ABOUT US
APPOINTMENTOur goal here at Preiser Animal Hospital has always been to assemble a veterinary health care team committed to providing exceptional client service and veterinary health care. PreiserAnimal Hospital displays an unrivaled commitment to our clients through continuing education, technological advances in veterinary medicine and service, and most importantly, administering compassionate care to all pets entrusted to us.
Fear Free Certified Professionals
Some of our staff are Fear Free Certified! This means that our mission is to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress in pets by inspiring and educating the people who care for them.
Rest assured that when you bring your pets to Preiser Animal Hospital, we will ensure a Fear Free experience.
YOUR PETS, OUR FAMILY.
MEET OUR TEAM!
Dr. Kristine Preiser
Dr. Preiser's Bio
In her free time, Kristine enjoys reading and painting, playing any sports and anything outdoors, especially soccer and golf, and backpacking, skiing, hiking, kayaking, and camping with her dogs Roux, Bug, and Zwieback, and squeaking with her guinea pig Nome. When at home, her hobbies include organic gardening, raising chickens, beekeeping, reading, and stamp collecting and scrapbooking for her daughter. In 2019 she and Brett had their first child Charlotte Elisabeth and they both can’t wait to teach her the wonders of nature and animals!! You may also meet her rescue cat Kenai when you come to the animal hospital. Giving back to the community is important to Dr. Preiser; she has recently started a therapy farm in Northern Illinois for both people and animals, pursuing her wildlife license to help any and all animals heal both physically and mentally. She volunteered as medical director of Heartland Animal Shelter from 2007 to 2018, taking pride in treating every shelter animal like her own and not just a number. Her veterinary interests include surgery, geriatric medicine, wildlife, orthopedics, exercise rehabilitation, holistic medicine, and reproduction. She is also a huge Rory McIlroy and Bayern Munich fan!! She moved back to the Midwest to be closer to her father, but her heart and passion lie in the Northwestern mountains. Someday she’ll be reunited with the wilderness, she says! 🙂 While she loves what she does in her practice, her dream job would be Dr. Oakley, Yukon Vet! If you watch that show, you’ll know why!
Jaimie
Jaimie's Bio
Elsie
Elsie's Bio
She attended Fox College Vet Tech Institute and is proud to be a Certified Vet Technician.
She enjoys living a very exciting life, always trying new food and going on adventures; but being a mom is her happiest journey yet, and her Son gives her an excuse to act silly! Lifting and running keeps her fit, but dancing is her favorite way to maintain good cardiovascular fitness!
Elsie’s Zoo features Polly Miller, 14 yr old Quaker Parrot, Troy, 2 yr old Jack Russel Terrier, Alec,2 yr old, Bearded Dragon and Oscar, 2 yr old Leopard Gecko.
Elsie is blessed knowing she has a whole team of amazing people with the same passion and goals in their hearts as she does for the veterinary field. We are blessed to have Elsie on our team, come in and meet her and you will agree with us on how compassionate, caring, and will do anything to make your pet and you comfortable here at the hospital!!
Russell
Russell's Bio
Amy
Amy's Bio
Dani
Dani's Bio
Katie
Katie's Bio
Javier
Javier's Bio
Javier’s full bio is coming soon, but did you know he was a veterinarian in Bolivia?? The first thing you’ll learn and notice about Javier is he is so genuine and kind. He came to the US with his wife 3 years ago and is working on his prerequisites to get certified in the US as a veterinarian. Javier loves all animals big and small! More information on Javier coming soon! 🙂Â
Maria
Maria's Bio
Brad
Brad's Bio
If any of you use our boarding services, you know Brad! Brad has been loyal to Preiser Animal Hospital for over 20 years!! He is a quiet and gentle person that is very in tune with our boarders – dogs and cats alike! He enjoys going to the gym and pizza. He rescued his cat Whitey almost 3 years ago now.
Karen
Karen's Bio
Karen says the best part about her job is going to be getting to know all of you and your 4 legged family members and that no two days are ever the same. Please come in and meet Karen–she ALWAYS has a genuine smile on her face!
Kenai and Miss Priscilla!
Welcome Committee Bio
WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU.
Use the form below to send us a message! A member of our team will get back to you as quickly as possible. If you need immediate assistance, please give us a call at 847-827-5200.
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ADDRESS
HOURS
Tues: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Wed: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Thurs: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Fri: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Sat: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sun: Closed