Dr. Jacy Steele always knew she wanted to be a veterinarian. Since she was a small child, she's felt a love of and natural connection to animals. Her first job at the age of 16 was working in the kennel at her local veterinary hospital, and as a young adult she developed a passion for helping animals while having the opportunity to work with cattle, monkeys, and zoo animals. Today, Dr. Steele is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and the Medical Director at Truesdell Animal Care Hospital and Clinic.
In 2010, Dr. Steele earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, as well as her Master of Public Health from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. She also completed an emergency internship program at Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center in Waukesha, WI.
Dr. Steele has always had a growing interest in pain management, and considers veterinary surgery as her area of expertise. Since 2010, she has worked in emergency medicine, handling more urgent and critical diseases. Dr. Steele finds fulfillment in working with her clients to keep them involved in the care and medical management of their special pets, and is eager to begin forming lasting relationships with the clients and patients at Truesdell.
Originally from Rochester, MN, Dr. Steele currently resides in the Madison area with her husband Ed, two children, and black Labrador, Luna. When she is not practicing high-quality veterinary medicine, Dr. Steele enjoys doing anything outside; hiking, swimming, and chasing her kids!
Dr. Marina Regalado is an Associate Veterinarian at Truesdell Animal Care Hospital and Clinic. She graduated from the University of Florida, with a Dual Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences and Food Sciences & Human Nutrition in 2011. She then went on to earn her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University in 2016 where she pursued a small animal and exotics concentration. Her areas of professional interest include behavioral medicine, soft tissue surgery, and pain management.
Dr. Regalado began working in the veterinary industry in 2007 as a cage cleaner, while performing in-house fecal floats. She was inspired to become a veterinarian after her love of animals (especially cats!) and a passion for science and learning new things. Ever since she was just 5 years old, she knew veterinary medicine was the field for her. Dr. Regalado says the best part of being a veterinarian is helping animals better communicate with their owners. She enjoys determining the cause for a limp or a down disposition, detecting abnormalities in a timely fashion, and working with owners to improve the lives of their pets.
Growing up in Altamonte Springs, a suburb of Orlando, she currently resides in Madison, WI with her wife Caroline, and two children, Calvin and Spencer. They also share a home with two cats, Alabama and Bagheera, along with a ball python snake, Pythagoras. When she is not practicing veterinary care, she loves to read, cross stitch, and play video games. A fun fact about Dr. Regalado is that she has a knack for memorizing movie dialogue and can recite most of the classic Disney movies line for line!
Dr. Jackie Koepke joined Truesdell Animal Care Hospital and Clinic as an Associate Veterinarian in February 2017. Dr. Jackie has a gift for high-quality veterinary medicine, and has a special place in her heart for felines. Recently, Dr. Jackie also began expanding her expertise to pocket pets.
A friendly Wisconsin native, Dr. Jackie is an enthusiastic veterinary professional committed to the complete wellness of her patients. She grew up in Rosendale before attending the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh for her Bachelor's degree in Biology. Inspired to pursue a career in the veterinary field, Dr. Jackie obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2014. Immediately following graduation, Dr. Jackie accepted her first full-time position as an Associate Veterinarian offering primary care and 24/7/365 emergency services in Ripon, Wisconsin.
After practicing excellent client service and high-quality patient care in Ripon, Dr. Jackie became a Small Animal General Practitioner and Urgent Care Clinician in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Dr. Jackie enjoys the fast-paced hospital environment and the everyday interactions with her clients and their pets. Dr. Jackie's areas of professional interest include soft-tissue surgery and dentistry. Above all, she is a feline enthusiast who enjoys keeping cats happy and healthy while supporting the owners who love them.
Adopted is the best 'breed' Dr. Jackie has ever met. At home, she is the pet parent of two, long-haired cats, Foxie and Gardetto. One of her feline family members believes he is a dog, while the other has classic cattitude. They can't do any impressive tricks, but she loves them anyway!
Dr. Jackie embraces a healthy, active lifestyle philosophy. In her free time, she plays competitive volleyball and participates in a variety of workout programs. She also has been trying her hand at cooking and exploring new, delicious recipes.
