Dr. Cooper is a Danville native and first worked at East Lake Hospital for Animals as a kennel attendant while in high school. He pursued his passion and completed the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 1978. After spending a few years at other practices, he returned to ELHA in 1981 and purchased the clinic in 1990.  

He and his wife, Meggin, reside in Danville and have raised three wonderful children in this community. They are now the proud grandparents to seven beautiful grandchildren!

Alinda became a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) in 1990 after finishing the Veterinary Technology program at Parkland College that same year. She started working at ELHA in1988 while attending classes to become a CVT. 

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She and her husband, Brent, share their home with their two cats, Nestlé and Pecan, and their black Labrador, Gnocchi. She is involved in dog training and has a special interest in Rally Obedience and Hunt Testing / Retriever work. They have achieved numerous titles with Gnocchi including Rally Novice, Rally Intermediate, Rally Advanced, Achiever Dog, Tricks Novice, Tricks Intermediate, Tricks Advanced and Tricks Performer. This spring Gnocchi was awarded his UKC Started Hunting Retriever Title and they are working on their AKC Junior Hunt Test Title.

She loves taking fun Christmas photos with her furry family members. She also enjoys baking, reading, sewing, and experimenting with new technology. She enjoys the family farm and helping with the cattle. She has one favorite cow, Cocoa Puff, and has fun taking pictures with her.

Shannon first joined ELHA in 2001 as an intern while in Parkland College's Veterinary Technology Program. After achieving her certification in 2002, she began working at the clinic full-time. Shannon and her husband have a very active daughter and love cheering her on in gymnastics and softball. They also share their home with a couple of very loved and spoiled pets, Chunk the French Bulldog and Cherokee the cat. When not at work, she enjoys sports and other outdoor activities. 

Hannah came to ELHA in 2015 after finishing the Veterinary Technology Program at Parkland College and attaining her CVT license. Hannah is particularly interested in laboratory and diagnostic medicine. She enjoys spending time outdoors and exploring local parks with her dog, Hampton. In her free time she loves mushroom hunting, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.