Growing up on a farm in rural Iowa, Dr. Mark Kraklio always had a love and interest in animals and the life sciences. When he was 10 years old, Dr. Kraklio's dog Lucy died of an accidental poisoning. It was the kindness, knowledge and compassion shown to him by a local veterinarian, that prompted him to be a veterinarian. 

Dr. Kraklio graduated with distinction from Iowa State University, College Of Veterinary Medicine in 1987. He joined the staff at Golf Rose Animal Hospital as an associate veterinarian that year.  In 1996, Dr. Kraklio became an owner of Golf Rose Animal Hospital. Dr. Kraklio's professional interests are small animal internal medicine and surgery. 

Personal interests are fitness, Chicago Cubs, reading and travel. Dr. Kraklio and his wife Christine have four children and a Boston terrier, Fiona.  

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Phone: 847-885-3344 250

Born and raised in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago, Dr. Todd Landoch has been a member of the Golf Rose team since 1989.  Dr. Landoch started as a technician assistant and helped out wherever needed just to gain experience in the field of veterinary medicine. 

He received his DVM degree in 1995 from Michigan State University and returned to Golf Rose as a veterinarian. Veterinary medicine fulfilled Dr. Landoch's long term interests of working with animals and medicine. 

At home, he has a Labradoodle named Emma. Outside of work he enjoys going to the movies, personal fitness and triathlon racing.

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Phone: 847-885-3344 251

Dr. Amanda Haase grew up in the Cleveland area and lived briefly in California before settling in the Chicago suburbs. She graduated from Ohio State University in 1997 and started working at Golf Rose in 1998. Dr. Haase worked the night shift at Golf Rose for 8 years before switching to the day shift. 

She still loves seeing emergency cases, but has really enjoyed bonding with the clients and patients that she now sees on a regular basis. 

Dr. Haase and her husband Peter, have two children, two dogs and three cats.  In her spare time, she enjoys distance running and reading. 

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Phone: 847-885-3344 252

Dr. Karen Hailpern grew up in Colorado and received her Veterinary degree from Colorado State University in 1991. She met her husband while doing research on black bears in North Carolina and has been working at Golf Rose since 1998.  

When she's not at work she enjoys hiking, cooking and sewing.  A few years ago, Dr. Hailpern adopted two adorable stray cats, Bonnie and Clyde, from Golf Rose. True to their names, Bonnie is a trouble maker and Clyde just goes with the flow.

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Phone: 847-885-3344 255

Dr. Mark Muskal grew up in Skokie, Illinois and had a strong connection with animals since he was very young.  He went to veterinary school at Purdue University and worked in California as a veterinarian. Dr. Muskal joined the Golf Rose Team in 2009 and works primarily as an emergency vet, but is at the clinic for routine appointments on Tuesdays. 

Dr.Muskal enjoys the challenge of  saving critically ill or injured animals on emergency as well as performing orthopedic surgeries. Dr. Muskal has one dog, a shepherd mix, who was adopted from a shelter. Her name is Alice. She is a very devoted and protective family dog. In his spare time, Dr. Muskal plays hockey and enjoys spending time with his two sons and his family.

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Phone: 847-885-3344 257

Dr. Kristin McClure grew up in Schaumburg and worked at several animal hospitals in the area starting when she was 16. She studied veterinary medicine at the University of Illinois and graduated in 1996. Dr. McClure did an equine externship when she was in school, and an injury helped her decide to NOT work on horses professionally. 

She joined the Golf Rose team in 1999.Dr. McClure  has a son, Liam, and a menagerie of animals at home including two dogs- Coffee and Leonard (Lenny), three cats- Norton, Rosie, and Zoe, a cockatiel- Birdie, a hamster and a Russian Tortoise- Spotty

In  Dr. McClure's spare time she enjoys camping, hiking, kayaking; and loves to read stories!

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Dr. Paula Roney is originally from Indiana but spent most of her childhood in Chicagoland. She has always had an affinity for animals and science. She grew up watching 'All Creatures Great and Small' on PBS about Dr. James Herriot and admired his work and the bonds he formed with clients and patients. 

Dr. Roney attended UIC for undergraduate studies and did research in the neuroelectrophysiology department there and graduated with high honors in Biology. She went to veterinary school at the University of Illinois and joined the Golf Rose team in 2014.Dr. Roney loves the fact that every night brings different challenges.  Each shift brings new opportunities to learn and grow as a clinician. She’s glad that she can be here to help people and their pets when most hospitals are closed.  

Dr. Roney  loves to travel, socialize, read,  go to the zoo, enjoy the lakefront and watch documentaries.

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Phone: 847-885-3344 259

'Dr. Lou' is a Chicago native who returned from living out-of-state after undergraduate school in order to marry her high school sweetheart.  She and Wayne took turns putting each other through graduate school here in Illinois. 

They now live in McHenry County with their three dogs and six chickens.  Although the fresh eggs are the best, they are a little labor intesnsive!! Dr Lou and her husband no longer have horses, but they are working on getting several stray cats to move inside to domestic life.  Dr Lou and her husband have a daughter and three grandchildren living in the Chicago area, so there is  always some activity to attend.

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Phone: 847-885-3344 254

Dr. Alex Schroth grew up in Rochester, NY and received her bachelor’s degree in Biology & Psychology from University at Buffalo. She then went to warmer climates to attend Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts. 

Dr. Schroth finished her clinical studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison and was awarded her doctorate of veterinary medicine in January of 2017. She joined the Golf Rose team in 2018 and is particularly interested in soft tissue surgery and internal medicine. 

 In her free time, Dr. Schroth enjoys hanging out with her island dog, Roti, her rescue Pit Bull, Dexi, and her island cat, Frankie. She loves fishing, camping, just about anything outdoors, and football (Go Buffalo Bills!)

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Phone: 847-885-3344 270

As an undergraduate, Dr. Kaderly studied biomedical engineering and developed a passion for the problem-solving aspect of medicine. This passion combined with a lifelong interest in animals made veterinary medicine an obvious choice for Dr. Kaderly. 

He loves the day-to-day variety that veterinary medicine brings and enjoys working with various species and medical disciplines.

Dr. Kaderly was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska and after attending veterinary school at the University of Illinois, he joined the Golf Rose in 2019. He is especially interested in surgery and internal medicine. When he’s not at work, Dr. Kaderly enjoys spending time with his cat, Nim, playing acoustic guitar, outdoor activities and cooking (and eating!)

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Phone: 847-885-3344 256

Dr. Christy McCratic was part of the Golf Rose team from 1999- 2018 and then decided to pursue certifications in acupuncture, (chiropractic) veterinary spinal manipulation and rehabilitation medicine. She returned to us on a part time basis in July of 2021, and we couldn't be happier! In additional to regular appointments she offers acupuncture and chiropractic work on Wednesdays. Dr. McCratic and the Golf Rose team are eager to share her increased knowledge in rehabilitation medicine with our clients and patients.

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