Staff

Receptionist Jay joined the Capitol Illini team in May of 2019 as a receptionist at our Springfield location. He shares his home with Fara, a Domestic Shorthair cat; and Severus, a beautiful Ball Python. Jay loves working with animals as he feels they are wonderful companions, and that they are incredibly emotional and intelligent beings….

Kennel Assistant Alicia has been the Kennel Technician at our Springfield location since April of 2019. She has a Boxer mix named Ali, and truly enjoys being around animals! In her free time she enjoys playing soccer and softball, going to live sporting events, and taking Ali to the park to play. Her favorite part…

Lead Assistant Addie, originally from Chatham, joined the Capitol Illini team in 2015. She enjoys seeing and interacting with all of the animals, especially kittens! Addie has 3 dogs: Theodore- a Jack Russel Mix, Barrett- a Havanese, and Ivy- a Black Labrador Retriever. Addie has always been a hard worker and we enjoy having her…

Veterinary Records/Technician Chris joined the Capitol Illini team in 2018 as a Registered Vet Technician. She now acts as Records Manager, and her veterinary knowledge is an asset for our clinic! Chris shares her home with her Greyhound, Leo; a three-legged Labrador named Lieutenant Dan; and a three-legged Pit Bull, Lula. She enjoys working with…

Veterinary Receptionist Amanda started at Captiol Illini Chatham in June 2018, bringing years of experience with her from a previous clinic where she was the boarding manager. She lives with her 5 dogs- Miley the Pitbull; Ozzie and Bean- Pugs; Monkey the Chihuahua; Simba the Dachshund, and 2 cats- Farrah and Minnie. Amanda has always loved animals, and…

Inventory Manager- WA Michelle started at our Chatham location as a Veterinary Assistant in September 2017. She took on the role of Inventory Manager in December 2018, and we are very fortunate she did! She lives with her husband, her daughter, and their pets: Bentley the Terrier mix and Tuna, a Domestic Shorthair. She loves…

Practice Manager- Springfield Kate started at Capitol Illini in June 2016, bringing years of veterinary technician experience with her. She has helped manage the technicians and assistants at our Wabash location, and is great at training new employees.  She acts as the Practice Manager at our Wabash location. She has a Great Dane/Lab mix named…

Practice Manager- Chatham Lauren began her employment at Capitol Illini in April 2011. She was hired as a veterinary assistant, but now acts as the Practice Manager at our Chatham location. She was born and raised in Chatham. Lauren loves educating clients about their pets, and she enjoys helping employees make the most out of…