A letter from Dr. Imhof, previous practice owner:
Exciting news for our team, and for you - our clients. On September 30, 2024 the "new" ownership team took over the direction of Aurora Animal Care Center (now named Aurora Animal Care Community). It was so important to me that this practice, and our clients/patients, remain under the leadership of a privately owned veterinary practice. I am thrilled that four of my colleagues - and people you all know and have worked with for years - have stepped up to the challenge. Dr's Jennifer Kartley, Andy Matlock, and Kim Zalewski along with Lerrissa Schmalzried RVT CCRP will be working together to guide this practice - and the care of you and your whiskered companions for the next 27 years or longer! They are a tremendous force, with the goal of finding the best care for all of you (and I get to continue to see patients and continue to be part of the team....its a WIN-WIN for me!)
I've been privileged to watch these four team members (and one of them in particular a little longer than the others) first as shadows students, veterinary students, preceptors, and interns who chose to stay and work with us, and grew to become integral leaders of our team. What a gift to me and all of you, that they are ready to step up and guide this practice into the future.
-Ellen Imhof, DVM
Practice owner- 9/15/1997-9/30/2024