Team

Balanced Body Vet Clinic

Dr. Angela Riffice

DVM, CVA, CVFT, cAVCA

Dr. Angela Riffice received her BS degree in animal science from the University of Illinois and then her DVM degree from Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine in 2012. Dr. Riffice is certified in both acupuncture and chiropractic for small animals and horses. She is also certified in food therapy and consults with her patients on herbal therapy. On October 16th, 2023, Dr. Riffice changed the name of Sackman Animal Hospital to Balanced Body Vet Clinic and now offers medical and surgical procedures and preventive care for small animals and acupuncture/chiropractic for both small animals and horses. Dr. Riffice says the best part of her job is helping animals and building long-lasting relationships with the pets and their owners. Dr. Riffice has a son, Alexander; a Maltipoo, Snoopy; a Yorkie, Oscar; 2 horses named Diva and Pops; and 4 cats: Mistletoe, S'mores, Binx, and Ash. In her free time, she enjoys time with her family and riding horses. For more information on Dr. Riffice, please visit her Facebook and Instagram pages under Balanced Body Veterinary Acupuncture.

Jen Harris

Veterinary Technician

Jen joined our team in September of 2024. Jen, originally from Peotone, worked as a police officer in the St. Louis area before moving to Alabama. There she attended Faulkner State and graduated from their Vet Tech Program. Jen later moved back to her home town with her daughter. Jen grew up around horses and still has a great love for horses, chickens and especially Basset Hounds. She loves spending time with her daughter and local family members in her free time.

Andrea Fischer

Veterinary Technician

Andrea joined our staff in November of 2012. Andrea graduated from the Vet Tech Institute at Fox College in May of 2014. She has more compassion for animals than most people you will ever meet. Andrea and her husband share their home with their son, dogs, cats and a tortoise.

Donna Burgess

C.V.T.

Donna, our resident comedian, is a 2012 graduate of the Vet Tech Institute at Fox College and joined our staff in January of 2013. Donna’s previous experience includes customer service, one year of working at an area emergency veterinary hospital, and a veterinary technician externship at Beecher Veterinary Clinic. Donna passed her VTNE (Veterinary Technician National Examination) in April of 2013 and officially became a Certified Veterinary Technician. Outside of work, Donna enjoys spending time with her family and motorcycle rides with her husband, Jake. Donna shares her home with her dogs, ducks, pet rats and an occasional rescue of almost any species.

Chelsie Burgess

Veterinary Technician

Chelsie graduated from Joliet Junior College from the Veterinary Technician Program in the Spring of 2020. She is the proud “mother” of her dachshund Bomber, African Gray Neema and bearded dragon Elliot. Outside of work Chelsie enjoys spending time with friends and family. Chelsie and her husband, Cody also enjoy a carefree day on the motorcycle. She has been with the practice since August 2019. Chelsie is a hard worker and cares for all our patients.

Alexis Luca

Veterinary Technician

Alexis recently graduated from Fox College and is currently working toward certification. She is passionate about animal health and committed to creating a comfortable experience for every patient. She has two cats, two dogs, and a ferret, and enjoys spending time with her three nephews and traveling with family.

Caleb Janousek

Clinic Assistant

Caleb has been with us since the fall of 2024. He is currently attending college and is planning on continuing onto a career in veterinary medicine. In Caleb’s free time he enjoys spending time with his little brother. Caleb has two golden retrievers named Mark and Ozzie, a cat named Clem and several chickens and ducks. Our patients that come in might meet Caleb during an exam, acupuncture, chiropractic work or laser therapy. Caleb is great with and loved by our patients!

Mistletoe

Resident House Cat

Smores

Resident House Cat