Animal Hospital of Woodstock

11711 Catalpa Lane - Woodstock, Illinois 60098     

815-337-2900  * 815-337-7173 - Fax

Our Staff          

Elizabeth, Receptionist

Elizabeth has been on our team since 2004.  She has worked in medical offices for many years and feels this job is a good fit for her, combining her love of people and animals.  Elizabeth realizes the important role animals play in our lives and shares her own life with her husband, 2 happy golden retrievers Tula and Gwen, and a kitty named Chip. 

Now that her 3 children are grown, any free time she has is spent pursuing her love of photography, (she took the staff photos), walking, reading and enjoying her family and friends.

Elizabeth, Tula and Gwen

   

Jane and Tucker

Jane, Receptionist

Jane joined our team in April 2007 while finishing her schooling.  She graduated in August 2007 from McHenry County College with her Associates Degree in Administrative Office Management.  She currently resides in Woodstock along with her 2 cats, Tucker & Scout.  Jane has always loved animals and is glad to see that others share her same feeling.  Jane likes to spend her spare time with family and friends and playing with her kitties.

 

   

Chris, Veterinary Assistant

 Chris has been with us since 2001 when her love of working with animals and helping people brought her to us. At first Chris worked the front office and now is helping the techs and doctors with procedures. She credits the Randall's for teaching her a number of things which includes the proper handling of animals for procedures, and client education.  Her favorite thing to do at AHOW is to assist in the many different applications of being a veterinary assistant. She is also currently the kennel supervisor and oversees general maintenance of the facility. Chris has been married 28 years and resides in Woodstock on a small ranch with 2 dogs, 2 horses, 2 rabbits, a cat, a donkey named Jack, and numerous ducks and chickens. Besides her farm family she has 3 children, 2 sons-in-law and a granddaughter. In her spare time she is busy with her family, pets and being a volunteer 4-H leader with special interest in dog training. If that's not enough she helps with the 4-H Horse and Dog committee.

 

Chris and Millie

   

Kim, Will and Zayk

Kim, Veterinary Technician

Kim joined our family in 2004 and has been a technician since 1994. Born and raised in Illinois she now resides in Cary with her Fiancé Joe, 2 Alaskan Malamutes, 2 cats, a parrot and salt water fish. Kim has a strong interest in canine behavior training and surgical procedures. Her hobbies include dog sledding, competing in obedience, agility, rally and weight pulling with her dogs, photography, and scrap booking.

 

   

Shauna, Kuma and Zalia

 

Shauna, Certified Veterinary Technician

 Shauna joined our team in May 2006 while working to complete her externship. She graduated from Central Carolina Community College (North Carolina) in August 2006 with an Associates in Applied Science degree. She was born & raised in Woodstock, then became a military spouse and did some traveling around the U.S. with her husband for 4 years. The two of them found their way back home to Illinois and now reside in Spring Grove. Shauna enjoys assisting with surgical procedures and performing dentals as well as educating clients on dental health for their pet. In her free time, she loves to play with her 2 dogs (both are mixes), ride her horse, go camping, and spend as much time outdoors as possible.

   

Jen, Certified Veterinary Technician

Jenn graduated from Joliet Junior College in May 2007 from the Veterinary Technology program. She has been with AHOW since 2004, starting in kennels and now assists our team as a CVT. She thoroughly enjoys educating clients on topics such as dental health, weight management and wellness care. She and her husband enjoy spending time with family and friends and playing with their dog, Wrangler and cat, Candy. As a 4-H alumni she gives back to the community by being a part of the

4-H horse committee.

 

 

Jen and Wrangler

   

Brenda and Mack

Brenda, Certified Veterinary Technician

Brenda joined our team in 2006. She graduated from Bel-Rea Veterinary Institute in Denver, Colorado in December 2005, with a degree in Applied Science of Veterinary Technologies. She enjoys working with both large and small animals, but has a special interest in ultrasound, endoscopy and working with cardiac patients. Brenda is also teaching a local veterinary assistant program with McHenry County College. Her hobbies include camping and hiking with her husband and spending time with her family and friends. Brenda also is involved with her fellow technicians in giving back to the community by being a 4-H leader and helping kids with their 4-H projects.

 

   

Andrea, Veterinary Technician

Andrea recently joined our team in October 2008. She has a bachelors degree in biology from Southern Illinois University. She enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine. In her free time she enjoys hiking and camping with her fiancé, playing with her dogs and cats, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends. Her extended family include 3 dogs, Alice, Stella & Max, 2 cats, Bug & Nellie, a turtle, Delilah, and fish.

 

 

 

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