Meet Our Team

Betsy graduated from the Vet Tech Institute of Indianapolis in December of 2009. Having a deep love for animals, Betsy worked as an animal caretaker and also as a veterinary assistant at two different facilities in the area while attending school.

Dr. Doggett has been the owner of Striegel Animal Hospital since October of 2014. Her journey to Carbondale has been a long one. She was brought up in a Navy family and knew that military service was in her future from a very young age.

Rebecca initially joined Striegel as a kennel attendant in 2018, while attending Southern Illinois University for a degree in Rehabilitation Services.

Dr. Cressey has been practicing veterinary medicine for nearly a decade. Her career has been varied ranging from being a swine only veterinarian to working in mixed animal practices in Southern Illinois and Wyoming. Dr.

Michelle graduated in 2001 from Murray State University with a bachelor in science. She went on to gain her certification as a veterinary technician and began her career in the field as an emergency vet tech in Louisville, KY.

Debbie is the Office Manager at Striegel Animal Hospital. She previously worked at DuQuoin Vet Clinic for Dr. Bates, working with large and small animals. Debbie came to Striegel March of 1996 as a receptionist and in 2014 she became the Office Manager.

Isabella joined the team in October of 2020. Before coming to Striegel, she worked for 2 years at a doggy daycare and boarding facility in Peoria, where she’s from. Isabella is currently attending SIU to pursue a degree in pre-veterinary animal science.

Lizzy grew up in central Illinois, spending most of her childhood surrounded by animals of all sizes. She has always had a drive to care for animals. Lizzy graduated at Parkland College with an associates in veterinary technology in 2020.

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Carla graduated from Western Governors University in 2017 with a Bachelors degree in Business Management.

Ashley is a dedicated vet assistant currently working at Striegel Animal Hospital. With a passion for animal care, she decided to further her education and enrolled in the Penn Foster Veterinary Technician program.

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Caitlin joined the team at Striegel Animal Hospital in 2023. Hailing originally from Nashville, Tennessee. Caitlin received her Veterinary Assistant certification from PIMA Medical Institute. Caitlin moved to Carterville in 2023 from Denver, Colorado to be closer to family.

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In March 2023, Karley joined the Striegel Animal Hospital team as part of the kennel staff. While balancing her college studies for a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture with her part-time role, Karley's love for animals has been her guiding light.

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Summer Antrim joined the team at Striegel Animal Hospital in 2021. Born and raised in Peoria, Illinois, Summer moved to Carbondale in 2013 to attend Southern Illinois University (SIU).

Beetlejuice is our resident 3-legged scaredy cat. He was brought to us by a client as a stray she had found in a very sad condition. He clearly had a very rough start to life and so is rightfully extra cautious.

Walnut knows no boundaries when it comes to food. He’s even been known to steal employees’ whole lunches.

Palmer is the other half of our “clean-up crew.” Though a more distinguished mooch than Walnut, Palmer is also highly food motivated and has been known to tip a trashcan or two.

Our newest 3-legged mystery cat, Boo has acclimated well to her new surroundings and is excelling in her role as official greeter. If she's in the lobby when you arrive, she'll be sure to say hello and offer her personal welcome to the facility.