Veterinarian
Hello! My name is Erin N. Wendt, DVM. I am originally from Northwestern Indiana – just off the shores of Lake Michigan. In my life, I have also lived in Michigan, sunny Florida, and mountainous Colorado. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Zoology with a concentration in Zoo and Aquarium Sciences from Michigan State University. I continued to earn my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine. As I completed my education, I completed rotating internships in small animal medicine and surgery at Florida Veterinary Specialists and Cancer Treatment Center. From early on in life, I knew I wanted to be a veterinarian – I have always loved animals and wanted to do what I could to improve their lives. Outside of veterinary medicine, I enjoy reading and refinishing furniture. I am also a fan of different genres of music and enjoy do-it-yourself projects, hiking, watching movies, cooking shows and crime dramas. I have one dog – a mutt named Hotchner – who is 25% Boxer, 12.5% Siberian Husky, and 62.5% mixed African and Asian breeds.
I practiced small animal/exotic medicine for 13 years before coming to Care Animal Hospital – 10 years in private practice and three in corporate medicine. I started my journey at Care Animal Hospital of Pleasant Prairie after deciding that my time in corporate medicine should come to a close. Care Animal Hospital fit what I was looking for to move on – an AAHA Certified, Fear-Free Accredited private practice close to the Great Lakes. My goals here at Care are to continue striving for excellence in patient care, practicing best medicine, and pushing myself to obtain and learn new skills as veterinary medicine advances.