AO
Al Olson
Subjectemployee
Ridglan Farms employee who performed cherry eye removal and devocalization surgeries. Not a licensed veterinarian or veterinary technician.
Roles
RidglanEmployee
Related Facts (3)
A1Matthew Reich testified he held down dogs while Jim Hiltbrandt or Al Olson conducted cherry eye removal without anesthesia, blood control, or aftercare on a near daily basis (2006-2010).#10
A1Reich testified about devocalization surgeries: dogs given a paralytic agent but no anesthesia, then Hiltbrandt or Olson cut and removed their vocal cords. 30-40 dogs at a time, monthly.#12
A1Dr. Wickman confirmed that Leah Staley, Jim Hiltbrandt, and Al Olson are not on Wisconsin's list of licensed veterinarians or veterinary technicians.#13