Meet Our Team in Peoria, IL

Jill B., CVT, CVPM
Certified Veterinary Practice Manager

Jill has been with our practice since 2005 as a Certified Veterinary Technician who enjoys all parts of veterinary medicine. Dr. Hayes approached Jill about taking over the practice manager position in February of 2018. Jill was excited to take on the new challenges of what goes on behind the medicine. She has always been a very driven and organized problem solver who is ready to take our team to the next level! After working “in the trenches” for 13 years, she feels she can relate to every area of the hospital and make it the best environment for our team, clients, and patients!

Jill was recently awarded the distinction of Certified Veterinary Practice Manager, this was a goal that she has been working towards since taking over as Practice Manager in 2018. CVPMs are a small, select group of Veterinary Practice Managers that have gone through a rigorous application and testing process to set them apart in the veterinary world. Jill feels the best part of being a CVPM is having the chance to lead a team that is committed to being the best and continuing to grow our profession of veterinary medicine as a whole.

Her home includes her husband, Adam; son, Austin; daughter, Avery; their cat, Winnie; and a Goldendoodle named Brewer. She enjoys reading, shopping, running, and spending time with family and friends.

Aly, Client Care Coordinator and Assistant to the Practice Manager

Aly has a desire to make a difference in the lives of her co-workers, our clients, and their pets. Originally a client, in 2012 she responded to an opening for a receptionist and now assists the practice manager.

She has a heart for providing the best and most caring service possible.

Aly makes sure that things run smoothly “behind the scenes.” She is great at anticipating the needs of the team and of our clients and patients. Aly is a talented problem solver and is quick to help in any way needed. She was essential in our project of going paper-lite as well as helping with, planning for, and carrying out our move to a new hospital.

She is very familiar with our software and hardware and helps train others. She takes care of numerous tasks including accounts payable and receivable, reminders, special events, and assists the practice manager.

Aly and her husband, Tony, live in the country with their five kids who happen to be dogs, Freya, a German Shepherd; Emmy, a Cavachon; Oscar, a Shih Tzu mix; and Mena and Annie Cavachon/Shih Tzu mixes. Aly and Tony enjoy spending time together and working outside and on their home.

We have an amazing team of C.V.T.s with varied interests, skills, and talents who have enabled us to grow and change and to continually improve. We are very proud and appreciative of all of them!   

Bunny, C.V.T.

Bunny is a 2001 graduate of Parkland College, where she received her Certification in Veterinary Technology. She especially enjoys orthopedic surgery and physical rehabilitation. In her spare time she loves anything outdoors, including hiking, camping, and gardening. Her home includes Ziva and Ace both German Shepherds and Lanie, a rescued mixed-breed dog

Jill C., C.V.T.

Jill joined us in 1995 as a new graduate of the C.V.T. program at Parkland College. Now working part-time, her main focus is assisting with appointments, but her heart is as a feline advocate. She was instrumental in having our hospital certified as a Cat Friendly Practice® and continuing to uphold those standards so that our feline patients get the special care they need. Jill has an artistic side, and all of the employee pet portraits seen throughout our hospital are an example of her talent.

Jill’s family includes her husband, Nate, and children, Nathan, Logan, and Teagan. They have three dogs and many cats. She is a busy mom, is involved with the St. Jude Children’s Hospital Run and keeps busy with many projects including fostering dozens of kittens over the past few years and running an Airbnb.

Kaley, C.V.T.

While working as a technician assistant, Kaley attended the online AAHA certified C.V.T. program through Cedar Valley College in Texas. Dr. Hayes was her mentor along with our C.V.T. Jill B., who helped her to successfully graduate in 2016. She knows the struggles of having a pet with allergies, and her favorite areas are dermatology and cytology. She likes helping our patients and their owners to get the best veterinary care. She also enjoys dentistry. Kaley is certified in Fear FreeSM patient care, which helps each visit to go smoothly for both pets and their owners.

Kaley is married to her husband Eric and they share a home with their daughter, Kira. They enjoy hiking, playing Frisbee, and doing agility with Peyton, their Labrador. Kaley is a talented photographer and has taken many pictures for our practice.

