Our Team

We work hard to maintain an excellent staff of doctors, receptionists and technicians. Our staff is a GREAT team, with the right mix of skills and backgrounds, and has been carefully chosen to provide the best care for your pet. All staff members participate in continuing education programs.

Each member of the VCA Sugar Grove Animal Hospital staff is ready to assist you with all of your pets' health care needs. Most have special interests or areas of expertise within the practice. All, of course, have pets of their own.

We'll be happy to answer your questions and to work with you to find the best possible treatment options for your pets.

Want to join our team? Visit our Careers section.

Get to know us. Explore our staff biographies and learn about the people who make our facility an excellent choice for your pet care needs.

paw Team Spotlight
Kaija Platacis
DVM Medical Director

Dr. Kaija Platacis graduated from Greenwood High School and received her degree from Purdue School of Veterinary Medicine in 2007. Dr. Plaitacis loves helping, providing care, and developing relationships with clients and their pets working together to receive the care they need. A common goal between herself and the owner is educating and learning something new about patient care each day. Dr. Platicis currently lives in Greenwood sharing a home with her two dogs, one cat, her husband and two boys. When she is not caring for her patients, she enjoys reading, scrapbooking, running, and of course, spending time ...

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Veterinarians

Our veterinarians are a team of highly trained individuals dedicated to the health and well-being of your pets. Explore our veterinarians' biographies and learn about the individuals who make our hospital an excellent choice for your pet's care.

Veterinarian Support

Our technicians and support team members are all gentle animal lovers who treat your pets with the compassion and respect they deserve. Explore our support team members' biographies and learn about the individuals who make our hospital such a good choice for your pet's care.

Administration

The hospital administration team consists of management personnel who oversee all staff members, hospital activities and the facilities. Together, they keep the hospital running smoothly, ensuring quality patient care and excellent client service. From the moment you check in, our administrative staff is here to deliver the best possible experience to you and your pet before, during and after your visit.

Client Services

We are committed to providing the best possible service and our Client Services team loves to exceed pet owner's expectations. Whether it's answering your calls, guiding you and your pet to the exam rooms or checking you in and out quickly, our Client Service representatives and Receptionists are dedicated to providing helpful client and patient support that raises the bar on customer service.
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Our teams are united in our common purpose of taking care of the future of veterinary medicine.
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