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.
Elena Greer
Elena has been with us since 2014. She obtained her Certificate of Veterinary Assistance from Harper Community College. She also previously worked at an Anderson Animal Shelter, where you enjoyed your time helping pets find their forever home.
Elena loves her family which includes her dogs, Chewy and Millie, and her cat Thumper. In her spare time she enjoys reading, playing scrabble and watching movies
Friendly and quiet, Elena has been a great addition to our staff. Her smile can make your day. If you know of any local family oriented events, Elena and her family would love to hear about it.
Elena has been with us since 2014. She obtained her Certificate of Veterinary Assistance from Harper Community College. She also previously worked at an Anderson Animal Shelter, where you enjoyed your time helping pets find their forever home.
Elena loves her family which includes her dogs, Chewy and Millie, and her cat Thumper. In her spare time she enjoys reading, playing scrabble and watching movies
Friendly and quiet, Elena has been a great addition to our staff. Her smile can make your day. If you know of any local family oriented events, Elena and her family would love to hear about it.
Emma Alleruzzo
Emma is a Certified Veterinary Technician who started with us in 2014. She previously worked in emergency and enjoys the more relaxed family-style medicine practiced at Wise Road Animal Hospital.
Emma has a beautiful Sharpei-German Shepherd-Chow mix named Macy, who also enjoys her visits here. Emma enjoys talking with clients and sharing stories.
When she is not taking care of someone's pets, either at work or home, she enjoys going to comic book conventions and cosplay. She is fascinated with Johnny Depp and has met him twice! If you would like to get her started, just ask about him or her body ink. If you do, make sure you have plenty of time to chat!
Emma is a Certified Veterinary Technician who started with us in 2014. She previously worked in emergency and enjoys the more relaxed family-style medicine practiced at Wise Road Animal Hospital.
Emma has a beautiful Sharpei-German Shepherd-Chow mix named Macy, who also enjoys her visits here. Emma enjoys talking with clients and sharing stories.
When she is not taking care of someone's pets, either at work or home, she enjoys going to comic book conventions and cosplay. She is fascinated with Johnny Depp and has met him twice! If you would like to get her started, just ask about him or her body ink. If you do, make sure you have plenty of time to chat!
Kaylee Bookwood
Kaylee joined us in 2018 after receiving her certification in Veterinary Assistance from McHenry County College. Previous work experience includes volunteering at Assisi Animal Foundation.
Kaylee adopted 2 German Shepherd mixes, Fiona and Jack, and a feline she creatively named Cat. Cat also obtained a few other "nicknames" after being found numerous times hanging out in the refrigerator, and also stealing objects from visitor's bags!
Kaylee is a second-degree blackbelt in Tae Kwon Do. She traveled to Australia and New Zealand after being nominated as a Student Ambassador for the United States under Dwight D. Eisenhower's People to People program.
Kaylee joined us in 2018 after receiving her certification in Veterinary Assistance from McHenry County College. Previous work experience includes volunteering at Assisi Animal Foundation.
Kaylee adopted 2 German Shepherd mixes, Fiona and Jack, and a feline she creatively named Cat. Cat also obtained a few other "nicknames" after being found numerous times hanging out in the refrigerator, and also stealing objects from visitor's bags!
Kaylee is a second-degree blackbelt in Tae Kwon Do. She traveled to Australia and New Zealand after being nominated as a Student Ambassador for the United States under Dwight D. Eisenhower's People to People program.
Rebekah Welninski
Bekah started with us in 2018. She received her certificate in Veterinary Assistance from Animal Behavior College. She previously 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, photography and spending time with her family. She currently gets to travel all over the world with Altered Space Photo Tribe creating online photography courses.
Bekah is very outgoing and enjoys talking with clients about art and dance. You can see her spinning fire at Boo Visual Arts! https://www.facebook.com/boovisualarts/
Bekah started with us in 2018. She received her certificate in Veterinary Assistance from Animal Behavior College. She previously 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, photography and spending time with her family. She currently gets to travel all over the world with Altered Space Photo Tribe creating online photography courses.
Bekah is very outgoing and enjoys talking with clients about art and dance. You can see her spinning fire at Boo Visual Arts! https://www.facebook.com/boovisualarts/
Alexandra D'Agostino
Alex began working here in 2019 after a few years at a Chicago clinic. She studied Animal and Plant Sciences Seacoast School of Technology for 2 years learning a wide variety of general information on an expansive number of animal and plant species.
Alex also enjoyed volunteering at the New England Aquarium for 3 years where she assisted the marine mammal trainers. Her favorite memories include enrichment with the seals, prepping food and making toys for the animals to play with.
Alex also enjoys dancing, swimming, adventuring and all things ocean ! Since she is relatively new to the area she is always looking for fun stuff to do around town !
Alex began working here in 2019 after a few years at a Chicago clinic. She studied Animal and Plant Sciences Seacoast School of Technology for 2 years learning a wide variety of general information on an expansive number of animal and plant species.
Alex also enjoyed volunteering at the New England Aquarium for 3 years where she assisted the marine mammal trainers. Her favorite memories include enrichment with the seals, prepping food and making toys for the animals to play with.
Alex also enjoys dancing, swimming, adventuring and all things ocean ! Since she is relatively new to the area she is always looking for fun stuff to do around town !
