St. John Animal Clinic

06/25/2026

It has been a stormy start to the summer.

Do you have a "go-bag" ready for you pets? Here are some ideas/tips to put in your bag

06/25/2026

It is so hard to photograph kittens! But you can tell how cute they are! These poor little babies were thrown out on the highway in a carrier with no food or water. They were all under one pound. One of our clients who rescues cats has taken them in, dewormed and socialized them. They need a second chance with a loving home.
The woman who dumped them out was caught on camera and charged with 8 counts of animal cruelty.
If you are interested in providing a loving home for one of these babies- call Deena at +1 (708) 269-8945.

06/24/2026

Food allergies...lets's talk about them

06/23/2026

Heartworm Disease.
What do you know about it?

06/22/2026

The 4th is coming up, and loud noises will be inevitable.

How to help ease your pets fears this holiday.

06/21/2026

06/19/2026

Dr. Kim Michels is one of our veterinarians here at SJAC. She graduated from Purdue University with her B.S. in Animal Sciences and later her D.V.M in 2017. Dr. Michels is also a member of AVMA, INVMA, and Fear Free Pets (Level 3 certified). Dr. Michels has always had a love for science and found veterinary medicine is a rewarding career for her. Each day is different, and she loves all the different roles she can have as a veterinarian such as dentist, surgeon, or a primary care doctor. Dr. Michels has diverse interests in medicine, behavior, and surgery. She enjoys building bonds with her clients and patients and cherishes those opportunities to interact with them.
Dr. Michels grew up in Northwest Indiana and came to SJAC for an externship during her final year of veterinary school. She enjoyed her time here and returned after working in Illinois for a few years. Some perks at SJAC are the short commute to work, the awesome team members, and the loyal and grateful clientele. In her free time, Dr. Michels enjoys attending fitness classes, baking, crafting, and spending time with her family and rescue pets Leia and Rogue.

06/18/2026

Thursday’s vet in the spotlight is Dr. Melissa Dunn.

Dr. Dunn has wanted to be a veterinarian since she was 8 years old and her family got a dog for the first time. She worked at St. John Animal Clinic while in college, then returned when she graduated from Purdue's College of Veterinary Medicine. This last year she has added a German shepherd and her third child to the family. She enjoys spending time outside with her family from nature walks to fishing to riding ATVs. She feels blessed to have her family in her life and do the job she had dreamed about when she was little girl with her second family at the clinic.

06/17/2026

Today we are featuring Dr. Christy Cooper!

Dr. Christy Cooper graduated from Purdue’s School of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. She also received a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology in 1999. While attending Purdue she received the Bastien Award for exceptional care of canine patients. She held the position of Treasurer for the Exotic Club for two years and was involved in SCAVMA, AAFP, Pet Safe and SVECCS. Dr. Cooper started hanging around here back in 1995 straight out of high school. She spent time shadowing the doctors and helping out where and whenever needed. After a couple of years, we hired her as a veterinary assistant! The rest is history; now she is part owner! Dr. Cooper likes the puppy/kitten visits, setting up the human-animal bond. She also enjoys preventative medicine, ultrasound, and surgery. She is currently a member of AVMA, IVMA, and is Fear Free Certified. While not at work, you’ll probably find Dr. Cooper spending time with her family on a sports field, either supporting her children or playing soccer herself. She enjoys spending time outside doing activities, like family swim time, sand volleyball, hiking, and scuba diving. She has a dog and 2 cats.