Staff

Dr. Lindley received her BS in 1983, and DVM in 1985 from the University of Illinois.

She completed an internship in small animal surgery and medicine in 1986 at Auburn University and a residency in comparative ophthalmology in 1989.  That same year she became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists.  Also in 1989, Dr. Lindley joined the clinical faculty at Purdue University as assistant professor of comparative ophthalmology and was section chief until January 1994.  Dr. Lindley earned a master’s degree in veterinary ophthalmology in 1990.  

Animal Eye Consultants first opened in July 1990 on a part-time basis and became full-time in 1994.  Dr. Lindley is available in the Elgin, Crestwood and Naperville offices.

Dr. Kecova was born in Prague, Czech Republic.  She graduated from The University Sciences in Brno, Czech Republic in 2000 and obtained her DVM.  After graduation, she stayed at the University as a post-doctoral student and as a faculty member at the Department of Surgery where she specialized in Ophthalmology and obtained her PhD.  In 2007, she started to work as a research scientist in the field of Ophthalmology at Iowa State University.  Her main areas of interest included glaucoma and immune-mediated retinal diseases.  From 2011-2013 she relocated to Iowa City where she worked doing research at the VA Center of Excellence for the Prevention and Treatment of Visual Loss.  In 2013 she went to Houston for a Veterinary Ophthalmology Internship.  From 2015-2020 she worked at a private Veterinary Ophthalmology Practice in Iowa.  She joined Animal Eye Consultants in January 2021 as a Veterinary Opthalmology Resident.  In her spare time, Dr, Kecova loves spending time with her family, sailing, skiing and hiking.  She sees clients in the Elgin, Crestwood and Naperville locations.

Originally from Marion, Illinois, Dr. Marlo graduated from Southern Illinois
University in 2009. Following SIU, Dr. Marlo graduated with his veterinary degree
from the University of Illinois in 2013. He then went on to do both a rotating
internship and residency at the University of Missouri, and he achieved board
certification in 2018. Following Missouri, he went to Chattanooga, TN for several
years prior to moving back to the Midwest. In his free time Dr. Marlo is an avid outdoorsman.

Dr. Sarah Reed joined Animal Eye in July as our ophthalmology intern. She is a native of Houston, Texas. Dr. Reed earned her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences with a minor in Entomology from Texas A&M University in 2020. She went on to receive her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from Oklahoma State University in 2024. Following graduation, Dr. Reed completed a small animal rotating internship in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where her passion for veterinary ophthalmology continued to grow. Her clinical interests include corneal disease and glaucoma, with a particular appreciation for feline and equine medicine. In her free time, Dr. Reed enjoys staying active with softball, riding motorcycles and dirt bikes, reading, and exploring walking trails. She is eager to deepen her knowledge of ophthalmology and is excited to care for the cherished pets of the Illinois community.

Bailey has been with Animal Eye since 2024.  She is a dog lover through and through!  She loves staying at home and hanging out with her big cuddle bug.  She enjoys going out on little adventures with her pup!

Brandi has been with Animal Eye Consultants since 2011 and a dog groomer for 10 years. She has 4 cats Cheddar, Snowey, Captain and Snickers and has grown up with animals her whole life. She also enjoys the outdoors and sports.

Bruce has been with Animal Eye Consultants since 2007. He is a doting father to twin children, Clare and Shane. They have a cat named Snowflake and two guinea pigs named Tipsy and Angel. His hobbies include custom picture framing and artistic painting. 

My name is Chris (CJ). I love playing video games and listening to music. I’m currently in school to become a Certified Veterinary Technician. I’ve always loved animals, and I’m excited to turn that passion into a career helping them feel their best. My ultimate goal in life is to pursue paleontology because my love for animals goes way back… like, millions of years back! 

Christine is the Practice Manager at Animal Eye Consultants and has been working with Dr. Lindley since 1993.   When she's not at work she enjoys boating, fishing, reading, and going to her son's many sporting events. Her pets include a mini long-haired Dachshund named Mazzy, a Basset Hound named Stoney, two cats, named Romeo and Vladamir, Mortis and Lizzy Borden the tortoises, and a lizard named Nitro. 

Danette  has been with Animal Eye Consultants since 2010.  She has a golden retriever named Sandy and two cats Pirate and Wilma. Her hobbies include swimming with Sandy in Lake Michigan.

Gabby has been with Animal Eye Consultants since 2003. She enjoys working with animals she has a horse and two Australian Shepherd's whom she loves dearly. She enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors.

Kelly has been with Animal Eye since 2025.  She has been in the animal industry between grooming and veterinary services for 20+ years. She feels the veterinary industry is tough being an animal lover as we see the good, the bad and the ugly but working with the great doctors and staff she does makes her get to experience the good more than anything, especially all the happy wiggly butts that make her smile.  In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling to Disney or on a cruise ship. Her favorite breed is a rescued breed and she is a real softy for all the Pitties.

Michalla has been with Animal Eye Consultants since mid-2019.  She has five ferrets!  In her free time, you will find her painting, reading, and boxing.

Sarah has been working with animals since 1997 and specifically in veterinary medicine since 2006.  She is a proud fur momma and metalhead.

Toni has been with Animal Eye since 2022.  She is an avid lover of her quarter horses and enjoys spending time with her Akita, Bruno, and taking agility and rally classes.