Staff

Veterinary Assistant Caty started as a receptionist in September 2021 and transitioned into an Assistant role in March 2022 and has done a great job! She has 2 dogs- Tyson- Mastiff mix and Denali- Lab Retriever mix. She also has 2 tuxedo cats named Klaus and Elijah, whom she affectionally calls “The Penguins”. She loves…

Vet Assistant Tim has worked in Chatham as a Vet Assistant since April 2021. He has a Husky/Lab mix named Lucy and enjoys hanging out at home with her, watching movies and being with his friends. When asked why he loves working animals, Tim states “because human medicine is gross”. He has a great sense…

Vet Assistant Grace started at Capitol Illini-Chatham in May 2022 after completing her first year of college at Clemson University. She has 2 dogs and 2 cats- Scout is a Bernese Mountain Dog and Oscar is a French Bulldog; Maizy is a Tabby Domestic shorthair and Oliver is a Domestic longhair. Grace states that working…

Receptionist Erin joined our Wabash reception team in June 2020. She lives with her husband and their 7 cats: Lucky, Marzipan, Xerxes, Thirteen, Tabasco, Rhavan, and Poe. Erin enjoys getting loved on by the puppies and kittens we see, and the fact that our patients are generally excited to see us. In her free time…

Receptionist Randi joined the reception team at our Springfield location in September 2019. She loves taking care of her “zoo”, which includes Cooper- a Brittany; Junipurr- a Domestic shorthair cat; Tas, Ava, and Niffler- all ferrets; and Edward Teach- the Bearded dragon. Randi has a passion for working with animals, and enjoys getting to know…

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…