Meet our Team
At Wags and Whiskers Veterinary Service in Central Illinois your pet’s health is our top priority. We have assembled a team of qualified professionals who have extensive experience providing compassionate care to all animals.
Dr. Janelle McFarland
Dr. McFarland graduated in 2004 from the University of Illinois, where she spent seven years working...
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Dr. McFarland graduated in 2004 from the University of Illinois, where she spent seven years working on her undergraduate degree and attending veterinary school. She grew up in the local area, spending half her childhood years in Yates City and the other half in Farmington. She currently resides in Elmwood with her three busy children, two quirky cats named Grady and Flash, and one Leopard Gecko named Harrison.
Dr. McFarland enjoys meeting new people and patients as well as seeing those she has had the pleasure of caring for over the years. She adores the small-town atmosphere where clients and patients become like extended family.
She has a huge love for the outdoors, including fishing and hunting. She also enjoys running, biking, skiing and lifting weights. When life affords her additional time, she loves to sew.
Makaela
Makaela graduated in 2016 from the University of Illinois with a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science....
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Makaela graduated in 2016 from the University of Illinois with a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. After graduation she returned to the area to play a more interactive role in her family’s grain and livestock farm. In addition to the livestock she cares for, she has two Labrador Retrievers, Ruger and Marley, a Labrador Retriever mix, Oakley, a cat, Ralphie, and a Lionhead Rabbit, Mr. Nibbles.
In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family. She and her husband, Bryson, have a young son, Harrison. She also enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time outdoors.
Ellis
Veterinary Assistant. Ellis has worked at Wags and Whiskers since May of 2022! She lives with...
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Veterinary Assistant.
Ellis has worked at Wags and Whiskers since May of 2022! She lives with her parents, brother, and sister on their family farm with all of their animals. They have 2 horses named Tripp and Cowboy, our 2 dogs Jasper and Leif, and 6 cats! She is a Sophomore at Williamsfield High School. Ellis hopes to continue working and studying in the veterinary field. Some of her hobbies include training horses, reading, and playing frisbee with her dog. What she most enjoys doing when working is assisting Dr. Janelle with exams and observing surgeries.
Hannah
Veterinary Assistant. Hannah started with Wags in October of 2022 bringing with her 5 years of...
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Veterinary Assistant.
Hannah started with Wags in October of 2022 bringing with her 5 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant and 5 years as an accredited dog trainer. In her spare time, you can find her driving around the countryside jammin to pop punk music or hanging out with her four amazing doggos (Lunah Byrd, Skeletor, Neelix and Samson). Hannah is currently in school to become a Certified Technician to be able to bring another level of expertise to our practice. Hannah loves helping our clients with their health and behavior needs!
Kim Paige
Kim lives in Elmwood with her husband Bob, their dog Willow, and their two kittens, Lucy...
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Kim lives in Elmwood with her husband Bob, their dog Willow, and their two kittens, Lucy and Ethel. She has two grown children Nicholas (Brenda) and Elizabeth. Kim likes to garden, both flowers and fruits/ vegetables. She does a lot of canning (salsa, jams/jellies etc.). She and Bob take care of the landscaping and flowers for the city of Elmwood parks and streetscape. She loves to bake (especially cheesecakes), sew and read. Kim also really likes photography and drawing as well.
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