Germantown Hills Animal Hospital
511 Ten Mile Creek Road
Metamora, IL 61548
Phone: 309-383-2356
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| Mon | 7:30am - 6pm |
| Tues | 7:30am - 6pm |
| Wed | 7:30am - 6pm |
| Thurs | 7:30am - 6pm |
| Fri | 7:30am - 6pm |
| Sat | 8am - 12noon |
| Sun | Closed |
After Hours Emergency Care please contact the Tri-County Animal Emergency Clinic 309-672-1565
Staff
Peter Nichols, DVM |
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Dr. Nichols, a graduate of Kansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, moved back to Illinois in 1989 where he practiced along his father's side at Washington Veterinary Medical Clinic, established in 1962. After draining as much wisdom as possible from his father, and with a strong yearning for a place of his own, Dr. Peter Nichols created Germantown Hills Animal Clinic from an old lumber mill in November of 1991. In 1996, when Dr. Warren Nichols retired, young Dr. Nichols assumed ownership of both clinics. Since then, Dr. Nichols has completed the Executive Veterinary Program 2000, a masters business program for veterinarians, at University of Illinois and constructed a new hospital in Germantown Hills. The next challenge is to change from an associate member to a certified member of American Animal Hospital Association. Dr. Nichols is also the Veterinarian for Glen Oak Zoo. Dr. Nichols and his wife, Kelli, have two sons and one daughter: Austin, Grant and Abby; a black and white short hair, Nike; and another cat Noel! |
Christine Slagel, DVM |
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Dr. Slagel is a 2002 graduate of University Of Illinois' College of Veterinary Medicine. Born and raised in Central Illinois surrounded by various dogs and cats, and sometimes cows and other assorted wildlife, she always aspired to become a veterinarian. She completed her undergraduate work at Illinois State University in Normal, IL. Dr. Slagel and her husband, Sean, have a dog Archie, a Husky mix; two cats, Josie, a tortoise-shell and Lewis, a grey and white tabby. |
Amy Graham, DVM |
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Dr. Graham is a 2007 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Following her graduation from Ohio State, she completed a one-year medicine and surgery internship at Oradell Animal Hospital in Paramus, New Jersey, then returned to Ohio and general practice. She recently relocated to Central Illinois and is excited to join the team at Germantown Hills Animal Hospital.
Dr. Graham has 2 Goldendoodles, a 5 year-old named Ridley and a puppy named Zulu, a rescued box turtle named Penelope, a white long-haired cat named Jessie, and a black short-haired cat named Momo. |
Jennifer Strube, Practice Manager |
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Jennifer has worked for Germantown Hills Animal Hospital since 1995. Jenni is very devoted to her work, as well as continuing her education in practice management. She has a B.S. in Biology from the University of Illinois, and a Bachelors degree in Secondary Education from Illinois State University. Her current goal is certification in Veterinary Practice Management. In addition to her son and daughter, Hudson and Harper, Jenni has a Minature Schnauzer, Ollie; a Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Caisey, and a DLH cat: Riley. |
Shannon Wuellner, CVT (Veterinary Technician) |
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Shannon received a Bachelors of Science Degree in Biology from Illinois State University in 2002. She received her Associates Degree in Applied Science in Veterinary Technology from Parkland College in 2006 and graduated with high honors.
Shannon has Heathcliff, an orange and white tabby cat that she adopted while in school. Heathcliff was a research cat that Shannon just could not resist. She also adopted a one-eyed guinea pig while in school. Shannon also has Doopy Doo, a Pit mix. |
Chelsea Crawford, CVT (Veterinary Technician) |
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Chelsea grew up in Eastern Iowa; she completed her general education at Scott Community College, earning an Associate degree in Arts and Sciences in 2005. Her love of animals led her to Kirkwood Community College where she received her Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology in 2008. After graduation she moved to Central Illinois and started working at the Germantown Hills Animal Hospital. Chelsea's two cats, Tasha and Glory also made the move from Iowa. Tasha is a long-haired totoiseshell, and Glory is a short-haired black cat. They thoroughly enjoy living like princesses that rule her home! |
Katie Martin, Veterinary Assistant |
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Katie moved here from Michigan, and started working at Germantown Hills Animal Hospital in August 2003, with 12 years experience in Veterinary Assisting. She mainly works at our office in Washington, Illinois. Katie rescued a mixed cat named Cubby and a yellow lab named Buster. In addition to the rescuees, Katie has a Siamese cat, Maya. Katie and her husband, Mark, also have a son, Kevin. |
Laurie Fussner, Veterinary Assistant |
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In October 2004, Laurie started working full time. She had been working here on a part-time basis since the 90s. Laurie had previously been a dental assistant. Laurie has dogs: Sunny, a black lab, and Bailey, a chocolate lab and Sunday a yellow lab; and a cat named Monkey. |
Jennifer Tarbet, Receptionist |
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Jennifer's cheerful attitude is contagious. She began working for Germantown Hills Animal Hospital in August of 2004. Jennifer's husband is Howard, and they have Diggory, a malamute and Luke a Golden Retriever. |
Kathy Obourn, Receptionist |
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Kathy has worked at Germantown Hills Animal Hospital since 2008. She lives in Washington with her husband Roger and three children, Chris, Scott, and Kaitlyn. Kathy has a Golden Retriever named Baylee and four rescued cats: Tigger, Oliver, Chloe, and Squeak. A fish and a hedgehog round out her zoo. |
Nikki Aalund, Receptionist |
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Nikki and her husband, Nate, moved to this area in 2009 after earning their Bachelor's Degrees from the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. She began working with us in November. Nikki began her in-home "zoo" with Gus-Gus the Chinchilla and Bella the Ferret. Since moving to Illinois, they have also rescued Lily, an Australian Shepard mix, and more recently a puppy named Emmy, a Husky mix.
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