Our Veterinarian
Veterinarian in Bremerton, WA
We have offered our services to the residents of Bremerton, Washington, and the surrounding areas. Over the years, our major goal has remained to give our patients the finest care we can so they can live long, happy lives.
Meet Our Veterinary Team
Let us help your pet be the healthiest version of themselves and support their longevity and well-being. Click on our team names below to read their bio!
Brian Krisko, DVM
Veterinarian & Owner
Elizabeth Muller, DVM
Relief Veterinarian
Cecilia
Practice Manager
Jessica, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Ashley, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Jessie
Certified Veterinary Assistant
Elizabeth Muller, DVM
Relief Veterinarian
Schooling
B.S. Bioengineering – WSU 2009
D.V.M. Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine – 2014
About
Dr. Elizabeth Muller was born in Illinois but grew up in Olympia, Washington. She grew up dancing and spending several summers working at her uncle’s veterinary clinic in Utah. She graduated from Washington State University (Go Cougs!) with a degree in bioengineering and eventually attended veterinary school at Ross University on the island of St. Kitts. Her last year of school was spent at Kansas State University with externships in New Jersey, Washington, and South Africa. She has worked in general practice in Washington and Arizona seeing cats, dogs and exotics; and she particularly enjoys cases involving surgery, exotics, and emergencies. When she is not in the clinic, you can find her at home in Washington or traveling the West in search of rock climbing, ice climbing, and snowboarding. She currently lives with her partner, three cats, a very opinionated Red-Footed Tortoise and a Bearded Dragon.
Associations
WSVMA, AZVMA, AVMA
Brian Krisko, DVM
Veterinarian & Owner
Our new owner, Dr. Krisko, grew up in the suburbs of Detroit, MI, and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Zoology at Michigan State University, Go Green! He earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine title from Ross University in 2014 and has gained an array of experience in emergency and urgent care settings as well as general practice, surgery, and dentistry. Having worked in Michigan, Texas, Arizona, and California, Dr. Krisko has developed an extremely broad skill set and knowledge base that his clients have come to trust. Dr. Krisko, his wife – Jaime, cat – Bones, and dog – Indy, joined Wheaton Way Vet Hospital in July of 2022 and looks forward to many years of serving the Kitsap community.
Jessica, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
A Bremerton native, Jessica graduated from Pierce College in 2017 with a degree in Veterinary Technology and is involved with all aspects of patient care. She enjoys being hands-on with each patient, honing her technical skills to better help each pet. Jessica has always had a special bond and love with animals and is driven by a need to improve their well-being through caring for their health. She enjoys seeing the difference that we make in their lives! Always looking to improve her skills, Jessica is regularly pursuing Continuing Education and is Advanced RECOVER CPR Certified. She is also knowledgeable in American Sign Language allowing Wheaton Way Veterinary Hospital to cater to the Deaf community. Jessica and her husband have two cats (Maka and Soul) and, in their spare time, enjoy doing anything nerdy.
Ashley, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
From Idaho, Ashley qualified as an LVT in 2020. Ashley grew up on a farm/ranch and has worked with many creatures, great and small! These experiences have shaped her, forming a person who loves animals, wildlife, and the outdoors. She leads a busy life with her Navy husband, two dogs, and a horse.
Natalie
Receptionist
Originally from Eastern WA, Natalie grew up with many dogs and farm animals, which prompted her passion for all furry babies! She is also a graduate of Washington State University Pullman. Go Cougs! She enjoys spending time with her friends and family, walking her Basset Hound baby, Betty, and partaking in various arts & crafts.
Amber
Veterinary Assistant
Bio coming soon!
Jessie
Receptionist
Bio coming soon!
Cecilia
Practice Manager
Cecilia, a lover of all creatures, began working with animals in 2010 and has a wide range of experience from dog daycares to humane societies and dog rescues, including one based in Rosarito, Mexico, where she volunteered for six years. She is a proud pet parent of three dogs, Dexter, ChuCha, and Joe – one cat, Mama – two tarantulas, Lily and Barnabus, and her newest additions, three rats – Charlie, Dapper, and August. Cecilia joined our team in September of 2022 and looks forward to many rewarding years serving clients and pets of Kitsap County.
