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  Meet the Staff    
  Dr. Cole image D. Isabel Cole, D.V.M., formerly known as Delores Cole Lipton, is a native of Rockford, IL. She earned her DVM from the University of Illinois in 1979 and opened Lipton Animal Hospital in 1981. Dr. Cole is especially interested in small animal opthalmology and the health problems facing the geriatric pet and is certified in veterinary chiropractic. She is active in state and local veterinary organizations, as well as being a master naturalist, a member of a Gregorian Chant Choir, and volunteering as a Court-Appointed Special Advocate.   Image of Dr. K Ellen Kuchenbrod, D.V.M., originally from Wisconsin, received her DVM from the University of Illinois in 1977 and joined Lipton Animal Hospital in 1983. Dr. Ellen Kuchenbrod is a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist and is also educated in the use of herbal medicines and nutritional supplements. She is the advisor to the student chapter of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, and frequently speaks at their meetings. She serves as a reviewer of case reports for the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society. She is also very active in the Boy Scouts, serving on the Executive Board of the local council.  

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  Laurie Laurie Hester, Certified Veterinary Technician, came to Lipton Animal Hospital in 1997. She is a graduate of the veterinary technician program at Parkland College. Laurie has a special interest in dentistry and also has an extensive background in patient care, surgical preparation, assistance, anesthesia and laboratory analysis.   cat_image    
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  Danielle Wright and Arrin Price are Veterinary Assistants trained by the doctors to assist in exam rooms, patient care, laboratory analysis and client education.    
 

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