Meet the Veterinary Diagnostic Centers team

Dr. Jeff Bloomberg

Veterinarian / Founder

Jeff Bloomberg has been hanging out in veterinary hospitals since volunteering in the summer of 1995. He graduated from the University of Illinois with his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2001 and, soon after that, married his classmate, Dr. Katie Bloomberg. Together the Bloombergs operated their own animal hospital for over a decade, and since that time, Jeff has provided consulting services for veterinary hospitals, veterinarians, and practice ownership groups. These varied roles within the profession have given Dr. Bloomberg a deep understanding of the needs of our patients and how some of those were being underserved, including ultrasound and access to veterinary specialists.

Dr. Katie Bloomberg

Veterinarian / Founder

Since childhood, Katie Bloomberg knew she wanted to care for animals and has never wavered. Together, she and Dr. Jeff Bloomberg built one of the most respected animal hospitals in the Chicago area, winning the Daily Herald Reader’s Choice Best Animal Hospital in 2016. These days, because of the lack of available veterinarians, Dr. Katie sees patients at several different area hospitals filling in for short-staffed practices. Dr. Katie is very proud of the development of Veterinary Diagnostic Centers as she knows that there is a need that is not being met for our community’s pets.

Erika Cuevas

Customer Service Representative

Bio coming soon!

Hannah Neely

Veterinary Assistant Crown Point

Bio coming soon!

Ashley Moreau

RVT Crown Point/Mokena

Bio coming soon!

Ray Taylor

Veterinary Assistant Mokena

I’ve been in the veterinary field for four years now. I am currently a Veterinary Assistant and I am working my way to becoming a Certified Veterinary Technician. I have a soft spot for reptiles, especially my ball python Sully. In my spare time I love to go hiking with my American Bully Frankie and watch horror movies.

Katie Borowiak

CVT Mokena

I have been a Certified Veterinary Technician for 25 years in which I have had the opportunity to experience many different aspects of veterinary medicine.  I have a passion for mentoring colleagues to help them grow both professionally and personally. 

In my free time I enjoy the outdoors, gardening and spending time with my family. I have a love for bully breeds and work with local rescues to advocate for the breed.

Genesis Romaniz

Veterinary Assistant Chicago

Genesis is honored to be part of a team that is changing the veterinary diagnostic world. She was born and raised in Chicago, Genesis always knew the love she had for animals as a child. She has been in the veterinary field for nearly a decade. Genesis enjoys spending her free time with her Golden Retriever mix rescue, Lilah and with her friends and family. 

Blanca Penate

Sonographer Chicago

My name is Blanca Penate, I am a registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer working at Veterinary Diagnostic Centers in Chicago. I graduated from Triton College in 2017 and I hold RDMS credentials in OB/Gyn and Abdomen.

I love animals and I feel honored to be part of the healthcare team in providing answers and resources when they most need them since they deserve the best care they can get.

When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband, our two children, two cats and a dog whom I love as part of our family. I love spending time in nature and watching sunsets every time I can.

Anna Mead

Head CVT/Chicago

Anna is a Certified Veterinary Technician who graduated from Michigan State University in 2007. Her professional career has been focused on the specialty and emergency fields within veterinary medicine. As Anna’s career has advanced, she has also taken on management responsibilities leading a team of veterinary technicians and assistants. As a manager, Anna is most proud of her track record of implementing operational improvements and assisting her team’s professional development. She lives in the suburbs with her husband, children, and pooch, Cheddar Biscuit.

Jennifer Olavarria, RDMS

Sonographer Crown Point/Mokena

Jennifer is a highly accomplished Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with nearly 20 years of experience in the field. In addition to scanning patients herself, Jennifer is an instructor at a local college teaching the next generation of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers. Even though Jennifer is at a point in her career where she is teaching others, she never lost her own desire to continue to grow as a sonographer. This has led Jennifer to not only expand into veterinary sonography, but she will earn a master’s degree in Radiologic and Imaging Sciences later this year. At home, Jennifer is a mom to two sons, two dogs, and five cats!

Stephanie Barcelona

Stephanie is so excited to be a part of Veterinary Diagnostic Centers! She has many years of professional experience with animals of all types and is entirely dedicated to compassionate pet care. Ever since she was young, it has been her dream to work with animals, and she is happy she gets to fulfill her dream! One fun fact about Stephanie is that she has a mini farm! She has everything from chickens, ducks, goats, and horses to dogs, cats, snakes, and lizards. Many of her animals are also rescues! Besides horseback riding, her other hobbies include decorating sugar cookies and kickboxing. She cannot wait to get to know you and your pets!