Chelsie
Receptionist
Bremerton Local, Olympic College Graduate, and lover of all animals. Chelsie grew up with family pets of rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, dogs, chinchilla and is currently the fur parent of a Siamese Himalayan cat. She is also a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community. Chelsie is a sensitive and caring person that wants to make every fur baby and their owner feels welcomed and cared for when visiting Wheaton Way Veterinary Hospital.
Kennedy
Kennel Technician
Kennedy Ricciardi is a queer identifying cat mom, music lover, and overall nerd. Born and raised right here in Bremerton, Wa! When she’s not trying to help give animals the quality healthcare they deserve, she can often be found at home, spending time with her lovely spouse, and cat daughter!
Mackenzie
Receptionist
An avid animal lover, joined our team in 2023. She was born in San Diego, California, but has lived in many states. She has a love for animals big and small, having experience with mice, rats, hamsters, dogs and cats. She enjoys hanging out with her dog Theodore and 4 other family pets.
Kendall
Receptionist
Kendall is a Bremerton native and she is a lover of all animals. She is a fur mom to 3 cats- Marlin, Scout, Smokey and her 1 year-old chocolate lab- Luna! Kendall is a very friendly and caring person. She is very excited to welcome all the fur babies and owners!
Makayla
Veterinary Assistant
Hello! My name is Makayla, and I’m a veterinary assistant. I have about 2 years of experience in general practice, emergency and urgent care.
I grew up around many different animals, my love for animals started at a young age. Canines are my absolute favorite creatures and I work very hard to make their experience a good one! I want them all to be my best friend and work hard to gain their trust. I do appreciate all our feline friends as well.
I am originally from North Dakota, I’ve been living in the PNW for about 2.5 years! I am a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, and advocate for all human rights!
In my free time you’ll find me with my heart dog Ellie Mae (black lab) and enjoying all of the beautiful scenery of the PNW!
Hannah
Receptionist
Born and raised in South Texas, Hannah moved to Bremerton in June of 2019. She grew up with three siblings and a number of cats, dogs, rabbits and hedgehogs. She is a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community. In her free time she enjoys playing video games, cross stitch, and playing dungeons and dragons with her friends and family.
Makayla
Veterinary Assistant
Hello! My name is Makayla, and I’m a veterinary assistant. I have about 2 years of experience in general practice, emergency and urgent care.
I grew up around many different animals, my love for animals started at a young age. Canines are my absolute favorite creatures and I work very hard to make their experience a good one! I want them all to be my best friend and work hard to gain their trust. I do appreciate all our feline friends as well.
I am originally from North Dakota, I’ve been living in the PNW for about 2.5 years! I am a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, and advocate for all human rights!
In my free time you’ll find me with my heart dog Ellie Mae (black lab) and enjoying all of the beautiful scenery of the PNW!
Tiffany
Veterinary Assistant
Tiffany has lived with pets all her life, from lambs and pigs to her two orange cats. She enjoys camping with her horse Stormy, spending the day with her cats Toulouse and Aslan, riding her motorcycle through mountains, or relaxing with family. She is working on obtaining her vet tech license as she goes into her 5th year of general practice in veterinary medicine.
Haley
Veterinary Assistant
Haley was born and raised in Port Angeles, WA. Some of her favorite hobbies include camping and traveling with her boyfriend and their three year old Australian shepherd/coonhound mix, Charlie.
Her very first job was at a small general practice cleaning, feeding, walking dogs, and monitoring puppy daycare. With time and knowledge she worked her way up at that clinic. She was assisting there until its recent closure and her move in July 2023.
Haley is excited to be serving the pets (and people) of Kitsap County!
Susan, LVT
Manager
Southern-born, Susan moved to the Pacific Northwest in 1980. She has worked at Wheaton Way since 2005 and has worked in many areas of the hospital, from technician to reception, working her way up to management. Patient advocacy is Susan’s highest priority, and she believes highly in the human-animal bond. On her days off, she enjoys gardening, bird watching, relaxing on her back deck with a good book, and Seahawks football. Caring for both cats and dogs, Susan holds a special place in her heart for the feline species. She has one cat, Tonga, an 8-year-old Savannah cat. Susan has been happily married to her husband for 30+ years with one adult son.