Animal Medical Center of Chicago: Veterinary care for dogs and cats in Chicago, Illinois (IL). Animal Medical Center of Chicago's veterinarians and team members are committed to your pet's health. Veterinary services for the animals of Cook County.


	1618 W. Diversey Parkway, Chicago IL 60614 773.525.3353 introduction welcome our staff dentistry our services news articles contact us emergencies pet portals our partners client forms adoptions lost pets search		our staff practice manager Lys Miller-Drake Brief Education History: BA in English from Amherst College, Amherst, MA; Secondary Teaching Credential, Bay Area Writing Project, UC Berkeley Joined AMC: August 2006 What I like best about AMC: The people who work here, the passion we have about our work AND the chance to be around wonderful animals all day. Favorite AMC Memories: So many...kitten and puppy parade, Donna's smile when she's pleased, the way children and their puppies play, seeing a huge Great Dane and a tiny, tiny dog within moments of each other. Greatest Life Accomplishment(s): Oh boy...my family -- Peter, our babies Richmond, D'oro, Cassidy and Tupelo (in absentia), and all our moves together. My unflagging hope in the promise of today and the future. certified veterinary technicians Corrie, Lead Technician Brief Education History: BS from Oregon State University; AS, Portland Community College Veterinary Technology Degree Joined AMC: October 3rd, 2006 What I like best about AMC: The caring staff and excellent medical care we provide. Favorite AMC Memories: My favorite memories are of the animals we have helped find homes. Greatest Life Accomplishment(s): My education and finding a fulfilling career. Christine, Certified Veterinary Technician Brief Education History: Bachelor’s of Science in Physiology from Marquette University and Associate’s Degree from Vet Tech Institute at Fox College Joined AMC: March 16, 2010 What I like best about AMC: The extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff and their dedication to providing excellent medical care. Favorite AMC Memories: New ones in the making! Greatest Life Accomplishment(s): Starting a career that directly correlates with my education, goals, and love for animals. Kelsie, Certified Veterinary Technician Brief Education History: A.S. from Purdue University; B.S. from Purdue University with a focus in animal behavior and wildlife research Joined AMC: February 10th, 2005 What I like best about AMC: Working with my friends and playing with all the puppies! Favorite AMC Memories: Doing surgery on a Labrador retriever that had eaten the top off of a bottle of "Gorilla Glue." The glue kept expanding until it found the walls of the stomach and the dog was completely blocked. There was a ball of glue the size of a cantaloupe in his stomach, which we removed successfully! Greatest Life Accomplishment(s): Doing research in a bush village in Alaska one summer. We translocated brown and black bears out of the village so the moose population could flourish and the natives would have food for survival. Kristen, Certified Veterinary Technician Brief Education History: Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University and Associates Degree from Parkland College Joined AMC: May 2002 What I like best about AMC: My wonderful co-workers and interacting with the clientele. Favorite AMC Memories: The Weimaraner that ate the rubber ducky and every AMC holiday party! Greatest Life Accomplishment(s): My children: Madelyn (born June 30, 2005) and baby Maryn (born August 5th, 2007). Liz, Veterinary Technician Brief Educational History: BS and Veterinary Technology Degree from Michigan State University. Joined AMC: May 15, 2007 What I Like Best About AMC: Being surrounded by the upbeat attitudes and an eagerness to learn and teach. Everyone here exudes an unmistakable, positive energy which is apparent to both clients and their pets. The environment is filled with sincerity and dedication to every animal. Favorite AMC Memories: My unexpected working interview which ended up in the surgery suite. Also, my very hectic first 15 minutes of my first day. Both were pretty memorable moments here! Greatest Life Accomplishment(s): Living in Germany for a year, traveling all over the place, graduating from MSU, promptly moving to Chicago and starting my first real career here at AMC. Luri, Certified Veterinary Technician Brief Education History: Associates degree from Parkland College Joined AMC: January 1998 What I like best about AMC: All staff members treat patients as if they were their own, with respect and compassion and the fact that we practice quality preventative medicine. Favorite AMC Memories: A certain well-known husky who was quite destructive and overly rambunctious as a puppy. The owner got serious with him and our recommendations and that same husky is now one of the most famous training success stories. Greatest Life Accomplishment(s): Being lucky enough to have chosen a career I truly love and after all of these years still look forward to going to work every day (even though it's a 70 mile commute each way) Tiffany, Certified Veterinary Technician Brief Education History: Parkland College, Champaign, IL. Graduated in 2003. Joined AMC: October 2008 What I Like Best About AMC: The friendly clients, great patients and fantastic staff to work with. Favorite AMC Memories: Everyday is an adventure! Greatest Life Accomplishment(s): Being a part of the health and wellness of animals every day. veterinary assistants Debbie Brief Education History: Joined AMC: September 5, 2006 What I like best about AMC: Working with so many knowledgeable people that all have something to teach. Favorite AMC Memories: Thanks to Dr. Solomon for providing me with my cat, Tabs, who provides me with entertainment and fresh wounds on a daily basis. Greatest Life Accomplishment(s): Still working towards one... Milissa Brief Education History: Four years Undergraduate studies in Biology at Western Michigan University. Currently enrolled at Clayton College of Natural Health. Program of studies: Bachelor of Holistic Nutrition/Doctor of Naturopathy. Joined AMC: January, 2003 What I like best about AMC: I enjoy being challenged daily to learn about animal medicine. I am fortunate to work with intelligent people who are willing to share their knowledge. Working with people who share the same love for animals and who genuinely care for their well-being creates a great working environment. And I must also mention my new-found love for the teeniest tiniest little dogs! Favorite AMC Memories: My newest favorite memory is of "Truman," a 4 lb white Maltese that I cared for briefly in my home. He trained me how to cook for him. Greatest Life Accomplishment(s): Being healthy and truly happy in my marriage and my career choice. Shanna Brief Education History: BA of Photography from Columbia College 2009. Joined AMC: July 6, 2010. What I like best about AMC: The combination of an incredible staff with the most amazing patients and clients! I look forward to each and every work day at AMC! Favorite AMC Memories: A new one is made every day, but always involve our wonderful patients! I love working with the animals and getting to know each of them personally. Greatest life accomplishment: I like to think I'm still building up to that, though I'm proud of graduating college and of the volunteer work I do in New Orleans. Tara Brief Education History: Bachelor's degree in English from Michigan State University. Currently working on Vet Tech degree. Joined AMC: August, 2003, I started as a volunteer for a school requirement. I was hired as a receptionist and became a vet assistant 6 months later. What I like best about AMC: Being surrounded by great co-workers that all have the same mission in mind, to practice great medicine and love as many pets as possible. Favorite AMC Memories: Finding an American Staffordshire Terrier on the street, bringing him to work and getting him into a great new home. Seeing "Frannie" so well cared for. Greatest Life Accomplishment(s): Completing college, marrying my best friend, finding inner peace, and taming the lion I live with, Simon...bad kitty.