Veterinary Assistants

Ashley Arens

Ashley has helped care for pet guests as a kennel assistant since 2008. A native of Westmont, Violette is proud to work at a hospital that offers such expert care and compassion for pets. She enjoys working with animals and learning new things about pet care. Violette shares her home with a cat named Zoe and an English Mastiff. She enjoys running, dancing, reading, playing soccer, horseback riding and volunteering at the Ronald McDonald Charity House in her free time.

Colleen Ryan

Veterinary technician assistant Colleen joined the West Suburban Veterinary Hospital staff in 2008. A native of Chicago, she loves working with animals and one day hopes to become a veterinarian. At home, she enjoys the companionship of her dog, Brandy. In her spare time, she enjoys playing volleyball, reading, volunteering and learning new things.

Ted Gadomski

Veterinary assistant Ted Gadomski has been part of the West Suburban team since 2006. He grew up in Poland and England. Ted loves working with the caring veterinarians and staff and enjoys working with clients and their pets. During his free time, Ted enjoys swimming, walking, biking and reading. Most of all, he enjoys traveling, which he did a great deal while working as a restaurant designer and equipment sales engineer.

Matthew Timmons

Matthew has been a veterinary assistant at West Suburban since 2005. A native of North Riverside, he likes working with the caring staff and enjoys the opportunity to help care for animals each day. He currently is pursuing his veterinary education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne School of Veterinary Medicine. Matthew's animal companions include a cat named Tigger and a rescue dog named Lily. Matthew is an avid runner and completed the Chicago Marathon in 2007. He also enjoys basketball, cycling, golf and soccer.