Meet the Staff team!

Amanda has been a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) at Gibson Veterinary Clinic since 2013 after completing the veterinary technician program at Parkland College. In 2022, she took on the additional role of Practice Manager while continuing her CVT duties. Her three four-legged children, Boomer (her loyal companion for 13 years), Oscar Jack, and Jasper Wayne, keep her busy. Amanda’s passion lies in spending time with friends and family, enjoying the outdoors and sunshine, riding her horse on trails, and barrel racing.

Lori graduated from the Parkland Veterinary Technology program in 2012 and has been working as a CVT ever since. She became part of the GVC family in 2020, and her favorite aspect of the job is helping sick or injured hospitalized patients recover, as well as working alongside Dr. Tucker on farm calls. Growing up on a farm in Fairbury, Lori has always had a deep passion and love for animals. In her spare time, she enjoys riding her horses, working out at the local gym, and spending time with her close friends and her large family of eight siblings!

Beth became a part of the Gibson Vet team in 2020 as an animal caretaker. In 2021, she graduated from Parkland College’s Veterinary Technician program and transitioned into a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) role. In her free time, Beth enjoys reading, spending time with loved ones, and taking care of her Boston Terrier and two cats.

Emily joined the Gibson Vet Clinic in July 2022 as an animal caretaker. She is set to graduate from the Parkland College Veterinary Technology program in 2025 and has a passion for both large and small animal medicine. In her free time, Emily enjoys spending time with family and friends, riding horses, and hunting.

Emma joined the team in July 2024 after graduating from Illinois Wesleyan University. She initially started as a CSR and now you may also see her assisting during appointments. Having grown up around animals—from dogs and cats to bunnies and guinea pigs—her love for animals has only deepened through her work. In her free time, Emma enjoys spending time with her pup, Willow, at the park or relaxing at home.

Jenn, a native of Gibson City, became a part of the Gibson Vet Clinic team in May 2019 as a client service representative. She holds an associate's degree in legal assisting from Parkland College. Driven by her deep love for animals, Jenn transitioned to a career in veterinary medicine in 2006. Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and caring for her cat, Johnny Sue.

Harley joined the team in June 2022 as an animal caretaker while still a student at Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley High School. With a deep love for animals, she always knew she wanted to work with them. Her family has a variety of pets, including a snake, a ferret, a sphynx cat, and four dogs. In her free time, Harley enjoys going to hockey games or hanging out with her dog, Kingston.

Thais joined our team in January of 2024 as an animal care taker. She enjoys having a job with the animals while she is in high school. Thais enjoys participating and attending her high school sports.

Tucker is an animal-loving student at Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley High School with aspirations of becoming a veterinarian. He enjoys spending his free time at the beach and in the barn with the horses and ducks.

Brilee joined the Gibson Veterinary team as an animal caretaker in August 2024. Caring for the animals has allowed her to learn a great deal about veterinary medicine. Brilee is enrolled in several agricultural and shop classes, and after high school, she plans to attend a trade school or Parkland Community College to pursue a trade. In her free time, Brilee enjoys riding ATVs, hanging out with friends, and spending time outdoors with her puppy.

Cara joined the Gibson Vet Clinic as an animal caretaker in August 2023, hoping that working with animals would help her cope with the loss of two dogs within months of each other. However, this plan didn’t go as expected. Since then, she has adopted two senior dogs to provide them with a loving, peaceful home in their final years. In addition to her dogs, Cara cares for two cats and a variety of animals on the family farm, including horses, donkeys, alpacas, goats, and plenty of poultry. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and adorable grandbabies, trail riding her horses, and tending to her garden.