VETERINARIANS
Kristine Collins
DVM, Practice Owner
Dr. Kristine Collins graduated with her Veterinary Degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 2001. She continued her education with a small animal surgical internship with Surgical Options in Madison.
She worked in a clinic south of Madison since 2002. She enjoyed working with all species of animals both large and small. However, since 2005 she has focused on dogs, cats and household pets in the areas of medicine, surgery and emergency care. She opened Sauk Point Veterinary Clinic to continue her ideal of being a neighborhood veterinarian to an extended community. She enjoys her calling as a veterinarian, and sharing her knowledge of general science and medicine with pet owners and her friends.
Pamela Sanftleben
DVM, CVA
Dr. Pamela Sanftleben graduated in 1990 with her degree in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Wisconsin Madison. In 2016, Dr. Pamela became certified in Veterinary Acupuncture through the Chi University of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, in Florida.
Dr. Sanftleben grew up in the Madison Area. Veterinary Medicine has always been her passion. She worked at a local veterinary clinic for 12 years, while she completed high school, college and veterinary school. Upon graduation from veterinary school she worked in emergency medicine in Waukesha, WI and was on adjunct faculty at the University of Illinois-School of Veterinary Medicine. She began to miss Madison and returned accepting a position at a busy practice on the westside for 24 years. In the spring of 2017 we invited her to join our passionate and caring team here at Sauk Point Veterinary Clinic.
She enjoys clinical and internal medicine, dermatology (allergies), oncology and problem solving. Preventative medicine, wellness and geriatric patient care are also of special interest to her. During her time away from the office, she enjoys writing, reading, hiking, biking and scuba diving. Some of her favorite places to unwind are at Devil’s lake, the movies, the gym and at home with her family and pets.
Laura Oxley-Patterson
DVM
Dr. Laura Oxley-Patterson joined our team in 2020. An only child, she is very close with her parents who still live in her hometown of Platteville, WI. Her independent father lost his sight when Dr. Laura was very young and has enjoyed the companionship and freedom offered by several amazing German Shepherd Seeing Eye Guide Dogs over the past 40 years. Graduating from UW-Platteville with a double major in biology/zoology and music (flute and piano), vet school was her next conquer. Living and practicing in and around the Madison area since graduation from UW-Madison Vet School 21 years ago, she has enjoyed exploring this beautiful and enriching community. Professionally, her passions are Small Animal Behavior, Pain and Wound management, Natural and Alternative therapies, Small Mammal care, and Fear-Free Visit Strategies. Dr Laura loves all things outdoors, especially WI (camping, hiking, running, biking, paddling, disc golfing, skijoring) and adventuring far and wide with her husband and standard poodle, “Raven”. She became an avid supporter and fundraiser for the local cancer organization Czar’s Promise when her previous standard poodle “Rogue” was diagnosed with digital melanoma at age 3. She and her husband have had the good fortune to travel to several countries in Europe, climb Africa’s Mt. Kilimanjaro, see Machu Picchu, bike around Spain, and hike to the base camp of Mt. Everest in Nepal!
Jamie Buhk
DVM
Dr. Jamie Buhk received her veterinary degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine in 2018 and has been in small animal general practice since graduation. In addition to preventive medicine, her special areas of interest include internal medicine, ophthalmology, feline practice, and pain management. She enjoys working with clients to help them find the best solutions for their pet. In her free time she likes flower gardening, building Legos, playing racquetball, and occasionally napping with her cats.
Molly Miszkiewicz 
DVM
Dr. Molly was raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, and spent her summers in Northern Wisconsin, a place she continues to hold close to her heart. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 2016. In May 2020, she received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine.
Following graduation, Dr. Molly began her career at a small animal and exotics clinic in Northern Wisconsin, where she practiced for a year and a half before returning to Madison to join Sauk Point in 2021.
Dr. Molly is passionate about building strong relationships with clients and working collaboratively to provide the best possible care for their pets. Her professional interests include internal medicine, dentistry, feline medicine, and geriatrics. She shares her home with two beloved cats, Finn and Freyja.
Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Molly enjoys spending time in the outdoors—hiking, kayaking, camping, and backpacking—as well as attending concerts and relaxing by the lake.
Techs
VETERINARY NURSES
Katelyn
CVT
Katelyn graduated from the Veterinary Technician program at Madison College in 2013. She has been at Sauk Point Veterinary Clinic since 2014. She is originally from Kenosha, WI and now lives in Evansville with her fiance Brandon. She has two cats: Mick and Asher; and two dogs: Rambo (pitbull) and Dixie (Boxer). In her free time she likes to paint, craft, spend time outside, travel, and spend time with family and friends.
Candi
CVT
Candi graduated with her Bachelors degree in Animal Science from UW-Platteville in 2015. She continued her education at Madison College in the Veterinary Technician program. She joined the Sauk Point Team in 2017 after she graduated from the program. Candi is originally from a small southwest Wisconsin town. She now lives in DeForest with her significant other Tyler and their 3 year old daughter Mia. They share their home with a Mastiff mix named Mack and two cats, Rex and Norma. Candi’s passion is in surgical nursing/anesthesia with special attention to dental cleaning procedures. She loves talking to owners about home dental care and the importance of routine dental cleanings for their pets. Candi is a C.E.T Dental Ambassador and is also CPR certified. In her free time she enjoys spending time with friends and family, camping/traveling, grilling/cooking, taking Mack to the dog park, and of course all the new experiences with her daughter.
Hannah
CVT
Hannah graduated from the Veterinary Technician Program at Madison College and was certified in the summer of 2020. Hannah is originally from Illinois but is currently living in Oregon with her husband Sam and their son, Xavier. They share their home with their two beagles, Lilo and Bentley, and their chocolate lab, Gus. Hannah’s passion is in surgical nursing/anesthesia and client communication/education. In her free time, she enjoys snowboarding, playing volleyball and spending as much time outside with her son and dogs as she can.
Melissa
CVT
Melissa has joined the Sauk Point Veterinary Family with over 20 years of experience working as a Certified Veterinary Technician. She grew up on a dairy farm in Southern Wisconsin and has always loved working with animals. She graduated from the Veterinary Technician Program at Madison College in the summer of 2003. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, raising/fostering orphaned kittens in need through the Green County Humane Society, bowling, gardening and still helps out occasionally on the family farm.
Sam
CVT
Sam grew up in Madison Wisconsin. She began her college experience at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire for Biology, quickly realizing this was not her passion. It was quite clear she wanted to pursue veterinary medicine since she was younger. She joined the Sauk Point Team in 2022 as a client care specialist and veterinary assistant. She now lives in Sun Prairie with her two dogs (Earthworm the beagle and Piper the Maltese/yorkie mix) and two cats (Leo and Lenny). She graduated from Madison College in May 2025 from the Veterinary Technician Program and is now moving up to join our team of Certified Veterinary Nurses. In her free time she enjoys running, reading, going to the dog park, and spending time with family and friends.
Crystal
CVT
Crystal graduated from the veterinary technician program at Globe University in Eau claire WI in 2011, and has been a CVT in the madison area since then. Since she was a child growing up on a farm she has loved helping animals. Throughout her career she has worked with rescue animals, many different wildlife species as well as some large animals. She has many pets at home including her gypsy horse Dream, a pitbull Rick, mastiff/dane mix Rose, an Akita named Akela, 2 cats Biggie and Athena, Selene the fox, Picasso the pleco fish, Reginald the rooster and 7 hens. In her free time she loves to spend time with her partner, their 3 boys, and their pets. They all enjoy going hiking, camping, kayaking and fishing together. She also is an avid horseback rider and loves gardening.
CLIENT CARE SPECIALISTS
Sarah
Practice Manager
Sarah began her journey at Sauk Point Veterinary Clinic in 2016 as a Client Care Specialist and now proudly serves as the Practice Manager. A lifelong animal lover, Sarah’s own “zoo crew” includes her husband, two adult children, three energetic Australian Shepherds, two cats, and an African Gray parrot.
