Staff

VETERINARIANS

Dr. Barbara Royal, founder and owner of The Royal Treatment Veterinary Center, is an internationally-renowned pioneer in complementary medicine and physical rehabilitation. A passionate advocate of commonsense and cutting-edge approaches to optimal animal health, Dr. Royal provides a bridge between Western and Eastern medicine. Click to read FULL BIO.

CHIROPRACTORS

Dr. Sarah Watson (chiropractic) - Dr. Watson graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic with a Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 2009. She also holds Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy degree from the Healing Oasis Wellness Center, which is the only nationally accredited post-graduate degree in animal Chiropractic. Dr. Watson is able to add safe, effective, non-invasive chiropractic adjustments to the complement of therapies available at Royal Treatment. Dr. Watson accesses the skeletal and nervous systems thru motion palpation and functional neurology. Using Chiropractic she can adjust subluxations and remove interference from the nervous system allowing for normal function to return. Working with the Royal Treatment team allows Dr. Sarah to work in concert with the treating veterinarian to give your animal comprehensive integrative care.

STAFF

Veronica Vazquez (veterinary technician) – Veronica has been working with Dr. Royal for 5 years. She has a strong interest in animal nutrition and loves seeing all the happy patients that come to the Royal Treatment. She lives in Chicago with her husband Adam and two sassy cats Ziggy Stardust and Nico.

Alex Kislaitis (rehabilitation technician) – Alex has been working with Dr. Royal since 2008, with a strong interest in veterinary rehabilitation. He has been working with animals for over 14 years and has been the proud owner of a variety of birds, reptiles, fish, 2 cats, and 1 dog.  He is a member of the Chicago Herpetological Society and continues to seek new ways to enjoy and share his interests.

Kate Francini (veterinary technician) – Kate has been a veterinary technician for three years with a background in emergency care. Her favorite part of being at the Royal Treatment is working with her fellow teammates to help critically injured patients make a full recovery. When she’s not working, Kate enjoys walks with her three dogs, Shiisa, Pancake and Tilly.

Kerry Bolger (veterinary technician) – Kerry first worked with Dr. Royal over 15 years ago in veterinary emergency medicine.  She has since worked extensively in the ER, but recently joined the awesome staff here and is enjoying the opportunity to learn new things.  Kerry also has a photography business specializing in child & pet portraits as well as candid weddings and events.  In her free time she enjoys life with her 2 teenage kids and a plethora of pets.

Tashyia Fields (tech/reception) – Tashyia comes to us from North Carolina after moving to Chicago in 2009. She studied zoology at North Carolina State University and has since worked in veterinary medicine. She has one cat named Charles who is the love of her life. She enjoys baking desserts, reading, and exploring this great American city.

Zoe Magierek (reception) – Zoe has been working with Dr. Royal and animals in one way or another since 2005. She loves completing tasks and meeting all of the patients here at The Royal Treatment! She has two grey cats, 2 dogs, many snakes and a monitor lizard named Popcorn.

Jessica Ahrens (reception) – Jessica was born and raised in Johnsburg, IL, a small town in the northern suburbs of Chicago.  Since childhood she has been infatuated with all things animal and that passion has only increased as time went on.  Since 2008 she has been working in the pet care industry and loving every second.  She spends time with her husband Joe, and their two pets Murphy, a five year old silver & black tabby and Dexter McWiggles, their tough 2 1/2 year old dapple mini dachshund.  Jessica plans to major in Biology to study and protect animals and their natural habitats.

Victor Santoyo (tech assistant) -

Pam Kuhn (massage therapy) – Pam has worked with animals throughout her life including eleven years as an animal massage therapist. She also teaches animal massage at Chicago’s Animal Career Academy. Pam lives in Chicago with her husband, Ed and pug dog, Rugby.

Nancy Schults (massage therapy) – Nancy Shults has been a certified massage therapist for nearly 20 years. She has expanded her practice beyond serving people by offering her knowledge, experience, and care to help companion animals. Nancy has been working at the Royal Treatment Veterinary Center as a certified animal massage therapist since 2007. She also makes home visits and volunteers at shelters whenever possible. With a big heart and open arms, Nancy has been working to make a difference in the lives of many animals and their human counterparts.