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The Doctor team is responsible for each pet's medical needs. A few of their responsibilities include diagnosing, educating, establishing plans of care, prescribing medications, monitoring progress, evaluating states of health, performing anesthesiology, surgery and medical procedures and interpretation of radiographs and laboratory tests. We encourage open communication between pet owners and clinic team members. Our doctor team is at the heart of patient care and provides our leadership in delivering care to your pet.
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Dr. Gary Schlapp
Dr. Gary Schlapp graduated from University of Champaign-Urbana in 1976. He practiced medicine with his father for twenty years. Dr. Schlapp became the owner of Countryside Veterinary Clinic in 1995. His special interests include orthopedics and general surgery. Dr.Gary Schlapp has been married to Beverly since 1970 and they have two children, Todd and Nicole. His spare time is spent gardening, antiquing, family vacations to Sanibel, bowling, golfing, woodworking and dining out.
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Dr. Bara
Dr. Cheryl Bara graduated from the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. Prior to vet school Cheryl practiced as a certified nurse-midwife. Her Non-work time is spent at the gym, or with her husband, and great dane Violet, and cat Mimzy.
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Dr. Christine Cozen
Dr. Christine Cozen is a 1992 graduate of Illinois State University, where she completed her Bachelors degree in Animal Science, and met her husband Scott. She then attended the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and completed her DVM in 1996. Dr. Cozen began working for Countryside Veterinary Clinic in 1996. She, also, is a member of many state and local veterinary associations. Dr. Cozen and her husband have two children and six cats. In her free time Dr. Cozen enjoys spending time with family and friends, baking, exercising, and time outdoors.
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Dr. Carolyn Clayton
Since graduating from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in January, 2001 Dr. Carolyn Clayton has enjoyed practicing small animal medicine and surgery with a special interest in developing a holistic approach. Her husband, Dr. David Clayton, is also a veterinarian and they met while living and going to school on the island of St. Kitts. The Claytons live in Plainfield and their family includes two dogs, three cats, and a Bal Python named Humphrey. In her leisure time Dr. Clayton loves to read a good book or watch a great movie.
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Dr. Karen Bockelmann
Dr. Karen Bockelmann is a graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois-Urbana. After graduation she completed an equine internship at the Illinois Equine Hospital in Naperville, IL. From there, she worked in an equine exclusive ambulatory practice in Frankfort, IL for five years. Dr. Bockelmann has been with our practice since 1998 and strives to give your pet thorough and compassionate care. Dr. Bockelmann is married with two children, one dog and three cats and enjoys spending time with family and friends.
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Dr. Davis
Dr. Davis grew up in a farming family in Big Rock. After graduating from the University of ILlinois 1984, she did an internship and residency in reproduction. Dr. Davis joined Countryside Veterinary CLinic in 1988 and works part time while taking care of her family. The Davis family includes her husband, Gary and sons, Chris and Mike, as well as Franny the Labrador, Claude and Camille the cockatiels, and the goldfish. Dr. Davis enjoys reading, cooking, swimming and music (and laughing as often as possible!).
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Dr. Peg Firth
Bio Coming soon...
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