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Our Veterinarians
Meet the folks who make it all happen. We see big potential in every moment, and care deeply about what we do every day.
Dr. Roger Gooch
Owner, Veterinarian
As a child, Dr. Roger Gooch always found solace in the company of animals. By the time he was in college, his knack for biology, math, and problem-solving led him to one conclusion: veterinary medicine was the perfect career path! Dr. Gooch’s journey has led him all the way to his current position as a Veterinarian and the Owner of the Animal Health Center.
Dr. Gooch grew up in Madison. After working as a horse wrangler when he was a teenager, he headed to the University of Wisconsin to study agriculture and life sciences. Dr. Gooch then entered the university’s brand-new School of Veterinary Medicine, graduating with the charter class. He moved to Rice Lake, Wisconsin to work in mixed-animal medicine before settling in Watertown with his wife. In 1992, Dr. Gooch became the clinic’s owner and transformed it into the state-of-the-art, American Animal Hospital Association-accredited facility that it is today.
Dr. Gooch has always enjoyed performing surgery and teaching surgical techniques to others—he’s particularly fond of the clinic’s surgical laser! He also enjoys wellness exams and catching up with pet owners he’s known for years.
Dr. Gooch lives on a country farm with his family, four dogs, several chickens, and flock of sheep. The couple also fosters dogs and quite often have other canine companions in the house. When he has a spare moment between his clinic duties and family life, Dr. Gooch enjoys hunting, relaxing in the Wisconsin countryside, learning to play the guitar, and taking yoga classes.
Dr. Brad Wehking
Veterinary Chiropractor
Dr. Brad Wehking’s own experience with chronic knee pain from a high-school basketball injury caused him to seek chiropractic care. As fate would have it, he became fascinated with the technique himself and decided to pursue a career in chiropractic medicine! He’s even expanded his knowledge to include veterinary chiropractic care, and is now Animal Health Center’s resident chiropractic expert.
Dr. Wehking hails from Colorado, where he first developed his love for nature, animals, and medicine. He attended Northwestern College of Chiropractic to earn his Doctorate in 1993, then practiced in Madison for nine years, focusing on sports injuries and joint pain. He has experience working with professional and collegiate athletes, and attributes his success to his genuine concern for his patients, his modern treatment methods, and his commitment to making chiropractic treatment affordable.
Dr. Wehking was asked by Dr. Gooch at a local seminar if he had ever considered working on animals; Dr. Wehking gladly accepted the invitation to help out at the office. Dr. Wehking decided to attend Healing Oasis Veterinary Hospital in Sturtevant, where he was certified in veterinary chiropractic care. He’s been assisting here at Animal Health Center ever since. Most of Dr. Wehking’s patients are dogs and cats, but he’s worked on horses, pigs, cows, and even a rabbit!
In addition to his Doctoral education, Dr. Wehking completed a four-year program in chiropractic orthopedics in 2003 and holds a certificate in nutritional counseling, which he earned in 2008. Professionally, he belongs to the International Chiropractic Association and the Wisconsin Chiropractic Association, for which he formerly served as District President.
Dr. Wehking is very active in the local community, and is a member of the Watertown Rotary and Get Healthy Watertown groups. He completed the Leadership Watertown program in 2007, and even serves as a board member on the Watertown YMCA, the Watertown Chamber, and the Watertown Challenge Association, which sponsors the Watertown triathlon. Dr. Wehking also coaches his son’s basketball team.
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Animal Health Center
1147 Boughton St.
Watertown, WI 53094
t: (920) 261-4020
f: (920) 261-7484
Also serving Oconomowoc, WI and surrounding areas.
Hours
Monday: 8am – 6pm
Tuesday: 8am – 5pm
Wednesday: 8am to Noon
Thursday: Noon – 8pm
Friday: 8am to Noon for appointments, Noon to 5pm lobby only.
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