Matt Johnson CVT — Hospital Manager

Matt started with Animal Care Hospital in 2002 as a Veterinary Assistant and has since graduated from the American Veterinary Medical Association accredited Veterinary Technology Program at Joliet Junior College. In May of 2005 Matt was promoted to Hospital Manager at Animal Care Hospital and regularly attends continuing education seminars and is an active member of several veterinary organizations. He lives in Minooka with his pets and enjoys running, reading, and travel.

Trisha Eaton — Veterinary Technician-Team Leader

Trisha has worked for Animal Care Hospital since it opened in April 1999 and has worked with Dr. Nicky since 1993. In 2002 Trisha completed certification in Veterinary Technician dentistry and loves caring for senior pets. Recently becoming a 'team leader' for the techinicians, Trisha is very passionate about her work and giving excellent care and customer service. Trisha enjoys her animals, music, and spending quality time with her fiance Kyle and their family.

Cindy Elberts CVT — Certified Veterinary Technician

Cindy graduated from Parkland College’s Animal Health Technology program in 1984, and began her career as a Veterinary Technician in Joliet, Illinois where she worked for 10 years. In 1994 she and her husband moved to North Carolina. Returning to Illinois 2002 she began working at the Animal Medical Clinic in Joliet and later joined the Animal Care Hospital team in May of 2006. Cindy is very passionate about her family, animals, and her work.

Julie Robinson — Veterinary Technician

Julie and her husband share their home with Julie's mother, and 'Triton' an australian shephard, 'Angel' a Shih Tzu, and 2 chinchillas. Julie loves being around animals and she completed Joliet Junior College with an Associates of Applied Science degree and is working towards becoming certified as a CVT. In her free time, Julie enjoys spending time with her family and close friends.

Crystal Gibbons CVT — Certified Veterinary Technician

Crystal joins the Animal Care Hospital team with over 13 years of experience. A 2005 graduate of the Joliet Junior College Veterinary Technology program, Crystal has worked at veterinary hospitals in New Lenox, Peotone, and Arboretum View. As an active member of the Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians (SVBT) and North American Veterinary Technician Association (NAVTA), Crystal keeps up to date with surgery, rehabilitation, and behavior methods. She currently enjoys trail riding with her horses, and agility events with her dogs. In addition, Crystal and her husband share their lives with 3 dogs, 6 cats, 3 chinchillas, 3 horses, multiple chickens and a small herd of cattle.

Donna Iverson — Customer Service

Donna has been with Animal Care Hospital since 2001, and has lived in Morris with her husband for over 25 years. They have 3 children, 2 grandchildren, and share their home with Riley, a St. Bernard mix and a new puppy Tessa! Donna enjoys spending time with family, vacationing, shopping and scrapbooking with friends and family.

Laurie Miller — Customer Service

Laurie has been a member of the Animal Care Hospital team since September 2004. She and husband Lee live on the family farm and have two daughters and two grandsons. Laurie has been a life-long animal lover with two canine companions, Lexi and Kelly, Bob the barn cat, and two horses, Lily & GiGi. Laurie enjoys showing her horses in competitions where they compete in reining classes.

Jennifer Clark — Customer Service

Jennifer has come to Animal Care Hospital with a strong background based in veterinary medicine. She has worked for a small animal clinic in Rockford, at Veterinary Pet Insurance Company, and has two and a half years completed in the pre-vet program at California Poly Pomona. Jen enjoys spending time with her son Aidan, 2 cats 'Lennox' and 'Onyx', and new puppy 'Opi'! Ultimately, Jennifer would like to complete her degree in Veterinary Medicine.

Christine Muilenburg — Kennel Assistant

Christine joined Animal Care Hospital in 2011 as a Kennel Assistant. Christine has worked with several rescue organizations as a transport driver and occasional foster home. She enjoys pheasant hunting with her dogs and her family, photography, scrapbooking and watching her growing sons play sports. Originally from the Northwest Suburbs, Christine has lived in Morris for the past 16 years with her husband and two sons. Christine and her family currently share their lives with 2 Labrador Retrievers; Belle and Chloe, and a Scottish terrier, Fenwick.

Kendra Cummings — Kennel Assistant

Kendra joined the staff at Animal Care Hospital in 2011. Kendra and her husband Michael are the proud parents of 2 sons and 2 daughters. She enjoys running, reading, and watching her sons play football. Kendra and her family share their lives with a dog named Bryce.