Scott M. Rovner, DVM

Dr. Rovner founded Roscoe Village Animal Hospital in 2005, achieving a lifetime goal of creating a place where he and his staff could provide the kind of medical care consistent with his passion for animal well-being. 

He spent many long hours conceiving the hospital’s design and planning for the kind of facility that would provide the best available care to patients and clients. 

Dr. Rovner with his dog, "Jack"

He continues to find ways of improving Roscoe Village Animal Hospital and prides himself on staying abreast of cutting edge medical ideas and technologies.  One of his more recent acquisitions is a Class IV cold laser unit which is providing drug free relief for previously untreatable medical conditions.  Dr. Rovner graduated from The University of Iowa with a B.A. in Biology.  He received his degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University.  He has been practicing in the Roscoe Village – Lakeview area since graduating many years ago.  He is involved in the local community through speaking at schools, community programs, and sponsoring various animal fund raisers.  Dr. Rovner is a member of the American Animal Hospital Association, the Humane Society American Veterinary Medical Association, and the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association.  In his spare time he enjoys swimming laps, reading veterinary journals, and spending time with his wife Susan, daughters Camille and Cecelia, and dogs Jack and Trixie.

Lindsay J. Seilheimer, DVM

Dr. Lindsay Seilheimer is delighted to be a part of Roscoe Village Animal Hospital.  It was her lifelong dream to become a veterinarian and she is dedicated to working with animals and improving their lives each day. 

Dr. Seilheimer earned her D.V.M. from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and her B.S. from the University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign. 

Dr. Seilheimer with her dog, "Penny"

Dr. Seilheimer is a member of the American Animal Hospital Association, the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Humane Society American Veterinary Medical Association, the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association, and the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association.  For Lindsay, caring for animals is not just a job, it’s a lifestyle.  She has two cats, Clea and Vella, a dog named Penny, and a horse which she has had since she was 11 years old.  Dr. Seilheimer looks forward to meeting new clients and patients and establishing long and healthy relationships with them.

Melissa Trupia, DVM

Dr. Melissa Trupia is very excited to be a part of the team at Roscoe Village Animal Hospital.

Dr. Trupia earned her B.S. in Biology from UIC and her D.V.M. from Tuft's University, School of Veterinary Medicine.  She also did a one year internship at Fifth Avenue Veterinary Specialists in Manhattan.  Dr. Tupia is a member of the American Animal Hospital Association, the American Veterinary Medical Association, and the Humane Society American Veterinary Medical Association.

Dr. Trupia & "Simba"

Melissa lived on a farm as a child and has had many pets over the years and she is looking forward to having a dog again in the near future. For now, she enjoys spending time with her husband and children as much as possible.  Dr. Trupia looks forward to meeting and establishing new relationships with the clients and pets of Roscoe Village Animal Hospital.

Suma Raju, DVM

Dr. Suma Raju is very happy to be a part of the Roscoe Village Animal Hospital team.

Dr. Raju earned her B.A. in Art History and French from Indiana University.  From there she went on to Northwestern University where she earned her Masters of Arts, Learning Sciences.   After several years, Dr. Raju decided to change careers and she returned to Northwestern University, Continuing Studies for their Pre-Medical Program.   She went on to earn her D.V.M. from University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Dr. Raju pictured with  "Honey"

Dr. Raju is currently a member of the American Animal Hospital Association, the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Humane Society American Veterinary Medical Association, the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association, and the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society.

When Dr. Raju is not busy giving back to the community through her volunteer work she enjoys cooking, skiing, and traveling.  She also has an interest in photography (of course, animals are her favorite subject).  Dr. Raju also spends time with her two cats Greta and Pablo, and her dog Mandy, a shepherd mix that she rescued as a stray in MN during a free clinic where she was volunteering during vet school.

E-mail:  RajuDVM@comcast.net