University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Chicago Center for Veterinary Medicine
FURNETIC VETERINARY CLINIC - WHO WE ARE
At Furnetic, you'll find a special skilled veterinary staff. The Furnetic team is made up of primary animal health care providers, veterinary specialists, and seasoned veterinarians who are both affiliates of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and members of the Chicago Center for Veterinary Medicine. At the Furnetic veterinary clinic, you'll find people who love their pets and are dedicated to providing the same compassionate care for your animals that they would expect for their own. The animal health care staff at Furnetic specializes in the veterinary services your pet needs to stay healthy. We offer convenient hours at our West Loop location in downtown Chicago for your convenience.
Tom Graves
Tom Graves, DVM, PhD, DACVIM
Furnetic Director

(With Petunia)

 

Tom Graves brings an intense passion and incisive curiosity to everything his does. And since joining the university's veterinary faculty in 2002, he's done a lot.

 

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Kelly Ballantyne
Kelly Ballantyne, DVM
Veterinarian

(With Rhodesian Ridgeback, Bludger)

 

Dr. Kelly Ballantyne is a veterinarian with a degree from the University of Illinois College ofVeterianry Medicine as well as a growing interest in animal behavior.

 

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Leslie Gellatly
Leslie Gellatly, DVM
Veterinarian

 

Dr. Leslie Gellatly is a 2007 graduate of the University of Ilinois College of Veterinary Medicine. Getting to know you and your animal companions is her favorite part of the job.

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Tracey Hlede
Tracey Hlede, DVM
Veterinarian,
Chicago Recruitment, Office of Academic and Student Affairs

(With Loza and Ramona)

 

Dr. Tracey Hlede graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. Her passion for veterinary medicine is clear whether she's educating clients or mentoring future veterinarians.

 

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Tracey B. Hlede
Lindsay Seilheimer, DVM
Veterinarian

(With Penny)

 

Dr. Lindsay Seilheimer received her veterinary degree from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2003, completing her clinical year at the University of Illinois (where she also received her Bachelor of Science degree). Go, Illini!

 

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Kelsie Dolezal
Kelsie Dolezal, CVT, RALAT
Head Veterinary Technician

(And her frisky boxer, Pnut)

 

Kelsie Dolezal holds both an associate's degree and a bachelor's degree in veterinary technology with a focus on animal behavior, which means she can tell you a lot about dog behavior, and — oddly enough — bears.

 

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Katie Dehority
Katie Dehority, CVT
Veterinary Technician

(and her beagles, Tucker and Augie)

 

Katie Dehority graduated from college with two degrees and a boundless love for pets. A skilled veterinary tech, she has a special interest in both animal behavior and becoming trained in disaster relief for animals.

 

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Melissa Minelli
Melissa Minelli
Veterinary Technician

(With her dog, Huckleberry)

 

Melissa Minelli's devotion to pet health has been going strong since before she took her first job in a veterinary clinic when she was 16 years old. One way she channels her passion is to encourage clients to develop—and stick to—a plan for keeping their furry friends at a healthful weight. This one step prevents so many problems from ever arising!

 

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Rosemary Burke
Rosemary Burke
Associate Director for Business and Client Relations

(Shown here with her Shepherd mix, Flags)

 

Well-versed in both operations management and client support, Rosemary Burke helps balance the human side of the equation at Furnetic veterinary clinic, adding exceptional client relations to pet care that's second to none.

 

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Sheila Robbins Campbell
Sheila Robbins Campbell
Receptionist

(With her Doberman, Lexus, and cat, Boots)

 

Sheila Robbins Campbell holds a degree in animal science and a special place in her heart for animals who are down on their luck, which is why she's the proud owner of four furry friends who were once just rescued pets.

 

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