Education:  1979 Bachelor of Science with honors from Eastern Illinois University.
                  1983 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with honors from the University of Illinois

Work:         Joined the Dwight-Pine Bluff-Lakewood Animal Hospitals in 1983.

Member:     American Heartworm Society
                  Cornell Feline Health Center
                  American Veterinary Association
                  American Animal Hospital Association
                  Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association

Family:       Wife, Becky, and two daughters, Heather and Holly
Pet:            Dog, "Duncun"
Hobbies:     Running, travel, photography
 
 

Hometown:  Raised in Morris, Illinois.

Education:   Graduated from Morris Community High School in 1982.
                  Graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine 1991.

Work:         Returned home to work with the Dwight-Pine Bluff-Lakewood Animal Hospitals in 1993.
                  Participated in Aquavet, a month long course in aquatic animal medicine in Wood's
                  Mole, Massachusetts.
                  Has done two years of volunteer work at John G. Shedd Aquarium.

Member:     Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians.

Family:       wife, Sara; daughter, Savannah

Pets:           yellow Lab named "Tyree"
                  a Sinaloan milksnake, and a cat "Butter"

Interests:     sports, especially basketball; fly fishing; reading and drawing.
 

Education:   1988 graduate of Parkland College in Veterinary Technology.

Work:         Joined Dwight-Pine Bluff-Lakewood Animal Hospitals in November 1986.

Family:       husband, Brian; three sons, Justin, Shane, and Nathan.

Pets:          "Patton" (dog),  2 waxy monkey tree frogs,1 betta fish, an aquarium, and gecko.

Hobbies:    family, reading, and watching kids sporting events.

Education:  1992 graduate of Parkland College in Veterinary Technology.

Work:        Joined the staff in 1992.
                 Also teaches puppy training and obedience classes, along with one on one
                 behavioral  modification.

Family:      Husband, Roger and sons Darren, Ben and twins, Logan and Luke.

Pets:         3 horses, 1 pony, 2 dogs, and too many cats to count!  Plus any orphaned critters.

Hobbies:   Horseback riding, sewing, collecting bears, and critter care.

Work:       Joined the staff of Dwight-Pine Bluff-Lakewood Animal Hospitals in November 1991.

Family:     Husband, Dony, 5 Children, and 2 grandchildren.

Pets:         "Chelsea", boxer and 2 cats, "Kaylee" and "Jacob".

Education:   Midwest School of Dog Grooming in Chicago in 1978, taking the professional course.

Work:         After graduating, I ran my own grooming business for fifteen years in a Chicago suburb.
                  In 1994, I joined the Dwight-Pine Bluff-Lakewood Animal Hospital staff.
                  I have worked at all three clinics and am currently at Lakewood Animal Hospital.

Family:      I'm married to Mark,  we have a daughter, Breanna.

Pets:         We have two dogs, Emmy and Odie and a cat named Puddin'.

Hobbies:    Gardening, decorating, cooking, and entertaining
 

Work:         Joined Lakewood in August 2002

Family:       Married to Keith
                    3 Children - Jason, Kara and Dan

Pets:           Nellie - Yellow Lab
                    Mishy - Poodle

Hobbies:     Bike riding, walking, gardening, reading, going to flea markets

Work:    Joined Lakewood in January of 2002

Family:  I am married to Ken. Sons Sylvan and wife Sara, Jeff, Matt and granddaughter Addie.

Pets:     Katie,  yellow lab.
 

Education:     Gardner-South Wilmingtion High School graduated in 2001.
                    Graduated from the Joliet Junior College Veterinary Technician program
                    May 2005

Work:            I have been with the Dwight-Pine Bluff-Lakewood Animal Hospitals since
                     June of 2000

Pets:             Canadian goose named "Bart."

Hobbies:        Running, spending time with my family, going out with friends and co-workers,
                    taking care of any sick or injured animals I may find or get from others
                    that know that I will try and save them.

Special Interests at my job:
                    I especially enjoy ultrasound and working with any exotic species we may see.

Future Plans: Starting in August 2007, I will begin school to be an ultrasound technician.
 

Education:    Seneca High School
                   Attending JJC for the Interior Design Program

Work:          I have worked at Lakewood Animal Hospital since July 2000

Family:        My husband, Nate Applebee.

Pets:            4 fish

Hobbies:      Decorating, entertaining, watching movies, painting, and spending time
                   on my my fiances farm.