Meet The Team
Our Approach to Veterinary Care in Lowell, IN
At Lowell Animal Hospital, we believe that your pet is a part of the family, yours and ours. That is why we have made it our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate veterinary care that is in the best interests of you and your furriest family member. If you are in the Lowell area, and are looking for a caring veterinary team to help make sure your pet remains in good health, we are nearby and ready to help.To learn more about the many services our veterinary clinic offers please feel free to contact us by calling us at 219-247-0555 or stop in as we are a walk-in clinic.
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Dr. Stephanie Wise, DVM
Dr. Stephanie Wise grew up in Crown Point, IN. She attended Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine where she graduated with honors in 2013. Dr. Wise has a special interest in small animal medicine and neurology. She currently has two cats Nala and Scar and a Dalmatian named Penny. In her free time, Dr. Wise likes to spend time with her husband Tommy and two boys Connor and Ben.
Dr. Jennifer Bochnowski
Dr. Jennifer Bochnowski graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004 and has since worked in both general practice and emergency medicine. She is especially interested in soft tissue surgery and dentistry. She enjoys drawing, bike riding, and spending time with her husband Rob and daughter Jane along with their miniature dachshund Dottie.
Dr. Cynthia Lopez, DMV
Dr. Cynthia Lopez had a wonderful, memorable upbringing in South Holland, Illinois and moved away from the area in 1983. Her life's journey prepared her to be the veterinarian she is today. She worked as a receptionist at the Iowa State University Small Animal Clinic, as a veterinary assistant at a small animal hospital in Madison, Wisconsin and as an office manager at a small animal hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Dr. Lopez is a proud 1998 graduate of Colorado State University Teaching Hospital.
In 1999, Dr. Lopez and her veterinarian husband started a veterinary hospital in Pueblo, Colorado. For health concerns, they sold that practice and moved to Las Vegas, NV in 2003. Dr. Lopez worked at Cheyenne West Animal Hospital for 15 years surrounded by a devoted, compassionate staff. During her time there, Dr. Lopez fostered relationships with her clients and patients, was trained in and performed abdominal ultrasounds and endoscopic/laparoscopic procedures. She also has significant experience in veterinary dentistry as she worked alongside an associate that is boarded in that specialty.
In fall 2018, Dr. Lopez made a major decision to move back to this region to be closer to family. She found her next home at Lowell Animal Hospital (LAH). Her decision to join the LAH team was based on their goal and desire to provide your pets with quality, affordable care surrounded by compassionate, friendly, intelligent doctors and staff.
Dr. Lopez is the proud mother of a graduate school bound daughter. She loves to spend her off time with family. Her “therapy” is to spend time sewing and long-arm quilting (which she hopes to master soon). They are a family of 5 dogs, 4 cats, and 6 horses. All of the dogs and cats are rescues with the exception of her golden retriever. She feels the same about her pets as you do about yours. They are family!
Dr. Heather Grosch
Dr. Heather Grosch graduated from Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine in May 2021. She is originally from Cary, IL but now considers herself a full-fledged Hoosier. Dr. Grosch’s veterinary interests include nutrition, cardiology, and soft tissue surgery. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, knitting, napping, and spending time with her husband, Andrew, and two retired racing greyhounds, Rise and Laika, and her cat Moot.
Nicole Giese, Co-owner & Practice Manager
Nicole graduated from Illinois State University in 2003 with a BA in Animal Science and a concentration in Agricultural Business Management.
Nicole has been in the veterinary field since she was 14 years old and over the years, moved through the ranks of kennel attendant, technician, practice manager and finally to co-owner of Lowell Animal Hospital.
Nicole was certified in veterinary ultrasonography by the Academy of Veterinary Imaging in 2016. She has a ten year old chihuahua mix Kylie, Golden Retriever mix, Amy and and English bulldog named Kevin along with an 18 year old kitty named Norah.
Meet Our Dedicated Team
Amanda Kline
Amanda has been working in the veterinary industry since the age of 14 - it was then that she realized her love of working in the animal field.
In 2003, she graduated from the Stautzenberger College Veterinary Technician program in Toledo, OH.
When she isn't working, Amanda loves spending time with her husband Bryan and their two children Hayden and Emma. Their other family members include a Shih Tzu, Percy and a guinea pig, Mama.
Samantha Burke
Sammi has been a Certified Veterinary Technician for 5 years. Caring for animals has been her great passion since she was a young child.
She graduated from Joliet Junior College Veterinary Technician program.
Sammi loves to spend time with her husband, their 3 wonderful dogs, and horse.
Krissy Brown
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.
Becky Palm
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.
Danielle Von Alven
Danielle began working in the veterinary field in 2012 as an Office Manager. After leaving to stay at home with her now 3-year-old son, she has stepped into her role as Social Media Marketer, handling all forms of Social Media for the clinic.
She resides in Beecher with her husband, son and 6-year-old Golden Retriever, Jersey and Elvira, a 16-year-old black cat.
Heidi Paul
Heidi has worked with animals as a kennel assistant at various clinics for over 30 years.
At home, Heidi has a 9-year-old Golden Retriever named Gracie that absolutely steals her heart! She also has a passion for caring for her many turtles and tortoises which include 2 redfoot tortoises, a pancake tortoise, and eastern box turtle, and an outdoor pond full of aquatic species.
Angie Koster
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.
Melanie Gonzalez
Melanie grew up in Sharon, PA and graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL with a degree in journalism. After working at newspapers in NWI, Phoenix, Dayton, OH and Chicago, she switched fields and received her veterinary assistant certification from Harper College in Palatine, Il.
She enjoys traveling and lives in Hammond with her husband Ernie and their rescue dogs, Mama and Oscar.
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Trisha Morgan
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.
Walk-In Facility! Come see us at your convenience!
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Phone
(219) 300-2148Hours
Mon, Wed, Thu: 8am-6pm (closed 12pm-2pm)
Tue: 2pm-6pm
Fri: 8am-2pm
Sat: 8am-11am
