Veterinarian earns certification in herbal medicine
Patty and Andy Bustle’s dog Dieter is a 15-year-old golden retriever with arthritis. Dr. Kristin BeVirt-Patneaude has been treating him witGreendale Village Vet photo. Dr. Kristin BeVirt-Patneaude of Greendale Village Vet recently expanded her integrative treatments for dogs and cats. BeVirt has been studying veterinary western herbal medicine through the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies in Australia, which recently awarded her a diploma. Herbal medicine for animals is a fairly new area of study and practice, and the college currently offers one of the only graduate programs for veterinary western herbal medicine in the world.
Read full storyVeterinary clinic embraces family approach to pet care
Greendale Village Vet recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its opening in the former Veterinary Medical Associates buildingKerry Kester photo. Pets in southeastern Wisconsin have a new clinic where they can get traditional and integrative care in a family environment. Greendale Village Vet has four doctors who treat cats and dogs. Staffed with certified technicians, assistants, managers and customer-service representatives, the clinic is best known for its unique approach to working not just with pets but also with the pet owners.
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