Fox Valley Equine Practice

11/11/2024

10/29/2024

Help us wish Dr. Heinze a Happy Birthday! He is spending his birthday week in New Mexico with his sisters Theresa and Korryn. He will be back in the office on Friday.

10/18/2024

Vet Tech Spotlight

Cassie Lesko

Cassie called FVEP 3 years ago, looking for a job. Cassie has a Bachelor’s in Animal Science w/ a concentration in Pre-Vet from U of I. She worked for Equine Vet, Dr. Brodd for 4 years before his retirement. We couldn’t hire her fast enough!

Cassie enjoys emergency calls and assisting with gastroscopes.

Cassie, her husband Josh and 2 daughters, Courtney (12) and Cami (3) live on a working farm. They raise and show pigs all over Illinois. They have taken home several blue ribbons.

In her free time, Cassie enjoys baking with her girls and working with the pigs. Her favorite vacations are anywhere with a beach and sunshine.

10/17/2024

Vet Tech Spotlight

Annie O’Neill, CVT

Annie has been with Fox Valley Equine for over a year. Annie started with FVEP as an extern from Fox College. She joined FVEP full-time after her externship. She took the VTNE exam and is a Certified Vet Tech.

Annie has been around horses her whole life and is very comfortable with them. Dr. Heinze jokes that horses love Annie because she wears alfalfa perfume. She started riding at the age of 8, and currently owns 2 mares, Hallie and Lacie.

Annie feels home on the range…the gun range. She shoots trap whenever she gets a chance. She also enjoys line dancing, fishing and spending time with her Miniature Pinscher, Pogo.

10/16/2024

Vet Tech Spotlight

Martin Martinez, CVT

Martin has been with Fox Valley Equine for 4 years. He started out as an extern from Fox College. We were so impressed with him that we offered him a job. Martin possesses a “super-power”; He speaks English and Spanish fluently.

Martin has extensive horse experience. He grew up helping his dad at the Chicagoland racetracks, grooming and hotwalking Thoroughbreds.

Martin recently purchased a 6-horse trailer and hauls horses in his free-time. It isn’t unusual for Martin and his brother to take a load of horses down to and from Florida over a weekend.

Martin is currently single. Any lady who wishes to date Martin will be fully vetted by his FVEP family, to determine her worthiness.

10/15/2024

Vet Tech Spotlight

Heather Baltikas, CVT

Heather has been with Fox Valley Equine for 12 years. She is one of 3 Certified Vet Techs. Certified Vet Techs can perform blood draws, administer vaccines, take x-rays, perform laser therapy, microchipping and run fluids, to name a few. Heather has also performed euthanasia in emergency situations, when a vet is too far away.

Heather has been with her husband Bill for 25 years. They have 2 children, a daughter Harper (9), who is an aspiring rider and Tanner (2), who is a wild child. Heather’s dog Murphy is the Fox Valley Equine office pup and official greeter.

09/11/2024

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09/11/2024

It's time to start booking your routine fall work. Call us at 630-365-5600.

08/30/2024

The FVEP office will close at 3:30 today. Emergencies will be covered by Dr. Gebien all weekend. We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing Labor Day.

07/16/2024

Phone and power have been restored. Business as usual!

07/15/2024

Please bear with us while we are experiencing a Monday morning with no power due to the overnight storms. There are trees down on La Fox Rd and our parking lot. You can reach out here or call our office number to leave a message with our answering service. We will update as the days goes. Thank you.

07/02/2024

The FVEP office will be closed this Thursday and Friday in observance of Independence Day. Emergency coverage will be shared by FVEP and DuWayne. Please call the office at 630-365-5600 if you need to pick-up medications to get your horse through the long weekend.

06/19/2024

Dr. Heinze's dog Curt had a makeover today! He feels marvelous!

06/10/2024

Dr. Gebien won the Champion division of her horse show this weekend!

05/24/2024

Help us welcome Dr. Kari Singer to FVEP. Dr. Singer joined the practice full-time this week. She is a graduate of University of Illinois. We are thrilled to have her!

05/23/2024

The FVEP office will be closed on Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day. Dr. Heinze will be covering ER. Please call the office at 630-365-5600 if your horse needs any meds to get through the holiday weekend.