Veterinary Technicians

Andrea Kissane,
Veterinary Technician

​Andrea joined our technician team in October of 2001. She possesses a "knack" for making our patients feel comfortable during their visits to our clinic. In 2001, Andrea graduated with her Associates Degree from Oakton Community College. In her free time Andrea enjoys competing her horse Marcus, running and spending time with her family. She currently resides in Chicago with her husband, son, two pugs (Bodhi and Lexi) and a french bulldog (Addison).

Corrie Cooper,
Office Manager & Veterinary Technician

Corrie joined our team in May of 2005.  Having a soft spot in her heart for all animals and a compassionate nature, she manages to make our clients and patients feel right at home when they walk through our doors. She is a valuable asset to our hospital. She lives in Niles with her husband and two sons. Her pets include three cats named Cubby, Bouser, and Bully and her dog Rosie Girl. In addition, she owns a Cockatiel named Kuko. She enjoys gardening and spending time with family.

Mike Capuz,
​Veterinary Technician

Mike joined our staff as a Veterinary Technician in June of 2001. He assists our veterinarians with surgery, overseeing patient comfort by administering sedation and pain medications before and after procedures as needed. His special interests lie in Orthopedics. He currently resides in Chicago with his wife, two sons, and two pitbull mixes: Mochi and Yoshi. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, watching his favorite soccer team; Manchester United, and riding motorcycles.

​Nayelly Alvarez,
​Certified Veterinary Technician

Nayelly has always had a compassion for animals big or small and loves comforting them during their visits. She received her AAS in Veterinary Technology in 2016 and shortly became a Certified Veterinary Technician. She currently resides in Chicago with her partner, Danny, her dog, Carl, and her cat Timon. She enjoys weight lifting, yoga, and reading during her free time. ​​