Our Veterinary Staff at Carey Animal Clinic
Carey Animal Clinic is proud to introduce you to our dedicated, animal loving team! We invite you to read our bios and learn more about our veterinarians and support staff. Have questions? Don’t hesitate to contact us!
Dr. Carey – Veterinarian/Owner
Dr. Carey was born and raised in a small town in central Kansas. She received her Bachelors of Science from Kansas State Teachers College and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1982 from Kansas State University. Upon graduating in 1982 she relocated to the Chicago area where she’s been practicing in the New Lenox area for 32 years. In January of 2000, she opened her own practice. The practice continued to grow, prompting her to purchase the first original firehouse in New Lenox (known as Station 1) in 2011. After a complete renovation the practice moved to its current location in May of 2012. Dr. Carey enjoys all aspects of Veterinary Medicine, but has a special interest in feline medicine and soft tissue surgery. Dr. Carey is a member of the AVMA, Feline Practioners, Illinois Veterinary Association & AAHA. Dr. Carey enjoys traveling, reading and antiquing. Dr. Carey has a family of seven Pekingese that she acquired through the rescue organizations she works with.
Dr. Michelle Ramczyk – Veterinarian
Dr. Ramczyk specializes in the care of small animals. She earned her BS in Wildlife Ecology in 1999 from the University of Wisconsin and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2008 from the University of Wisconsin. Before coming to work for Carey Animal Clinic, Dr. Ramczyk completed rotating internships in small animal medicine in June 2009 at VCA Aurora and VCA Berwyn.
Dr. Ramczyk lives with her husband Bob, who is also a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, and their two children Jocelyn and Benjamin. They have five cats named Maverick, MacGyver, Hank, Madison, and Louie, and a dog named Beethoven. When she isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her family, cheering on her favorite sports teams, which are the Green Bay Packers, the Badgers, the Milwaukee Brewers, and the Chicago Blackhawks! She also loves cooking, trying new recipes, and finding new restaurants to try.
Dr. Robert Summers – Veterinarian
Dr. Summers joined the Carey Animal Clinic team in April 2015. He earned his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1995 from the University of Illinois. When he’s not caring for pets at the clinic, he cares for his own pets: a beagle named Beethoven and five cats named MacGyver, Maverick, Maddie, Hank, and Louis. Dr. Summers and his wife, Michelle, also have a son named Ben and a daughter named Jocelyn. In his spare time, he enjoys woodworking and being a handyman/doing house repairs. He can even sew! He’s also an avid Chicago Bears, Blackhawks, and Cubbies fan.
Dr. Alex Ferrero - Animal Chiropractor
Dr. Alex graduated with her Doctor of Chiropractic from National University of Health Sciences. During her final year of school, she was dual-enrolled in a program called ACES, where she underwent rigorous coursework and hands-on labs to learn chiropractic care for animals. She successfully passed the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association board examination, obtaining full certification to work with your furry companion. Dr. Alex brings a wealth of experience in working with small animals due to her background as a veterinary technician before and during her chiropractic education.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Dr. Alex enjoys activities like yoga, hiking, discovering aesthetically pleasing coffee shops, and traveling with her husband. She is the proud owner of two dogs, Molly and Fritz, whom she delights in engaging with new sports, training, leisurely walks, and, of course, plenty of belly rubs!
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Kayla – Office Manager
Kayla has been part of the Carey Animal Clinic family since 2007. She lives with her husband and her "no-eyed cat", Keller. She also enjoys a part-time pet, her Mom's Canine Companions for Independence service dog, Dino. Look for him under the desk!
Matthew - Veterinary Assistant
I have been with animals since I was very young and currently have 2 rabbits and a golden retriever named Annie. I am currently going through schooling at Joliet Junior College and plan to go into vet school afterward.
Amanda (Mandy) – Technician and Receptionist
I have been in the veterinary field for many years working as a technician/receptionist. I currently reside in an apartment full of kitties. Although I look forward to getting a house so I can add some dogs!
Mary – Technician
Mary has been working as a veterinary technician for over 20 years, with a special interest in training and behavior. She shares her home with her husband and 3 dogs.
Jana – Technician
Jana joined Carey Animal Clinic in January 2015. She enjoys traveling and camping with her husband, 2 sons and 3 dogs.
Bri – Technician
Bri has always had a passion for a variety of animals and their behavior since she was a young girl. She graduated from Illinois State University in 2018 with a Bachelors degree in Animal Science with additional independent studies in zoology, animal behavior, and animal reproduction . Throughout college and high school, she worked at many farms and veterinarian clinics. After college graduation, she worked at Brookfield zoo for a few years as a zookeeper for many different animals. She then, entered back into the veterinary field as a veterinarian technician. When she is not working at the clinic, she is training to become a dog trainer at All About the K9. In her spare time she loves to go on adventures with her dogs Stormie ( German shepherd), Rylie (shitzu mix) and Luna (lab). She also loves spending time with her husband Ryan, going riding with her horse Breeze, and playing with her 2 cats Cali and Maizie.
Lisa – Receptionist
Lisa loves animals of all kinds. She lives with her husband Bob, 2 of their 3 children, and their Golden Retriever, Roxy. She loves hanging out with her husband, kids, and grandkids. In her spare time, she loves crafting (particularly crochet) and spending time with family and friends.
Jennifer – Receptionist
Jennifer has been employed with Carey Animal Clinic since 2005. She loves hanging out with her dog "Rasta”, & cats "Winston", “Corrinado" & "Delilah".
Michelle – Receptionist
I joined the staff in July 2017. I have been employed in the veterinary industry for 20 years. I love working with animals and the people who love them. I currently share my home with my dog Cami, and cats, Joe, Micki, and Ben.