VSMR

Veterinary Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

Our Team

Meet Our Team

Our experienced team, headed by Dr. Amber Ihrke, is dedicated to providing compassionate therapeutic care for your pet. You can learn more about each of our incredible team members below.

Amber Ihrke, DVM, DACVSMR

Medical Director/Owner

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Tina Medland

Practice Manager

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Katie Neforos

Rehabilitation Technician

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Katie Holich

Rehabilitation Technician

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Carla Ortega

Rehabilitation Technician

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Jill W.

Client Service Representative

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Allie W.

Client Service Representative

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Amber Ihrke, DVM, DACVSMR

Medical Director/Owner

Amber Ihrke, DVM, DACVSMR, was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, and double majored in Biology and Veterinary Science at the University of Nevada-Reno. In 1996, she graduated from the University of Missouri – Columbia with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. She is certified in Canine Rehabilitation from the Canine Rehabilitation Institute, Veterinary Acupuncture from the Chi Institute, Veterinary Spinal Manipulation from The Healing Oasis, and Veterinary Pain Management from the International Academy of Veterinary Pain Management. In 2021, Dr. Ihrke received designation as a Board Certified Specialist (Diplomate) from the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (ACVSMR). Dr. Ihrke is on the faculty of The Healing Oasis. In her free time, she keeps busy with her husband, four daughters, and two dogs. She enjoys competing in triathlons and running.

Allie W.

Client Service Representative

Allie joined the VSMR team in December 2021 as a part-time CSR. She is currently completing her Associate of Science Degree at JJC and plans on attending University of Illinois to pursue a Bachelor Degree in Animal Science. Allie would like to work at a wildlife rehabilitation center in the future. She currently has five cats of her own and outside of work, she likes to spend time with family and friends and also enjoys taking long walks.

Tina Medland

Practice Manager

Tina joined our practice in April of 2021. She has 16+ years of experience in veterinary practice management and is currently pursuing her Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) certification through the Veterinary Hospital Manager Association (VHMA). Tina is also a member of the Chicagoland Veterinary Managers Group and feels one of the best parts of this profession is working closely with pets and the people who love them.

Outside of work, Tina enjoys reading, paper crafting, and traveling with her husband and dogs. She also co-owns/breeds and trains her three generations of Golden Retrievers for both obedience and conformation. She currently has three dogs, Winnie, Banner, and Faith, and a cat, Albert. She is very proud to be working with a dedicated team of professionals that are like a second family… and glad to call Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation of Homer Glen (VSMR) her new home!

Katie Neforos, CVT, CCRVN, CVPP

Rehabilitation Technician

Katie graduated in 2008 from The Vet Tech Institute at Fox College with her associate’s degree and certification in Veterinary Technology and is a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Veterinary Nurse through the Canine Rehabilitation Institute. She enjoys nutrition and is a Purina Weight Coach and a Veterinary Nutritional Advocate through Hill’s. Katie is also a Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner through the IVAPM.

Katie Holich, CVT, CVMRT

Rehabilitation Technician

Katie attended the Vet Tech Institute at Fox College and graduated in 2015. She was in the veterinary field for 5 years before joining our team. Katie is certified in Veterinary Massage and Rehabilitation through the Healing Oasis Wellness Center.

Carla Ortega, CVT, CVMRT

Rehabilitation Technician

Carla graduated from The Vet Tech Institute at Fox College in 2019 with an associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology and is a Certified Veterinary Technician. She graduated from the Healing Oasis Wellness Center in 2021 and is also certified in Veterinary Massage and Rehabilitation.

Jill W.

Jill W. joined the VSMR team in 2012. Her favorite part of the job is meeting new clients and pets and building relationships with them. Outside of work, Jill enjoys golfing, spending time in Michigan, going to the beach, and taking long walks. She recently added to her family by adopting a little cutie named Josie, a female five-month-old Shihtzu mix puppy!

Veterinary Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

Our Team

Meet Our Team

Amber Ihrke, DVM, DACVSMR

Tina Medland

Katie Neforos

Katie Holich

Carla Ortega

Jill W.

Allie W.

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