Harper Animal Hospital
1460 W. Algonquin Rd., Palatine, Illinois 60067
Phone (847) 358-6767
Fax (847) 358-6728
Our Veterinarians
Dr. John Abel is the director/owner of Harper Animal Hospital. Dr. Abel is a 1988 graduate of the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine and has been working at Harper Animal Hospital since 1989. In addition to his DVM degree, Dr. Abel also holds a bachelors degree in microbiology from Iowa State University. Dr. Abel's interest in veterinary medicine dates back to an early age when he traveled from farm to farm with his father who ran a mixed animal practice in rural Iowa. These days, when not at the animal hospital, you are likely to see Dr. Abel and his wife watching or coaching one of their four children on the ball fields or courts of the Northwest suburbs.
Dr. Abel is an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Animal Hospital Association, the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association, and the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Amy Leppin has been at Harper Animal Hospital since graduating from the University of Illinois in 2000. Like many in the profession, she knew she wanted to become a veterinarian at a very young age, kindergarten in fact. She prides herself on caring for her patients as she would care for her own pets-with genuine compassion and a focus on prevention and early intervention. She's a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association, the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Animal Hospital Association.
Dr. Leppin's husband is a certified veterinary technician. They met at school and have been married since 2002. Dr. Leppin grew up having cats, but because of allergies, her family now includes only dogs: Grace, a 5-year old golden retriever; Hobbes, a 9-year old shepherd mix; and their most recent addition, Curly, an 11-year old apricot miniature poodle.
When she's not working or spending time with her family, you can find her playing volleyball, scrapbooking, gardening, or crocheting/knitting.
