Meet Our Doctors
Although each of our doctors has special interests, all are qualified to treat and diagnose any of the problems that your pet may develop, and they actively consult with one another regarding medical cases.
This team approach helps to ensure the best medical care possible for your pet. We are also tied into a network of Chicago area veterinary specialists, so if your pet develops specialized needs, please rest assured that will make sure that those needs are met. We want your pet to be healthy and happy and to stay that way!
Dr. Adkesson
Dr. Adriane Adkesson graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine with her DVM degree in 2007 after receiving her bachelors degree from DePaul University. She worked for a year in St. Louis until her fiance finished his residency in zoo medicine. He is currently one of the veterinarians working at Brookfield Zoo which allowed them to return to the Chicago area and Dr. Adkesson’s roots. As a child, she remembers bringing their two family dogs to Burr Ridge Veterinary Clinic and even discussing her plans to go to vet school with Dr. Velders, then owner of BRVC. While in school, she did a three month veterinary medicine internship in South Africa working with a world-renowned wildlife veterinarian. She now enjoys seeing exotics in practice and has an interest in soft tissue and orthopedic surgery. Dr. Adkesson is a member of the Chicago, Illinois State, and American Veterinary Medical Associations. She recently got married to Dr. Mike Adkesson, leaving behind her maiden name, Dr. White. In her spare time, Dr. Adkesson enjoys spending time with her new husband, their dog Skyler and cat Nhyami, and getting settled into their new home. She enjoys working in the yard, reading, traveling, playing the violin, and water skiing at her family’s summer home in Michigan. She looks forward to meeting and serving the clients of BRVC for many years to come.
Dr. Greiner
Dr. Gregg Greiner splits his time between the south suburbs of Chicago, where he grew up, and his house in Michigan. He attended Lewis University
for three years before being accepted at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, where he earned his DVM degree in 1982. Upon
graduating, he began working as an associate veterinarian at the Burr Ridge Veterinary Clinic, and in 1989, he became an owner. Dr. Greiner's main
professional interest is surgery, both soft tissue and orthopedic. He has served on the executive boards of the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association, Americans for Intelligent Healthcare Reform and Immaculata Academy. When he isn't working at the clinic, Dr. Greiner enjoys fishing, renovating
his house, gardening and anything that requires a power tool.
Dr. Rooney
Dr. Brian Rooney graduated from the University of Illinois. He received
his Bachelor of Science degree in biology in 1982 and his DVM degree in 1987.
He joined the staff in July 1987 and has been an owner since 1991. Dr. Rooney
has been married to his wife Karen since 1984. He is actively involved in
their church in various leadership positions and has been a Senior High youth
group volunteer since 1996. He is also very much involved in the lives and
activities of their two daughters. He has developed a professional interest
in internal medicine, cardiology and behavioral medicine. Dr. Rooney has
served as a volunteer member on the executive board of the CVMA and has been
involved with the CVMA Pet Loss Help line as a volunteer since 1997. In his "free" time
he enjoys both flower and water gardening and can usually be found outside "pondering" on
his days off.
Dr. Palmer
Dr. Jeff Palmer grew up in Ottumwa, Iowa. Immediately upon graduating from
the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1994, he was hired
as an associate veterinarian at Burr Ridge. He married Dr. Maxine Franck, a
fellow veterinarian, in 1994, and they have
three wonderful daughters. Dr. Palmer became an owner in 1999 and has developed a professional interest in ultrasound, surgery and cancer treatment. Dr. Palmer's time away from the clinic is spent on woodworking, photography, antiquing, participating in church activities and competing in triathlons.
Dr. Velders
Dr. Richard Velders graduated from Michigan State University in 1963 with his DVM degree and moved to Illinois. In 1975, Dr. Velders opened Burr Ridge Veterinary Clinic with his wife Marsha, and retired in June 2007. Dr. Velders developed a professional interest in surgery and accepted
referrals for many soft tissue, orthopedic and neurosurgery cases. He developed an interest in dentistry as well as in cancer treatment. Doctor and Mrs. Velders currently enjoy spending time visiting their three
children, Scott, Jenny and Allison, along with their grandchildren.