Our Staff

Our Cat Care Professionals

Dr. Schmidt

Dr. Rebecca Schmidt founded the Northern Illinois Cat Clinic located in Libertyville Illinois in 1982. At that time, Dr. Schmidt was one of only 15 veterinarians in the United States limiting her practice to cats. Dr. Schmidt graduated with honors from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 1973. She was the first female veterinarian to complete a post-graduate internship at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 1975. Dr. Schmidt has a special interest in feline internal medicine. Her fascination is motivated by the cat’s ability to hide disease symptoms and resist human intervention. Dr. Schmidt’s dedication, experience, knowledge of feline medicine and surgery, and gentle touch combine to make her a special member of the Northern Illinois Cat Clinic PC Team.Dr. Schmidt is a member of:
American Association of Feline Practitioners
American Veterinary Medical Association
Chicago Veterinary Medical Association
Dr. Schmidt and her husband have two cats at home: Pepsi and Boots. Their two children are grown and now have cats of their own.
Rebecca Schmidt — Dr. Schmidt Holding a Cat in Libertyville, IL
Dr Schmidt — Dr. Schmidt with a Technician in Libertyville, IL

Dr. Miller

Dr. A. Michelle Miller received her Bachelor’s degree in Zoology at Eastern Illinois University. She then graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 1989. After graduation, she moved to Elkhart, Indiana and spent the next 11 years practicing general small animal medicine and surgery. While in Indiana, she served on the Board of Directors for the local Humane Society, spoke regularly at local schools about pet healthcare and vetted the cats for the local 4-H Society’s cat shows. It was during those years that Dr. Miller developed her interest in feline medicine as she realized that the feline population was underserved. Her favorite field is geriatric medicine and helping owners balance the myriad health issues that beset the elderly cat. Dr. Miller is a member of:
American Association of Feline Practitioners
American Veterinary Medical Association
Chicago Veterinary Medical Association
To support a strong desire to concentrate her medical and surgical skills on only cats, Dr. Miller joined the Cat Clinic in 2001. She is owned currently by three cats; Spike and Gus, young troublemaking boys and Dyna, an outgoing and photogenic three-year-old that is often seen in the clinic’s computer monitors. When not working, she can usually be found in the garden or out cycling.
Michelle Miller — Dr. Miller Holding a Cat in Libertyville, IL
Dr. Miller — Dr. Miller Checking a Cat in Libertyville, IL
Bryan — Bryan The Hospital Manager in Libertyville, IL

Bryan: Hospital Manager

Coming from a pair of veterinarian parents, animal love and care was bred into him. When you discuss developing radiographs as a twelve-year-old, experience is an understatement. Striving to keep the best staff, provide the best medicine, and emanate customer service, he keeps a busy schedule. If you need anything at all, ask for Bryan.
Nicole — Nicole The Head Technician in Libertyville, IL

Nicole: Head Technician

Nicole graduated in 2011 from Carroll University with a biology degree (emphasis in animal behavior). Nicole once worked at a pet store and currently volunteers her time at an animal shelter in Wisconsin. She has one sweet kitty at home named Frankie. Frankie has health issues of his own and is a frequent visitor to our clinic. Nicole is extremely pleasant to deal with and always strives to do her best. She has a gentle touch which the kitties sure appreciate.
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