Teegarden Veterinary Clinic P.C.

10/30/2025

Time to vote!! Pick ONE picture to like to place your vote. We will stop voting at the end of the day tomorrow.

Thanks to all those that participated!! Everyone is so cute!

10/29/2025

🐈🐈‍⬛Happy National Cat Day from Teegarden Veterinary Clinic! 🐾 Show us your purr-fect pals! Drop a photo of your cat in the comments below. We need the extra dose of adorable today! ❤️

10/28/2025

Please help us find Dixie! She was lost on Liberty Lane in Washington. She has invisible fence collar with tags and she is microchipped.

10/27/2025

Please don’t forget to submit your pet costumes! We look forward to seeing them! Comment here or text them to the clinic number! 309-444-2311

10/24/2025

⏰Tick-Tock! The clock is winding down! ⏰
Only a few days left to submit your pet's amazing Halloween costume for the Teegarden Veterinary Clinic Costume Contest!
We've seen some incredible entries so far, but we know there are still some superstar pets out there waiting for their moment of fame!

Submission Deadline: All entries must be posted by Tuesday, October 28th

Voting window closes on October 31st at midnight.

10/21/2025

10/21/2025

Harold does actually like affection sometimes.

10/17/2025

Meet our Team: Heather, CVT 🐕🐾

Heather is a veteran member of the Teegarden Veterinary Clinic team, bringing over nine years of experience to her role. She is highly qualified, holding both an Associate of Science degree and an Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology.

Clinically, Heather is a highly skilled technician who excels in phlebotomy and surgery support. However, her greatest passion lies in puppy training, where she focuses on nurturing a strong, healthy bond between young dogs and their families. This dedication stems from what she considers the most rewarding moment of her job: when training is understood not only by the dog, but also by the owner, solidifying their successful partnership.

A dedicated "dog person," Heather’s home life is a lively farm shared with her three daughters, Golden Retrievers, cats, cows, and chickens. When she’s not caring for animals, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, kayaking, and taking ATV rides to enjoy the outdoors.

10/16/2025

Meet our Team: Kristin, CVT 🐈🐈🐈

Kristin has a long history with the clinic, having first worked at Teegarden right out of high school years ago before officially returning to the team two years ago. She holds an Associate of Science degree, a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from the University of Illinois, and an Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology from Parkland College (2020).

Kristin’s clinical passion lies in the specialized fields of anesthesia and critical care nursing. Around the clinic, Kristin is known as the dedicated "cat advocate" and also focuses heavily on senior care, helping clients improve the quality of life for their aging companions.

Outside of the clinic, Kristin shares her home with a busy crew: three cats named Texas Toast, Chuck, and Spaghetti, and one dog, Roo. Her home is also filled with a thousand plants and multiple aquariums hosting tiny shrimp and fish. When she’s off duty, Kristin unwinds by indulging in video gaming and crochet.

For Kristin, critical care nursing is the most rewarding aspect of her profession. There is something profoundly special in the beauty of earning the trust of an animal that has no reason to trust her, yet they do, and that is why she loves being a nurse. She wants every client to know that she treats their pet with the same love and attention she gives her own, especially during their most critical times.

10/15/2025

Meet Our Team: Alison, CVT 💕💕🐈‍⬛

Alison has been a dedicated team member at Teegarden Veterinary Clinic for almost three years. She holds an Associate of Science degree and graduated from Parkland College with her Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology.

Her favorite procedures include placing IV catheters and performing anesthetized dental cleanings. While she enjoys caring for all dogs and cats, she has a soft spot for Labrador Retrievers and Beagles, as she has them of her own.

Outside of the clinic, Alison shares her home with three cats and two dogs. Her hobbies include helping out on the family farm, reading, spending time outdoors, and spending time with her niece and nephew. Client education is one of her favorite and most rewarding parts of the job.

10/15/2025

Happy Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week! 🎉 Do you know what it takes to be a Vet Tech?

A credentialed Vet Tech is a professional with an Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited program and must pass a rigorous national board exam (LVT, CVT, or RVT). Their daily responsibilities are complex and essential:

• Anesthesia Experts: They monitor and maintain anesthesia during every surgery and procedure, ensuring patient safety minute-by-minute.
• Medical Testing: They perform and analyze in-house laboratory tests (like blood counts and urinalysis) and take X-rays.
• Critical Care Nursing: They provide intense, hands-on nursing care for all hospitalized and emergency patients, from administering IV fluids to managing wound care.
• Client Educators: They are the key communicators who explain complex medical conditions, demonstrate how to give medications, and teach essential post-op care.

These are just a few of their duties! Our Vet Techs have countless other responsibilities and are involved in virtually every procedure that happens at our clinic.