Dr. Marcella Goff is a Veterinarian at Truesdell Animal Care Hospital. Dr. Goff earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota in 2005, and she completed an internship at the Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic in Annapolis, Maryland. Her largest area of professional interest lies in animal pain management.
Dr. Goff began her veterinary career in 2005 when she worked in mixed animal practice before seeking her internship in emergency veterinary medicine. She explains that she has always been in awe of the strong bond animals and humans have, and that her favorite thing about this career is getting the opportunity to care for that bond on both the animal and human side of things.
Originally from Minnesota, Dr. Goff traveled to Poland before attending veterinary school where she taught English to high school students as a member of the Peace Corps. Now living in Madison, Wisconsin for going on ten years, she planted her roots with her husband, two children, her dog named Ernest, and three cats named Py, Reuben, and Rita. Alongside her love for her career, family, and pets, Dr. Goff also enjoys cross country skiing and going down to her local ceramics studio to make pottery in her free time!
Dr. Anna Uhl is an Associate Veterinarian with Truesdell Animal Care. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences in 2010 from Michigan Technological University and went on to receive her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2016 from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Uhl previously received certificates in reduced patient stress techniques, feline-friendly handling and techniques, pet nutrition coaching, and end-of-life care. She has clinical interests in internal medicine, nutrition, education and training, and compassionate end-of-life care/grief support.
Dr. Uhl knew she wanted to pursue a career in veterinary medicine when she began working as a veterinary assistant in 2010. She was inspired by the human-animal bond, and the way companion animals enhance our lives.
Born and raised in Wisconsin, Dr. Uhl moved back into her home state once again after working in Seattle for a number of years. When she is not in the office, Dr. Uhl spends time with her spouse Jim, her chihuahua named Avie, and her two cats named Lana and Nessa. She fills her time with community outreach and involvement, volunteering, music, traveling, and being out in nature. Dr. Uhl is committed to helping you and your pet be as comfortable as possible during your veterinary visits!
Dr. Alexandra Hafey, our newest Associate Veterinarian, has always wanted to be a DVM. She grew up in Colorado, attended UW-Madison on an athletic scholarship for swimming and diving, and earned a degree in Animal Sciences while developing a love for Wisconsin's culture and values. After graduating, she worked at a big cat sanctuary in Texas while applying to vet school. Dr. Hafey then worked as a veterinary assistant for Truesdell before starting vet school at Colorado State University.
During vet school, Dr. Hafey was interested in small animal and livestock medicine and worked on a team researching canine reproduction. Her professional interests are feline medicine and senior/end-of-life care.
Dr. Hafey lives with her boyfriend Tyler, her college swimming and diving teammate, and a one-year-old tuxedo cat named Badger. She loves exploring new restaurants, spending time with friends, watching movies, cross-stitching, and cooking. She is happy to begin her career as a veterinarian at the hospital where she worked before attending vet school. "I am excited to be surrounded by individuals who practice such a high quality of medicine and are so encouraging and supportive," says Dr. Hafey.
Brittani is a born and raised Wisconsin native. She has always had a natural draw towards helping others, especially our 4-legged family members. Brittani has volunteered at a non-profit cat shelter and has raised several litters of foster kittens.
Brittani obtained her Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology and practiced as a CVT in Sun Prairie. She then moved to Colorado and worked at an Internal Medicine clinic for 5 years with a focus on cardiovascular disease. During her time in Colorado, she gained skills working with Endoscopy, CT scans, Chemotherapy, Ultrasounds, and some experience in ICU care. She has a passion for our feline friends, client education, heart disease, and end of life care. She has also worked for an in-home euthanasia service and most recently in human medicine as a scheduling supervisor in Cardiovascular Medicine.
Brittani lives in a rural area just east of Madison with her husband, Mikey, two children, American Bulldog mix named Jasmine, two cats (P-nut and Spike), a monitor lizard, a crested gecko and beta fish. In her free time, Brittani loves tending to her vegetable garden and flowers, swimming, reading, drawing, and going on adventures with her family.
Bethany has loved animals from a young age and grew up with a Calico cat named Poochie and two Golden Retrievers, Ginger and Jack. She grew up at a summer camp that had its own nature center which included all kinds of animals from owls and turtles to snakes, birds and even tarantulas! Growing up with nature as her backyard fueled her love of animals even more and she landed her first job at a veterinary clinic in her hometown of Dodgeville, WI.
