Dr. Dane started her love of animals early as she grew up on a dairy farm. 'I used to throw the dolls out of the baby carriage and replace them with kittens when I was 3!' Dr. Dane earned her doctorate degree from Iowa State University in 1982. After several years in private practice, she opened the doors of Danada Veterinary Hospital on August 2, 1989. Her favorite part of the job has been being a part of so many pets' lives and getting to know their unique personalities, as well as getting to know their owners. She is married to Roger Hohle, and has two children Max and Rae. They share their home with Bender (cockatiel) and Riker (dog.) 

Growing up next to Brookfield Zoo naturally developed Dr. Norberg's love for animals. He was inspired to pursue a medical career so veterinary medicine was the logical choice. He graduated from the University of Illinois in 2006 and joined our staff soon after. His special interests include toxicology, dermatology, surgery, cytology and he is Fear Free Elite certified. Learning something new and being challenged every day is the best part of his job but he also says 'our staff is outstanding and makes each day fun!' He shares his life with his wife Liz, daughter Olivia, and their dog, Wyatt and three cats Mariah, Rochambeau and Lafayette. Liz is a certified veterinary technician so their animals are well taken care of. In his spare time he enjoys long distance cycling, photography, traveling and is an avid sports fan.

Dr. Daily knew as early as kindergarten that she wanted to be a veterinarian. She was fascinated by all things ‘animal.’ The education for veterinarians is extensive but after contemplating her decision as she started college, she knew animal medicine was what she was meant to do. Dr. Daily graduated from the University of Illinois in 2016. After two years in private practice elsewhere, Dr. Daily joined the Danada Veterinary Hospital staff in 2018. She shares her home with her cats, Toby and Blue. Her favorite part of her job is being able to help guide families to make the best decisions for their pets. In her spare time, she enjoys photography, relaxing with a movie and baking.

Dr. Katie Freeland was determined to become a veterinarian when she learned as a child that animals need doctors too! Raised in northwest Indiana, she graduated from Western University of Health Sciences (California) in 2021. We first met Dr. Freeland when she was here for her externship while in her 4th year of veterinary school. After she worked in Indiana for 18 months, she came back to join the Danada team in December 2022. Getting to see firsthand daily the strength of the human-animal bond is her favorite part of her job. In her free time, she enjoys watching sports (mainly college football and hockey) with her husband and friends, horseback riding and golfing. Their family includes Chief, the Quarter Horse, as well as two cats, Po and Kevin.

Dr. Gunderson joined the Danada Veterinary staff in 2016 after graduating from the University of Illinois CVM. Not only does Dr. Gunderson love animals, but a passion for science and helping people made veterinary medicine a perfect fit. She has a special interest in exotic animal medicine and the challenges involved in treating non traditional pets. Her favorite part of her job is the daily joy from seeing the bonds between people and their animals, and being able to help the whole family. In her free time, she enjoys reading, watching movies and trivia nights.

Dr. Hiller has always been drawn to all animals, the outdoors, and science. After getting her BS in Biology studying disease transmission in mosquitoes at Illinois State, she decided to move onto larger animals by attending the University of Illinois Veterinary College. She graduated in 2002 and returned to her hometown of Wheaton, IL to join the staff at Danada Veterinary Hospital in 2004. She especially enjoys surgery and wellness/preventative medicine. She loves that every day brings something new and its own challenges.  Her family includes husband Tim, daughter Kiley, son Jack, lab/collie mix Bailey, cats Lucy and Korra; along with variety of exotic pets. Dr. Hiller practices part-time so she can enjoy both traveling around the US with her family in their RV as well as continue to work with the Danada clients she is so fond of. Dr. Hiller also enjoys, reading, cross stitching, baking, and is often found working out at Orange Theory. 

Dr. Escutia has spent most of her life in Illinois—growing up in Plainfield, then attending the University of Illinois for both her undergraduate and veterinary degrees before graduating in 2011. She joined the Danada Veterinary Hospital team full time in 2015 but transitioned in 2020 to only seeing patients at the hospital one to two Saturday's a month. During the week she works for the American Veterinary Medical Association. Her favorite part of clinical practice is helping sick patients feel better and brightening up their day! When Dr. Escutia is not working, she enjoys staying active outdoors and spending time with her husband David, and sons, Luka, Liam and Leavitt. She shares her home with a dog ('Turtle') and two cats ('Bagel' and “Gentleman Jack”).

To Dr. Kelly, the best part of her job is helping guide clients to make the best choice possible for their pet's health care. She credits the Danada clients and our upbeat, professional staff for her happiness coming to work. Dr. Kelly graduated from the University of Illinois in 2001 and joined the Danada Veterinary Hospital staff soon after. Dr. Kelly has experience in ultrasound and has a soft spot in her heart for working with cats and kittens. She lives with her husband, Kyle, her dog Nama, Zippy, Slippy, Percy and Piper the cats, 12 chickens, a dwarf frog named Splash, a horse named Morty and one very active daughter! Dr. Kelly also enjoys camping, ice skating, fishing, reading, and spending time with her nieces and nephews. She has moved out of the Wheaton area and now fills in on Saturday’s on a very limited basis. 

Dr. Wallach graduated from the University of Illinois in 1994 and has been a proud team member at Danada Veterinary since 1996. She is passionate about her work and cares deeply about helping people do what is best for them and their pets. In her spare time away from work, she is an avid yoga student and also enjoys reading, music, movies, and baking for her coworkers.