Meet our Team
At North Cape Corner Veterinary Clinic, we pride ourselves on having a team of animal-loving professionals committed to providing top-notch care to pets in our community.
Dr. Tia Kastenson
Veterinarian & Clinic Owner
Dr. Tia Kastenson is the owner of North Cape Corner Veterinary Clinic. After receiving her Bachelor's Degree from UW-Madison in Genetics, she headed 2,300 miles to St. Kitts in the Caribbean to attend Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. After graduating in 2014, Kastenson worked in both private and corporate practice before fulfilling her dream of practice ownership.
Fun Facts about Tia:
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She has 2 pets who both were adopted while in St. Kitts. Rory is a tiny cat with a big personality, and Lucie is a coconut retriever (aka a mix of various dog breeds on the island).
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She loves to travel. Recently, she visited Peru.
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She didn't necessarily dream of being a vet when she was younger. However, after working at the Dairy Cattle Center at UW-Madison, she switched her career path.
Alecia Blum
Practice Manager
Alecia has been with North Cape Corner Veterinary Clinic since February 2021. She went to Milwaukee Career College for veterinary assistant in 2014. She loves surgery and dental cleanings.
Fun Facts about Alecia:
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She has 5 dogs (Toad, Lexi, Bert, Tater, and Ernie), 2 cats (Benny, who has only one eye, and Spud).
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She loves to go camping with her fur babies, spending time outside.
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She also loves horses. She has shown Paint horses for years.
Angela Hill
Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)
Angela started shadowing at the clinic before attending Gateway Technical College to become a Veterinary Technician. She began working at the clinic and later passed her certification to become a licensed technician.
Fun Facts about Angela:
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Married in 2021 and had a son July 24th, 2024 named Ryan.
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Loves to spend time outdoors including fishing, boating, hiking, and ATV riding at the family cabin.
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She has a husky named Jada who has the temperament of a brooding teenage girl.
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She also loves horses. She has shown Paint horses for years.
Kayla Gonzales
Veterinary Assistant
Kayla graduated from Milwaukee Career College Veterinary Assistant Program and worked at several clinics before joining the team at North Cape Corner Veterinary Clinic in 2022. Kayla enjoys seeing sick pet appointments to ensure pets get better as quickly as possible.
Fun Facts about Kayla:
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She loves thrifting and can often be found at the Goodwill bins on her days off
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She has 4 backyard chickens
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She loves her two dogs, Daisy and Jack
Emily Springer
Veterinary Assistant
Emily is currently attending the Unversity of Wisconsin - Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. She plans to graduate in Spring 2027.
Fun Facts about Emily:
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She used to show beef cattle at the county and state fairs and still enjoys helping with those animals at home
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Her favorite color is orange
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Her family has four dogs
Tanya Ries
Veterinary Assistant
Bio coming soon!
Fun Facts about Tanya:
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Coming soon!
Erikia Hobus
Receptionist
Erikia is a retired stay-at-home mom with 2 kids. She used to work in the Wedding/Banquet industry before she had her youngest. She and her family love to take weekend trips to the northwoods for some UTV'ing.
Fun Facts about Tanya:
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She helps coach her daughters' softball team.
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She loves boxing/kickboxing as her daily workout.
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She has 2 dogs, Dozer who is a mastiff, and Graycie, who is a pitbull.
Mckenna Edwards
Receptionist
Mckenna started working at the clinic as a junior in high school doing work study. She continues to work part-time at the clinic, while building her client base as an esthetician at All Cut Up in Union Grove.
Fun Facts about Mckenna:
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She graduated from Mequon Thiensville School of Esthetics in 2024
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She enjoys dog sitting
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She has a weiner dog named Winston who likes to dress up in cute outfits
Hanna Henningfeld
Receptionist
Hanna is a student at Waterford Union High School, loves to stay busy with FFA, 4-H and working multiple jobs. She currently works at North Cape Corner Veterinary Clinic and Harry Hansen Meat Service, along with nannying two young girls.
Fun Facts about Hanna:
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She enjoys showing beef cattle at jackpot shows along with Racine County Fair and State Fair.
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She is serving as President of the Waterford FFA.
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She owns one cow in her family’s herd named Koda
Lilly Humburg
Receptionist
Bio coming soon
Fun Facts about Lilly:
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Fun facts coming soon!
