Our History:  Bevlab South Suburban Animal Hospital was founded in 1968 by Dr. Warren Anderson and Dr. Robert Keough to provide comprehensive medical, surgical and preventative care to the pets of our community.  Today Bevlab continues that tradition, and our hospital includes a full diagnostics laboratory, in-hospital surgery suite, in-house x-ray capabilities, hospitalization and intensive care areas, and a complete pharmacy. Come and take a tour of our hospital at any time!

Communities Served: We care for pets from all over the area including: Blue Island, Beverly, Morgan Park, Alsip, Evergreen Park, Oak Lawn, Merrionette Park, Mt. Greenwood, Crestwood, Palos Hills, Palos Heights, Oak Forest, Palos Park, Orland Park, Calumet Park, Tinley Park, and many other Suburban and Southside Communities.
 
Mission: Our goal is to practice the highest quality medicine and surgery with compassion and an emphasis on client education. Our entire healthcare team is committed to providing personal attention to the unique concerns of each individual pet owner. 

Meet Bevlab's Veterinarians!

Dr. Leslie Plowe
Dr. Plowe graduated from the University of Illinois in 1981, and has been in practice ever since. Dr. Plowe loves all her clients and their pets, but she is especially interested in internal medicine and dermatology cases.   When she is not at work, Dr. Plowe can be found gardening, exercising, or catching a White Sox game.  She loves to cook, spend time with her family, and shares her home with four cats.

Dr. Amanda Schnitker
Dr. Schnitker graduated from Iowa State University in 2004, and comes to Bevlab after two years of extra training after veterinary school.  She has  special interests in surgery and oncology, and has spent a year doing a surgical internship in the San Francisco Bay Area.  Dr. Schnitker enjoys running, biking, and hiking.  She is an active traveler, and while she loves photography, she can appreciate all kinds of art.  Her home is occupied by one cat and one chinchilla.

Dr. Janet Knipper
Dr. Knipper received her degree from the University of Illinois in 1982.  If she had to choose, Dr. Knipper’s favorite part of veterinary medicine is soft tissue surgery.  When she is not at work, Dr. Knipper enjoys outdoor activities like biking and skiing.  She is an active member of the Depaul Alumni Association, and also likes to travel in her free time.  At home, Dr. Knipper enjoys music and the company of her two cats.

Dr. Robert Keough
Dr. Keough founded Bevlab in 1968, and has been in practice for over fifty years. After raising five children and numerous pets, there are few situations that he hasn’t seen in healthcare.  Dr. Keough enjoys working with exotics, especially birds.  In his free time, he enjoys being spending time with his grandkids and watching University of Illinois basketball.  Dr. Keough has retired from daily practice.