Dr. Fionnuala (LU) Teuber, DVM

Veterinarian, Medical director

Lu grew up in Evanston/Skokie and graduated from ETHS in 1987. She completed her veterinary medical training at the University of Illinois CVM in 1993. She lives with her husband, Jon, children, Harrison and James, and 2 dogs, Betty and Barney (photo coming soon). Her crew of senior dogs (Pepsi, Dino and Chilly) pictured have since crossed the Rainbow Bridge. 

DR. Laura Schwartz, DVm

Associate veterinarian

Dr. Laura Schwartz happily joined the Berglund family in the Fall of 2015.  Laura grew up in Mt Prospect and began her veterinary career at the age of 15 as a veterinary assistant at a local animal hospital. She attended the University of IL where she obtained her B.A. in Animal Sciences. She loved the ILLINI so much that she stayed to receive her D.V.M in 2008. Dr. Schwartz' true love of veterinary medicine is split between the science of medicine, specifically geriatric veterinary medicine, and the bond created between families and their pets. She is the proud owner of a standard poodle named Daisy.

  
DR JOHN SMITH, DVM

ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN

Dr. John Smith grew up in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada and came to veterinary medicine by way of a non-traditional path. Although his background is in fine art and photography, he found his passion for veterinary medicine after spending a summer as a farmhand on a small family farm in New Hampshire. He received his DVM from the University of Georgia in 2023. John now lives here in Evanston with his wife, and their cat, Caroline, and failed foster dog, Owen. He looks forward to helping the fine folks of Evanston care for all their furry companions. ​

mandy arnswald, cvt

lead veterinary technician

Mandy graduated from Parkland College and became a CVT in 1999. She joined the Berglund staff in 2000 and hasn't looked back. She has excellent technical skills and loves helping in dentistry and surgical procedures. She currently lives in Gurnee with her husband, James, 2 cats and a rabbit.

Francesca Randazzo, CVT

Veterinary Technician

Francesca joined the Berglund family in August 2019. She was born and raised in the Des Plaines area and graduated in May 2019 with an A.A.S. at the Veterinary Technician Institute at Fox College where she got hands on experience with large, small and exotic animals before becoming a CVT. Francesca has dreamed of this job to help animals for as long as she could remember but became more interested in becoming a CVT after losing her Chihuahua in 2015. Francesca currently still lives in Des Plaines with her Border Collie mix, Cali. 

carrie brandel

office manager

Born and raised in Skokie, Carrie used to bring her pets to Berglund as a little girl. In 1975, Carrie started working at Dempster Animal Hospital. In 2001, when Dr. Cosnow retired, Berglund was fortunate enough to open the door to his clients, but most importantly, Carrie decided to join the staff at Berglund as well. She has been working here ever since and has a wealth of information and experience. She loves country line dancing and checking out the local garage sales. She has a grown son, Karl, and lives in Grayslake with her husband, Bill, 2 dogs, Wilbur, and Chester, and many pet chickens.

Rose Satola

Veterinary Assistant

Rose, a native Chicagoan and graduate of Lake Forest College, joined the Berglund team in 2021. She is an extremely talented artist and is passionate about combining her love for animals and animal care in her art and as a tattoo artist.  She has cared for many animals in her lifetime, including a pot bellied pig! Her crazy husky girl, Shamrock, has been by her side for many years.

                                                            Paulina Algarin
​                                                            Veterinary Assistant

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​​​Paulina was destined to provide nursing care for cats and dogs from a young age. She always found a way to help her own pets and strays as a child and that has continued into her career. Officially joining the animal health field in 2019, we were thrilled when she became part of the Berglund team in 2022. Paulina was born and raised in Chicago, and along with caring for her 2 daughters and 3 cats, she is busy and loving working with animals and their families full-time

tracy Rizzo

lead CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Tracy joined Berglund Animal Hospital in May 2014. She comes to us with a background in Nursing with a specialty in Hospice Care. She lives in Libertyville with her son, Jadon, who keeps her busy and young. She has an overwhelming desire to care for both humans and animals, and knows the importance of listening to patients.  
                                                              

elena kagan

CLIENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Elena joined the Berglund team in June 2021. A long time client of Berglund, she witnessed our move from Gross Point to Central Street and was so excited to join us as a client service representative. Born in Khabarvosk, Russia, Elena moved to the US at 18 months old and settled with her family in Wilmette at age 6. After graduating from New Trier in May 2017, she went away to college, but missed her cats so much that she came back home. Now joined by her dog, Lily, the cats Alexander and Nicholas are happy she is back!