Meet Our Veterinary Team

Meet the Veterinarians & Team of North Avenue Animal Hospital! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!

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Our Doctors

Dr. Esther Cherrick

Medical Director

Dr. Cherrick graduated from Ross University, School of Veterinary Medicine. She completed her clinical year at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Cherrick also holds a Bachelor of Science from Loyola University Chicago in Biological Sciences and a Master’s Degree in Agricultural Sciences from Colorado State University. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association. In her free time, Dr. Cherrick enjoys reading, playing with her Bichon Frise puppy ‘Naggie’, spoiling her niece, and spending time with her family.

Dr. Marlena Chada

Dr. Chada graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and also received a BS in Animal Sciences from the University of Illinois. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association. Her professional interests are surgery, dentistry, and internal medicine. Dr. Chada likes baking, traveling, and spending time with her friends and family. She also has a rescue puppy named Larrabee, who she loves playing fetch at the park with.

Dr. Sarah Doan

Dr. Doan graduated from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. She also has a BA in Biology from Washington University in St. Louis. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association. In her free time, Dr. Doan enjoys cooking, playing with her Australian shepherd Ella, and spending time with friends and family.

Dr. Bianca Perez

Dr. Pérez is a graduate of St. George’s University, where she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. She completed her clinical year at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Saint Xavier University.
Outside of the hospital, Dr. Pérez enjoys playing tennis , video games , and spending time with her family, and her four dogs, Puggie, Peppa, Luna, and Pup Cup , who keep life fun and full of energy!

Dr. Kari Lohr

Dr. Lohr graduated in 2024 from St. George’s University in Grenada, West Indies, while completing her final year in London at the Royal Veterinary College. She holds a DVM degree and is a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (UK and commonwealth licensing). She has a BS in Cell and Molecular Biology from University of South Florida in Tampa. Her veterinary interests include surgery, feline medicine, and client education. When Dr. Lohr is off the clock; she enjoys knitting in coffee shops, exploring antique stores, and walking by the lake. She also has a cat, Chester, who has traveled with her to each country!