"Dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care for your pet"
Medical Support Team
David A. Cohen, DVM
Dr. Cohen graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 1981. He came to the Glenview Animal Hospital in 1984 and took over ownership in 1985. He brings a wealth of experience to the community. His interests and strengths are in providing a practical and proactive approach to compassionate care. He splits his work day between surgery in the mornings and appointments in the afternoons and no matter when you see him, he’s sure to have a good story to tell you. Dr. Cohen lives with his wife Dawn and Lulu, their Toy Poodle. When out of the office, Dr. Cohen creates beautiful stained glass works of art, likes to travel and enjoys spending time with his six grandchildren.
Manny Kanter, DVM
Dr. Kanter graduated from the Ohio State University in 2004 where he received the award for Excellence in Small Animal Medicine. His enthusiasm and friendly demeanor make him a valuable member of our team. Dr. Kanter enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine, but has a special interest in internal medicine and pain management. It is important to him to help manage pain in our pets whether post surgically, from injury or just making them more comfortable as they grow older. Away from the office, Dr. Kanter enjoys kayaking, biking, watching movies and traveling. He shares his home with his wife Jen and a menagerie of rescue dogs and cats.
Sarah Mateles, VMD
Dr. Mateles graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. Prior to veterinary school, Dr. Mateles was an environmental engineer, and completed her undergrad degree at M.I.T. and received a master's at UC-Berkeley in that field. Her favorite part of being a veterinarian is getting to know her patients and their families and supporting pets through their changing stages of life. Dr. Mateles and her family share their home with Daphne, a cattle dog mix, and two Whippets, Louise and Shasta. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, cooking and spending time with the dogs.
Valerie Schoen, DVM
Dr. Schoen graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 1997 and appreciates the need for continual learning that being a veterinarian requires. She enjoys building long-term relationships with clients and educating owners to be informed and active partners in their pets' care. She believes that good dental health makes a huge impact on the quality of life for pets, and loves hearing back from owners about how much more playful their pet is after treatment of dental disease. Dr. Schoen and her husband share their home with their cat Dottie, Ralphie, a Beagle-Cattledog mix and new to the family, Pittie mix, Leeloo. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, reading and traveling.
Missy Tarpey, CVT, Practice Manager
Missy started her veterinary career by spending time in her father’s veterinary practice. After becoming a veterinary technician and working at several specialty practices, she took over as practice manager here, working with her “second family.” In addition to managing the day to day business of the hospital and keeping our clients informed and updated, she is always available to lend a hand or two as a technician. Missy and her husband Pat share their home with the large, loveable London, their Old English Sheepdog and Ivy, the softest Mini American Shepherd ever. When not keeping the hospital going, Missy enjoys arts and crafts, spending time at her lake house, boating and being a part of SheepieFest!
Chris, Hospital Team Director
Dr. Cohen owns the hospital but it’s Chris who runs the show! She’s been with the Glenview Animal Hospital for over 30 years and she makes sure your pet is getting everything it needs from the right food and a fun toy to helping with exams and treatments. You may not know her yet but she knows you and your pet. Her love and compassion for animals is what makes her your pet’s best friend. Whether she’s caring for your pet, the local wild life, Ty and Murphy the hospital cats or her own cat-daughter, Flinky, her goal is to give them the best of everything. When she takes time for herself, Chris enjoys reading, catching up on her favorite TV shows, spending time with friends and family and getting some much deserved rest.
Christy, Veterinary Technician
Christy received her veterinary technician certification from Parkland College and has been with us since 2001. She has specialized training in anesthesia, dentistry, radiology, laboratory procedures and patient care. Her home is shared with her husband, Jovy and their daughters Aubrey and Paisley. Their furry family members include their dog, Jax and three cats, Kylo, Coal and Flash.
Becky, Veterinary Technician
A technician since 2011, Becky has been with us since 2018. She moved to the area from North Dakota after receiving her Associate’s Degree in Applied Science. If she’s not helping out with your pet’s appointment she can be found assisting in surgery. At home, her family includes her husband Kyle and their little boy, Jake as well as their always entertaining cats, Miles and BB. In her free time, Becky enjoys visiting local breweries to sample their latest creations and or working at home with Legos to make some amazing creations of her own.
Lauren, Veterinary Technician
After moving here from Omaha, Nebraska, Lauren joined our team as a veterinary assistant in 2022. During exams, she enjoys connecting with patients and their owners as well as continuing to learn more from the doctors and she has recently added surgery assistant to her resume. She lives with her fiancée, Tyler and their two cats Dwight who loves to cuddle and Mose who enjoys his independence, fresh air and wrestling with the other males in the house. When not taking care of pets at work, Lauren enjoys cooking and baking, rock climbing with her fiancée and playing the game Stardew Valley.
