Mon: Closed 12 PM – 1 PM
Wed, Fri: 7:30 AM – 6 PM
Sat & Sun: Closed
Mon: Closed 12 PM – 1 PM
Wed, Fri: 7:30 AM – 6 PM
Sat & Sun: Closed
Our Team
Professional Animal Veterinarians
Meet the Professional Animal 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 also has interests in internal medicine and dentistry and is certified in Veterinary Medical Acupuncture. Dr. Zelenski enjoys spending his free time with his wife, two daughters, and son, as well as his Chocolate Lab, Zero, 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
Krista Pichette, DVM
Veterinarian
A Watertown, WI native, Dr. Pichette earned her Animal Sciences degree at UW-Madison and completed her veterinary training at Ross University, finishing her clinical year back at UW-Madison in January 2025.
Her professional interests include preventative medicine and ophthalmology. Outside the clinic, she enjoys hiking and training with her dogs, Hendrix and Herbie, and spending time with her cat, Primrose.
Nicolas Rubio, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Rubio was born and raised in northern Illinois. He attended UW Madison and received his bachelor’s degree in biology before going to Ross University for vet school. He completed his 4th year clinical experience at the University of Illinois before moving to Sun Prairie. His professional interests include soft tissue surgery, preventative medicine, and dentistry. He is also fluent in Spanish as he and his family are from Colombia. Outside of work, he loves spending time with his partner and their dog Bubby, watching/laying soccer, and tending to his houseplants and aquariums.
Sara
Hospital Administrator
Sara grew up in Oregon, Wisconsin, and now lives in Madison. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin– Milwaukee and joined Deer-Grove Veterinary Clinic in April 2026. Before joining Deer-Grove, Sara spent 9 years working in a general veterinary practice, gaining extensive experience in client service and veterinary team support. Her professional interests include fostering positive workplace cultures and helping prevent burnout within the veterinary profession. Outside of work, Sara enjoys spending time with her Golden Retriever, Nala, and her cat, Malik, as well as with family and friends. She also loves music, reading, and crafting.
Logan, CVT
Lead Certified Veterinary Technician
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.
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.
Laura, CVT
Laura graduated from Globe University in 2012 with an Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology. They also have a Bachelor’s Degree in English and Psychology from UW-Whitewater. They have past experience in shelter work, emergency medicine, and internal medicine, and they joined Deer-Grove in August 2026. Their special interests are geriatric care, behavior, and the human-animal bond. They live in Stoughton with their partner, their sweet, scruffy pup, Kearney, and two cats: Jenkins, the snuggle bug, and Winston, the chaos gremlin. They enjoy writing their blog, going on hikes with Kearney, and attending as many concerts as they can.
Priscillia
Veterinary Technician
Bio Coming Soon!
Hannah
Veterinary 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.
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.
Trinity
Veterinary assistant
Trinity grew up in Jefferson and Delavan, Wisconsin, and earned her degree in Animal Science from UW–Platteville. Her passion for animal care has led her through a variety of unique experiences, including nearly five years working at a veterinary clinic, time spent at a wildlife safari, and work with an IVF company. Currently living in Cottage Grove, Trinity shares her home with a lively collection of pets: two crested geckos, Cinnamon and Coby Jack; two hognose snakes, Spicy Noodle and Little Miss Plum; a ball python named Toast; and her beloved golden retriever, Reuben Melt. At the clinic, Trinity has a special interest in diagnostic imaging and particularly enjoys working with X-rays and ultrasounds. She loves being part of the process that helps veterinarians better understand and care for their patients. When she’s not at work, Trinity enjoys reading, hiking, photography, and spending time exploring new places with friends and family
Brandy
Veterinary assistant
Brandy grew up in Daytona Beach, Florida, and just moved to Janesville, Wisconsin, in May of 2026. She worked at Discovery Cove in Orlando as a photographer for 12 years, sparking her love for animals of all kinds. While still in Florida photographing dolphin interactions, she studied veterinary science and continued her education in Wisconsin.
Currently living in Janesville, Brandy shares her home with a farm’s worth of animals: Bear, Gigi, and Maple, our livestock guardian dogs; Beary, Sandy, Chestnut, and Tifa, our ferocious mice hunters; and our plethora of livestock, but honorable mention would be Chai, our yearling ewe; our goats Milkshake, Teddy, and Ranger Allen; and our newborn piglets named after Scooby Doo and the gang!
At the clinic, Brandy has a special interest in cytology and feline abdominal X-rays and ultrasounds. She loves finding out how their bodies work!
When she’s not at work, Brandy and her fiancé go to Pokémon card shows and bowling. She also enjoys being the tourist for once, taking family photographs while exploring Wisconsin for the first time.
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.
Kristi
Customer Service Representative
Kristi joined the Deer-Grove team in May 2026. After a few years working in human healthcare, she realized her heart was with four-legged patients and decided to make the switch to veterinary medicine. She hopes to stay within the veterinary field as a long term career!
Kristi grew up & still lives in Edgerton with her wife, Kree, their dog, Bodie, and their three cats, Nala, Nellie, and Moon. When she’s not at work, you can usually find her watching reality TV, planning a road trip to just about anywhere, or spending time at home with her wife and their fur babies.
Ashley
Customer Service Representative
Bio Coming Soon!
Carrie
Customer Service Representative
Bio Coming Soon!
