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Mon – Fri: 8 AM – 6 PM
Sat: 8 AM – 12 PM
Sun: Closed

(715) 386-1234
2215 Vine Street
Hudson, WI 54016

Our Team

Dr. Ann Lystrup

Veterinarian

Dr. Ann Lystrup is a veterinarian at Hillcrest Animal Hospital. She obtained her BS degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine in 1992. Following graduation, Dr. Lystrup worked in Sun Valley, Idaho where she did mostly small animal work with a little equine thrown in. She returned to Wisconsin to work at a small animal referral clinic in Green Bay.

Dr. Ann Lystrup obtained her BS degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine in 1992. Following graduation, Dr. Lystrup worked in Sun Valley, Idaho where she did mostly small animal work with a little equine thrown in. She returned to Wisconsin to work at a small animal referral clinic in Green Bay. After four years in Green Bay, Dr. Lystrup returned to her hometown of Eau Claire, WI to work at a small animal practice. In 2000, she started working at the Animal Emergency and Referral Clinic in Oakdale. In 2008, she decided she needed some more normal hours, so she started working at Hillcrest. Outside of the veterinary field, she enjoys spending time with family, including her husband Brian and her two daughters, and their Great Dane mix, Sophia. Dr. Lystrup also enjoys skiing, scuba diving, many other sports, outdoor activities, and rooting on the Packers and Badgers.

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Dr. Max Farmer

Veterinarian

Dr. Max Farmer graduated from Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2018. Following graduation, Dr. Farmer moved north to be with his fiancé and started practicing in southeast Minnesota focusing on small animal medicine for 3 years. With their first child on the way and the desire to move closer to his wife’s hometown, Glenwood City, Wisconsin, Dr. Farmer joined the Hillcrest staff in January 2022. He has a particular interest in nutrition, giant breed dog medicine, and both dentistry & soft tissue surgery. In his free time, he enjoys working on his novels, and spending time with his wife, son, and their Great Dane, Dorothy.

Outside of the veterinary field, Dr. Farmer enjoys spending his time with his wife and 2 pups, a Great Dane named Dorothy, and a Basset Hound/Beagle Mix named Rudy. He is also an avid writer & lover of coffee. He has published two books and will have at least three more coming out in 2022. On weekends, he can be found rooting on Mississippi State sports and Green Bay Packers football.

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Dr. Wes Oltman

Veterinarian
Dr. Wes Oltman graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in
2019. He spent 2 years practicing at a mixed animal clinic in Morris, Minnesota before moving
east to the Twin Cities area in 2021. Since then, he has worked exclusively in companion animal
medicine and joined the Hillcrest family in 2023. Some of Dr. Oltman’s favorite areas of
medicine are dermatology, dentistry, and surgery. In his free time, he enjoys running, hiking,
camping, and doing yard work. He unfortunately claims the Cyclones, Chicago Cubs, and Bears
as his favorite sports teams.
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Dr. Miles Barber

Veterinarian

Dr. Miles Barber grew up in rural northeast Kansas where he developed a love for animals and was exposed to the many opportunities in veterinary medicine. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Grace College in Winona Lake, Indiana and returned to Kansas to attend veterinary school at Kansas State University, graduating in 2019. Having spent the last four years in rural mixed animal practice working on everything from rabbits to yaks, Dr. Barber is excited to focus specifically on companion animal general practice. Dr. Barber enjoys spending his free time with his wife Erin and their two sons.

Desiree

Certified Veterinary Technician

Desiree has been working at Hillcrest since March 2016. She has been in the veterinary profession for 20+ years. Desiree has a background in general practice, emergency, oncology, and internal medicine. Desiree and her husband Cory live in New Richmond with their daughter, son, and their domestic shorthair, Daisy. When Desiree is not working, she enjoys a good cup of coffee, photography, many outdoor activities such as hiking, hunting, snowshoeing, time on the water, and hanging out with family and friends.

Amber L.

Certified Veterinary Technician

Amber grew up on a small family dairy farm in Colfax, WI. Amber attended and graduated from Argosy University in 2015 with a degree in Veterinary Technology, and later became a Certified Veterinary Technician in 2016. Her favorite part of being a CVT is just being able to surround herself with animals and helping them achieve healthy, happy lives. “No day is ever the same in veterinary medicine! There is always something new to learn and see!” Now, she calls River Falls home where she lives with her fiancé, son, 2 sassy calico cats Jessi and Cleo, and retriever mix Millie. When she is not at work, you will find her enjoying a good book, going to the movies with her son, or just hanging out at home spending time with her family and animals.

