Meet Our Skilled Veterinarian Assistants

Educational Background: Karissa is currently finishing up her general education classes at Illinois Valley Community College. She plans to continue her education at Joliet Junior College to become a Certified Veterinary Technician.

Started working at Ancare in July of 2012 Hobbies / Special Interests: Photography Pets: 3 dogs: Aspen the beagle, Xena the husky/basenji mix, Miley the chihuahua. 6 cats: Doug, Shawna, Gimli, Nellie, Stephen and Harrison.

Ancare Start Date: September 2021 Position: Veterinary Assistant Education: High School Diploma and plan to attend school to become a Certified Veterinary Technician soon! Hobbies / Special Interests: Biking, reading, and movies

Started Working at Ancare: May of 2023 Position: Veterinary Assistant Educational Background: LPHS graduate and current student at UIUC

Bio coming soon!

Name: Lane Ancare Start Date: April 2024 Position: Veterinary Assistant Hobbies / Special Interest: Art, reading, working out, spending time outdoors. Pets / Family: 2 family dogs, 2 leopard geckos, and 9 human siblings.

Name: Lauren Ancare Start Date: December of 2024 Position: Veterinary Assistant Education: Bachelor's Degree in Biology and Environmental Studies