Veterinarians
Dr. Sue Schmitt
Dr. Schmitt is a 1982 graduate of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. Before going to vet school, Dr. Schmitt attended Illinois Valley Community College. She then attended Southern Illinois University where she received a bachelor's degree in animal science, followed by a master’s degree in reproductive physiology. After graduating from veterinary school, Dr. Schmitt practiced in Milwaukee for one year and in University Park for two years. In 1985 she returned to her hometown of Streator and opened Countryside Animal Clinic.
Dr. Schmitt shares her home with "Beatrice" the Bernese Mountain Dog.
Dr. Abbie Eiten
Dr. Abbie Eiten is a 2013 graduate of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed her undergraduate work at Illinois Valley Community College and Illinois State University in Normal, IL. Since Dr. Abbie was born and raised in Streator, and is also the niece of Dr. Schmitt, she has had the privilege of working in pretty much every area at Countryside since she was very young.
Dr. Abbie and her husband Derek were married in June of 2014. Her husband works at Vactor. Abbie and Derek have three children Thatcher, Elodie, and Chalmers. They share their home with their two cats; Ethel and Agnus and their two dogs Gladys, an English Bulldog, and Beverly, an English Bulldog.
Veterinary Assistants
Danielle
Danielle first joined Countryside in 2012 as a kennel assistant, but her passion for animals did not end there. She started working as a veterinary assistant in 2014 and couldn't be happier. In her free time she enjoys endless naps with her dogs Evie and Eddie.
Marissa
Marissa started at Countryside in 2019, but has been a vet assistant since 2015. She enjoys being apart of our veterinary team and loving on all the critters that come through our door. When she's not in the clinic she is chasing her two boys around. Her & her husband Zach live on a farm with their three dogs; Rein, Piper, and Cinch, four cats; Cletus, Lady May, Griswold, and Dozer, a horse, a donkey, four goats, 7 ducks and lots chickens.
Hollie
Holly started here at Countryside in 2020 as a Vet assistant. In her free time she is busy keeping up with her son and her Chocolate Lab; Earl.
Bree
Bree started at Countryside in 2021 as a Vet assistant. When she's not in the clinic, you will usually find her spending time with her own furry crew, exploring the outdoors, or making memories with family and friends
Receptionists
Alyssa
Alyssa joined Countryside in 2021 as a receptionist and loves being around animals. Alyssa and her boyfriend Joe share their home with their Pitbull mix; Patton, their four cats. When she's not in the clinic, she likes spending time with her family and friends.
Amanda
Amanda started at Countryside Animal Clinic in 2025 in the front office. She enjoys spending time with her two kids, riding the fourwheeler with her boyfriend, and spoiling her fur babies.
Angie
Angie started at Countryside in 2026. When she isn't at the clinic, she is spending time with her family and her bulldog, Breezy.
Animal Care
Dawn
Dawn first started at Countryside Animal Clinic in 1997 as a Kennel Assistant, and now holds the title of our Kennel Supervisor. Dawn works closely with Streator High School's work program, helping train students in the every-day tasks of being an Animal Care Assistant. Dawn and her husband Jim share their home with several rescue cats and their four dogs; Pixie, a Chihuahua; Chico, a Chihuahua; Moose, a rottweiler; and Rusty, a Golden Retriever.
