Dr. Cecilia Burke

Dr. Cecilia Burke is a graduate of the University of Illinois and has been a veterinarian for decades in Cook and Lake counties. She currently has one cat, King Tut, who was adopted because he had pharyngeal polyps. He has since had them removed. She likes to stay active by traveling and doing sports. Her favorite sports are hiking and swimming. Dr. Burke has lived in Mundelein for over 30 years.

Dr. Cindy Makofski, Managing DVM

I knew I wanted to become a veterinarian at five years old when my mother gave me an encyclopedia on animals. I graduated from the University of Illinois and then did an internship at Colorado State University. I came back to central Illinois to help all creatures, great and small. I then moved to the suburbs of Chicago and worked with dogs and cats. For four years, I managed multiple hospitals, mentored and taught new veterinarians. I finally returned to general practice, where I enjoy preventative medicine, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry. I currently live in southeast Wisconsin with my family, our dog Otis and our rescue cats. I enjoy Chicago Bear Football, fantasy football with friends, Chicago Blackhawks hockey, traveling Up North to enjoy boating, swimming, and canoeing on Chute Pond.

Dr. Susan Sneed

Veterinary medicine is actually my second career, my first having been in the food industry, where I worked for a time as a quality assurance technician. Having said that, I now can’t imagine being anything but a veterinarian, something perhaps that can be attributed to the fact that I grew up on a farm in central Wisconsin where pigs, horses, cows, ducks, and chickens also lived. Cats and dogs, in particular, were expected to contribute to the smooth operation of the farm, just like my eight siblings and myself. All of the human family members gave our pets plenty of attention.

My immediate family now consists of Terry (husband) and Christine (daughter). My personal philosophy is to treat others the way I would like to be treated, and in my veterinary practice, to treat the client’s pet as I would treat my own.

Recently attended Continuing Education

• Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association Annual Meeting 2020, Veterinary Specialty Conference 2021
  • A wide variety of companion animal medical and surgical topics, including cardiology, endocrinology, gastrointestinal diseases, renal diseases, orthopedics, ferret diseases, pain management, physical rehabilitation, leptospirosis, and more Veterinary Specialty Center Continuing Education Seminars, March 2007, March 2008
  • Dog & Cat Medical and Surgical Conditions (stem cell therapy, endocrinology, cardiology, gastrointestinal surgery, feline urinary tract diseases, renal diseases, dermatology, and more) – Northern Illinois Veterinary Medical Association Seminars
  • Dermatology
  • Pain Management

Affiliations

• American Veterinary Medical Association
• Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association
• Wisconsin State Veterinary Medical Association
• Association of Laser Veterinarians

Dr. Shauna Flynn

Dr. Shauna Flynn has been practicing veterinary medicine for 10 years. She earned her B.A. from Hope College, her M.A. from Western Michigan University, and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Michigan State University.

She enjoys partnering with clients to support their pets through all stages of life, with special interests in early cancer detection, allergic skin diseases, and senior/geriatric care. Veterinary medicine is Dr. Flynn’s second career; her first was in counseling, which gives her a unique perspective on building strong relationships with clients and providing compassionate care.

Outside the clinic, Dr. Flynn is an avid reader and book collector, an aspiring home chef, and a proud (and somewhat surprised) succulent caretaker. She and her husband, Patrick, share a love of board games and welcomed their favorite new player, daughter Adelaide, two years ago. Their family also includes an Australian Shepherd named Olivia Benson. As a Navy family, they embrace the adventure of relocating every few years.