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Wisconsin Greyhound-savvy Vets
Greyhounds have unique needs when it come to veterinary care, such as unusual red blood cell and platelet levels as well as sensitivity to certain types of anesthesia. Because of these and other distinctive characteristics, greyhound-savvy vets are not only a bonus — they can be life-savers!
The list below includes greyhound-savvy vets across the state who are trusted and recommended by GPA-WI adopters. This list is reviewed and updated by the GPA-WI board of directors annually. This list is current as of June 26, 2018
Door County Area
Door to Door Veterinary Service — Deb Johnson, DVM
(House call service)
920-746-0505
Eau Claire and Surrounding Area
Fox Valley Area
Janesville/Beloit Area
Madison Area
Milwaukee and Surrounding Area
EMERGENCY: Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center (three locations)
360 Bluemound Road
Waukesha, WI 53188
262-542-3241
1381 Port Washington Road
Grafton, WI 53024
262-546-0249
4333 Old Green Bay Road
Racine, WI 53403
262-553-9223
Southeastern Wisconsin
Unique Problems and Consultation
GPA-WI adopters have trusted and recommend the following vets in unique health situations. These vets have extensive greyhound knowledge and work with patients on a consultative basis.
Couto Veterinary Consultants — C. Guillermo Couto, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM
Dr. Couto is a former professor of Internal Medicine and Oncology at The Ohio State University and is an internationally recognized expert in the fields of veterinary oncology, hematology and greyhound medicine. Dr. Couto has long been considered a pioneer and expert in greyhound and sighthound medicine. Couto Veterinary Consultants (CVC) provides consultation and second-opinion on clinical patients by email with follow-up by telephone or videoconferencing as needed. CVC offers consultation services and educational opportunities in veterinary and comparative oncology, hematology, cytology, clinical pathology, transfusion medicine and sighthound medicine.
614-664-9177 (voicemail)
4 Greyhounds Veterinary Service — Jenifer V. Barker, DVM
Dr. Barker, former state of Wisconsin Senior Veterinarian at Dairyland Greyhound Race Track, provides veterinary services to several greyhound adoption groups. Dr. Barker’s service include viewing X-rays, digital pictures or short video of greyhound problems via email or text; reviewing blood work and medical records; and providing physical and lameness examinations. Dr. Barker advises adopters and their veterinarians of an appropriate treatment plan.
414-828-8525