Titles and Education

1. Veterinary technician 3 (Senior Cardiology Technician)

Research

Clinicial research studies involving diagnosis and therapy of systemic hypertension, clinical assessment of pulmonary hypertension, and diagnosis and therapy of heart disease

Responsibilities

Technical assistance to clinicians and students during procedures and with patient evaluations.  Record keeping and inventory of cardiac procedures and equipment.  Recording-keeping and patient management for clinical studies.

Clinical Interests

Complex cardiac arrhythmia diagnosis
Pacemaker placement and management
Reliable blood pressure assessment in all types of animals

Graduate Training

Certified Veterinary Technician 2001
UW Veterinary Care employee since 1988

Personal Interests

Our family enjoys boating on Lake Wisconsin and other lakes in the surrounding area.
I have two children: 10 years old and 18 years old. We have a dog "Daisy" a sweet Cavalier King Charles spaniel (7 tyears old) and a rabbit named "Hoppers" who is two years old.

Recent Publications

1. Henik RA, Dolson MK, Wenholz LJ.  How to obtain a blood pressure measurement.Clin Tech Small Anim Pract 2005 Aug;20(3):144-150.