Mission Statement
To provide the highest quality veterinary medicine and customer service possible, and to work together as a team to achieve these goals.


Meet the Staff
At Gateway Veterinary Clinic, we believe quality pet care begins with quality people.

From the receptionists who help you schedule convenient appointments to the technical staff and veterinarians who ensure your beloved pet receives only the best care, our well-trained, highly experienced staff members are committed to delivering quality, personal service with a caring bedside manner.

Meet our veterinarians:

Dr. Joseph Busch – Dr. Busch founded the Gateway Veterinary Clinic in 1984 after graduating form the University of Illinois in 1979. His areas of interest and expertise include Orthopedic Diseases, Dermatology, Internal Medicine, and General Surgery.


Dr. Kurt Klepitsch – One of our more experienced veterinarians, Dr. Klepitsch has worked at the Gateway Veterinary Clinic since 1990. He graduated from the University of Illinois in 1988, and his areas of interest include Internal Medicine and Surgery.


Dr. Patrice Lima – Dr. Lima has worked at the Gateway Veterinary Clinic since she graduated from the University of Illinois in 1998. Her areas of interest include Behavior and Surgery.


Dr. Sara Dodd – Another University of Illinois graduate (2000), Dr. Dodd’s areas of interest include Dermatology and Internal Medicine. She has been a member of our veterinary staff since 2000.

Dr. Bradley Breon – Dr. Breon has been a member of our staff since he graduated in 2005 from Kansas State University. His areas of interest include Internal Medicine, Dermatology and Cardiology.


Dr. Carol Homann – A 1986 graduate of the University of Illinois, Dr. Homann’s interest is General Medicine. She has been with the Gateway Veterinary Clinic since 1997.