Meet The Team

Theresa is no stranger to the veterinarian field she has 10+ years experience. She started in kennels and grew a strong passion for animals. It was then she began to pursue being a technician. She loves dentals, taking care of and advocating for pets that can not do so themselves. When she's not here on shift you can find her in the stands at her boys sporting events, volunteering, or curating clothing collections for her boutique. She also enjoys spending time with her husband of 10 years and their fur babe The Gooch!

Becky graduated from the Vet Tech Institute at Fox College in 2010. She has been a registered veterinary technician at animal hospitals ever since.

She has a love for all things brachycephalic, big or small. She shares her home with her two rescue dogs: Nola, a Boston Terrier, and Darla, an American Bulldog.

Paula is a surgical technician here at Lowell Animal Hospital. She attended Lafayette’s Purdue University and graduated in 1995 with a degree in animal science.  Paula worked in small animal clinics for 4 years after graduation and then with horses for 4 years.  Paula and her  husband David have been married since 2000 and we have 4 boys,1 crazy dog named Cooper and a handful of cats.

Libby graduated from Vet Tech Institute at Fox College in August of 2022. She loves all animals, especially the small ones. Libby has two pets - a Labrador Retriever named River and a cat named Rugrat along with two goldfish - Squirt and Pebbles.

Registered Veterinary Technicians who graduated from Stautzenberger College in Toledo, OH in 2003. At work she absolutely loves dental cleanings, and any purring cat that comes to visit. When she isn’t at work she’s enjoying time with her husband (Bryan) and driving their kids (Hayden and Emma) to their hockey or dance events. Percy and Wrecks are her two geriatric shih-tzu babies who love snuggles, greenies, and going for car rides.

Sammi graduated from Joliet Junior College as a CVT in 2011. She spends most of her time with her husband, two young children and three dogs. Sammi has a strong passion for riding horses alongside many other outdoor activities!

Krissy has worked in the veterinary field for 14 years. Like many of us, Krissy began in kennels and over the years, developed her skills into a wonderful technician.

When she isn’t working, Krissy is spending time with her husband David of 21 years and their three children Robert, Nick, and Madason. Their family also includes 2 dogs, 2 cats, and 2 guinea pigs.

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Aubrey has been a veterinary technician for over 20 years. She has a soft spot for senior pets and exotics. Aubrey spends her time with her husband and their three kids, four dogs, three cats, a cockatoo parrot, a sulcata tortoise, a potbelly pig, and an axolotl.

Kim has worked in the veterinary field for over 18 years. She has a love for all animals but has a passion for Beagles. She enjoys obedience training and canine rehab.Kim shares her home with her husband, two daughters, two kitties and is searching for her next hound dog. In her free time she loves reading, cooking, crocheting and watching her kids play soccer.

Becky graduated from the Vet Tech Institute at Fox College in 2010. She has been a registered veterinary technician at animal hospitals ever since.She has a love for all things brachycephalic, big or small. She shares her home with her two rescue dogs: Nola, a Boston Terrier, and Layla, an Olde English Bulldog.

Nikki graduated from Purdue in 2011 with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources. She began working in a veterinary clinic right after graduating thinking she’d eventually move into her field of HR but ended up loving the animals too much! Ryan and her husband have two children - Bailey and Christopher and one pup named Polly.

Angie has been working in animal hospitals for six years but has worked with a variety of animals since childhood.

She enjoys fishing, kayaking, horseback riding, and many other activities. Angie has a four-year-old son, Hunter, that enjoys animals as well. The many pets that keep Angie and Hunter company are their mini mule – Stomp, chocolate lab – Zoe, their cat – Kevin, and numerous rescue chickens.

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Melanie grew up in Sharon, PA and graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL in 1995 with a bachelor's degree in journalism. After working as an editor at newspapers in NWI, Phoenix, Dayton, OH and Chicago, she switched fields and received her veterinary assistant certification from Harper College in Palatine, IL in 2011. She has worked at veterinary clinics in Chicago, University Park, IL and northwest Indiana. She enjoys traveling and lives in Griffith with her husband Ernie and their Yorkie Oscar and Norwegian Elkhound mix Mama.

Jan has worked in the veterinary business for over 20 years.

She lives on a mini farm with two horses, two donkeys, a flock of chickens, six cats and three dogs.

Aside from taking care of her pets, she enjoys gardening and curling up with a good book.

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Trisha has worked with small animals for the past ten years. Prior to working at animal hospitals, she has played a major role in caring and placing rescue animals.

Trisha has had many great dogs throughout her childhood, her first love Morgan was a black lab. Trisha now has 2 cats of her own that she just adores…Pumpkin – a long-haired calico princess with the attitude to match and Monkey – a tough but silly tabby boy.