Bay Area Animal Hospital and Bay Area Pet Spa and Resort

Bay Area Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility, located in Ashland, WI. The professional and courteous staff at Bay Area Animal Hospital seeks to provide the best possible medical care, surgical care and dental care for their highly-valued patients.

We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. Bay Area Animal Hospital strives to offer excellence in veterinary care to Ashland and surrounding areas.

We consider it a privilege to work with you and are dedicated to providing the best possible veterinary care for your pet!

Bay Area Pet Spa and Resort is located adjacent to Bay Area Animal Hospital. We have 30 dog kennels of various sizes, along with multiple cat condos for your boarding needs. Our grooming suite can accommodate the needs of various sized dogs and cats, along with a variety of coat types. We also offer daily daycare Monday through Friday for dogs who pass an evaluation. Come see us for all your pet boarding, grooming and daycare needs!
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  • 3601 US Highway 2
  • Ashland,WI 54806
  • Hospital: (715) 682-8865
  • Pet Spa: (715) 682-4747
  • Fax: (715) 682-0199
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  • Monday-Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Saturday: 9:00am - 12:00pm
  • After Hours Emergency:
  • (715) 292-1118

  • Erik Haukaas DVM

    Veterinarian, Hospital Owner

    Dr. Haukaas grew up in Ashland WI.  He is a graduate of Ashland High School, and Northland College.  He received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Wisconsin-School of Veterinary Medicine in 1990.  Erik and his wife Amy (who is the office manager) have two children, Alyssa and Jake.  They share their home with their dogs, "Slate" and "Cider".

    Dr. Haukaas joined the Bay Area Animal Hospital in 1993, and became the owner in 1998.  A new hospital building was completed in 2008 to accommodate the business growth and include pet grooming, boarding and daycare.

    Erik enjoys hunting and fishing in the Chequamagon Bay area when not working.  He is a member of the AVMA, WVMA, and the Chequamagon Humane Association.

    Years in Practice:
    Jan 01, 1990
    Education:
    University of Wisconsin

  • Mia Nelson

    Emilia grew up on Madeline Island. She graduated from University of Wisconsin-Platteville with a bachelors degree in Animal Science. She has completed multiple animal care internships ranging from the Duluth Superior Zoo to Wild Care Rehab in Oklahoma. After traveling so much she has settled long enough to adopt her two cats, Shelby and Willow. 

  • McKayla Waggoner

    McKayla is a recent graduate of Northland College waiting to pursue a career in teaching. She has a cat, Stella, who she adores. She moved to Ashland in 2015 to attend college and has loved it ever since. One day she hopes to travel the world to learn about different cultures and try all the unique food, or maybe even teach aboard. You can catch her outside riding her bike, traveling with her friends or curled up on the couch watching Netflix. 

  • Remi Orr

    Remi is a 2021 Northland graduate who joined our team full time in May 2021. She holds a degree in biology and is now working on obtaining her CVT. In her free time Remi enjoys spending time with her dogs Lailah and Finnly, bear hunting with her family, fishing, exploring the Chequamegon Bay with friends, and assistant coaching the Northland College Women's Softball team.
    Best part about working at BAAH: Gaining hands on experience for her CVT schooling. 
    Favorite dog breed: Golden Retriever 
    Years in Practice:
    Jun 28, 2021