Our Team
Meet Our Veterinary Team in
Rolling Meadows, IL
Dr. Melissa Mottonen
D.V.M.
Featured pet: Fiona, an 8-year-old female German Shepherd Dog
Favorite part of the job: developing long-lasting client relationships and constantly improving patient care
Areas of interest: preventative medicine, endocrinology, gastroenterology
Hobbies: hiking with my three dogs and reading thrillers
Dr. Nicki Ciura
D.V.M.
Position: Associate Veterinarian
Pet featured: Daisy the Bagel (beagle/basset hound mix). She is a 7-year-old female.
Favorite part of the job: I enjoy seeing and helping such a variety of patients, from our Chihuahuas to our Mastiffs and everyone in between:) No day is ever the same at our hospital!
Fun fact/favorite hobby: While I love to be active outdoors, be it walking the dogs or wrangling my kids at the park, my favorite hobby is reading, particularly mystery novels.
Dr. Mary Hernandez
Pet featured: Tinkerbell
Favorite part of the job: advocating for the pet and educating clients
Areas of interest: dentistry, completed extensive advanced training
Fun fact/favorite hobby: traveling, photography, Disney pin trading and scrapbooking.
Dr. April Bufton
Dr. April Bufton graduated from Purdue University in 1995 and has been dedicated to serving the Chicagoland area ever since. With a passion for wildlife and conservation, she has volunteered at renowned institutions such as Brookfield Zoo, John G. Shedd Aquarium, and Willowbrook Wildlife Center.
Dr. Bufton loves exploring the local flora and fauna on her travels. At home, she is a proud pet parent to Skye, an English Bulldog with a big personality.
In her free time, Dr. Bufton enjoys photography, snorkeling, and a good laugh, often drawing inspiration from her favorite character, Scooby-Doo. Her commitment to helping pets live their best lives is evident in her compassionate care and dedication to veterinary medicine.
Marieanne Klatt
Position: Lead veterinary technician
Pet featured: Turbo, Terrier Mix
Favorite part of the job: love to help pets, comfort pets and their owners, be there for our furry babies and being able to learn something new every day
Fun fact/favorite hobby: fishing, hiking, car meets, hanging out with friends, walking my doggies, cleaning ahah, and relaxing while watching movies
Becca Santana
Position: Vet Tech
Pet featured: Morty, 1.5yo MN Siamese Mix & Percy, 6mo MN Siamese Mix
Favorite part of the job: I love being able to get to know all our patients and try to make their visits as comfortable and easy as possible!
Fun fact/favorite hobby: I love to crochet, bake, and go on road trips when I have the time!
Katie Sheahan
Pet featured: Mikey, 11-year-old Male and DSH
Favorite part of the job: Help with holding cats and Dogs.
Fun fact/favorite hobby: Spending time with families and putting puzzles together.
Dani Buckel
Position: Front Desk
Favorite thing: Meeting new Clients and Patients, and getting to know them.
Fun Fact: I’m an artist/Animator!
Hayden
Position: Front Desk
Hayden is a dedicated Customer Service Representative with five years of experience in the field. Passionate about ensuring the health and well-being of patients, Hayden prioritizes their care above all else in every action taken.
Outside of work, Hayden enjoys spending time with his dog, Bounce, and indulging in his love for horror movies and music. A fun fact about Hayden is that he plays guitar, adding a musical touch to his diverse interests.