Amanda Veterinary Assistant Hi, my name is Amanda! I have never met an animal that I did not like. I’ve been surrounded by both big and small pets my entire life and naturally feel very comfortable around them. Forever feeling a strong connection to them, I now proudly own two crazy cats (KittyBoo and her
Olivia Care Coordinator Olivia found her calling in the veterinary field after adopting her dog, Winnie. Although surrounded by animals her entire life, managing Winnie’s fear-based behavioral challenges motivated her to take a deep dive into better understanding animal behavior and physiology. She became fascinated with the wide array of knowledge and creativity that goes
Forest Veterinary Assistant In 2017, after graduating from Columbia College of Chicago in filmmaking, Forrest has been working with animals. Originally wanting to make nature documentaries, he decided to start a more hands-on career helping animals by working in daycares, rescues and animal hospitals. Despite being a pet whisperer, Forrest didn’t grow up with pets
In 2015, thousands of dogs in the Chicagoland area were innocently exposed to a newly arrived Canine Influenza Virus from South Korea, called H3N2. Daycare and boarding facilities were voluntarily closed for weeks to minimize viral spread. Dog owners avoided taking their pets to dog parks, daycare and grooming parlors. Many ill dogs presented to
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Dear Pet Parents, As reported on local news stations and supported by our recent experience, there has been a rising number of dogs infected with Leptospirosis in the Chicagoland area. Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that is transmitted by the urine of infected wildlife – especially opossums, racoons and rats. Dogs acquire this infection by
Kayla Care Coordinator Kayla was born and raised in Chicago and has always loved animals. Early in her twenties, Kayla rescued her first stray cat off the streets of Chicago. This experience convinced her to pursue a new career path in the animal health care industry. Kayla’s journey into the veterinary field began working in
Tiffany Care Coordinator Hi! My name is Tiffany, I love being around animals. As an adult, almost every job I’ve had included some aspect of pet care. I was a professional dog walker and a lead receptionist at another veterinary practice in Chicago. I’ve also volunteered at many local animal rescue groups, including PAWS Chicago.
Oriana Care Coordinator Oriana is an extreme animal lover that considers all animals from dogs to stingrays as her “bestie”. She has over 5+ years of experience training cats and 2 years working as a receptionist at another veterinary practice in Chicago. Her love for animals began when she was only 6 years old when
Dr. Claire Behnke, DVM Veterinarian Dr. Claire Behnke grew up in the Chicago Northwest Suburbs of Arlington Heights. She received her Bachelor of the Arts from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois and then, her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana. Prior to joining Animal Medical Center of Chicago, Dr. Behnke
