Meet Our Veterinary Team
Get to know our veterinary team!
Dr. Denise Cudiamat
Dr. Denise graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University and in 2009 graduated from the University Of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She has served as Chief of Staff Veterinarian, Director of Development and Associate Veterinarian at small animal practices and is an experienced medical and surgical practitioner in wellness, intensive care and emergencies. She is passionate about quality medicine and engaging her team, and has Fear Free Certification. She loves coaching her veterinary team to discover the best possible version of themselves while caring for pets and their families. Dr. Denise is an active Christian, volunteering in her church and community as well as veterinary mission trips abroad with her husband and two young sons. They share their home with their cat Tom, and a hound dog Dolly.
Beth Rose
Beth has joined our team as Practice Manager. She has many years of experience as a hospital leader and is delighted to join us! In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, and watching movies. She and her family share their homes with three dogs and three cats. Here she is with her puppy grandson, Beau.
Shannon
Lead Technician, Certified Veterinary Technician
Shannon graduated from Fox College in 2011 and is a Certified Veterinary Technician. She has completed her Fear Free Certification and her favorite aspects of veterinary medicine are pharmacology and laboratory/diagnostics. She shares her home with her furry soulmate Pepper the cat, and her newest addition Pistachio the rat. She is engaged and her hobbies include playing Dungeons and Dragons, video games, and reading. She has been a veteran member of our team and is looking forward to our bright future in Homewood!
Haley
Veterinary Technician
Haley is a graduate of Fox College and is an experienced veterinary technician. She assists with surgical and medical cases, as well as educates clients on preventive care. She enjoys helping people with their pets and spending time with her own pets, Hershey, Arlo, Nugget & Kelsey.
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.
Mary
Veterinary Technician
Mary was in the communications field for many years before moving on to veterinary medicine, which she considers more rewarding. She is currently studying Veterinary Technology at Penn Foster College and recently completed Fear Free Certification.
She feels there is no better way to spend her time than doing something she loves alongside people who feel the same! There is never a dull moment and she enjoys the constant learning experience. She says that the best part of this profession is that it allows us to make a difference. Whether it’s preventative healthcare or assisting an older companion to pass with compassion and dignity – we get to make an impact daily.
She and her boyfriend Tom share their home with two Collies, our sassy senior gal Belle and our sweet-natured good boy Seamus. When not working, she enjoys watercolor painting, photography, and reading.
Mary is looking forward to building great relationships with all our clients and patients at Homewood Veterinary Care!
Stephanie
Veterinary Technician
Stephanie started her veterinary career working at South Suburban Humane Society and loved it! She fell in love with helping animals and people and knew what she was meant to do. She then attended Fox College and completed the Veterinary Technician program. She has a deep respect and love for the outdoors and camps every weekend possible with her husband and two boys. Her young boys love animals and wildlife as much as she does. Currently, they have a bearded dragon named Bumpy, three hermit crabs, dogs, cats, and chickens!!
Abbie
Veterinary Assistant, Customer Service Representative
Abbie enjoys assisting vets and technicians in the care of animals. She helps to educate pet owners and works hard to maintain the cleanliness and organization of our practice. She is currently enrolled in Fear Free Certification training. She enjoys hanging out with her cats, Bandit and Booty, reading books, and watching television.
Rachel
Customer Service Representative
Rachel is a mother of two and has worked in veterinary hospitals since 2012. She enjoys crafting and spending time with her family, who have helped to support a St. Bernard rescue. Her favorite color is purple and she loves Snickers!
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.