For the past 6 years, Bethany has been a Client Service Coordinator for another vet clinic but when she learned about Truesdell Animal Care, she jumped at the first chance to work there as a Client Services Specialist! It was the best decision, and she is so excited to work with a dedicated team who are passionate about animals! She has worked in human and animal health care for the past 16 years ranging from medical records to birth certificates in a maternity ward and even worked for the DNR at a State Park for 14 summers.
Bethany and her husband Ian have two wonderful children, Naima and Xavian, and share their home with 3 cuddly cats, Turbo the Tuxedo, Autumn the Tabby and Ziva the Torti. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her kids, camping and spending time outdoors, music, traveling, home DIY projects, cooking and grilling out any chance she gets.
Bore has been interested in science and medicine from a young age. That interest combined with his love for animals made him choose Veterinary Medicine. Born and raised in Macedonia, he went with a VetMed specialty in high school, kickstarting his veterinary career in his early teens. Joncevski now lives in Sun Prairie with his wife Hannah, two kids, Eloise and Aleksandar, and their two cats, Mila and Mile. In their free time, they all like to be outdoors barbecuing or exploring the nearby lakes.
Brooke has always loved animals and knowing that she is able to help the ones in need by being involved in veterinary medicine field gives her the passion and drive to pursue it. Brooke was born in Detroit, Michigan and has lived in five different states! She currently has a Pit-bull/lab mix named Rambo and grew up with two beagles named Jackson and Bridget. She loves to do puzzles and paint in her free time. She also plays softball and loves to be active as possible. She may not be a huge fan of hiking far distances, but she definitely appreciates the great outdoors.
Carleen grew up in Deerfield, WI. She has been drawn towards helping others and found her calling in Veterinary Medicine. Carleen takes pride in client communication and enjoys surgical and dental procedures. She has a thirst for knowledge and loves that veterinary medicine always provides new opportunities to learn and grow. She has a passion for oddity art and likes to spend her time hiking and scavenging in the woods for items to create her artwork. At home, Carleen enjoys spending time with her pup Dottie and 4 cats Ella, Bosa, Ezran, and Schmee.
Ella has always had a special interest in the overall care and husbandry of Avian and Reptilian species. She started befriending birds when she was thirteen years old and never stopped! Ella grew up and still lives in the Madison area. Going along with her love of birds and reptiles, she currently has three birds Stinky & Vada (both Cockatiels), Amelia (Amazon Parrot), two African Fat Tail geckos Larry Lapil Lazuli & Wonton Soup, a Plains Hognose snake named Doyo and last, but not least, Icarus whom is a South American Horned frog! In Ella's downtime she likes to sing, go hiking and take care of her animals.
Originally from Waunakee, WI, Emma has been with Truesdell about 1.5 years. Emma has a passion for animal behavior and trains with her trusty pup "Ralphie" who can be seen hanging out at the front desk with the team. Emma loves being able to help animals in all stages of life and enjoys that there is always something more to learn in veterinary medicine. Emma hopes to expand her skills and has begun to train as a veterinary assistant! Fun fact about Emma is that she played piano for 14 years and can play 7 different instruments!
Esther grew up in Beaver Dam but currently resides in Watertown with her Old English Sheepdog Hiccup. She knew she wanted to be a groomer ever since she was six years old. Esther has been working within the industry since 2011. Her favorite part about being a groomer is getting to know each pet's personality and style. In her free time she enjoys riding horses and spending time with her seven sisters and fifteen nieces and nephews!
Jessi has been a Wisconsin native her entire life. After living in sun prairie during childhood she pursued her love for all animals and went to college at MATC to become a Certified Veterinary Technician. She graduated in 2018 while working at another small clinic in Madison before finding Truesdell in 2021. Jessi briefly explored emergency medicine in 2023 where she was able to enhance her everyday skills but quickly realized her passion resided in preventative care/medicine and fear-free handling. She is now back at Truesdell where she primarily helps in surgery with dental cleanings, spays and neuters.
Jessi now lives in Columbus with her significant other, Colton and their crew. They have 2 rescue pit bulls, Lincoln & Peach. 3 cats, Binx, Salem, & Nellie. She is also fostering 2 bunnies, Kelly & Kevin. In her spare time she tends to her houseplants and enjoys reading and camping in the summer.
