Meet The Team
Dr. Patricia Ho - Owner/Veterinarian
Dr. Patricia Ho is a proud native of Chicago’s west-side and has been practicing veterinary medicine in general practice, emergency/urgent care, and specialty hospitals for over 15 years.
Dr. Patty enjoys getting to know pets and their families and loves seeing how animals can engender empathy and bring out the best in all of us. She is constantly inspired by the families and patients she serves and is passionate about client education and comprehensive care. Dr. Patty enjoys all aspects of the profession but is most fulfilled when able to piece together behavioral and medical problems and bring understanding and resolution to their concerns. She believes in treating the patient as a whole and is proud to offer conventional and non-conventional therapeutics (such as acupuncture) for specific conditions or overall wellness. Dr. Patty is dedicated to partnering with families and providing them with the best options to help bring comfort, healing, and clarity.
With an extensive following from the many Chicagoland clinics she’s served, she is proud to offer high-quality medicine, surgery, and preventative care to the historic Pilsen neighborhood and surrounding communities. Outside of work, Dr. Patty and her husband enjoy chasing their two young sons around the local parks and exploring the city’s food scene. She shares her home with a semi-feral cat who is (slowly) warming up to the idea of more pets.
Education and Awards
Bachelors of Neuroscience, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa - University of Pittsburgh, PA
National Institute of Health Internship - PPG Zoo and Aquarium, PA
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - University of Illinois
Global Veterinary Leadership Program - Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)
Small Animal Internship - Hollywood Animal Hospital, FL
Small Animal Veterinary Acupuncture and Food Therapy Certification - Chi University, FL
Dr. Elizabeth Vander Velde -
Veterinarian
Dr. Betsy Vander Velde grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan and graduated from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2002. Upon graduation, she moved to New York City where she practiced a combination of small animal clinical medicine and shelter animal husbandry medicine at a no-kill hospital/adoption center for many years. In 2010, Dr. Vander Velde moved to Chicago where she has worked as a busy free-lance veterinarian at a variety of small animal practices and ERs.
Dr. Vander Velde enjoys traveling, is passionate about speaking Spanish (especially in a medical setting), and loves long distance running. Her professional interests include dermatology, internal medicine, and surgery. In her free time, Dr. Vander Velde can be found exploring Chicago, hanging with family and friends, and spending time with her giant furry canine companion, Otto. She is enthusiastic to be part of the Kindred Veterinary team and looks forward to bonding with both the clients and their animals.
