Dr. Clement grew up in a farming community where she and her three siblings were constantly outdoors exploring creeks, fields, and wooded areas. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Southern Illinois University in 1986. And then obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1994 from the University of Illinois. She has worked as both an associate and relief Veterinarian for many years. She traveled to Kenya in 2006 and 2007 as part of a human medical team to work with HIV patients in an outpatient clinic; additionally, she participated in home visits and surgical procedures.
She first joined Crystal Lake Veterinary hospital in 2017 doing relief work, and has become an integral part of our regular schedule for over four years. She especially enjoys the culture and team comradery. She LOVES, LOVES, LOVES cats and is passionate about treating them. She has always had cats in her life. For years, her mother’s neighborhood was overwhelmed with dumped, stray cats. She and her sister cared for and found homes for over twenty cats and kittens. Dr. Clement currently resides in rural Dekalb County where she shares her home with eight cats. She is an avid gardener and has a special gardening partner in her former feral cat ‘Browning’ – aka Warrior Cat. She appreciates good books and enjoys the performing arts in downtown Chicago.