Lori, C.V.T.

Lori graduated from Parkland College in 1997 and joined our practice in 1996 while still a student. She also has a degree in business. Lori does an amazing job of ordering and keeping track of our inventory and supplies. She almost always finds just what we need. Along with her technician duties, she has a lot of varied responsibilities, so every day brings a new adventure. Her interests include but are not limited to behavior, dermatology, radiology, and nutrition.

Lori shares her home with her husband, Mack, a rescued poodle, Spencer, and a miniature goldendoodle, Sulley. She also has two fathead Persians, Sedrick and Sparrow, who run the house.

Lori loves traveling, spending time with her family and friends, painting, decorating her house, picking antiques, distressing furniture and country music.

Stacey, C.V.T.

Stacey joined us in 2007 as a new graduate of Parkland College’s Certified Veterinary Technician Program. She has always had a love for animals and a desire to care for them. Stacey is a busy multitasker and an excellent patient and client care advocate. She has a special interest in orthopedic surgery, and rehabilitation. Stacey is great at anticipating the needs of our clients and doctors. She helped with planning for the move to our new hospital.

Stacey’s home includes her husband, Jesse, who loves all sports—especially baseball— a son, Dominic—a busy little boy—and a sassy, independent daughter Elena. They also have two dogs, Riot and Riggs, both high energy boys who love hiking and swimming. Their cat, Toby, loves a comfy spot to curl up and sleep. Stacey is a hiker and a runner and has competed in local races with fellow techs and doctors. She enjoys anything that involves the outdoors.

Alysa, C.V.T.

Alysa is a 2018 graduate of Parkland College in Champaign, where she earned her Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology with honors. Becoming a Certified Veterinary Technician has been a goal for Alysa since childhood, as caring for animals is her passion. She has a special interest in surgery and rehabilitation for animals that have orthopedic injuries or have undergone surgery. She has also developed a love for acupuncture, spinal manipulation and traditional Chinese veterinary medicine since starting here with us.

Alysa enjoys the outdoors, traveling, and spending time with her two pets: her Beagle, Nilla Mae, and her guinea pig, Rocco.

Alyssa N, C.V.T.

Alyssa N came here as a Parkland College Veterinary Technician student in 2018. We were thrilled to hire her back as a Certified Veterinary Technician upon graduation in 2019. She has a big interest in surgery and anesthesia, but loves the variety of tasks technicians get to do every day! Alyssa shares her home with her husband, Andrew; her dogs; Cody, a Pomeranian, Riley, a chocolate Lab and Parker, a black Lab; and her rabbit, Tucker. In her spare time, she enjoys watching the St Louis Blues, going bowling with her family, and spending time with friends.

Kate, C.V.T.

Kate started with us as a summer intern in 2022 and we were thrilled to invite her back as a CVT after her graduation from Black Hawk College in 2023. Kate enjoys caring for all our patients and enjoys the challenging and diverse cases we see here every day. Kate loves all aspects of veterinary medicine and is very passionate about sharing that with her coworkers and our clients.

Kate shares her home with her significant other, a Minnie Aussie named Clover, and her naughty cat, Rosemary. Kate loves fishing, boating, cooking, and spending time with her friends and pets.

Amber, Technician

Amber joined our team in 2020 with over 10 years of veterinary experience and a true love for the profession. Amber is an advocate for all of her patients and works hard every day to ensure they get the best possible care. She shares her home with her daughter, Sydney, her 4 cats, Poppy, Avery, Louise, and Kupono and her dog, Molly, a busy English Setter. Amber enjoys coloring, swimming, and spending lots of time with Sydney.

Taylor, Veterinary Assistant

Taylor grew up around animals and has always had an interest in veterinary medicine. In 2021 she joined our team and had been amazed at everything she has learned in that short time. Taylor really enjoys her co-workers and loves spending time with our patients. Taylor and her husband Carey share a daughter, Keegan, and four dogs; Luna, Pepe, Cacio, and Paloma, a fish named Fish, and 2 horses. They love watching the cooking channel, hiking, riding horses, and traveling to see family in Michigan and Minnesota.

