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Village Animal Clinic provides high quality veterinary service while focusing on the compassionate treatment of animals. We will work with you to provide proper education to ensure the your pet receives the highest quality of care available. Since 1979, we have provided outstanding medical and surgical care to Wheaton-area dogs and cats. We know that our pets are an important part of the family. We provide high-quality, compassionate care to your pet and excellent, personable service to you. In 2009, Village Animal Clinic was listed among the Best 23 Veterinary Clinics in the Chicago Magazine! and in 2014 we were listed as one of the Top Veterinary Clinics in Dupage County in Checkbook Magazine! Our clients have described us as friendly, gentle, caring, dedicated, knowledgeable, professional, accommodating, clean, patient and understanding. We treat our patients and clients like family and always go the extra mile.

Meet Our Doctors

  • Dr.
    Amanda L. Healey

    After growing up watching her father, Dr. Douglas Carlson, help so many animals, she wanted to follow in his footsteps. After receiving her veterinary degree from the University of Illinois in 2005, she joined the Village Animal Clinic. She has owned the practice since July 2012. She enjoys spending time with her husband and 4 boys as well as their Labrador Retriever Magoo, Golden Retriever Zola, and kitties Lego and Lionel.

    Email Dr. Healey at: [email protected]

  • Dr.
    Bridget Peck

    Dr. Peck grew up in Mundelein, Illinois.  She graduated with honors from the University of Illinois as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2010.  She completed a year long  internship at VCA Aurora specialty center prior to joining Village Animal Clinic.  When not busy at work, Dr. Peck and her husband, enjoy spending time with their Golden Retriever Briggs,  traveling, spending time with family, and watching movies. 

    Email Dr. Peck at: [email protected]

  • Dr.
    Alyssa Mohus

    Dr. Alyssa Mohus is a 2016 graduate from the University of Illinois.  She is a long-time member of the Village Animal Clinic team and has been working with us during school breaks since high school.  During veterinary school she completed rotations at the Anti-Cruelty Society, VCA Arboretum View's Neurology department, and previously volunteered at DCACC.  Dr. Mohus has a special interest in brachycephalic breed medicine and enjoys spending time with her family and her dogs.  Dr. Mohus is also Fear Free Certified.

    Email Dr. Mohus at: [email protected]

Meet Our Staff

Our Animal Lovers


Kelly

Kelly has been a dedicated employee with Village Animal Clinic since October 2011. Kelly previously worked as a hairstylist and as an assistant pet groomer.  When not busy working and pet sitting Kelly enjoys watching the Cubbies, wood burning/crafting and spending time with family and friends.




Gina

Gina joined the team in July 2013. She is a long-time animal lover and currently has 5 dogs- Bella, Gunner, Hazel, Mabel, and Dublin. On her days off she enjoys spending time with her Husband Mike and son Luca.





SF

SUE has been working as a client service representative for VAC since September 2016.  She has a background in administrative assistant work. She no longer has pets, but enjoys taking care of her friend's multiple animals when they go on vacation. Sue says she needs a huge farm (and win big in the lottery!) to be able to have all the animals she'd love to include in her family. Until then she treats all our client's pets as her own.



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NOELLE joined Village Animal Clinic in November of 2019 with over 13 years of veterinary experience. She is a huge animal lover and spends a majority of her time with her 4 cats and 4 dogs.  When not working she enjoys wedding planning with her fiance, exploring new places and being outdoors.




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JAIME S has been with our team since July 2020. She has 15 years of experience working with animals. She volunteered at an animal shelter for many years and has spent the last 6 years in the veterinary field. She has a bachelor's degree in Zoology and has dedicated her life to helping animals. When not at work she enjoys spending time at home with her fiancé, cats, and reptiles. 




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JAMIE K started at Village Animal Clinic in September 2020 as a Certified Veterinary Technician. She graduated in 2017 with a Bachelor's degree in Zoology from Northern Michigan University and earned her Certified Veterinary Technician degree from VTI in 2019. When not busy at work she enjoys spending time with her daughter and doing anything outdoors.





MF

MARISA  joined Village Animal Clinic in May 2021 as a veterinary assistant and client service representative.  When not working Marisa enjoys spending time with her friends and family. 






ML

MELISSA has been part of Village Animal Clinic since May of 2022 with 5 years of veterinary experience. She has experience working with exotics as well as dogs and cats. Most of her time outside of work are spent with her fiancé, two cats, two lizards and her dog. Hobbies she enjoys outside of work are reading and collecting/listening to vinyl records.



Rebecca

Rebecca is our newest team member, joining us in October 2022 as a veterinary technician and inventory manager.  She has been in the veterinary health field for over 10 years and is working towards her degree in veterinary practice management. She has experience working with dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, exotics, and wildlife. She grew up in the South, but prefers the cold Midwestern winters. When not working, Rebecca enjoys drinking coffee, obsessing over her many animals, and traveling back to her home in Georgia to visit family and friends.


Lionel


LIONEL   is our "Manager".  He and his best friend Lego became clinic cats in 2022. 




Lego


LEGO      is our "Assistant manager".  He and his best buddy Lionel became clinic cats in 2022.




BRAD and LAURA - Together Brad and Laura help keep our clinic sparkling clean.  

Email our amazing team at: [email protected]

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HOURS OF OPERATION

Our Regular Schedule

Monday:

8:00 am-6:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-6:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-6:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-6:00 pm

Friday:

8:00 am-6:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed