Dr. Sarah Phipps is a 2007 graduate of University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. Since graduation, she has practiced at Spoon River Animal Clinic as a DVM and has also become a co-owner Gaining a sense of fulfillment from the relationships formed with clients, pets, and staff members, she has found a second home and extended family at Spoon River Animal Clinic. Helping clients through each stage of their pet’s life is a hallmark of her career. She finds enjoyment in spending time with her beloved husband, son, and furry companions.
Dr. Sarah gains a sense of fulfillment from being involved with the community. Previously served 2 terms on the Spoon River Community College board of trustees and is currently a trustee for the Village of Norris. Rescue dogs, Gale and Oliver, and Gale’s three emotional support cats, Rainbow Dash, Squirtle and Snuggles.
Dr. Jacob Standard is a veterinarian at Spoon River Animal Clinic and has worked here since he was 16 years old. He attended University of Illinois for both his Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences (2016), and his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (2020). His areas of professional interest include equine medicine, lameness, dentistry and small animal medicine and surgery.
Dr. Standard began working in the veterinary field in 2010 as a kennel assistant at Spoon River Animal Clinic, and eventually worked his way up to a technician and veterinary assistant. He says he discovered his passion for veterinary medicine growing up around animals on a farm outside of Canton and working at Spoon River Animal Clinic while in high school.
Dr. Standard currently lives with his golden retriever named Doc. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, boating, fishing, playing with Doc, and horseback riding. A fun fact about Dr. Standard is that he was part of the Marching Illini Drumline during undergrad and was able to perform in some of the world’s largest parades, including Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC and St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin!
Dr. Jordynn (Jaye) Marcum is a new veterinarian at Spoon River Animal Clinic. Dr. Marcum grew up in Gibson City, IL showing livestock in 4-H and FFA and working at the local veterinary clinic. She earned her Bachelor's of Animal Science and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Missouri. Her areas of interest include large animal medicine, preventative care, ophthalmology, and dentistry.
Dr. Marcum lives with her cat, Argo, and her blue healer, Gus. In her free time, she enjoys hiking with her dog, reading, painting, listening to podcasts, and spending time with her family.
A 1980 graduate of Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. David Hahn grew up in Sigourney, IA before relocating to Canton, IL. He has the utmost appreciation for the dedicated and hard-working staff at Spoon River Animal Clinic. Sharing over 42 years of expertise, Dr. Hahn cares for multiple generations of clients that he calls friends. His interests are in small animal medicine and surgery, equine dentistry, and bovine production medicine and preventive programs. At home, he has a large family of two-legged and four-legged family members. Married with three children, 6 grandchildren, Dr. Hahn also cares for one dog and Black Angus cattle. His very first pet was a pony named Gypsy. Tracy's Supper Club is first pick for local cuisine, and he savors barbeque and fresh fish specialties. When Dr. Hahn is away from the clinic, he finds excitement in horseback riding, fishing, and shooting.
Jennifer joined Spoon River Animal Clinic in 2022. She and her husband, Jay have two adult children along with two Shih Tzu dogs, Ellie and Snoop. Jennifer enjoyed spending many hours on her grandparents’ farm growing up. She now is fortunate enough that her and husband have built a home on the same property. Jennifer has a love for animals and isn’t afraid to jump in and help wherever is needed within the clinic. She enjoys spending time with her family, pets and traveling.
Emily has worked at Spoon River Animal Clinic since 2020. She has enjoyed being around animals since she was a child, and her favorite part of her job is giving the animals extra love while they're in her care. Emily is from Lewistown and currently attending college. She has a dog named Zoey and a kitty named Ivy that she loves dearly. She is very proud to be a part of the Spoon River Animal Clinic family.
Working in the vet field for over 20 years, Mary has formed close relationships with fellow staff and clients at Spoon River Animal Clinic. Mary started her vet career as a pet bather and brusher. If she could describe herself in one word, it would be compassionate. Mary resides in Canton with one dog, Thor. Fun fact about Mary is she loves to act silly and dance with her grandkids. Mary enjoys crocheting and spending time with family.
Heidi began her career at Spoon River Animal Clinic just after her high school graduation in 1994. She is one of the first faces you will see when you walk in the door. Heidi greets and assists clients with appointments, transactions and paperwork. She is a true animal lover at heart. Heidi and her husband, Jason have a hobby farm with a variety of animals. Heidi has 3 adult children, the late Zoe, Ethan and Ean. She has 2 grandkids, Dylan (Bean) and Jensen. Heidi's hobbies are adopting senior retrievers, helping coach/fundraise for local special Olympics basketball/track teams, traveling and watching live music.
Lindsey joined Spoon River Animal Clinic family in 2022 as a part-time receptionist. She also works full-time at a local vision center. She has a care and compassion for animals that started at a very young age. She has two dogs, Cinnamon who she inherited and Elenora. She also has two cats, Jersey and Annika. In her spare time, she enjoys studying, reading, canning, and crocheting.
Kayla joined the Spoon River Animal Clinic family in April 2024 as a full-time receptionist. She has always had a love for animals. She has a son, Edison and boyfriend, Josh. She has a corgi dog named Pretzel and cat named Tofu. In her spare time, she enjoys watching her son play baseball and football. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Laura is a devoted technician that has been doing what she loves for 29 years. She prides herself on helping ill animals of all breeds regain health and happiness. Laura has one black lab, named Hunter and black and white cat named Nuisance. Laura enjoys the outdoors. She loves to hunt and fish with her significant other.
Annetta is a technician with over 15 years of experience. She feels rewarded when she cares for animals and the unpredictability of working at Spoon River Animal Clinic keeps her on her toes and constantly learning. Outside of the clinic, she has fun listening to music, camping and spending time with her husband and son. Annetta enjoys listening to her son’s band, Dead Man’s Dog.
Cappi is a Veterinary Technician and Receptionist at Spoon River Animal Clinic. She first started working as a veterinary technician in 1989. She currently resides in London Mills with her fiancé Jeff and their two pitbulls, Hank and Larry, along with cat, Ronald. Cappi enjoys gardening and working out in her spare time.
Paige joined the Spoon River Animal Clinic family in 2022 as a full-time kennel and tech assistant. Paige has always had a soft spot for animals. She has a black lab named Ruck, whom she loves dearly. She also has two trouble-making cats names Sunshine and Daniel. In her spare time, she enjoys attending concerts, camping, and spending time with family and pets.
Savanna grew up with a passion for animals. She is very excited to become a member of Spoon River Animal Clinic and to have the opportunity to care for all types of patients. Savanna and her boyfriend, Dalton, have a daughter named Prairie. Savanna enjoys being outdoors and caring for her hobby farm in her free time. She has a horse, donkey, several goats, 4 dogs, and a cat.
Morgan joined Spoon River Animal Clinic in 2022. She is currently a student at Canton High School where she is on the dance team and participates in FFA. While growing up on her family farm and showing livestock since she was 5, she found her love for animals. She still currently shows livestock at state and national levels. She has many pigs, three dogs and a cat.
Kevin works full-time at a local grocery store as their Meat Department Manager. Kevin is also a freelance outdoor writer and wildlife photographer. Kevin and his wife, Laurie, have two sons, Cody and Seth. They also have one dog, Cali and one cat, Montana.
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We are conveniently located on N. Main Street by the Canton Econo Lodge.
Phone: 309-647-6800