Whitney, Veterinary Assistant

Whitney originally started with us as a client, then a kennel person, and recently moved up to veterinary assistant in 2021! Her love for animals and positive, caring personality is what makes her such a wonderful fit for our hospital. Whitney loves the fact that we are an AAHA accredited hospital and enjoys learning from her talented co-workers. She shares her home with her husband, Jeremiah, and their three cats; Goose, Homer, and Whiskers. Whitney is also a trained barista with a passion for coffee; she loves to read, write, paint, go for walks, and swim.

Grace, Tech Assistant

Grace came to us in February of 2016 as a technician assistant. Grace has always had a passion for animals and loves to help care for our patients here. She is also in charge of our sterilization room, setting up for surgeries, and assisting with our kennel staff. Grace is an amazing addition to our team and we love her willingness to jump in and help with anything!

Grace and her fiancé Matt have two chocolate Labs; Oakley and Boone. They love home projects, boating, traveling and spending time with family, friends and their dogs!

Our compassionate and dedicated customer service team is ready to welcome you and to make sure that you and your pet are well taken care of at every visit. 

Corrie, Receptionist 

Corrie joined us as a receptionist in 2012. She has a great love for animals and enjoys welcoming and visiting with our clients and their “fur” babies and giving them special attention. She anticipates the needs of our clients and makes sure that each visit to our hospital is special.

Corrie has a husband, James and one daughter, Melody. They have a Manx cat named Fievel who loves being outside or cuddling with any human available. They also have a Pitbull named Jan, a Chihuahua named Isabella and a Persian cat named Maeve. Corrie loves running, hiking, fitness, bird watching, and anything outdoors.

Tami, Receptionist

Tami is a people person who loves to warmly greet our clients and their pets. She has a great love for animals and enjoys seeing all the different breeds and personalities. She is very compassionate and understanding. She gives hugs, kisses, and pats, and she treats each pet as if they were her own.

Tami is married to Randy and they have an adult daughter, Morgan. Morgan and her husband Ben are both nurses at area hospitals. They have two cats, Romeo and Gracie, and two dogs, Kaci and Tuck. Tami and her husband love fishing and relaxing at the beach.

Janette, Receptionist

Janette came to us from the food service industry and was super excited for the change of pace! She loves the ever changing array of things that come in the door here. We really enjoy her funny sense of humor and having her on our team. She shares her home with her husband Lowell, three dogs; Aesop, Yoda, and Ben; four cats, Weena, Ursula, Charlie and Henry Rollins, and their bearded dragon Xena, Warrior Princess. She enjoys gardening, campfires, sewing, knitting, reading, bird watching, and snuggling with her pets!

Emily, Receptionist

Emily joined our team in August of 2019 from a retail sales environment. She loves talking with clients and seeing their adorable pets. We love Emily’s smiling face and warm heart at our front desk! Emily recently relocated to a home with her fiancé, Clayton, their dogs Ivy and Albus, and their cat Arlo. She loves to do art and pottery; she uses it as a great way to relax and unwind.

Nicole, Receptionist

Nicole had always wanted to work in a veterinary office and we were lucky to have her join our team in September of 2021! Nicole loves working with our amazing receptionist team and really enjoys seeing all of our cute patients. Nicole shares her home with her fiancé, Austin, their daughter, Addilynn, and their dogs, Harley, a Yorkie and, Granger, a Golden Retriever. She loves the outdoors, exploring nature and the beach. Nicole is always up for an adventure with her daughter or watching hockey and baseball.

Kimberlie, Receptionist

Kimberlie moved here from Texas and first started out with us as a client. Having worked in veterinary medicine in Texas, she decided to apply to our receptionist position and join our team! Kimberlie loves the variety of clients she gets to interact with during the day and seeing all of their sweet fur babies. She shares her home with her wife, Mollie; their dogs Zucchini and Zoey; and their cats, Missy and Larry. Kimberlie also has two adult children and six grandchildren. In her spare time you could find her exploring the Peoria area, antique shopping, traveling, doing nature photography or playing with Zucchini and Zoey!

Val, Receptionist

Bio coming soon!