Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Gustavsen joined All Creatures Animal Hospital in March, 1996. She grew up in Des Plaines and started working in the veterinary field at the age of 16. She attended the University of Illinois for undergraduate and veterinary college, graduating with honors in 1991. In 2012, she completed a two year training course in ultrasound through the University of Illinois. Her favorite aspect of practice is the inherent challenge that comes with diagnosing and treating non-verbal patients, and she places an emphasis on patient comfort and quality of life. As a fervent learner, the ever-changing field of medicine matches her desire to continuously broaden her knowledge. The relationships she has forged with her clients over the years are one of the added benefits to being in the same practice for so many years. Dr. Gustavsen has owned a variety of small animals including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, rabbits, rats, hamsters, and hedgehogs, and enjoys working with these species and more. Outside of practice she enjoys working in her yard, cooking, and trying new foods and wines, but most of all, spending time with her two children and their Border Terrier, Al.
