Dr. Nathan Poser is the most recent addition to Gentle Healer’s veterinary staff. Dr. Nathan acquired his B.S in Animal Science from the University of Minnesota, and then graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine as part of the Class of 2022, and joined the Gentle Healer team that summer.

Dr. Nathan was raised on a hobby farm, an upbringing that first brought his attention to animals, and shortly after to the veterinary profession. Prior to his graduation as a DVM, Dr. Nathan shadowed and interned at multiple different clinics, including joining the Gentle Healer team as an intern in the summer of Covid. Despite the chaos of curbside appointments as well as the stress and uncertainty of a global pandemic, he decided he liked us enough to join the team full-time upon graduation. As a new veterinarian in primary care, Dr. Nathan’s interests are continuing to grow and evolve in ways that can better serve you and your pets.

In his free time, Dr. Nathan enjoys leisure reading, video games, hiking, and camping, and researching whatever random thoughts cross his mind.

Hello everyone! I’m Dr. Hillery and am truly looking forward to meeting you all and your furry friends. I am from the Rockford, IL area (don’t worry; I’m a Packer fan all the way). I always knew I wanted to work in a field of medicine. My connection with animals was a factor I couldn’t deny either. So, veterinary medicine was the perfect harmony. I received my Bachelor’s Degree from Rockford College with a major in Biology and minor in Chemistry. I then earned my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from The University of Illinois. I practiced in my hometown area for a few years, but have always had a love for the Milwaukee region.

I have a special interest in internal medicine, dentistry, emergency medicine, and chiropractic care. I am certified in veterinary spinal manipulation therapy. This is a great additional service/wellness option for your pets!

My goal as your veterinarian is to always put your pet’s well-being, health, and safety first. You are an integral part of your pet’s healthcare and we need to work together to make sure this happens. Communication is key, as is trust. I look forward to working with you all and helping you take care of your pets.

Hello, and good day! I am Dr. Darren M. Lippmann and I have been practicing veterinary medicine since 2011. I have been fortunate to have found a true calling as a veterinarian. I was lucky enough to go to veterinary school at Saint George’s University in Grenada and do my clinical year at the Murdoch University in Perth, Australia. I love meeting and working with all of the wonderful pets and their owners. I am excited about each workday as being variable and sometimes challenging. I enjoy discussing with clients about the best medicine for their individual pets and going over options that are best for everyone. I have a wonderful and talented wife and fellow veterinarian, Dr. Anji Lippmann, and three rather rambunctious boys. We have four cats, a dog, leopard geckos, hermit crabs, a tortoise and fish. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, golfing, fishing, hiking, and kayaking. I am excited to be working at Animal Wellness Center and am looking forward to helping your beloved pets!