Meet Our Team in Chicago

With a passion for pets and exceptional skills, our team has you and your pet covered. We want to welcome you and your furry family with open arms and get to know you both better. Meet us below, or stop in sometime to say hi!

To book an appointment with our team call us at (312) 753-5551 or use our online form!

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Dennis, practice Manager

Dennis is originally from the East Coast, where he completed a Master’s Degree in music. He has been with the South Loop Animal Hospital and East Side Veterinary Clinic since 2013, and is currently studying for his certification in Practice Management.

Dennis currently lives in the Kenwood/Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago and is a proud South Side resident. Dennis still performs extensively in the area when he isn't splitting his time between South Loop and East Side. When he has some free time, he enjoys knitting, and loves to walk/bike on the South Side lake front trail.

Jessica, Technician Manager

Jessica is an industry veteran with more than 20 years experience. She holds an Associate in Science degree from South Suburban College. A native of the south suburbs, Jessica has lived in the South Loop with her husband Eric since 2008. She is the proud parent of a rescue cat named Gary Butters. When not at work, Jessica is an avid reader and traveler and likes to hang out at the lakefront.

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jessica N, Lead Veterinary Technician

Jessica is originally from Buffalo NY, where she worked extensively with animals in shelter medicine as well as zoological facilities. She is currently enrolled in the Vet Tech certification program from Purdue University, and working towards honing her skills while here at the clinic. . Outside of SLAH, her interests include lacrosse and photography. She shares her home with two adventurous terriers who are equally enamored of hiking and exploring or snuggling on the couch.

Selena, Veterinary Technician

Selena has lived in the greater Chicago area since birth and hails from the West Side of the city. She is a graduate of FOx Technical College where she studied for her Veterinary Technician degree. She was inspired to go into veterinary care by her dog Skyler, who was her constant companion for her formative years. When not at the clinic, she enjoys weight training at the gym as well as hiking outdoors. Her current canine companion is Junior aka Joon, the lovable pit bull.

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Allea,  Licensed Veterinary Technician

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Jen, Veterinary Technician

Jennifer has been working in veterinary health for the past 3 years. She is originally from Chicago and attended North Park University where she received a degree in Biological Science. She is pursuing a Graduate Degree in Ecological Teaching and Learning with Lesley University. Jen shares her home with three dogs, two turtles, two geckos, and two frogs.

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Dani grew up in Phoenix, AZ with a rotating menagerie of family pets. She attended the University of Arizona, where she received her bachelor’s degree in Biology. Before joining SLAH, Dani worked in wildlife ecology and conservation throughout Arizona and Illinois. She hopes to eventually bring her experience in veterinary science back to the wildlife field. In theory, Dani enjoys nature photography, baking, biking, and reading, but she mostly just spends her free time trying to get the energy out of her adorable and incorrigible cats, Agent Cooper and Bingley.

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Clark, Veterinary Technician

Clark is from the Chicago area, and lives on the north side currently. Before coming to work with us at the clinic, he worked in shelters, primarily in animal husbandry and as intake and adoption specialist. He is the human companion to Ash the Labrador retriever mix, and Zuko the overly friendly domestic short hair cat. When he isn't at work, he enjoys playing video games on his Nintendo Switch and hiking and mountain biking in the beautiful state parks around Chicago, or on the finding adventures on the lake front.  f

Ariana, Veterinary Assistant

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Janet, Veterinary Assistant

Janet is from the West Side of Chicago and still calls that area home. Before coming to work with us, she completed a program for her vet assistant certification. She was a volunteer at PAWS where she worked with the animals before they were adopted. She loves her furry family of cats- Yuki, Rocky, and Zero. When she isn't at the clinic, you can find her practicing her Karate (she's a blue belt!), playing video games, or learning the most exciting new K Pop dances.

 

Carissa, Veterinary Assistant

 

Carissa originally from Michigan and grew up on a farm before moving to the booming metropolis of Chicago a few years ago. Carissa is our resident entomologist, and loves to explore new places and locales to find our insect friends in their natural habitat, on leaves and in nature. Carissa loves to be outdoors and enjoys hiking when she isn't at work. Besides hiking, Carissa enjoys crafts, especially painting and embroidery. Carissa shares her home space with Bella the wonder dog and her parnter, Jacob.

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Leticia, Veterinary Assistant

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Rhonda, Veterinary Assistant

Rhonda was born on the East Coast but grew up in the Chicagoland area. She has an extensive history working with pets in before coming to work with us, performing many different roles in shelter and small animal practice. When she isn't at work, she enjoys playing Pokemon and adding new records to her burgeoning vinyl collection. Rhonda shares her South Side home with her amazing cat Binky.

 

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Calli, Customer Service Manager

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Dani, Customer Service Representative

Dani was born and raised on the South West side of Chicago and has a bachelor’s degree from UIC, in Human Development and Learning. Her love of animals is what brought her to South Loop Animal Hospital, and she hopes to one day combine her two passions and run her own practice in clinical psychology that incorporates pet therapy for adolescents and young adults. When she isn’t at SLAH, she can be found ogling over her 10 year old shih tzu and maltese mix, Chloe Bug, in the gym, or reading a book.

Allyson, Customer Service Representative

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AMber, Customer Service Representative

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Rhian, Customer Service Representative

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Cecilia, Customer Service Representative

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Monica, Customer Service Representative

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Liz, Customer Service Representative

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