Sue - Manager/Receptionist
Sue has been working in the Veterinary field for 9 years. She has three grand puppies Zoey, Paisley and Riley. Sue likes to vacation in the Lake of the Ozarks with her family and friends. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her three grandchildren and going out to dinner with friends. If Sue had it her way she would order dessert first!!
Sue, and her husband Chris are proud to be one of the owners of South Creek Animal Hospital.
Sue has been working in the Veterinary field for 9 years. She has three grand puppies Zoey, Paisley and Riley. Sue likes to vacation in the Lake of the Ozarks with her family and friends. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her three grandchildren and going out to dinner with friends. If Sue had it her way she would order dessert first!!
Sue, and her husband Chris are proud to be one of the owners of South Creek Animal Hospital.
Joleen - Office Manager
Joleen has loved animals her entire life and entered the animal care field in 1999 working in kennels. She worked her way up and gained experience along the way working as a technician and worked as a technician until 2017 before becoming office manager. She has hand raised orphaned critters of all kinds and has a soft spot for cats. She currently has three cats (Josie, Leno, and Judith) and three dogs at home ("Rossi"- Great Pyrenees x Dutch Shepherd, "Hope"- Border Terrier and "Sig" (pictured) - Anatolian Shepherd x Great Pyrenees), most of which were rescues.
She enjoys baking cupcakes, cooking and just quiet time at home in her spare time. She is a huge Yellowstone Series fan!
Joleen has loved animals her entire life and entered the animal care field in 1999 working in kennels. She worked her way up and gained experience along the way working as a technician and worked as a technician until 2017 before becoming office manager. She has hand raised orphaned critters of all kinds and has a soft spot for cats. She currently has three cats (Josie, Leno, and Judith) and three dogs at home ("Rossi"- Great Pyrenees x Dutch Shepherd, "Hope"- Border Terrier and "Sig" (pictured) - Anatolian Shepherd x Great Pyrenees), most of which were rescues.
She enjoys baking cupcakes, cooking and just quiet time at home in her spare time. She is a huge Yellowstone Series fan!
Ashley - Veterinary Technician Manager
After high school, Ashley followed her dreams of becoming a veterinary technician by attending Joliet Junior College. in May 2011 she graduated with high honors and started working in the field. In May 2014 she came certified in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine for Veterinary Technicians.
Ashley's family includes a Shih Tzu named Zuko and 2 Siberian Huskies named Kali and Axl. In her spare time, she enjoys watching Game of Thrones and spending time outside enjoying the sun (when it's out) because we do live in Illinois.
After high school, Ashley followed her dreams of becoming a veterinary technician by attending Joliet Junior College. in May 2011 she graduated with high honors and started working in the field. In May 2014 she came certified in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine for Veterinary Technicians.
Ashley's family includes a Shih Tzu named Zuko and 2 Siberian Huskies named Kali and Axl. In her spare time, she enjoys watching Game of Thrones and spending time outside enjoying the sun (when it's out) because we do live in Illinois.
Katie - Certified Technician
Katie has always had a love for animals. Graduating from the Vet Tech Institute at Fox college in 2014, Katie went on to pass her VTNE and earn her veterinary technician license.
When she is not working with animals, she enjoys scary movies and a good book. She grew up in Herscher, IL but resides in Bourbonnais with her rescued one-eyed cat Jake and another cat Penny.
Katie has always had a love for animals. Graduating from the Vet Tech Institute at Fox college in 2014, Katie went on to pass her VTNE and earn her veterinary technician license.
When she is not working with animals, she enjoys scary movies and a good book. She grew up in Herscher, IL but resides in Bourbonnais with her rescued one-eyed cat Jake and another cat Penny.
Amanda B. - Technician
Kiara - Certified Technician
Linda - Receptionist/Veterinary Assistant
Animals have always been an important part of Linda's life, so making it her career choice was an easy decision. Working in the kennel, as a technician and receptionist has helped further her knowledge on animal care. She has over 20 years of dog training experience, training her dogs as well as helping others train their own. She has shown dogs in the US as well as Canada, earning many titles in obedience, tracking and herding.
She shares her home with her husband and daughter along with several pets. She has two horses (Rio and Prez), "Jill" the pony, three cats (Licorice, Smokey and Oliver), several chickens ,her Australian Shepherd therapy dog "Juno" and her latest addition a Pembroke Welsh Corgi named "Archie". She spends most weekends watching her daughter either compete at horse shows or playing soccer. In her spare time she enjoys trail riding with her horse "Rio".
