Meet Our Team

Dr. Jessica Torok

DVM

Dr. Jess is a 2008 graduate of Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine. She has completed post-graduate training in internal medicine, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, ultrasound and advanced dentistry.

Dr. Jaclyn Rumpf

DVM

Dr. Jaclyn Rumpf received her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Purdue University in 2010 and her B.S.

Dr. Zuzanna Nowak

DVM

I recently joined the Urban Veterinary Associates team and have really enjoyed meeting many of our amazing clients and their pets already! It’s been such a warm welcome, and I’m excited to continue building connections within this wonderful community.

Chartia, fondly known as Tia, has been a cherished member of the Urban Veterinary Associates team since 2017.

Aniya, fondly known as Niya, is a dedicated member of our Client Service team with a strong background in medical administration. She is a Certified Medical Office Administrator and is currently preparing to further her education by majoring in dentistry.

Arianna

CVT

Arianna graduated from Joliet Junior College in 2016 with an AAS in Veterinary Technology.

Brenda started as an extern from Northeastern University Veterinary Assistant program with Urban Veterinary Associates in May of 2018.

Katrina graduated from Fox College in 2013 with an Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology and is a Certified Veterinary Nurse. Kat sees her biggest accomplishment in her ability to safely monitor anesthesia

Marcaya, fondly known as Caya, is a talented Veterinary Assistant whose skills extend beyond her role—she regularly assists DVMs during appointments and carefully monitors patients through surgery and dental procedures.

Ashley is a skilled and passionate Veterinary Technician with hands-on experience in both general and advanced veterinary care.

Makaila, fondly known as Mackie, is a dedicated Veterinary Technician whose passion for animal care shows in her diverse experience.

Adiline, fondly known as Adie, is a dedicated Veterinary Assistant with growing hands-on experience in patient care. Some of her proudest accomplishments so far include performing blood draws and administering both subcutaneous (SQ) and intramuscular (IM) injections.