217 - 824 - 3051

Serving Taylorville & Nokomis

Large and Small Animal Care

In Taylorville, IL

Grooming and Boarding

In Taylorville, IL

“Countryside is wonderful. All the Vets and staff really care about you and your animals. I would not take my fur babies anywhere else.” -Marsha C.

Meet the Staff

Dr. Stacey Funderburk graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. After graduation, she partnered with Dr. Marion Bliler to form Countryside Veterinary Service. Dr. Stacey enjoys the excitement and challenges of mixed animal practice. She resides on the farm in Morrisonville with her husband Keith, daughter Reagan, and son Hayden. When she is not in the office, Stacey enjoys spending time with her family and hosting dinner parties. Stacey R Funderburk D.V.M.

Dr. Chad O’Connor graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. Prior to veterinary school, he received his bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Illinois. Dr. O’Connor is looking forward to the variety of challenges that mixed animal practice presents. His strongest interests lie in large animal production and medicine, reproduction, and surgery. Dr. O’Connor grew up in Herscher, IL where he raised show pigs, feeder cattle, and a variety of other species typical of small family farm. In his spare time, he enjoys watching and playing sports, spending time with his family and friends, and hanging out with his pets. Chad O'Connor D.V.M.

 

Dr. Natalie Kocek graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in May 2017. Prior to veterinary school, she received her bachelor’s degree in animal science with a minor in chemistry from the University of Illinois. Natalie is looking forward to the variety of cases seen in mixed animal practice and especially enjoys working with cattle, dogs, and cats. Dr. Natalie grew up in Vernon Hills, IL where her family has a produce farm. She also raised 4-H show pigs as a kid. In her spare time, she enjoys kayaking, hiking, trail riding, and spending time with family and friends. Her and her husband also love to spoil their two dogs and two cats.
Natalie Kocek D.V.M.

Ashley Newberry graduated from Hickey Vet Tech Institute in St. Louis, May 2015. She joined Countryside after finishing her externship with us. She hopes in the future to specialize in equine as a Veterinarian Technician. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family, being outdoors, and riding her horses. Ashley Newberry

Amy went to Lincoln Land Community College for the Veterinary Assistant program after she graduated from Nokomis High School in 2015. She lives in Nokomis with her family and her new puppy Dixie. Amy Dewerff

Nicky Schmedeke began working at the clinic after she graduated from Murray State University with a Bachelor’s in Science and Agriculture with a certification of Veterinary Technician. Nicky started at the clinic in December of 2014 and currently lives in Morrisonville, IL. In her free time, she likes to help her family on the family farm and play with her pet rabbit, Freckles. Nicky Schmedeke

BreAnna just graduated from Taylorville High School and will be attending Lincoln Land Community College in the fall. She is very excited about her next step with school and her position here at Countryside! BreAnna Adams

Dr. Jordan received both her bachelors and doctorate from the University of Illinois. She is looking forward to meeting all the new faces and working together with clients and producers to achieve the best outcomes. She is most passionate about preventative medicine and surgery. She grew up in the small town of St. Elmo, IL. She lives on a cow-calf farm and has a corgi named Lexi. In her free time she loves to travel, doing DIY projects, and spending time outdoors.

Dr, Jordon D.V.M.

JT joined the clinic in 2016 and became the Practice Manager at both the Countryside and Nokomis Clinics in 2018. Before he moved to Taylorville, he studied Equestrian Science and Horse Science Technology at Black Hawk East in Galva, IL.

He is from Edwardsville, IL where he grew up spending most of his time outdoors and working on a horse farm. In his free time he still enjoys being outside with family and friends.

J.T. Kolesa

Nikki started her career in the grooming industry back in 2005. She started out just bathing dogs and trimming their toenails. For two years, she took every opportunity to learn everything she could about the art of grooming and educating the pet owners on grooming. In late 2007, Nikki went to the Grooming Academy where she spent 4 weeks learning all the different patterns for small and large breeds. She earned her Professional Dog Grooming Certificate in December of 2007. Nikki has been grooming ever since. She also went to Salon Management Training to become a manager. While there, she was able to train other associates how to groom.
Nikki Albright, Groomer

Call us: 217-824-3051

201 South Water Street Taylorville, IL 62568

Fax: (217) 824-3052


Business Hours

 Monday-Wednesday & Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm

 

Thursday: 8:00am-7pm

 Saturday: 8:00am-12:00pm

 

 Sunday: Closed

 

For after hours emergencies, please call our office at 217-824-3051 and the on call veterinarian will return your call.

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