Animals have always been an important part of Linda's life, so making it her career choice was an easy decision. Working in the kennel, as a technician and receptionist has helped further her knowledge on animal care. She has over 20 years of dog training experience, training her dogs as well as helping others train their own. She has shown dogs in the US as well as Canada, earning many titles in obedience, tracking and herding.
She shares her home with her husband and daughter along with several pets. She has two horses (Rio and Prez), "Jill" the pony, three cats (Licorice, Smokey and Oliver), several chickens ,her Australian Shepherd therapy dog "Juno" and her latest addition a Pembroke Welsh Corgi named "Archie". She spends most weekends watching her daughter either compete at horse shows or playing soccer. In her spare time she enjoys trail riding with her horse "Rio".
Avery - Receptionist
Avery has worked with animals since 2012 doing kennels, grooming, reception, experienced pet sitting, and veterinary assistant. She plans to further her education by obtaining her Technician License in the near future. With 5 four-legged fur babies of her own at home, her life is surrounded by the love of animals.
When Avery is not working she loves to stay active by playing sports such as bowling, golfing, darts and boating with her 3 mini aussies on the Kankakee River.
Avery has worked with animals since 2012 doing kennels, grooming, reception, experienced pet sitting, and veterinary assistant. She plans to further her education by obtaining her Technician License in the near future. With 5 four-legged fur babies of her own at home, her life is surrounded by the love of animals.
When Avery is not working she loves to stay active by playing sports such as bowling, golfing, darts and boating with her 3 mini aussies on the Kankakee River.
Amanda F. - Receptionist/Veterinary Assistant
Amanda started working in the veterinary field in 2003 and has worked as a receptionist and a veterinary assistant. She recently added a 4 legged child to her household, a crazy chocolate lab named Kevin. In her spare time, Amanda enjoys spending time with her son Travis and watching his football and baseball games.
Amanda started working in the veterinary field in 2003 and has worked as a receptionist and a veterinary assistant. She recently added a 4 legged child to her household, a crazy chocolate lab named Kevin. In her spare time, Amanda enjoys spending time with her son Travis and watching his football and baseball games.
Rhonda - Receptionist
Rhonda grew up on a farm and always loved to be around animals. She started working with animals in 2010 and worked on receiving her Veterinary Assistant Certificate. She starting her work with animals in a training, boarding and daycare facility and then worked at a shelter in Chicago Ridge. She has worked as a technician for several years and currently works as a receptionist here at South Creek. She loves spending time with her husband, 2 dogs, cat and fish and in her spare time enjoys cooking, gardening and just being outdoors.
Rhonda grew up on a farm and always loved to be around animals. She started working with animals in 2010 and worked on receiving her Veterinary Assistant Certificate. She starting her work with animals in a training, boarding and daycare facility and then worked at a shelter in Chicago Ridge. She has worked as a technician for several years and currently works as a receptionist here at South Creek. She loves spending time with her husband, 2 dogs, cat and fish and in her spare time enjoys cooking, gardening and just being outdoors.
Bev - Receptionist
Sarah - Groomer
Josh - Kennel Technician
Josh grew up here in Manteno and developed an interest in animals at a young age. After graduation he moved to Georgia after and worked at an animal hospital there to get experience working with animals. He plans to someday study zoology and animal science. Josh has a dog named "Chewy" at home and enjoys playing sports, being active or just hanging out with friends in his spare time.
Josh grew up here in Manteno and developed an interest in animals at a young age. After graduation he moved to Georgia after and worked at an animal hospital there to get experience working with animals. He plans to someday study zoology and animal science. Josh has a dog named "Chewy" at home and enjoys playing sports, being active or just hanging out with friends in his spare time.
Joie - Kennel Technician
Ariana - Kennel Technician
Ariana is currently attending KCC for a Bio or General Studies degree then is planning to further her education in veterinary school or animal rehabilitation. She has one dog who is a terrier mix named Scrappy. Her hobbies include gardening, hiking, and writing.
Ariana is currently attending KCC for a Bio or General Studies degree then is planning to further her education in veterinary school or animal rehabilitation. She has one dog who is a terrier mix named Scrappy. Her hobbies include gardening, hiking, and writing.
Alexa - Kennel Technician
