VETERINARIANS

Dr. Dane started her love of animals early as she grew up on a dairy farm. 'I used to throw the dolls out of the baby carriage and replace them with kittens when I was 3!' Dr. Dane earned her doctorate degree from Iowa State University in 1982. After several years in private practice, she opened the doors of Danada Veterinary Hospital on August 2, 1989. Her favorite part of the job has been being a part of so many pets' lives and getting to know their unique personalities, as well as getting to know their owners. She is married to Roger Hohle, and has two children Max and Rae. They share their home with Bender (cockatiel) and Riker (dog.) 

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Growing up next to Brookfield Zoo naturally developed Dr. Norberg's love for animals. He was inspired to pursue a medical career so vet med was the logical choice. He graduated from the University of Illinois in 2006 and joined our staff soon after. His special interests include toxicology, dermatology, surgery, cytology and he is Fear Free Elite certified. Being challenged every day is the best part of his job but he also says 'our staff is outstanding and makes each day fun!' He shares his life with his wife Liz, daughter Olivia, and their dog and three cats. In his spare time he enjoys long distance cycling, photography, traveling and is an avid sports fan.

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Dr. Andlinger has always loved animals, but it wasn’t until well into college that she chose veterinary medicine. Originally planning to become a conservation biologist, she participated in research on aquatic turtles. While working as a wildlife rehabilitator, her interest in medical cases grew, ultimately leading her to pursue veterinary school at the University of Illinois. After completing two internships with us, we were thrilled to welcome her to the team in May 2025 following her graduation. Dr. Andlinger is Fear Free Certified and has a soft spot for nervous or fearful pets. She’s committed to making each visit as stress-free as possible and especially enjoys building trust with pets and their owners. She tailors every appointment to meet each animal’s physical and behavioral needs. Outside of work, Dr. Andlinger is involved in rescue efforts for rabbits and guinea pigs which are two of her favorite species. 

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Dr. Daily is an experienced veterinarian who provides compassionate care to dogs and cats and their owners. She is a Fear Free Elite Certified Professional so she has a special interest in behavior and low stress “Fear Free” primary care. She is a proud graduate of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine but strives to continuously learn about the latest updates in her field.  She sees patients at Danada Veterinary Hospital on a part-time basis. In her free time, Dr. Daily enjoys baking, gardening, and spending time with her husband and adorable feline fur babies, Biscotti and Odie. 

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Dr. Escutia has spent most of her life in Illinois—growing up in Plainfield, then attending the University of Illinois for both her undergraduate and veterinary degrees before graduating in 2011. She joined the Danada Veterinary Hospital team full time in 2015 but transitioned in 2020 to only seeing patients at the hospital one to two Saturday's a month. During the week she works for the American Veterinary Medical Association. Her favorite part of clinical practice is helping sick patients feel better and brightening up their day! When Dr. Escutia is not working, she enjoys staying active outdoors and spending time with her husband David, and kids Luka, Liam, Leavitt and Liliana. She shares her home with a dog ('Turtle') and two cats ('Bagel' and “Gentleman Jack”).

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Dr. Katie Freeland was determined to become a veterinarian when she learned as a child that animals need doctors, too! Raised in northwest Indiana, she graduated from Western University of Health Sciences (California) in 2021. We first met Dr. Freeland during her externship here while in her 4th year of veterinary school. After she worked in Indiana for 18 months, we were thrilled she decided to come back to join the Danada team in December 2022. Getting to see firsthand daily the strength of the human-animal bond is her favorite part of her job. Dr. Freeland has a special interest in working with our high anxiety patients and ultrasonography.  In her free time, she enjoys watching sports (mainly college football and hockey) with her husband and friends, horseback riding and golfing. Their family includes Chief, the Quarter Horse, as well as two cats, Kevin and Cal.

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Dr. Gunderson joined the Danada Veterinary staff in 2016 after graduating from the University of Illinois CVM. Not only does Dr. Gunderson love animals, but a passion for science and helping people made veterinary medicine a perfect fit. She has a special interest in exotic animal medicine and the challenges involved in treating non traditional pets. Her favorite part of her job is the daily joy from seeing the bonds between people and their animals, and being able to help the whole family. In her free time, she enjoys reading, movies, trivia, and spending time with her family, especially her nieces.

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Dr. Hiller has always been drawn to all animals, the outdoors, and science. After getting her BS in Biology studying disease transmission in mosquitoes at Illinois State, she decided to move onto larger animals by attending the University of Illinois Veterinary College. She graduated in 2002 and returned to her hometown of Wheaton, IL to join our staff in 2004. She especially enjoys surgery and wellness/preventative medicine. She loves that every day brings something new and its own challenges.  Her family includes husband Tim, daughter Kiley, son Jack, lab/collie mix Bailey, cats Lucy and Korra; along with variety of exotic pets. Dr. Hiller practices part-time so she can enjoy both traveling around the US with her family in their RV as well as continue to work with the Danada clients she is so fond of. Dr. Hiller also enjoys, reading, cross stitching, baking, and is often found working out.

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Dr. Kelley grew up watching Steve Irwin shows and had a passion for her science classes in school. She was also drawn to helping with our family pets and loved the companionship of her pets growing up. Veterinary medicine was the perfect path. She graduated from the University of Illinois, CVM in 2020 and practiced in our local area for 4 years before becoming part of the Danada Veterinary Hospital staff in September 2024. Her favorite part of her job is collaborating closely with clients and their pets to form that family-like bond. She finds it incredibly rewarding to be able to diagnose and treat our patients and nurse them back to good health. She has a special interest in dentistry and internal medicine. Her two dogs, Blue, an Australian Shepherd and Ryder, a Border Collie mix, go to work each day with her husband to one of the local golf courses. They have the important job of clearing the geese from the course and boosting morale for the workers. 

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To Dr. Kelly, the best part of her job is helping guide clients to make the best choice possible for their pet's health care. She credits the Danada clients and our upbeat, professional staff for her happiness coming to work. Dr. Kelly graduated from the University of Illinois in 2001 and joined the Danada Veterinary Hospital staff soon after. Dr. Kelly has experience in ultrasound and has a soft spot in her heart for working with cats and kittens. She lives with her husband, Kyle, her dog Nama, 4 cats, Zippy, Slippy, Percy and Piper, 14 chickens, a horse named Morty and one very active daughter! Dr. Kelly also enjoys camping, ice skating, fishing, reading, and spending time with her nieces and nephews. She has moved out of the Wheaton area and now fills in on Saturday’s on a very limited basis. 

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It wasn’t until college that Dr. Lullo realized that veterinary medicine was absolutely the best way to combine her love of science and her desire to help both animals and people. The best part of her job is getting to know her clients and their pets and being a part of the special bond that they have for each other. Dr. Lullo first joined the Danada Veterinary Hospital staff in 1994 after graduating from the University of Illinois in 1993. She took a hiatus from practicing with us to raise her children but came back to the hospital in 2020 and see patients part-time. In her free time, she enjoys running, training her golden retriever, Mabel, horseback riding and being a member of a local pony club with her daughter. In addition to Mabel, the family owns Elvis a chihuahua mix and Theo the guinea pig. Her kids Emma, Nora, Kent, and Mia are all growing up way too fast!

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Dr. Wallach graduated from the University of Illinois in 1994 and has been a proud team member at Danada Veterinary since 1996. She is passionate about her work and cares deeply about helping people do what is best for them and their pets. In her spare time away from work, she is an avid yoga student and also enjoys reading, music, movies, and baking for her coworkers.

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