Our Staff
Crystal - Client Service Representative
​Crystal started at Grace Veterinary Center in August of 2023 as a Client Service Representative. She loves working at a small practice where the clients are friendly and seem like family. She has worked in Vet Med for 25 years in a customer service capacity. Since she was little, Crystal says she knew she wanted to work with animals. When she was 23, she was lucky to get a receptionist job at a vet office in Naperville, where she met (the then receptionist) Dr. Sarah Beechler. It was there that she realized she loved not only working with pets but also with the humans that care for them. Crystal prides herself on her abilities to be empathetic to clients, while demonstrating love for their pets. In her opinion, it is the best of both worlds and Crystal considers herself lucky and hopes to continue her career for many years to come! Crystal has lived in Romeoville her entire life and currently, she has two fur-babies; a poodle mix named Phoebe and a Chiweenie named Bean, who she says is like a second child that follows her everywhere. Crystal is also the proud Mom to her human daughter Cecilie, who is 13 and an honor student.
Jordan - Client Service Representative
Bio coming soon!!
Allison - Certified Veterinary Technician
Allison has been with the Grace Veterinary Center family since April 2022 and passed her Certified Veterinary Technician licensing test in 2023. Being raised on a farm, she was always around animals, from horses, cows, and sheep to chickens, cats, and dogs. The TVs shows that she watched growing up really inspired her to work with animals (the Crocodile Hunter, Kratt Brothers).
What she loves most about this field is knowing that she can help people’s pets feel better which gives her peace of mind. One of the hardest parts of this field is seeing neglected animals. Knowing someone has done this breaks her heart.
Her favorite quote is “We don’t make mistakes, just happy little accidents”- Bob Ross.
Her hobbies include spending time with her husband and son, friends, yoga, painting, and reading. She has 3 cats: Wednesday female black DSH, Friday female gray/white Tabby, and Whiskey female brown/black Bengal. They all have green eyes, but very different personalities. She loves watching them chase each other, jumping all over the furniture, and playing with the laser pointer. Her favorite is when they all cuddle around her making it hard for her to move. Her love of felines makes her as asset to our cat clientele.
Libby - Veterinary Technician
Bio coming soon!!
Allie - Veterinary Assistant
Bio coming soon!!
Lori - Veterinary Assistant
Lori started working with Grace Veterinary Center in 2024. Ever since she was a little girl, she had a passion to help animals in any way she could - from helping to raise puppies find their forever homes to catching a baby raccoon that was falling out of a tree. She received her Vet Med Technology degree from JJC in 2024. Through her time in college, she became a mother to a beautiful little girl. It was difficult being a single mother, working and going to college full time but she kept at it! She is working towards obtaining her Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) license. She loves providing care to animals in order for them to live happy and healthy lives.
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In her spare time, she loves spending time with family and friends. She has been playing the flute since 5th grade. At home, Lori has a Lab mix and a young at heart cockatiel. She can't wait to see what the future has in store for her as she continues her journey.
Chris - Veterinary Assistant
Chis started at Grace Veterinary Center in August of 2026. She says she has had a passion for animals for as long as she can remember, and that love has grown into a career in veterinary medicine. She has been working as a Veterinary Assistant for the past three years, where she has continued to learn, grow, and strengthen her desire to provide compassionate care for animals. Growing up, she had the joy of caring for two red-eared slider turtles, four dogs, and four cats and currently has two German Shepherds named Kirby and Kali, who keep life exciting! Outside of work, Chris enjoys spending her free time fishing with her boyfriend. Her goal is to finish her bachelor’s degree and continue her education by attending veterinary school to become a veterinarian. She is excited to be a part of the GVC family and to continue learning and making a difference in the lives of animals and the people who love them!
Tina - Practice Administrator
​Tina joined Grace Veterinary Center in the Summer of 2025 as our Practice Administrator overseeing financial responsibilities as well as customer service, marketing, administrative and staff management duties. She has been in vet med for 23+ years and enjoys working with clients and their pets. She is a 2022 graduate of AAHA/CSU Veterinary Management Group and obtained her CVPM in 2025. Outside of work Tina enjoys traveling and spending time training her three generations of Golden Retrievers, Banner, Faith and Theo who she co-owned and bred with her friend, a local breeder in Homer Glen. Tina has been married to her high school sweetheart for thirty years. She previously managed at several local veterinary hospitals and vet specialty centers, where she met and became friends with Dr. Wilson and Dr. Beechler. She is proud to be working with them again in an environment where excellent medicine and animal care are the priority!