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About County Line Animal Hospital

    The practice of County Line Animal Hospital began it's life on 3 acres of land along the banks of the DuPage River in 1971.  The first few years Dr. Kilburn practiced out of his house.  By 1974 the new small animal hospital was built and Dr. Kilburn moved in.  We took advantage of the beautiful setting and designed the building to face away from busy Washington Street, not only to take advantage of the beautiful view but, to provide an increased buffer of safety for potentially playful patients escaping from their owners.  It seems to have worked in that, in over 30 years of practicing nobody's best friend has run away from them into the heavy traffic of Washington Street.
 


Dr. Richard F. Kilburn

   Richard F. Kilburn, son of veterinarian Friend L. Kilburn of Sigourney, IA., graduated Iowa State University May 25th, 1968.  The following day, May 26th (mustn't forget that) he married Mary Helen Osth in LaGrange, IL.  They have two beautiful grown children, Erin and David.  After three years working in the Boston area, Dr. Kilburn established his practice in Naperville, IL. focusing on small and pet animals.  Professionally he works to master all the disciplines, dermatology, dentistry immunology, ophthalmology, radiology, ultrasonology, echocardiography , soft tissue surgery and so on, but probably endoscopy and orthopedics, having performed through his career literally hundreds of successful orthopedic procedures and joint repairs, are his greatest loves.  Education for Dr. Kilburn is a continuous ongoing quest completing over 100 hours of classwork and continuing education every year. Dr. Kilburn's most recent accomplishments besides his arthroscopy work is having become certified to perform the TPLO procedure for the rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in the dog and his certification to perform the advanced PennHip evaluation for predicting hip displasia in the dog .  Most recently he has become credentialed to perform Stem Cell transplant in the dog, an exciting new modality to repair arthritis.  Dr. Kilburn thinks himself a regular handiman/"Mr. Fix-it", as it is uncommon for him to call a repair man to fix about anything from electronic and computer equipment to engines and cars..  In his personal life he has a large variety of hobbies and interests.  He is a private pilot and part owner in three airplanes.  He is an avid wookworker, (bragging that orthopedic work is just fine cabinet making with blood), a metal worker/welder, mechanic and is currently involved in a long term project of restoring an early 1928 Ford Sport Coupe for fine point judging .  His greatest challenge in life is getting the antique car grease from under his finger nails before he goes to work.  Recreation loves are skiing, windsurfing and tennis.  Community involvement is strong, among other activities had been a Kiwanian for over 32 years.  He has held just about every office in the Naperville Evening Club .


Dr. Jennifer Parvin

   Dr. Parvin attended Augustana College in Rock Island for her undergraduate schooling.  After three years she transfererred to the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine where she graduated in 1994.

  Dr. Parvin joined County Line Animal Hospital Hospital in 1996.  Her practice philosophy focuses on client education and the importance of preventative medical care for her patients.

  When not at work, Dr. Parvin is an avid reader and enjoys experiencing the great outdoors through hiking and bicycling.


Dr. Steven Poduska

  Dr. Poduska is a 2009 gradute of Iowa State University College of Veterinary  Medicine, (undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa).  Following graduation, he completed a small animal internship at VCA Aurora and VCA Berwyn Animal Hospitals.

  Dr Poduska joined County Line Animal Hospital in August of 2010.  His professional interests include challenging diagnostics, soft tissue surger, orthopedic surgery, emergency medicine and radiology..

  During his few moments out of the office, Dr. Poduska enjoys cycling (he rides the annual bicycle trek across Iowa), running, football and baseball.  He especially enoys watching and supporting his favorite teams, the Iowa Hawkeyes, the Cubs and the Bears.



  What do we do at County Line Animal Hospital, P.C.?  What makes us special?  Telling you what we don't do would be a much shorter list.    Virtually any diagnostic, medical or surgical is done here at County Line Animal Hospital. 


 

 

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