Dominique – Practice Manager

Dominique started working at Harper Animal Hospital in 2009 and finds the job very rewarding. She loves interacting with the patients as well as the clients. Dominique started riding horses when she was six years old and knew from then on that she wanted a career working with animals. She shares her home with her adorable mutt dog Kismet and a spirited Amazon parrot named Spatz. She also has a Paint mare named Blue. In her spare time Dominique enjoys riding horses, going to the shooting range, cooking and spending time with her family and friends.

Brittany – Veterinary Technician

Brittany has been at Harper Animal Hospital since July of 2022. She has experience as a Veterinary Technician in general practice and emergency care since 2010. Her compassion for animal shows is what pushed her into the field, and it is evident in the care she provides to all the patient she sees. When she isn’t at work, Brittany loves to relax at home with her two cats, Crawford and Davie and her scruffy dog Oliver. When not at work, Brittany enjoys bird watching and traveling with her husband.

Kaely – Veterinary Technician

Kaely joined the Harper team in January 2026, but her love for animals became obvious before she could walk! She started riding horses at 6 years old and spent six years in the equestrian industry working as an equine tech before transitioning into small animal medicine. Kaely loves working collaboratively with her dedicated coworkers to help clients keep their pets happy and healthy! In her spare time, she loves riding horses and traveling. She also enjoys her many adventures with her female Maine Coon mix cat, Lynx!

Debbie – Veterinary Technician

Debbie is a dedicated Veterinary Technician with seven years of experience in the field. She joined the Harper family in early 2026. She is passionate about providing compassionate care to pets and supporting people through every step of the veterinary care experience. Debbie’s favorite part of her job is reading animal behavior and body language, which helps her to determine how to make her patients feel as calm as possible while receiving medical treatment.

She loves working closely with the doctors and values the opportunity to learn something new every day. Debbie believes that continuous education and teamwork are key to delivering the highest quality care to every patient.

At home, Debbie has two beloved fur babies: Franklin, her 2-year-old American Bulldog/Pit Bull mix, and Walter, her 5-year-old long-haired cat. In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with her fiancé and their young daughter, often going on family adventures together.

Rachel – Veterinary Technician

Rachel came to Harper Animal Hospital at the beginning of 2026. Rachel has 9 years of experience in the veterinary field. She enjoys making a difference through veterinary medicine and tries to make every visit a positive experience for both her patients and their people. She loves to learn new skills and work together with her teammates to provide excellent patient care. When not at the clinic, you can find her spending time with her 3 cats: Rosie, Oslo, and Howl, and her dog Cooley. In her down time, Rachel also enjoys reading, hiking, and video games!

Cassidy – Certified Veterinary Technician

Cassidy has always loved working with animals. She received her veterinary technician license in 2020 and joined the Harper team shortly after. Her favorite part about working in the veterinary field is getting to see and learn new things every day! Outside of work Cassidy enjoys spending time with her friends and family, being outdoors, and traveling.

Teri – Client Service

Teri has been happily employed at Harper Animal Hospital since 2009. After many years in the travel business, a change of pace was just what she wanted. Her love of pets and people make her position as a receptionist the perfect fit. When Teri’s not at the animal hospital she spends her time cooking, reading, and gardening. The newest addition to her family is an adorable young pug named Myrtle.

Christina – Client Service

Christina joined Harper Animal Hospital in the summer of 2025. She brought with her several years of dedicated experience in veterinary reception. An aspiring veterinarian, she graduates this May with a degree in Biology and holds a special interest in exotic animal medicine and wildlife. Christina spends her free time gaming, reading, and enjoying life with her family, friends, and her Pit Bull Terrier, Logan.

Natalie – Client Service

Natalie came to the Harper team in December of 2025. Originally from Wisconsin, Natalie graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire with a degree in public relations. Drawn to a job working with animals, she accepted a position as a receptionist in an animal hospital in Wisconsin before making her way to Illinois. Her favorite part of her job is welcoming clients as well as their pets and helping make each visit to the vet a great experience! Outside of work, Natalie enjoys spending time with family and friends and making the most of all the wonderful activities the Midwest has to offer!

Yomaira – Client Service

Yomaira joined the team in the fall of 2017. She received her Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education and Psychology. She has been working with Dr. Grabowski for a year before she came to Harper, and is excellent with Client Services and Management. She enjoys seeing all the different animals that come into the clinic. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and pets.