University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, 1966

• Member American Veterinary Medical Association
  
• Member Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association
  
• Member Veterinary Orthopedic Society
  
• Certified PennHip Veterinarian
  

Dr. Wright joined Capitol Illini in 1969. Prior to his employment with Capitol Illini, Dr. Wright worked at a mixed practice clinic in Oswego, IL. Because Dr. Wright harbors a special interest in and possesses expertise in orthopedic surgery, Capitol Illini is able to provide the most advanced methods for skeletal corrective surgery in central Illinois. He and his wife Nancy are the proud parents of their son Christopher. Their family also includes three Pembroke Corgis, six horses, and a number of barn cats. When he isn't seeing patients or laboring in the surgical suite, Dr. Wright enjoys attending his son's sporting events. Dr. Wright is a fishing enthusiast and an ardent sports fan. He especially favors his alma mater, the Fighting Illini.

University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, 1974

• Member American Veterinary Medical Association
  
• Member Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association
  
• Member Feline Practitioners Association
  
• Certified PennHip Veterinarian
  

Dr. Dunphy joined Capitol Illini in 1995. Born and raised on a farm in White Hall, IL, Dr. Dunphy's exposure to animals began at an early age. After graduating from veterinary school, Dr. Dunphy spent four years at a mixed animal practice in Buffalo, NY. However his roots were calling him home and in 1978 he moved back to Illinois and opened his own practice in Carlinville where he practiced for 17 years. Even today, steadfast clients from his previous practice make the trip to Springfield to continue receiving his expert veterinary care. Dr. Dunphy and his wife Cathy share their home with a rambunctious brood that includes a St. Bernard, two Newfoundlands, two cats, one duck and one goose. Dr. Dunphy is actively involved in the Newfoundland Club of America Charitable Trust and rescue. In his spare time Dr. Dunphy enjoys water rescue and cart training with his dogs, restoring and racing his prized 1972 Mustang and fishing.

Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine, 1991

• Member American Veterinary Medical Association
  
• Member Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association
  
• Member of American Animal Hospital Association
  

Dr. McCall was born in Cedar Rapids, IA, but raised in western Illinois on a beef cattle farm. Though his family had the usual variety of dogs and cats (i.e. what are typically considered traditional pets), because of his time spent showing cattle, a number of their herd were "gentle as pets." After graduation from veterinary school in 1994, Dr. McCall married his wife Molly. He worked in Bartonville, near Peoria, for four years after graduation then later in Decatur for one year before joining the Capitol Illini team in 1996. Dr. McCall and Molly have two children, Gracie and Sean, a cat named Spot, and an Australian Shepherd named Misty. Misty, a highly trained performer, does agility with Molly. In his free time Dr. McCall enjoys attending his children's various activities and volunteers frequently to speak at area schools about the veterinary profession. His favorite leisurely activity however, is golf and he can consistently be found tearing it up at Piper Glen Golf Course.

University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, 1989

• Member American Veterinary Medical Association
  
• Member Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association
  
• Member Association of Avian Veterinarians
  
• Member Association of Reptilian & Amphibian Veterinarians
  
• Member Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians
  
• Member American Association of Bovine Practitioners
  

Dr. Armour was born in Austin, Texas, but raised in Palatine, IL. She received a Bachelors degree from the University of Illinois in Animal Science and graduated with honors from U of I's College of Veterinary Medicine. While pursuing her undergraduate degree, Dr. Armour met her husband Todd. After graduation Dr. Armour practiced at clinics in Oak Park, Decatur and Bloomington. Following a number of years in practice, Dr. Armour took a sabbatical to have her four rambunctious children, Mitch, Lydia, Ava and Grayson. Finally ready to work with wild things of the four-legged kind, Dr. Armour joined the ranks at Capitol Illini in early 2003. She enjoys internal medicine and soft tissue surgery. Dr. Armour also has a special interest in exotic animal medicine. She sees and treats ferrets, hamsters, rats, rabbits, birds, snakes, turtles and a variety of other reptiles, amphibians and small animals. Dr. Armour and her family live on and manage a dairy farm in Carlinville. Their family occupies the expanse homestead with two dogs, two cats, a rabbit, a Severe Macaw and 280 Holstein cows. In her very limited free time, Dr. Armour enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, canning, traveling and watching her alma mater, the Fighting Illini.

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, 2005

• Member American Veterinary Medical Association
  
• Member Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association
  

Although Dr. Myers joined Capitol Illini as a veterinarian in 2005, her career here began long before she became a veterinarian.
 Born and raised in Springfield, Dr. Myers knew even at an early age she wanted to spend her life caring for and helping others. Even before she was hired as an assistant at Capitol Illini Dr. Myers had gained invaluable experience with animals through her work at the Animal Protective League. Her involvement with the APL and employment at Capitol Illini solidified Dr. Myers' commitment to a career in animal medicine. Each of the doctors practicing at Capitol Illini during Dr. Myers' assistant days strongly encouraged and unfalteringly supported her. Dr. Melvin Geiger, a well- known and much-loved veterinarian who practiced at Capitol Illini for 37 years, was especially influential in Dr. Myers school and career choices. Dr. Myers chose to study abroad at Ross University; a U.S. affiliated university located in St. Kitts on an island in the Caribbean. After completing her courses at Ross University, Dr. Myers concluded her studies with a year of clinical experience at the University of Illinois and graduated in January 2005. Dr. Myers was readily and enthusiastically welcomed back into the Capitol Illini family in February 2005 and she has once again made herself an indispensable part of our staff. Dr. Myers is an active volunteer with the Animal Protective League and Feral Spay Neuter Assistance Program. She lives in Dawson with her husband Steve and their two dogs, Bailey and Ella. Dr. Myers is also a proud mother of her new son, Joey.

• Member American Veterinary Medical Association
• Member Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association