Outside of the clinic, Sarah enjoys hot yoga, hiking with her dogs, reading, and painting rocks. She also cherishes time spent with family out West. Passionate about helping pets live their best lives, Sarah is grateful to be part of a team dedicated to caring for both animals and the people who love them.
Jacky
Jacky grew up in Madison, WI and worked as a groomer and doggy daycare supervisor for a few years prior to transitioning into veterinary medicine. In her free time, Jacky enjoys spending time with her cat and her beloved standard poodle, Puddles Diane, especially taking Puddles swimming.
Ixchel
Ixchel Cuellar is originally from San Antonio, Texas and moved to Madison in the fall of 2023. She has her Bachelors of Fine Arts in Theatre and has a passion for helping people and creating a pleasant and positive experience for all who walk into our clinic. She has her two Wisconsin cats, Curly Fries and Basil. And several Texas pets that are taken care of back home.
VETERINARY ASSISTANTS
Kaity
Kaity grew up in Southern Wisconsin. She recently moved to Mazomanie, WI. Kaity has worked at a humane Society before moving to working in a veterinary clinic two years ago. She has two dogs, Aurora and Riley and one dog at her parents, Indy. In her spare time, Kaity enjoys horseback riding, skijoring with her dogs and hiking.
Bonnie
Bonnie comes to Sauk Point Vet with over 16 years of experience working in various roles at local humane societies. She has always been interested in medical care of the animals. Bonnie is looking forward to expanding her knowledge in animal care through veterinary work. She shared this passion with her daughter, Hailey, through many foster kittens and puppies that need tender care. Outside of work, Bonnie enjoys cooking/grilling, spending time with her friends, UTV riding and canoeing. She also loves spending time with her fiance Rod at their home in rural Black Earth where they live with their dog Murrey, chickens, and cats Nessy, Pumpkin, Scout and Maww Cat.
Gillian
Gillian grew up just north of Madison and had experience mainly in equine handling and care growing up. Her professional life has now expanded her horizons from stable management to dog and cat boarding and doggy daycare, as well as now working as a veterinary assistant at Sauk Point. When she is not at the clinic, she enjoys hiking, biking, camping with her family and friends, which include her spunky terrier/herding mix, Renni.
Olivia
Olivia graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in May 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She is currently working at Sauk Point Veterinary Clinic to gain more experience before applying to veterinary school. She enjoys working with the knowledgeable team at Sauk Point Veterinary Clinic and learning more about veterinary medicine. Olivia has a sweet and energetic Labrador Retriever named Nova. In her free time, she enjoys staying active through hiking, running, and yoga.
Rachael
Rachael graduated from UW Stevens Point in Spring 2023. She is now living in the Madison area with her beloved Holland lop Walter. Rachael will soon be back in school at MATC to become a CVT. When she is not working or petsitting, she loves to listen to music, work out, dance, walk barefoot outside, and make crafty things. A dream of hers is to travel to Namibia and visit the Cheetah Conservation Fund.
Julia
Julia is a native to the small town of Edgerton and has been in love with any and all animals from a young age. From horses to reptiles to rabbits to dogs Julia has experience with it all. The only thing she isn’t a fan of is bugs. She currently has two dogs named Wally and Eva, a cat named Asher, and is leasing a horse named Sarah. She is very excited to be able to give back to the animals that she loves. Her favorite activities include spending time at the farm, spending time with her dogs, swimming, snorkeling, and going to the beach. She hopes to get her scuba diving license in the future to be able to explore and meet more marine life.
Ally
Ally grew up in Crystal Lake, Illinois. She moved to Madison, Wisconsin in 2023. She used to work at doggie daycare and boarding facilities before transitioning into vet medicine to pursue getting her veterinary technician certification. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her boyfriend and their dog Russell.
Rebecca
Rebecca grew up in Southeastern Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical and Health Sciences in December 2023. Currently, Rebecca is a student at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine to get her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree to become a companion animal veterinarian. In her free time, Rebecca enjoys reading, hiking at parks, playing pickleball, and spending time with her cat, Sailor.
