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About us 

At Red Bud Veterinary Service, we have a team of two very experienced veterinarians as well as an amazing group of compassionate, dedicated and knowledgeable team members.  Most of the staff here have been working with animals their entire life.  Caring for animals is who we are and there is nothing that we love more than helping your pets.

Dr. Ryan Jacob:  Dr. Jacob started at Red Bud Veterinary Service on January 1, 2019.  He previously worked as a veterinarian for 11+ years at two other veterinary clinics in the area, most recently Horseshoe Lake Animal Hospital in Collinsville, IL.  He was also the veterinarian for Madison County Animal Care and Control while working at Horseshoe Lake Animal Hospital.  Dr. Jacob is a native of Belleville, IL and is very familiar with the Red Bud community, as he has family within town and the surrounding areas.  He is a graduate of St. George's University School of Veterinary Medicine and finished his clinical rotations at University of Missouri School of Veterinary Medicine in 2008.  Dr. Jacob enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine but takes special interest in orthopedic surgery, dentistry, dermatology and internal medicine.  He has taken courses to be certified as a "Fear Free Veterinarian" to make visits for your pet less stressful.  He is co-owner of the clinic, along with Dr. Shannon Melliere, of  Waterloo, IL.  Dr. Jacob shares his home with his wife, Michelle and son, Max.  They have 2 dogs, Remington (Great Dane) and Gus (Boxer).  In his free time, Dr. Jacob enjoys anything outdoors (fishing, camping, boating), keeping up with the Cardinals/Blues and just spending quality time with his family.

Dr. Jennifer Fuller:  Dr. Fuller joined the Red Bud Veterinary Service family on February 5, 2020.  Dr. Fuller brings a lot of veterinary experience to our team.
She is a southern Illinois native who has been a veterinarian for over 15 years. She grew up as an "Appleknocker" in Cobden, IL before going to Murray State University for undergraduate studies.  She completed her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at University of Illinois in 2004 and currently resides in Millstadt, IL with her husband and daughter.  They share a home with 3 furry family members: a boxer named Daisy and 2 cats, Bert and Ernie.
Her main areas of veterinary interest are dermatology, endocrinology and soft tissue surgery.  She also has experience in emergency/critical care and a budding interest in behavioral medicine.

Debbie:  Debbie has been a veterinary technician at Red Bud Veterinary Service since graduating from Jefferson College in 1982.  She says she loves all aspects of veterinary medicine.  Debbie truly enjoys being there for all the pets and their families, whether it be during good times or bad.  
In her free time, Debbie enjoys spending time with her family.  She has been married to her husband, Jeff, for 37 years and have one daughter, Adrieanna (also an RBVS employee), and a son-in-law, David.  Adrieanna and David blessed her with two beautiful granddaughters, Olivia and Natalie.  
Debbie also enjoys quilting, crafts and spending time with her fur children, Lulu, Boo, Reba and Jazzie.  Debbie even spends time raising some orphaned wildlife and particularly enjoys opossums!

​Charlotte:  Charlotte has been a team member at Red Bud Veterinary Service since 2001.   Over those 19+ years she has gained a lot of experience and become a very skilled technician. 
​Charlotte was born and raised in Red Bud, IL.  She went on to attend Jefferson College and graduated with a degree in Applied Science in Veterinary Technology.
Charlotte married her "high school sweetheart",  Joe and together they have 3 boys:  Kelton, Konner and Klarc.  Charlotte's family has several animals at home that they care for as well.  She has a boxer named "Bella" and 3 cats, "Miles", "Elizabeth" and "Suri".  Her family also has a fish named "Jerry", cows and sheep.
During Charlotte's free time she enjoys watching her boys play sports, helping her husband on the farm and spending time with her family when she can.

Jo Ann:  Jo Ann is likely the first person you will see or talk to at Red Bud Veterinary Service.  She has been with the clinic for nearly 25 years.  Jo Ann has been a widow of nearly 10 years but has spent the last 4 years with a special person in her life.  Jo Ann has 2 grown daughters and 4 grandchildren, 1 girl and 3 boys that keep her busy! 
In her free time,  Jo Ann enjoys camping at their lake cabin.  She also enjoys reading and going to dances with her mother.
Jo Ann shares her home with her cat, Sam.  She shares three horses with her daughter...Red, Ringo and General.

Jeanne:  ​Jeanne has worked for Red Bud Veterinary Service for 8+ years.  She loves her coworkers and helping our wonderful clients with their pets.  In her spare time she likes playing with her dogs and cats at home.  She also spends a lot of time at her farm with her family's horses, goats, ducks, chickens and one pet turkey!

Rachel:  Rachel has been with Red Bud Veterinary Service for 10+ years and started volunteering with us in 7th grade.  She said she fell in love with it and hasn't left since.  Rachel can be found at many different locations within our clinic...reception desk, technician duty and kennel work.  What she loves most about our clinic is all the awesome relationships that she builds with our clients and their "furbabies".
In her free time Rachel likes hanging out with friends, jeeping, backroading or playing bunco/card games.
Rachel has 5 cats at home, ranging between the ages of 6-16.  She is pictured above with "Molly" who belongs to some friends of hers and has been a very special part of her life.

Brooklin:  Brooklin joined our team in February 2021.   She has been working in the veterinary field for about 6 years and she could not see herself doing anything else.   She really enjoys creating relationships with pets and their owners.
Brooklin lives with her husband, Wyatt.   They have 2 dogs, Otis and Domino, as well as 2 cats, Franklin and Chuck.  In her spare time she enjoys being an aunt, snuggling her cats and watching Netflix. 

Audrey:  Audrey joined our team in March of 2022.  She has been a veterinary technician since she graduated from VTI in 2011.   Her passion for animals started at a very young age and has flourished in veterinary medicine. 
In her free time Audrey loves to spend time with her husband, Josh, and two sons, Blake and Ethan.   They have a small farm with horses, cattle and their border collie, Maggie.   Audrey also enjoys horseback riding, camping, jeeping and hiking.

Nicole:  Nicole joined our team in August of 2022. She was ready for a change and found that our clinic was a great place for her! Her favorite part of the job is meeting and creating a relationship with all the animals that come in!
In her free time Nicole loves hanging out with family and friends, spending time outdoors, and playing with her dog Maizy, who is pictured above. 

Autumn:  Autumn joined our team in the summer of 2023.  Autumn said "she has always had a love for animals so working at a veterinarian was a no brainer, with the hope that I can one day be a veterinarian as well.  I love animals and have a great love for the outdoors as well."  Autumn shares her home with four pets:  a dog named Baylee and her three cats, Smokey, Maui and Gobi.