Balanced Body Vet Clinic is opening its doors on October 16th,2023. The name “Balanced Body” originated from Dr. Riffice’s Acupuncture business for small animals and horses. She started a mobile Acupuncture business called Balanced Body Veterinary Acupuncture in 2019. Dr. Riffice added in Chiropractic services for both horses and small animals in 2021. Balanced Body Vet Clinic will be providing both conventional and integrative medicine for small animals; and integrative medicine for horses. Integrative medicine will include acupuncture , chiropractic, laser therapy, herbal therapy, and food therapy. Dr. Riffice’s goal is to provide “a balanced body ” for her patients.
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712 Center Road; Frankfort, Illinois 60423
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Dr. Angela Riffice
DVM, CVA, CVFT, cAVCA
Dr. Angela Riffice received her BS degree in Animal Science at 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 on herbal therapy for her patients. 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, and 2 horses named Diva and Pops. 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.
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!
Geoffrey
Resident House Cat
Geoffrey was one of 8 cats/kittens dropped off at a home late on a Saturday night. He was half the size of his littermates and breathing harder. Suspicion turned into confirmation when a radiograph of his chest revealed a congenital diaphragmatic hernia. His abdominal organs had misplaced themselves into his chest cavity instead of their rightful position. A specialty surgery was required to correct this, and he soon reached his normal size. He possesses a unique personality, much like his littermates. The majority of them continue to be cared for by us, and his “cousin” still resides with the same household.Navy
Resident House Cat
Navy joined our family in December of 2013 after coming in for a neuter and finding his way into our hearts. Navy has a big personality and a knack for creating trouble. He enjoys standing on his hind legs, contorting into odd sleeping positions, and stealing our food. His best friends are Cheech and Chong, our resident chinchillas.
Piper
Resident House Cat
Piper joined our family in July of 2014. Piper was found on the roadside with her deceased mother by a tech at another animal clinic and was adopted by Balanced Body Vet Clinic to keep Navy company. Piper spends the vast majority of her time sleeping. When she is not sleeping she is typically begging for food and making herself at home in the filing cabinet.
Cheech & Chong
Resident Chinchillas
Cheech and Chong joined the Balanced Body Vet Clinic family in June of 2015. They keep us all entertained as they bounce around their cage and munch on their treats. They love interacting with our staff and house cats.
Mistletoe
Resident House Cat
Smores
Resident House Cat
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