Meet our Doctors!
Dr. Tina Marcotte
Dr. Marcotte received her DVM from the University of Illinois in 2002. She practiced for two years at an AAHA accredited dog and cat hospital in Evanston, then spent five years in a busy emergency room treating injured and critically ill dogs, cats, birds, reptiles and small mammals. When Dr. Reddy, the former owner of Agape Animal Hospital, decided to retire in 2009 Dr. Marcotte was delighted to step in and return to general practice. Dr. Marcotte has two small children and a small zoo of her own. Her current area of interest is exploring alternative therapies and how to integrate them with traditional medical treatments to help alleviate pain and promote optimal health in our furry companions.
Dr. Marcotte received her DVM from the University of Illinois in 2002. She practiced for two years at an AAHA accredited dog and cat hospital in Evanston, then spent five years in a busy emergency room treating injured and critically ill dogs, cats, birds, reptiles and small mammals. When Dr. Reddy, the former owner of Agape Animal Hospital, decided to retire in 2009 Dr. Marcotte was delighted to step in and return to general practice. Dr. Marcotte has two small children and a small zoo of her own. Her current area of interest is exploring alternative therapies and how to integrate them with traditional medical treatments to help alleviate pain and promote optimal health in our furry companions.
Dr. Gia Gallegos
Dr. Gallegos earned her DVM in 1995 from the University of Illinois. Most recently, Dr. Gallegos worked for 13 years at an animal emergency room, where she treated dogs, cats, small mammals, birds and reptiles alongside our own Dr. Marcotte. With the addition of Dr. Gallegos to our team, we are now able to treat small mammals. She has a bright smile, an infectious laugh, and is a master of home improvement. We are so happy to have her as part of our team.
Dr. Gallegos earned her DVM in 1995 from the University of Illinois. Most recently, Dr. Gallegos worked for 13 years at an animal emergency room, where she treated dogs, cats, small mammals, birds and reptiles alongside our own Dr. Marcotte. With the addition of Dr. Gallegos to our team, we are now able to treat small mammals. She has a bright smile, an infectious laugh, and is a master of home improvement. We are so happy to have her as part of our team.
Dr. Adrianne Brusek
Dr. Adrianne Brusek grew up in Chicago, three blocks from Wrigley Field. She graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. She has been practicing in the Chicago suburbs since graduation.
Dr. Brusek enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine with a special interest in preventive care, internal medicine and dermatology. She believes in focusing on client education and the development of the human-animal bond.
She is an active member of the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA), and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). When not at work, she can be found spending time with her husband and their four young children. Her furry family includes sweet Setters and an adorable cat.
Dr. Heidi Engel
Dr. Engel graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois in 2003 and specializes in the treatment of cats and dogs. She loves to help keep your animal friends healthy and happy from puppy and kitten hood to their senior years. Dr. Engel has 2 energetic kids, a kind husband, 2 beagle mixes and a feisty cat. She loves playing cards, camping, hiking, and walking the dogs. Life is always better with furry friends!
Dr. Adrianne Brusek grew up in Chicago, three blocks from Wrigley Field. She graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. She has been practicing in the Chicago suburbs since graduation.
Dr. Brusek enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine with a special interest in preventive care, internal medicine and dermatology. She believes in focusing on client education and the development of the human-animal bond.
She is an active member of the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA), and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). When not at work, she can be found spending time with her husband and their four young children. Her furry family includes sweet Setters and an adorable cat.
Dr. Heidi Engel
Dr. Engel graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois in 2003 and specializes in the treatment of cats and dogs. She loves to help keep your animal friends healthy and happy from puppy and kitten hood to their senior years. Dr. Engel has 2 energetic kids, a kind husband, 2 beagle mixes and a feisty cat. She loves playing cards, camping, hiking, and walking the dogs. Life is always better with furry friends!
And our wonderful support staff !!!
Michelle- (Office Administrator) Michelle joined Green Paws in May of 2013 after working five years in the same animal emergency room as both Dr. Gallegos and Dr. Marcotte. She currently runs the front desk and keeps the Green Paws website up to date. She was happy to make the change from seeing critical cases every night to seeing puppies and kittens on a regular basis! In her spare time Michelle spends time with “Muppet” the Pekingese (you’ve probably seen him manning the front desk with his momma!) and her three cute kitties.
Chrissy - (Head Technician) Chrissy graduated from the Vet Tech Institute in May of 2014 and joined Green Paws immediately after. Her interests include watching sports, reading and learning about animals, and hanging out with her friends and family. Her pets include Walter a 2 year old Weimaraner mix she adopted from a shelter in December 2013.
Mayte- (Technician) Mayte graduated from the Veterinary Technician Institute in May of 2015 and also joined Green Paws shortly after. She has an 11 year old Lhasapoo named Cookie and loves animals of all types. She enjoys her time as a surgery technician as well as seeing all our clients on a daily basis.
Amanda - (Vet Assistant) Bio coming soon.
Miranda - (Receptionist) Bio coming soon
Sonia - (Vet Assistant) Bio coming soon
Bridget - (Assistant/Reception) Bio coming soon
Chrissy - (Head Technician) Chrissy graduated from the Vet Tech Institute in May of 2014 and joined Green Paws immediately after. Her interests include watching sports, reading and learning about animals, and hanging out with her friends and family. Her pets include Walter a 2 year old Weimaraner mix she adopted from a shelter in December 2013.
Mayte- (Technician) Mayte graduated from the Veterinary Technician Institute in May of 2015 and also joined Green Paws shortly after. She has an 11 year old Lhasapoo named Cookie and loves animals of all types. She enjoys her time as a surgery technician as well as seeing all our clients on a daily basis.
Amanda - (Vet Assistant) Bio coming soon.
Miranda - (Receptionist) Bio coming soon
Sonia - (Vet Assistant) Bio coming soon
Bridget - (Assistant/Reception) Bio coming soon
Please enjoy some super cute photos of our own pets featured below !!
Green Paws Veterinary Care
Dr. Tina Marcotte and Dr. Gia Gallegos
617 S. La Grange Rd
La Grange IL 60525
708-352-1591
Hours by Appointment
Dr. Tina Marcotte and Dr. Gia Gallegos
617 S. La Grange Rd
La Grange IL 60525
708-352-1591
Hours by Appointment