Dr. Christman is a 1996 graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine and is the owner of Healthy Pet Veterinary Clinic. She started her veterinary career at a mixed animal practice in Deerfield, Wisconsin, caring for everything from farm animals to family pets, then opened the doors at Healthy Pet Veterinary Clinic in 2001 and hasn't looked back since. Carla loves Madison for its eclectic people and never-ending list of things to do out on the town.

Dr. Christman is a member of the following organizations:

• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
• Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association (WVMA)
• Dane County Veterinary Medical Association (DCVMA)
• American Ferret Association (AFA)
• Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians (AEMV)

When Dr. Christman is away from the clinic, she enjoys spending time in her garden or camping and hiking. She also shares her home with several pets, including dogs, cats, and ferrets. Dr. Christman's passion for exemplary care of small mammals is why Healthy Pet has become a premier facility for small mammal care in the Madison area.

Known warmly by clients and staff as "Dr. Ola," Dr. Ostrowski brings compassionate, thorough veterinary care to every dog and cat she sees, from routine wellness visits to complex medical cases. She believes in clear communication and taking the time to answer every question before a family leaves the exam room. Dr. Ostrowski sees our canine and feline patients; our exotic companion mammal patients are seen by Dr. Christman.

Mike joined the clinic team in late 2015 after being a manager and corporate trainer in the Madison area for nearly 30 years. Mike also had a "past life" that included being a Firefighter/EMT and a Police and Fire Communicator/911 Dispatcher for over 17 years. Mike has found that working in veterinary care is not that different than working in public safety: everyone must work together as a team and trust each other in order to bring about the best outcome for each and every patient. That trust and teamwork is the foundation on which we build relationships with our clients through their pets.

Amber grew up in Johnson Creek and studied in Lake Mills. Amber has many pets of her own: 4 dogs, 2 cats, 4 chinchillas, and 24 (yes, 24!) rabbits. Amber spends most of her free time outdoors doing activities such as skeet shooting and outdoor sports.

Katelyn was born and raised in Taiwan. She relocated to Madison at the age of 18 and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a major in Microbiology. She completed her Veterinary Technician Program at Madison College. Currently, she is a veterinary student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, expected to graduate in 2028. Her primary objective is to become a veterinarian specializing in small animal and exotic medicine. In her leisure time, she enjoys hiking, swimming, and visiting wineries. Katelyn is the owner of four cats, named Hana, Kazu, Yuka, and Haru.

Autum is currently enrolled at MATC to become either a Vet Tech or a Veterinarian. She has two guinea pigs and three cats. She likes to enjoy her free time with her family and friends, and with her animals. Autum also likes to draw and sing.

Olivia grew up in South Minneapolis and moved to Madison in 2023 to attend UW. She graduated in Spring 2026 with a double major in Animal and Veterinary Biosciences and Zoology. Olivia's goal is to apply to veterinary school after a year of gaining experience working with all sorts of animals. She has a cat named Bilbo, and her favorite animals are birds, even though we don't see birds at Healthy Pet!

She loves spending her time trying new cafes and restaurants, drawing, and watching TV shows and movies.