Originally from Miami, FL, Juliette is pursuing schooling in Madison. She is currently in her 3rd year as a veterinary student. Juliette is excited to continue expanding her knowledge as a veterinary professional. Fun facts about Juliette are that she can speak both English and Spanish, she enjoys playing pool and volleyball, and enjoys living a healthy life by cooking healthy foods and weightlifting.
Laura comes from Monroe, WI and brings with them a background in veterinary internal medicine. They have been with Truesdell for over a year and enjoys using their previous experience and skills in a new way. Laura loves witnessing the human-animal bond evolve over time and being part of that. They especially have a soft spot for our geriatric pets! In their free time, Laura started to learn the ukulele and likes reading and writing poetry. They enjoy spending time with their partner, 2 cats Monty and Jenkins, and their pup Kearney.
Lynn grew up in Georgia and then found her way up to Wisconsin. She was drawn to veterinary medicine because she loves helping people and pets. Lynn enjoys the energy of Truesdell and being able to work alongside both people and animals. In her free time, Lynn has a strong connection with her large extended family and loves to spend time enhancing those relationships.
Originally from Kenosha, WI, Mary has a strong passion for the pets and families she works with. You can always hear her commenting on how brave and adorable our patients are. Mary truly enjoys working with all the different pets we see each and every day and enhancing her technical skills (especially in phlebotomy). Mary is pursuing a degree in veterinary medicine and looks forward to growing in other technical areas such as surgery. In her free time, Mary enjoys horseback riding, spending time with her partner, friends and family, pet sitting, and going out for her favorite food, tacos!
Paige grew up in Verona, WI. She has worked with animals for most of her life and feels strongly about the human-animal bond. Paige likes helping pet and their humans become more connected and has helped with dog training and behaviors. She enjoys her role as a client service respresentative as she gets to know each client and their pet as they come in! In her free time, Paige enjoys spending time with her family and friends and taking her dogs dock diving, barn hunting , and PSA.
Sammi is originally from Elkhorn, WI. She has a love for knowledge and enjoys that there is so much to learn in veterinary medicine. Sammi likes getting to a deeper understanding of animals and their inner workings, such as their biology, behavior, and care! Sammi loves horse back riding and spending time with her awesome pup Colt.
Sammy grew up in Rosedale, WI. She is attending Madison College and just became a Certified Veterinary Technician. She has two corgis and two cats but grew up around all kinds of animals including horses, cows, goats, and rabbits. Being around animals all her life kindled a love for all species. She enjoys traveling and road-tripping with her friends and family. Her favorite trip so far was to Hessen, Germany. Now she hopes to help people with their pets.
Savannah grew up in Evansville, Wi and still resides nearby. She has a passion for veterinary medicine and wants to continue to grow her skills. As a veterinary assistant, Savannah has expanded her expertise into surgery and assists the Technician's with surgical procedures and particularly enjoys soft tissue surgeries. She also enjoys phlebotomy and continues to elevate her skills and knowledge. A fun fact about Savannah is that she can play the violin! When she is not working, Savannah enjoys spending time with her friends and family.
Steph/Set (they/them) and so happy to be part of the Truesdell team! They are a Miami transfer (they speak Spanish!) and new to Wisconsin, but grew up in the Midwest as a kid and glad to be back! They have been been grooming for approximately 3 years, with 14 years in customer service and about 9 in management.
They love, love, love animals, and have a SuperMutt family dog back in Florida. They also have 3 ferrets, a cat named Dexter, a few betta fish, 2 tarantulas, and a jumping spider, that they share with their partner. They are big home bodies, but love finding new places to eat good food in the Madison area.
They are a bit of an oddball, they secretly (not so secretly) enjoy watching trash TV, and have a bachelors in fine art, as well as having apprenticed for tattooing. Grooming has been an amazing new way to exercise their creativity, plus you just can't beat those puppy kisses. They are so excited to meet you and your pups, and give them a great spaw day!
Just minutes from downtown Madison, Truesdell Animal Care Hospital and Clinic is located 5 miles from city center off of US-51.
Phone: 608-244-2555
Grooming: Monday-Saturday mornings
