Dr. Kevin Watkins, DVM
Doctor Of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Watkins is a 1990 graduate of Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine. He and his wife, Margo, moved to Madison with their family in 1998, when he took ownership of the The Pets Doc Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Watkins is well respected by his staff and clients who know him to be kind and funny, knowledgeable, and a skilled doctor and surgeon.
In addition to his veterinary practice, Dr. Watkins is also very involved in community activities. He has been Committee Chair for Madison Ribberfest’s Pigmania competition for 10 years and is on the River Roots committee. As a founding member of The Cultural Continuum of Madison, he is a great appreciator of live music and the arts. He has also served as President of the 9th District of the Indiana Veterinary Medical Association, and the Madison Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development.
Dr. Watkins and his family have 4 dogs: Pinky Sue, a 5 year old Pit Bull, Garcon, a 4 year old Standard Poodle, both rescues as well as Gunnar and Lilly. They also share their home with 5 cats: Esmie, Wally, Blossom, Erabus and Bootz, and 4 parakeets and 2 cockatiels.
Margo Watkins
Behavior Consultant/Veterinary Nurse (and a Grandmother)
Margo has been assisting her husband in his veterinary practice since 1995. She began the study of canine and feline psychology and obedience training in 1999. Since then, she has been assisting clients with pet behavior issues such as normal puppy socialization practices, and behavior modification for problematic pet behaviors. Margo’s gentle touch and calming influence with cats has earned her the nickname “The Cat Whisperer”.
When she’s not correcting canines and kitties, she serves the The Pets Doc Veterinary Clinic as the Practice Manager and part time veterinary technician. In her spare time, she is a full-time mother of four children, a grandmother. Margo loves the arts and performs locally as a vocalist. She is also an artist and has painted several murals in Madison.
Margo and her family have 2 dogs: Pinky Sue, a 5 year old Pit Bull that they rescued at 7 months of age, and Garcon, a rescued 4 year old Standard Poodle. They also share their home with 6 cats: Esmie, Wally, Blossom, Stretch Bob, Erabus and Bootz, and 4 parakeets and 2 cockatiels.
Kelly Brown
Patient Care Coordinator and Receptionist
Kelly joined the The Pets Doc Veterinary Clinic in 2007 and she serves as our primary receptionist.
Kelly efficiently coordinates our morning surgery schedule. You will be greeted by Kelly when you drop off your pet in the morning, or pick them up in the afternoon.
Kelly and her family love animals and have numerous dogs and cats as pets. She always treats every patient as if it were one of her own.
Billi Salverson
Veterinary Technician
Billi returned to the The Pets Doc Veterinary Clinic health care team in December 2008 after working with us several years ago. Billi is now Dr. Watkins head technician and you will most likely meet her in the exam room. She is a valued team member and she takes every opportunity to provide her caring attention to the needs of our patients, and their owners.
Billi and her family are the owners of 3 dogs, 3 cats and a rabbit.
Paul Newman & Dog
Paul Newman and Dog are the clinic kitties who have been with us since 2008. They serve as the clinic ambassadors and lobby greeters. They will be happy to assist you with weighing your pet, sitting on your lap, or generally being in the way. They welcome snuggles and putting your pets at ease when they are nervous about check-ups. You will recognize Paul Newman by his signature blue eyes.