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At Makawao Veterinary Clinic, we are extremely proud of our hard working knowledgeable staff. Our staff continues to strive to provide the best quality veterinary care for your family pet to livestock on Maui. Here are some glimpses of the our pet care providers:

Dr. Kathryn Rice

Aloha - I'm Tiger - I just love to be carried around, especially by Dr. Rice. Click on my picture to see my backside and Dr. Rice's front side! Dr. Rice was born on the Big Island on a cattle ranch. She attended Colorado State University and has been practicing here on Maui for 16 years(1993). She and her husband, Dr. Ilgen, have two girls. They also share their home with two cats, three dogs, four fish and two horses. When they are not working, they are usually enjoying the outdoors. Camping and fishing are favorite pastimes.

Dr. Toni Ilgen

This is one of the "Ones' that didn't get away - Click the mouse pointer on the picture to see Dr. Ilgen and his "catch"! Dr. Ilgen comes to us from Wyoming. He was raised in Colorado but calls Sheridan, Wyoming home. He is also a graduate of Colorado State University and been practicing on Maui for 16 years since 1993. In Wyoming he spent time on a cattle ranches and guest ranches packing and guiding into wilderness areas. His current favorite pastime is fishing with his daughters but any outdoor activity will do!!

Dr. Marc Miller

Hi! My name is Gretchen - as you can see I enjoy pinning Dr. Marc down every chance I get. To get a peek at Dr. Marc, by clicking mouse pointer on my picture. Dr. Miller comes to our Clinic from Kansas via Wyoming in 2002. He was raised in Kansas and moved to Casper, Wyoming in 1973 after graduation from Kansas State University in 1970 ( a short time in the Air Force). His professional interests are general medicine, surgery, cardiology, exotic and avian medicine. His wife, Joanne, has brought her favorite pets from Wyoming - four Newfoundlands. Their son, J.C., lives here and works in the windsurfing industry. Extracurricular activities for Dr. Miller includes racquetball, windsurfing and getting plenty of the Aloha spirit!! He still checks in at his prior veterinary practice in Casper where his brother, Alan, a veterinarian, as well, holds down the fort.

Dr. Eileen Naaman

Hi, I'm Princess - This is me waving Aloha! You can see Dr. Naaman at work by clicking your mouse pointer on my picture. Dr. Naaman belongs to me and she hails from Florida, graduating from the University of Florida in 1981. After practicing large animal, small animal and emergency medicine in Florida for many years; Dr. Naaman, her husband, Dr. Jim Yeskett, and their two kittens - Ernie and I, have moved to Maui. Dr. Naaman currently practices small animal medicine and surgery and is also certified in veterinary acupuncture. Hobbies are all outdoor activities including swimming, hiking, biking and windsurfing.

We feel that being active members of professional organizations that further our professional education is crucial to our mission "to provide the most current and up-to-date medical care for your pets". The Doctors at Makawao Veterinary Clinic are members of the Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association, American Animal Hospital Association and American Veterinary Medical Association. Each Doctor regularly attends at least twenty hours of continuing education each year.

Practice Manager

These pictures below are all thumbnails - click on them to see the BIG picture!

Maggi Brominski

My name is O.B.K.B. Kitty. My mom, Maggi, was the manager of a veterinary practice in Greene, New York for many years. She moved with our housemates, Clover and Skittles to Maui in 2004. We all really love it on Maui. We miss our human sister Nicki but she visits us sometimes. Well, Mom still hasn't taken a new picture, but you can take my word for it, I'm a shadow of my former self! It seems as I got older (18 yrs now) I developed something called hyperthyroidism. This effects many organs and their functions so it's important I get my medicine every day. The good news is I now weigh much less.

Aloha. My name is Jennifer. I’ve been at the clinic since 2004. I assist with surgery on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. I enjoy being with the animals and helping them recover.

I'm Caju, the cutest boxer ever and my mom, Melissa, who has been working at the clinic since December 2006. She took a few months off to go to Brazil to visit her husband's family and returned to work here. She loves working here and learns a lot every day. She always comes home and gives lots of love to me and my feline brothers and sisters. Hope to see you soon! Click on Melissa's other pet's name to see them up close and personal - Boo Marley Ziggy And here is Melissa!!

Aloha, my name is Margaret Koga. I was raised on Maui. I am happily married and have a baby boy, Nathaniel. I love working with animals and working at the clinic.

Hi! We are Luka (wiener dog) and Hugo (pocket pitbull). Our mama Krysti has been a veterinary technician at the clinic since April 2008. Her hobbies include skiing and cooking. She is a sucker for rescuing helpless animals and finding them homes. When she grows up she wants to have a big ranch with horses and also to travel the world.

Hi our names are Cloudee, Bleubear and Chloe. Our mommy Melanie has been working at the clinic since April 2008. She has been working as an animal technician since 2003. She loves working with and cring for animals. Our mommy graduated from Oregon State University with a BS in animal sciences. She enjoys spending time with family and friends and especially taking care of us. We love her very much!

Hi, my name is Winchester. I traveled all the way from Pennsylvania with my buddy Spooky and my mom Laurie. I really miss the horses we couldn't bring (and so does my mom!). She says going on farm calls helps a little, but she would still "Rather be Riding"! Click here to see my friend Spooky. Others found down on the Maui farm my friends Misty and my crazy "Rainbow goats"!!

Hi, my name is Lili and my wonderful human is Kaitlin. She works as a technician at the clinic while she is home from college. She attends the University of San Diego in California and I miss her very much when she is not with me. We love to play at the beach and watch Animal Planet together.

My name is Ginger and I live with Joann who has been on Maui since 1961 and has working at Makawao Veterinary Clinic since the turn of the century!. In her free time, Joann loves to bake and share her goodies with the rest of the staff.

Hi there, our names are Gucci and Scooter, we are both Papillons. Our other friend is Shadow but he likes to be called Homez. Click here to see Homez.Our mom is Jacki. She has worked at the clinic since 2004. You will mostly see her working at the front desk, but she can also tech when she is needed.

My name is Mochi and my mommy is Tiffany. She has been back at the clinic since September 2008 and she loves being back. My mom is a very busy woman. She also works part time at Hawaiian Airlines and has two beautiful children (the ones with 2 legs). Although life may seem too busy, my mom wouldn't have it any other way!