Meet Our Team
Dr. Scot Hodkiewicz
Veterinarian
Dr. Scot earned his veterinary degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1993, finishing top in his class. His interests include general and orthopedic surgery, endoscopy and ultrasound. Dr. Scot can perform many of the advanced procedures which are typically done only at referral hospitals. He says, “There was such a need for these more advanced surgeries and diagnostics that we needed to do them ‘in-house’. This allows me to charge substantially less than most referral hospitals for the same procedure and better monitor the patients during recovery. There is also a better continuation of care when the procedure is done at our hospital by one of our own doctors. Veterinary medicine changes quickly and we just need to keep pushing forward. We are dedicated to keeping on the cutting edge with patient care. This is what our patients deserve.”
Dr. Scot is married to Dr. Mona and they have three children: Alexa, Victoria and Chase. He is also the author of an award-winning book titled “Getting to Heaven By Going Through Hell”, recounting his family’s physical, emotional and spiritual recovery following a nearly fatal head-on collision with a drunk driver. He has a passion for wildlife and volunteers his skills and time to Fellow Mortals Wildlife Hospital and Lakeland Animal Shelter. He states, “I got a second chance at life. God gave me certain gifts including veterinary medicine and I owe it to Him to use that gift to the best of my ability.”
Dr. Mona Hodkiewicz
Veterinarian, Specialty - Dentistry
Dr. Mona Hodkiewicz graduated from UW-Madison with a bachelor's degree in Animal Science. She also attended the UW-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine to attain her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. While attending veterinary school she met her husband, Dr. Scot Hodkiewicz, and they went on together to work in a mixed animal practice in Wisconsin Dells. They dreamed of opening their own veterinary practice, and the opportunity to purchase Lake Geneva Animal Hospital arose in 1998. At that time the focus became strictly small animal practice. As the practice continues to grow, Dr. Mona enjoys day to day preventative health care, internal medicine, and ophthalmology. Practice management has also been an important part of her professional career. She enjoys helping out our local animal shelter and collecting miniature horses on the family hobby farm. She and Dr. Scot have three animal-loving children along with a houseful of pets.
Dr. Chris Welch
Veterinarian
Dr. Welch attended Knox College for undergraduate studies from 1993-1997 and the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine from 1998-2002. His professional interests include soft tissue surgery, oncology, stem cell therapy, immunotherapy, and internal medicine. He has taken a particular interest in the field of oncology, focusing on treatment options that suit both the clients and their pet’s best interests. He can now safely offer many services that were once only available at larger referral hospitals. He has also taken a special interest in two specific diseases that are endemic to southeastern Wisconsin, blastomycosis and Lyme Disease. In his free time, Dr. Welch enjoys many outdoor activities including fishing, camping, golfing and playing basketball. Dr. Welch has four children: Ashlyn, Addison, Alec, and Aubrie. There are also four dogs and a cat that live under the Welch roof. Dr. Welch is married to his veterinary classmate Dr. Kelly Roy, who practices at our Geneva Lakes Animal Hospital in Walworth.
Dr. Terri Schreiner
Veterinarian
Dr. Terri Schreiner is originally from Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. She received her DVM from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2005. Dr. Schreiner completed two year-long internships after veterinary school, the first in equine medicine and surgery and a second in veterinary ophthalmology. A member of AVMA, Dr. Schreiner has been published in Veterinary Dermatology. Dr. Schreiner’s special areas of interest include ophthalmology, internal medicine, dentistry, and integrative medicine. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, metalsmithing, and spoiling the family Labrador Retrievers.
Dr. Sara Gould
Veterinarian
Dr. Sara Gould is a Wisconsin native, growing up the Sussex/Brookfield areas. As a young girl she and her family spent two years living in England. She is a graduate of Ripon College and the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. After graduating with her veterinary degree, Dr. Gould completed a rigorous internship in emergency medicine at Central Hospital for Veterinary Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Gould then worked in primary care practice and has extensive experience in emergency and critical care clinics. She enjoys the unique challenges that both primary care and emergency medicine provide. In her spare time, she chases around her children with Starbucks in hand. She also enjoys cheering on the Milwaukee Brewers, crocheting, figure skating, and watching Disney movies.
Dr. Brenda Arens
Veterinarian
Dr. Brenda Arens Reed grew up on a farm in rural northeast Nebraska where her love for animals was apparent from a very young age. She received her bachelor’s degree in biology from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa in 2006 and graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. Special areas of interest for Dr. Brenda include surgery, dentistry, and ultrasound.
In her spare time, Dr. Brenda enjoys spending time with her husband, two kids, cat named Husker, and dog named Herbie. She loves the outdoors so you can find her enjoying Wisconsin’s lakes and forests by kayaking, swimming, and hiking. She also loves music and took many years of piano lessons and is still an active choir member.
Dr. Brenda looks forward to meeting you and your beloved pet. She aims to educate and work with owners so your pet can live the happiest and healthiest life possible.
Dr. Gretchen Paderta
Veterinarian
Dr. Gretchen Paderta graduated from the University of Wisconsin- Madison School of Veterinary Medicine in May of 2023. She earned her B.S. degree in Biology and Global Health at the University of Madison in 2018. She grew up in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin and loves practicing veterinary medicine in her hometown. She has a special interest in surgery, internal medicine, ophthalmology and shelter medicine. In her spare time, Dr. Gretchen enjoys running, mountain biking, skiing and spending time on the lake.
Dr. Brendan Martin
Veterinarian
Dr. Martin is a seasoned veterinarian with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Wisconsin- Madison. With years of hands-on experience in both small and large animal care, Dr. Martin is known for his practical expertise and compassionate approach to every patient. When he is not in the clinic, he enjoys spending time outdoors hunting and relaxing at home with his beloved cat, aptly named Kitten.
Dr. Alexa Hodkiewicz
Veterinarian
Dr. Hodkiewicz recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, class of 2023, with a bachelor's degree in Biomedical Science and Psychology from Marquette University. Growing up in Lake Geneva has made her extremely excited to give back to her community here. She has a special interest in feline medicine, shelter medicine (including fostering tons of kittens), and soft tissue surgery. She can't wait to establish lasting relationships with her clients and help take care of their amazing pets!
