Meet our Staff
Lora Ellwanger
Lora came to work with us in 2009 after an internship in and a short stint at Lemont Veterinary clinic.
After many years in other professions Lora followed a dream and earned her certification at Harper College as a Veterinary Assistant and we are excited she has joined our staff.
Lora and her cat Louie love to spend time outside in their garden, although Lora does most of the work and Louie is more into sunning and monitoring the yard.
Lora also has a wonderful voice, and while she is not currently working with a band, has been called on to sing to our clients' pets to help soothe them in times of stress.
Lora came to work with us in 2009 after an internship in and a short stint at Lemont Veterinary clinic.
After many years in other professions Lora followed a dream and earned her certification at Harper College as a Veterinary Assistant and we are excited she has joined our staff.
Lora and her cat Louie love to spend time outside in their garden, although Lora does most of the work and Louie is more into sunning and monitoring the yard.
Lora also has a wonderful voice, and while she is not currently working with a band, has been called on to sing to our clients' pets to help soothe them in times of stress.
Chuck Pfeiffer
Chuck embarked on a new career with Wise Road Animal Hospital in 2010. Previously Chuck worked in accounting, logistics, and customer service and merchandising.
Chuck enjoys his time here with our clients and their pets. When you visit us don't be surprised when Chuck wants a picture with your pet and to chat with you about your automobile.
Chuck thoroughly enjoys being a dad and whenever possible takes his son to car shows, parks, museums and on bike rides. Chuck's current cats are Ernst, Timmy and newest addition Sneaky, and he has previously owned a Beagle dog and other cats.
Chuck embarked on a new career with Wise Road Animal Hospital in 2010. Previously Chuck worked in accounting, logistics, and customer service and merchandising.
Chuck enjoys his time here with our clients and their pets. When you visit us don't be surprised when Chuck wants a picture with your pet and to chat with you about your automobile.
Chuck thoroughly enjoys being a dad and whenever possible takes his son to car shows, parks, museums and on bike rides. Chuck's current cats are Ernst, Timmy and newest addition Sneaky, and he has previously owned a Beagle dog and other cats.
Rebekah Welninski
Bekah started with us in 2018. She received her CVA from Animal Behavior College. Previously she worked with the Animal House Shelter in Huntley. Her favorite part of working with shelter animals was socializing the dogs and cats helping them to acclimate to their new forever homes.
In her free time, Bekah enjoys flow dancing, martial arts, photography, hiking, and playing with her beautiful cat Sakura.
Bekah is very outgoing and enjoys talking with clients about art and dance. You can see her dancing and spinning fire at Boo Visual Arts! https://www.facebook.com/boovisualarts/
Bekah started with us in 2018. She received her CVA from Animal Behavior College. Previously she worked with the Animal House Shelter in Huntley. Her favorite part of working with shelter animals was socializing the dogs and cats helping them to acclimate to their new forever homes.
In her free time, Bekah enjoys flow dancing, martial arts, photography, hiking, and playing with her beautiful cat Sakura.
Bekah is very outgoing and enjoys talking with clients about art and dance. You can see her dancing and spinning fire at Boo Visual Arts! https://www.facebook.com/boovisualarts/
Natalie Schoepp
Natalie joined Wise Road Animal Hospital in 2020 after spending time at other animal hospitals. She completed the Veterinary Assistant course at Harper College in 2018.
Natalie has two cats of her own named Mimosa and Zepplin. Mimosa is named for her unique calico and tortoiseshell coloring and markings. Zepplin is named after one of Natalie's favorite bands, Led Zepplin.
Natalie joined Wise Road Animal Hospital in 2020 after spending time at other animal hospitals. She completed the Veterinary Assistant course at Harper College in 2018.
Natalie has two cats of her own named Mimosa and Zepplin. Mimosa is named for her unique calico and tortoiseshell coloring and markings. Zepplin is named after one of Natalie's favorite bands, Led Zepplin.
Sarah Gutstadt
Sarah joined Wise Road Animal Hospital in 2020. She has been working her way towards her Veterinary Assistant certificate and has been working with animals since 2016.
Sarah has had dogs her entire life. She has a super sweet spot for senior dogs and bully breeds!
Sarah joined Wise Road Animal Hospital in 2020. She has been working her way towards her Veterinary Assistant certificate and has been working with animals since 2016.
Sarah has had dogs her entire life. She has a super sweet spot for senior dogs and bully breeds!
Cindy Jimenez
Cindy has been with Wise Road Animal Hospital since 2021. She has her associates degree in arts from Mchenry County College and is now studying to become a Certified Veterinary Technician!
Since Cindy was little, she has had a passion for working with and helping animals. She has over three years of experience working at doggy daycares and kennels as a technician.
Cindy has two cats named Apollo and Papaya who she absolutely adores. When she's not working on schoolwork she likes to explore and photograph nature.
Cindy has been with Wise Road Animal Hospital since 2021. She has her associates degree in arts from Mchenry County College and is now studying to become a Certified Veterinary Technician!
Since Cindy was little, she has had a passion for working with and helping animals. She has over three years of experience working at doggy daycares and kennels as a technician.
Cindy has two cats named Apollo and Papaya who she absolutely adores. When she's not working on schoolwork she likes to explore and photograph nature.