Karli

Certified Veterinary Technician

Karli started at Hillcrest in the fall of 2022 as a Veterinary Technician Assistant. She previously attended UW-River Falls for their pre-vet tech, and as of Fall 2023 she graduated the Certified Veterinary Technician program through Northwood Tech College. She took the VTNE and is now our newest CVT! Karli is originally from Wild Rose, WI where she has her 2 pups, a GSP named Jersey, and a Black Lab named Axle. She also has 2 cats, Ollie and Meow. When Karli isn’t busy she enjoys paddleboarding, reading, and laying out in her hammock.

Amber O.

Veterinary Technician

Amber is one of our vet techs. She grew up in South Dakota and graduated with an Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology from Globe University in Sioux Falls, SD in 2010. She recently moved to Hudson with her husband Geoff and their 3 cats, Amity, Chester, and Norman Lloyd. When she is not working, she likes to relax at home by watching Netflix, snuggled up with her kitties.

Jenna

Veterinary Technician Assistant

Jenna is one of our Veterinary Assistants, and our Social Media Liaison. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in 2018, with a bachelor’s degree in animal science and an emphasis in companion animals. She just started the Penn Foster Veterinary Technician Program to become a Certified Veterinary Technician and hopes to graduate from the program by 2024. Jenna is originally from Maplewood, MN, but now resides in Lakeland, MN with her boyfriend, 3 kiddos, Ragdoll mix Bandit, and Pit/Rottweiler mix Grizz. In her free time, Jenna enjoys hanging out with friends and family, playing with her pets, being outdoors, and exploring new places.

Ashton

Veterinary Technician Assistant

Ashton grew up on a small hobby farm in Osceola, WI. Her hobby farm consisted of llamas, alpacas, goats, sheep, pigs, chickens, dogs, and cats. She is currently attending the University of WI, River Falls for Animal Science with an emphasis on Companion Animals. In addition to working at Hillcrest, she is also doing a service dog training internship. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing with her pups Riley and Tucker, and baking.

Lexi

Veterinary Technician Assistant

Lexi is from Woodbury, MN and is currently attending the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Campus. She is majoring in Animal Science and plans to graduate May of 2022. After graduation she hopes to attend the University of Minnesota-Veterinary Medicine Program and wants to one day own her own large animal veterinary practice. In her free time Lexi enjoys figure skating, watching Gopher Men’s hockey and football, riding her horse named Kid, and playing with her pups Stella and Nino.

Haley

Kennel Assistant

Haley is from Holcomb WI and is currently attending the University of Wisconsin, River Falls. She is majoring in Animal Science, with an Equine emphasis and is on the Pre-Veterinary track. Haley is very excited to be working with animals, the community around her, and learning more about her future career. In her free time, Haley enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and three rescue cats on the family farm.

Kendel

Kennel Assistant

Kendel grew up on a small dairy farm in Fall Creek, WI. She is currently attending UWRF and majoring in Animal Science; Pre-Vet. Her goal is to attend veterinary school after graduating from UWRF. Kendel is passionate about 4-H and has participated in showing cattle since she could walk! In her free time she enjoys being outdoors, hiking, kayaking, camping, and spending time with her family, friends, and 3 cats; Ike, Chester, and Bear.

Jon’a

Customer Service Representative

Jon’a is one of our amazing receptionists here at Hillcrest. She currently resides in Hudson, WI with her husband. Adding to Jona’s family are her three children, two loving dogs, and her cat. When she’s not at work being the first face you see at the front desk, she enjoys spending time with friends and family.

Melanie

Customer Service Representative

Melanie started working in the vet industry in 2019 and came to Hillcrest in September of 2021. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin – River Falls with an English degree but knew she wanted to work with animals. She lives in River Falls with her husband, Matt, their hound mix, Dash, and Siamese mix, Snow. She spends as much time as she can traveling and likes to read and watch TV during her free time.

Tommy

Clinic Cat

Tommy is our resident clinic cat that came to us a few years ago with a broken leg when he was just a kitten. The owner was unable to care for the broken leg so we took him in and have loved him ever since. Tommy will do anything for food and sometimes it gets him into trouble! He is extremely photogenic and always keeps us on our toes. In his spare time, he loves to nap, eat, play in any box you put on the floor, and comfort hospitalized patients in their time of need. We celebrate Tommy every Tuesday on our Facebook and Instagram. Tune in to see what kind of mischief he gets into every week!