Meet Our Team
Delivering quality veterinary care is a team effort.
Get to know our staff members and what they do.
Ericka Yeley, DVM
Owner and Veterinarian
Dr. Ericka Yeley is originally from Sullivan, IL where she graduated from Sullivan High School as Valedictorian. She attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, graduating with a degree in Biology. She moved to Marshall with her husband in 2000, where he operates their family farm.
After teaching high school science for several years, she decided to return to the University of Illinois to complete a doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. In 2008, Dr. Yeley graduated with high honors and returned to Marshall to begin her veterinary career. In 2011, with the help and support of her family and friends, she decided to open a practice of her own.
In her practice, her professional interests include advanced dentistry, fear-free techniques, and behavior issues. She frequently pursues continuing education opportunities to stay up to date on these topics and more.
Dr. Yeley lives in rural Marshall with her husband John, their two young children, Cyrus and Avalynn, as well as several dogs, cats, and horses. Her personal interests include reading, cooking, and technology.
Jenny Gaines
Veterinary Assistant
Hello, my name is Jenny! I love working in this community. I grew up in Marshall, IL and I am blessed to do what I love in my hometown. I graduated from MHS in 2001. While growing up I was surrounded by a variety of animals and always knew I wanted to work in the veterinary field. I was very gratetful to have the opportunity to work at Bratt Animal Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana, and Animal Care Clinic in Marshall, Illinois prior to my current position at Farm and Family Veterinary Service. Before I started here, I had 7 years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant. Over the years, I have enjoyed learning how every veterinarian practices differently and each one has their own special trait, all with the same goal in mind...the wellbeing of your pet. Dr. Yeley goes above and beyond to meet you and your pets needs, while diligently educating herself on a daily basis to provide your loved ones with the best care possible. Thank you for supporting our practice and blessing us with the opportunity to know your family in return.
Heidi Zuber
Office Manager
Heidi Zuber is originally from Newton, IL. She graduated from Olney Central College with an Associates Degree is Accounting. She moved to Marshall, IL with her husband in 2004.
Because of her love for animals, she accepted a position at Farm and Family Veterinary Service in 2012 as an Office Manager/Receptionist.
Heidi lives in Rural Marshall with her husband Kevin and their 2 children. Her personal interests, are the outdoors, photography, and crafts.
Christina Hamilton, CVT
Certified Veterinary Technician
Christina is a Certified Veterinary Technician. She graduated from Lakeland College in 2011 with an Associates in Applied Science. Christina then went on to Veterinary Technician school at Parkland College in Champaign and graduated in 2013. Prior to joining Farm & Family, she has worked in clinics in both Lawrenceville and Casey, IL.
Some of her favorite hobbies include fishing and watching football. Her favorite team is the Denver Broncos, and she was very sad to see Peyton Manning retire. As far as fishing goes, any time the weather is clear and she has a day off, she will have a fishing pole in her hands!
Christina has a fur family of her own. She started off with one dog named Josephine, a beagle that is 6 years old who Christina adopted from Abbott labs in Wisconsin. In August of 2015, Christina adopted a kitten that was abandoned as a stray and has some special needs. Her name is Katniss. Finally, the family was not complete without one more! She adopted her newest kitten from a humane shelter and named her Primrose.
