Kate Maas
Associate Veterinarian
Personal Hobbies and Interests
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Maas is fur-mom to a six pound Chihuahua mix named Nanna. After a long day at work, Nanna sits calmly, watching Dr. Maas cook in the hopes of catching a falling morsel of food. Nanna enjoys going for short walks but would rather snuggle up on the couch watching reality TV together. In her spare time, Dr. Maas enjoys fine cuisine cooking — especially ratatouille. She also enjoys rock-climbing and horseback riding. Recently, she acquired an espresso machine and is currently working on creating at home barista lattes!
Why I Chose This Profession
Growing up an only child in the southwest suburbs of Chicago, Dr. Maas was never afraid to get dirty and spent most of her waking hours outdoors. From as far back as she can recall, there were always plenty of animals around — from dogs and cats to poultry and rodents. As she got older, her mother tried to expose her to other areas of interest, but the calling to work with animals was just too strong. It was only natural that she would end up pursuing a career as a veterinarian.
Education
Following a stint at the Brookfield Zoo in Chicagoland, Dr. Maas was accepted to the University of Illinois, where she earned her DVM. Clinically, Dr. Maas has a particular fascination with anesthesia, dentistry, and dermatology.
Work History
As soon as Dr. Maas was old enough to work, she landed a job as a kennel assistant at a nearby veterinary hospital. From there, she worked her way up through various roles and several clinics, from client service rep to assistant to technician. By the time she started veterinary school, she had already worked in just about every department.
