Start healthy Puppies & kittens These initial visits build the foundation for a lifetime of health and companionship. By combining essential preventative care with expert guidance on nutrition and behavior, these early appointments ensure your growing pet truly thrives. 
Veterinary services in Green Bay, WI
Trusted care for every chapter of your pet’s life
We recognize that your pet is an irreplaceable member of your family.
Semiannual wellness exams
Why we see pets twice a year
Because our patients age more rapidly than humans—and naturally mask signs of illness or discomfort—semiannual comprehensive health examinations are essential to safeguarding their long-term well-being.
Evaluating your companion twice a year allows our medical team to detect subtle clinical changes early, proactively manage developing conditions, and customize preventive care to their evolving needs.
Ultimately, these wellness assessments provide you with the confidence that you are taking every necessary step to ensure your beloved family member enjoys a long, healthy, and vibrant life by your side.
Every life stage
From first visit to golden years
Start healthy Puppies & kittens These initial visits build the foundation for a lifetime of health and companionship. By combining essential preventative care with expert guidance on nutrition and behavior, these early appointments ensure your growing pet truly thrives. 
Stay healthy Adult wellness These comprehensive evaluations focus on essential preventative care—including comprehensive physical exams, early disease screening, and tailored vaccination programs—to find subtle health changes early. By staying ahead of your pet’s evolving needs, you ensure they enjoy a happy, vibrant life for years to come. 
Age gracefully Senior care We focus on specialized senior care to address age-related conditions like arthritis or internal health concerns. By staying ahead of your aging companion’s changing medical and comfort needs, you ensure your beloved pet enjoys the highest quality of life throughout their golden years. Inside the wellness visit
Elevating preventative care
Wellness appointments are centered on comprehensive medical exams and advanced health screenings tailored specifically to each pet. The visit includes a complete physical evaluation, essential preventative care, and standard screenings designed to identify early health changes.
Our veterinarians evaluate your companion from nose to tail to detect potential issues early. This thorough assessment also serves as a collaborative opportunity to analyze your pet’s unique nutrition, behavior, and lifestyle needs.
How wellness comes together
The perfect fit for a lifetime of health
Staying well isn’t a single visit. It’s four pieces fitting together, year after year, from the first puppy or kitten exam through the senior years.
Your pet
You
Us
Together
Your pet sets the shape
Their age, lifestyle, and personality shape what each wellness visit looks like, so their care grows right along with them.You notice what they hide
Pets are good at masking when something is off. A skipped meal or a slower walk that you catch at home often tells us exactly where to look.We keep them a step ahead
Twice-a-year exams, early screenings, and preventive care tailored to each life stage, with integrative options available when they’re the right fit.Together, more good years
When the pieces connect, small changes get caught early, and your pet gets to spend more healthy, happy years by your side.
Care that fits your pet
Blended care, and care for smaller companions
Integrative wellness The best of both worlds For a comprehensive approach, integrative treatments are also available to complement your pet’s wellness care by blending conventional medicine with holistic therapies like vaccination monitoring titers, functional health screening for health imbalances and natural supplement support. This flexible, blended path allows you to customize a health support plan tailored entirely to your pet’s unique needs. Explore holistic care 
Small companions Exotic & pocket pet wellness Regular examinations are essential for protecting the health of companions like rabbits, guinea pigs, reptiles, and birds. Because these unique animals naturally hide illness, regular evaluations are essential to detect health issues early. These specialized exams focus heavily on vital husbandry consultations alongside tailored medical screenings to ensure your small companion thrives. Over 25 years in Northeastern Wisconsin
The heart of our care
We have provided a dedicated home for veterinary care in Northeastern Wisconsin for over 25 years. “Where healing meets heart” is the living, breathing vibe of our clinic. We treat your pets like the family members they are, ensuring every treatment is delivered with loving care, genuine compassion, and the highest standard of professional care. We would love for you to join our family.
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FAQ
Common questions about wellness care
Why do pets need semiannual exams?
Pets age significantly faster than humans and instinctively hide signs of illness, making consistent professional evaluations critical. Semiannual wellness exams allow veterinarians to detect subtle, hidden health changes early and manage treatable conditions before they advance.
How can we optimize care for an aging pet?
As pets age, their bodies naturally slow down, and they instinctively hide discomfort like arthritis or organ decline. Understanding these quiet shifts allows us to provide the timely care and support they need to live comfortably.
First pet exam: why is it essential?
An early exam sets a vital baseline for your puppy’s or kitten’s lifelong development and structural growth. This initial visit allows veterinarians to detect underlying health concerns immediately and build a strategic preventative roadmap for long-term health.
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The hearts we’ve touched
“I arrived with a bag of pills and not much hope for Fina’s quality of life. Dr. Strickfaden listened, and within weeks my German Shepherd was on the road to recovery.”
“Years ago when all other vets gave up on my older dog Katy, Dr. Strickfaden got her back to agility competition form with acupuncture. I’m a big fan!”
“Countrycare Animal Complex is what I wish for all pets. Your compassion and genuine caring makes all the difference. Duke is a happy dog because of you.”
“Everyone there was great — from making the appointment to the vet tech to our vet. Everyone was super friendly and nice. They took their time. We didn’t feel rushed. We were very happy and grateful to the staff.”
“Dr. Heintz was so gentle and compassionate with our dog. The vet tech was so kind and understanding with all of the questions that I asked her. They made me feel comfortable with the decisions that we made for Maddie.”
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