few years, Hannah recently moved back to her home state of Wisconsin. She joined the Deer-Grove team in September of 2020 and lives in Waterloo with her dog Doug. In her free time she enjoys bargain shopping, watching scary movies and reality TV shows.

Mackenzie

Veterinary assistant

Mackenzie joined the Deer-Grove team in June of 2024 but has been working with animals for 3 years. Her favorite thing about working with animals is creating a good client/patient relationship and making owners feel heard. She currently lives in Sun Prairie with her 3 cats, Frannie, Kevin and Dempsey. In her spare time she enjoys thrifting, baking and spending time with her cats.

Aven

Veterinary assistant

Aven has spent her childhood moving to 7 different states, but she has finally found a home in Stoughton, Wisconsin. She intends to attend MATC for the Vet Tech program. Aven started working at the Deer Grove Vet Clinic to be around animals to help further her career as a vet tech. She owns 3 dogs, Chief, Stevie and Dante.

Brittnee

Customer Service Representative

Brittnee joined the Deer-Grove team in February 2022. She has a degree in Business Management and Radiography but found her love for animals was her true calling. Brittnee lives in Madison with her husband Jeremy & 4 furry kids – Stella, Flynn, Binx and Maverick. In her spare time she enjoys watching movies, painting by number, taking vacations to new places and spending time with her husband and kittens!

Misty

Customer Service Representative

Misty joined the Deer-Grove Team in September 2024. After working almost 20 years in a shelter capacity, she decided it was impossible for her to leave the animal world. Jumping into vet medicine seemed like a great new adventure! Misty has 2 sons, Damian and Ian, and lives with her two dogs Titan and Lucy Loo, cat Bruno, ball python Skinny, turtle Clubby, dwarf hamster Sir Elton John, and bearded dragon Michael Jackson. In her spare time, she likes watching sports, kayaking, gardening, seeing the latest horror movies, reading up on spider identifications, and is obsessed with music.

Mon, Tues, Thurs: 7:30 AM – 7 PM
Mon: Closed 12 PM - 1 PM
Wed, Fri: 7:30 AM – 6 PM
Sat & Sun: Closed