Veterinarians

Dr. Tram Huynh comes to the Golf Rose team ready to see your emergencies. She understands how the stress that clients feel when their loved ones are in the ER and wants to be there for you. She enjoys solving the “medical puzzles” that veterinary medicine brings and being able to explain the diseases/conditions. Bringing…

Dr. Averie Anderson has had a lifelong love for animals and knew she wanted to be a veterinarian from a very young age. She grew up in the small town of Red Bud, Illinois and attended the University of Illinois where she received her bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences.  From there, she traveled farther north where…

Dr. Billy Wright took his lifelong love for animals and focused it on veterinary medicine after hearing a veterinarian from Brookfield Zoo speak in high school. This inspiring moment set him on a path of dedication and passion for animal care. To gain hands-on experience, Dr. Wright worked at several veterinary hospitals, including Golf Rose…

Dr. Gabriella Kratzer discovered her passion for veterinary medicine at a young age while growing up in Youngstown, Ohio. She received her DVM from Ohio State University where she served as president of the Student Chapter of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. While at Ohio State, Dr. Kratzer was also heavily involved in…

When Dr. Jason Szumski realized he could combine his passion for math and science with his love for animals, he knew that becoming a veterinarian was the right path for him. Dr. Szumski received his degree in veterinary medicine from the University of Illinois where he served as class president and President of the Veterinary…

Dr. Abby Byrd has wanted to be a veterinarian ever since she can remember. She has always loved animals. She joined the Golf Rose team after receiving her degree in veterinary medicine from Iowa State University. Being a full-service animal hospital and emergency clinic, Golf Rose is a great fit for Dr. Byrd. She enjoys…

With a heart dedicated to the welfare of animals and a career spanning three decades, Dr. Christy McCratic is a seasoned veterinarian with a passion in integrative medicine. She came to Golf Rose Animal Hospital in 1998 working emergency and wellness medicine until 2016. It was then, fueled by a desire to offer non-traditional modalities,…

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….

Dr. Alex Sendt (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. Sendt finished her clinical studies at University of Wisconsin-Madison and was awarded her doctorate of…

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…