Veterinarian Overview
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 masters degree in reproductive physiology. After graduating, Dr. Schmitt practiced in Milwaukee for one year, then spent two years in University Park. Then in 1985, she returned to her hometown of Streator and opened Countryside Animal Clinic. Dr. Schmitt shares her home with two birds, a Blue and Gold Macaw "Bo", and a Yellow Naped Amazon "Pedro", three cats, "Elliott", Gertrude" and "Sally" and her newest addition, "Iris" the Bernese Mountain dog.