Lori, Veterinary Technician
A lifelong lover of all animals, Lori joined our group in October 2023. After studying Small Companion Animal Biology/Animal Science at the U of I, she has worked in the veterinary field for years and has rescued animals of all kinds. She believes strongly in the benefits of the human-animal bond, especially the one she has with her cat, Charlie. She also has two grown daughters, six grand-cats and a wonderful granddaughter! In her free time, Lori volunteers at a local shelter, enjoys reading, fitness walking, watching Chicago sports and spending quality time with family and friends.
Gosia, Certified Veterinary Technician
Gosia’s lifelong love for animals began when, as a little girl, she would help her grandfather at his rural vet practice. After getting her Bio Chem degree, she moved to Colorado to get her Veterinary Technician degree from Bel-Rea Institute. She returned to suburban Chicago in 2008 and has been working as a CVT ever since. She’s worked with a variety of animals including dogs, cats and exotics. She’s worked at an animal shelter as well and in June 2025, she joined us here. Gosia’s pet family includes her Cattle Dog mix Aspen, who is her favorite hiking buddy and cuddle bug and her cat Lulu, a Persian Mix, who is her reading buddy. In her free time, she loves to read, travel, hike, bike and take pictures.
Thamara, Veterinary Technician
Born and raised on the north side of Chicago, Thamara has always had a love for animals. When a position as a receptionist at an animal hospital was offered to her, she knew it was her chance to begin her career in the animal field. Over the years, she transitioned into a technician role and joined us in June 2025. She enjoys learning about her patients, getting a feel for their behaviors and body language to help them feel better. She shares her home with her husband Jesús, their sons Noah, Adam and Lucas and their pitbull Raya who will jump on you when she meets you but, only to give you kisses. Thamara enjoys spending time with her family and her boys, doing whatever they want to do!
Emily, Veterinary Technician Assistant
Emily has always had a love for animals and from a young age, she knew that she wanted to take care of them. She started with us in December 2024 and helps out with appointments, assists our doctors and does anything she can to help care for your pets. While her fiance is away at school, Emily lives at home with her family in Chicago. They share their home with Karma, a 10 year old Rottweiler and Blu, a 7 year old Australian Cattle Mix. When not here with us, Emily enjoys hanging out with friends & family, doing puzzles with her sister, watching her sister’s hockey games & having fun outings with her fiance.
Anne, Client Service
Anne joined us in 2020. She has worn many hats in her work life but as she has always wanted to work with animals, she has settled in here at our front desk. She loves knowing that she is helping our clients take care of their furry family members. Her own family includes her husband Brian, son Billy and their cats Jimmy Neutron, the old man of the gang, Judy Hopps (Hopsie), the scaredy cat, Flerken the trouble maker and the twins, Loki and Sylvie. In her free time, Anne enjoys watching her son play hockey, traveling with her family and spending time in her craft room.
Nikki, Client Service
Learning that helping clients at a front desk was something she truly enjoyed, Nikki joined our team in July 2023. She loves taking care of clients and their pets and getting to know and interact with the variety of dog breeds that we see. Born and raised in Grayslake, she currently lives in Gurnee with her fiancée, Katherine. Their pet family includes three dogs, super friendly Stitch, stubborn and silly Hercules, wild and crazy Buck, as well as a pack of rats, a hamster and ferrets Pluto and Kiko. When not at work, Nikki loves spending time with her dad, sister and friends. She also loves a good bonfire and enjoys doing cross stitch in her free time.
Dawn, Client Service
Dawn grew up in sunny Monterey, California and she brought that beautiful, sunny personality with her to our team. She and Dr. Cohen finally tied the knot on July 3, 2022! Dawn enjoys spending time with her son Dylan, her new, growing family and traveling with her husband. They currently live in Wilmette where they enjoy time together on the water and on shore where they search for beautiful beach glass.
Ty the Hospital Cat
Ty is living the good life as the GAH Hospital Cat! A former outside cat, he is enjoying the indoor life where he is safe and happy. He enjoys trying out every seat in the hospital to make sure they are all comfortable. His favorite hobby is sampling the many treats offered. He has no pets of his own but he very much enjoys the company of his coworkers, especially Chris, who takes care of him just like his mama would. In his free time, he enjoys watching the birds and squirrels at their feeding stations outside. He has many, many toys that he enjoys playing with and when allowed, he loves to supervise the care of our patients.
Murphy, Hospital Cat
Murphy is our Expert of Shenanigans and Mischief Making! He takes this role very seriously and is always around, under foot, up and about, basically wherever people are, he is there. He loves having the run of the hospital and enjoys exploring and finding new places to hang out. His favorite places are on the windowsills, watching the wildlife or on Chris’ lap, doing his best to keep her from working. If you visit us with a puppy or small dog, you’ll likely meet him up close as he absolutely loves dogs and will do his best to make yours his new best friend. Murphy is loving life and enjoying his position as Co-Hospital Cat here at the GAH.
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