Our Staff

Doctors

Brenda Biermeier , DVM

Dr. Brenda Biermeier is a licensed veterinarian and 1997 graduate of the UW—Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. She completed her undergraduate work at the UW-Madison and Colorado State University. Dr. Biermeier has been practicing exclusively in small animal medicine since graduation in both general and emergency practices. She has a special interest in laser and soft tissue surgery, anesthesia and internal medicine. When out of the office, she enjoys doing agility with her dogs Cricket and Ty and training and showing her horses. Dr. Biermeier has three cats, including Phoebe who lives at HPC full time as the official greeter.

Dr. Biermeier is federally accredited and a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association, the Waukesha Veterinary Medical Association and the American Animal Hospital Association. She visits all Milwaukee area CBDDC locations monthly.
Dr. Mary Hartay , DVM

Dr. Hartay earned her Bachelor’s degree in biology from Purdue University and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1993. She practices small animal medicine and surgery exclusively since graduation. Dr Hartay has been active as a member of various veterinary organizations and served two years as the secretary-treasurer of the Milwaukee Veterinary Medical Association. In addition to quilting, crafting and volunteer work, Dr Hartay spends her time with her husband, Scott, their two children, Annie and Matthew, and her cat Emily.

Management

Laura Tuttle

Laura Tuttle, is no stranger to Doggy Day Care. Starting out as a long-time customer of CBDDC, then joining the team as CBDDC's groomer, she was later promoted to Facility Manager of the west side day care and kennels at Harmony Pet Care. Laura brings with her a wide range of experience and knowledge in animal care, behaviors, and training.

Reception

Luann Reed

Luann has worked in Cusomer Service Related positions for 10 years before starting at Harmony in September 2003. She has one daughter, Michelle, who graduated from Marquette University in May 2003, Rylee, a Golden Retriever/Sheltie mix, and the newest addition, Maddigan, a Mixed Breed dog she rescued from the Katrina disaster.

Technicians

JoAnn Stancer , CVT

JoAnn is a graduate of the Madison Area Technical College Veterinary Technology program. She has over a decade of clinical experience with small animals. JoAnn has a hobby farm with her husband John where they raise a variety of animals. JoAnn has two dogs and two cats, and is currently training her Chesapeake Bay Retrievers “Norman” & "Nellie" for hunt trials.
Michele Stute , CVT

Michelle is a graduate of the Madison Area Technical College Veterinary Technology program. She has over a decade of clinical experience with small animals. Michelle runs a sheep farm with her husband Jim and daughter Rachel. Michelle has four dogs and three cats, and is currently training her Cardigan Welsh Corgi “Val” for herding and conformation.