Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Kari Jo Kelso is excited to join Spoon River Animal Clinic's veterinary team as a part-time associate veterinarian. Growing up on a farm, Dr. Kelso knew she wanted to make a career out of working and caring for animals. She began working in the veterinary field in 2009, and completed her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at Oklahoma State Universityâs Center for Veterinary Health Sciences in 2015. Her areas of professional interest include ophthalmology and cytology. Dr. Kelso believes the best part of working in the veterinary field is the relationships she builds with all of her patients and their families. Originally from Macomb, IL, Dr.Kelso currently resides there with her golden retriever, Ryder, and cat, Tex. When Dr. Kelso isn't caring for animals, she enjoys reading, paddle boarding, and spending time at the lake. A fun fact about Dr. Kelso is that she has her own graphic t-shirt line! She travels, markets, and sells these t-shirts to boutiques across the country.
