Meet Our Veterinary Team
Get to know our veterinary team!
Dr. David Laubert
DVM
Dr. David graduated from Florida Atlantic University and Kent State University, and in 2010 graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. His specific interests in veterinary medicine include preventative care and dentistry. In his free time, he enjoys tennis, gardening, and spending time with his dogs Zeke (a Great Pyrenees) and Maggie Mae (a pitbull/lab mix). He has often traveled to Latin America and speaks Spanish and Portuguese.
Dr. Dale Ritter
DVM
Dr. Dale Ritter has been practicing veterinary medicine for 42 years. A proud graduate of Iowa State University, he brings decades of experience and a deep-rooted passion for animal care to every patient he sees.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Ritter enjoys gardening, yardwork, and staying involved in harness horse racing. He also cherishes time spent visiting his first granddaughter in Iowa.
Before pursuing a career in small animal medicine, Dr. Ritter worked with horses and even competed as a harness horse driver in Moline, Chicago, and St. Louis—earning the impressive distinction of finishing #4 in the nation among young drivers. While small animal practice is now his focus, he still enjoys driving in races whenever he can sneak away.
Dr. Coleen Fruin
DVM
Dr. Coleen Fruin is passionate about partnering with clients to provide the best possible care for their pets. She believes that veterinary medicine works best as a team effort and places a strong emphasis on client education, ensuring pet owners feel informed and confident in every aspect of their pet’s care. Coleen is also dedicated to creating a low-stress experience for both pets and their people by continually incorporating more fear-free modalities into her approach.
Dr. Fruin earned her Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Ecology and Management from Michigan Technological University in 2014. She went on to receive her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2025, completing her clinical year at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Fruin enjoys hiking, wall climbing, reading, and traveling. She shares her home with two dogs, Sassafras, a Corgi-Beagle mix, and Rory, a Chow-Shepherd mix—as well as a cat named Del, whom she adopted while living in the Caribbean.
Jasmine
Veterinary Technician
Jasmine is a Fox College graduate and a Fear Free Certified veterinary technician. She is bilingual and enjoys working in veterinary medicine because she gets the chance to interact with pets and assist in providing them with the care they need. She loves creating a positive experience at the vet so her patients get lots of cuddles and treats! In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her fur babies, Chuy (Chihuahua) and Aries (Cane Corso). They are the complete opposite in size but regardless, she calls them her “partners in crime”! She also enjoys shopping and hanging out with family and friends.
Meghann
Customer Service Representative
Bio coming soon!
Khiya
Customer Service Representative
Bio coming soon!
Marisol
Marisol joined our team as lead kennel attendant and has given your boarding pet the best of TLC. She also assists the doctors and educates our clients on needed patient care.