Ellen has always had a deep love for all animals and passion for the medical field. Her career in veterinary medicine started at Companion Animal Specialty in the ER in 2013. In 2014, while completing the Veterinary Technician course through Rockford Career College, she completed an externship at VCA Noyes and fell in love with the practice. After becoming certified, she stayed at Companion Animal Specialty and Emergency until 2016 - that's when she came "home" to VCA Noyes. Since coming back to VCA Noyes, she has grown from Certified Veterinary Technician to Head Technician and now to Hospital Manager. She loves the fact that she is able to have deep roots in a practice that prides itself on customer service and providing the highest quality of medicine. 

When she is not at work, Ellen is in her backyard with her dog Arya and her 4 chickens.