Natural Pet Animal Hospital
Veterinary
711 ALMAR PKWY
BOURBONNAIS,
IL
60914
(815) 929-9393
Mon - Tue: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wed: Closed
Thu - Fri: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sat - Sun: Closed
About
Dr. Elisa Katz
Dr. Katz graduated from The Ohio State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. She then moved back to Connecticut where she practiced conventional medicine for 7 years. In 2007-2008 she studied acupuncture through IVAS (International Veterinary Acupuncture Society) and became certified in October of 2008. She has also studied and received a graduate degree and certification in Veterinary Chinese Herbal Medicine through the College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies which she completed in August of 2013. She begins training in canine physical therapy and rehabilitation in late January and hopes to achieve certification by the end of April. Dr. Katz also is a contributing writer for the Feline Nutrition Education Society. You can check out some of her articles at www.feline-nutrition.org. Dr. Katz is available for appointments during all of our normal business hours.
Dr. Katz enjoys being a veterinarian focused on more natural, holistic methods. When not working as a veterinarian she enjoys physical fitness, singing karaoke, and is trying to get involved with agility for her dog, Sara. Dr. Katz currently shares her home with multiple cats and one dog.
Dr Sara Ford
Dr. Sara Ford grew up with a wide assortment of animals on her parents' farm. She is a 2006 graduate of University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She graduated with a B.S. in Veterinary Science from University of Illinois and a B.A. in Biology from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. While in Rock Island she worked at an all feline clinic and was an animal keeper for the primate house at Niabi Zoo.
Upon graduation from veterinary school she initially worked five years at a traditional small animal clinic, which included primary care and emergency services. After a few years, however, she realized she could be doing more for her patients then just traditional medicine. She was introduced to integrative medicine and became certified in Veterinary Acupuncture by the Chi Institute in 2010. In 2013 she became certified in Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy by the Healing Oasis Center.
Dr. Ford started working at Natural Pet Animal Hospital in 2011 under the guidance of Dr. Karen Becker. She is passionate about proactive medicine and identifying markers/life style adjustments before problems begin.
Dr. Ford is married with three children, Mia, Noah, and Mary. Her Christian faith is important to her and passing those values on to her children. They share their house with Blue (Blue Heeler mix) and Leo and Smokey (two cats that were adopted as strays).
Services
- Anesthesia
- Bacteriology/Mycology
- Behavior
- Canine Practice
- Canine and Feline Practice
- Cardiology
- Critical Care
- Dentistry
- Exotics
- Food Animal Practice
- Immunology
- Internal Medicine
- Lab Animal Medicine
- Neurology
- Nutrition
- Oncology
- Ophthalmology
- Pathology
- Preventative Medicine
- Reproductive Medicine
- Small Mammal
- Surgery
- Virology
Languages
- English
Insurance
- 24 Pet Watch
- Any
- Embrace
- Healthy Paws
- Most insurance accepted
- Pet Partners (AKC)
- PetFirst
- PetHealth
- PetPlan
- PetSecure (Canada)
- Pets Best
- Pets Plus Us
- PurinaCare
- Quickcare
- Trupanion
- VPI
Payments
- Cash
Staff
Elisa Katz
Certifications & Memberships
5 stars Mary S Customer since 2004
Mr. Big (17 lbs. of Flemish Giant ) and I are always treated professionally and courteously at Natural Pet Animal Hospit ... Read More
5 stars Lorrie S Customer since 2013
I love taking my German Shepherd Ryka here. The staff and the Dr's are amazing!
5 stars Judy S Customer since 2007
Everyone at Natural Pet treats our Finley like family!
5 stars Jennifer R Customer since 2014
Dr. Becker is amazing. She thoroughly studies your pet's situation and then works with you to come up with a protocol t ... Read More
5 stars Lorrie S Customer since 2013
I love this place for all the natural products they give my dog. I would HIGHLY recommend taking your animal here! The ... Read More
5 stars Anonymous Verified customer
Our dogs have a lot of health issues and the doctors and staff always have the answers or are willing to go the extra mi ... Read More
5 stars Pam K Customer since 2003
We have been clients of Natural Pet since our first GSD had a severe reaction to a RX given to him by another vet. In ou ... Read More
5 stars Nancy H Customer since 2004
Hi:
Our experience at Natural Pet was GREAT. The staff and of course Dr. Katz were just wonderful. I have told all of ... Read More
5 stars Colleen L Customer since 2012
Thank goodness we found this place and Dr. Ford!! It's a little bit of a drive for us, but SO worth it!!
5 stars Margaret C Customer since 2012
Excellent care for my cat!!!