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. 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.
Dr. Jasmine McCoy
D.V.M. – Surgical & Dental procedures only
Dr. Jasmine McCoy has had a passion for animals for as long as she can remember. Although she did not grow up with pets and was even afraid of dogs as a child, her path changed after meeting a soft tissue veterinary surgeon and shadowing a variety of surgical procedures. That experience inspired her to pursue a career in veterinary medicine and surgery.
After earning her Bachelor of Science in Zoology from Michigan State University, Dr. Jasmine moved more than 900 miles from home to attend Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine. Following veterinary school graduation in 2019, she completed a one-year rotating internship at Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine to further advance her clinical training and surgical experience.
Dr. Jasmine later returned to Detroit, Michigan, where she worked with Heartland Veterinary Partners and continued developing her skills in soft tissue and orthopedic surgery. She now resides in the Chicago area, where she travels throughout Chicagoland providing veterinary surgical and dental care to clinics in need of additional support. She is passionate about helping practices deliver high-quality patient care and enjoys being a trusted resource for both veterinary teams and pet owners.
Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. McCoy shares her home with her cat, Pumpkin, and her dog, Marlie Quinn. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, exercising, painting, and trying new restaurants.
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
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.