The Best Place For Your Pet in Viola, IL

Owner

Before starting Schmidt’s Country Clinic, Dalana worked as a certified veterinary technician for 15 years. She decided to turn her love for animals and extensive experience into a safe and affordable animal clinic in Viola. Dalana and her husband Tanner built the kennel on their property in rural Viola, IL, and opened for business in May 2010.

Kennel Manager

Payton is the daughter of owner, Dalana Schmidt, and has been working/helping in the kennel since she was 12 years old. Payton graduated from Carl Sandburg College in July of 2020 with a degree in dental hygiene. She works full-time as a dental hygienist in Muscatine at Alan B. Evans Family Dentistry and manages the kennel on the weekends.



Payton is married to Wyatt Kellogg, and they have three dogs of their own: Target (pitbull), Gypsy (mountain cur), and Delilah (cur/border collie mix). Payton's favorite part of working at the kennel is loving on all of the dogs and taking their pictures for the kennel page. In her spare time, Payton enjoys hunting, painting, and spending time outdoors.

Kennel Assistant

Addi has been working at the kennel for over a year. She is one of our main animal caretakers, but you'll be seeing more of her up front in the office! Addi is from Viola, IL, and will be a senior this year at Sherrard High School.



One of her favorite hobbies to do in her free time is dog training. Her favorite part of working here at the kennel is spending quality time with each dog and taking their pictures for the Facebook page!

Kennel Assistant

Amanda is one of the newer faces that you'll see around here. She will be up front in the office, checking dogs in/out and working behind the scenes, taking care of the dogs. Amanda is from Aledo, IL, and her hobbies include: dog training, writing/reading books, competing in herding trials, and riding horses in various disciplines.



Her favorite part of working here at the kennel is seeing all of the various dog breeds and spending quality time with each dog.

Kennel Assistant

Cora has been working at the kennel for over two years. She is part of our animal care team and spends quality time with each dog. Cora is from Aledo, IL, and will be a senior this year at Mercer County High School.



Some of her hobbies include spending time with friends/family and playing with her dogs at home. Her favorite part of working here at the kennel is spending quality time with each dog and making them feel comfortable during their stay here with us.

Kennel Assistant

Morgan has been working at the kennel for almost five months. She is part of our animal care team, and you can also find her greeting clients in the office when checking in/out. Morgan is from Joy, IL, and will be a senior this year at Mercer County High School.



Some of her hobbies include cooking, baking, and playing with her dogs at home. Her favorite part of working here at the kennel is playing with all of the different dogs and getting to know their unique personalities.

Kennel Assistant

Olivia is the newest member of the kennel and started earlier this month! She is a part of our behind-the-scenes crew, making sure that each dog gets the proper care and attention. Olivia is from Aledo, IL, and will be a senior this year at Mercer County High School.

Some of her hobbies include cross-country, fishing, and reading. Her favorite part of working here at the kennel is meeting all of the new dogs and creating a bond with each one.

Kennel Assistant

Hannah is the niece of owner Dalana Schmidt and has been working at the kennel since early March. She is part of our behind-the-scenes crew, making sure that each dog gets the proper care. Hannah is from Viola, IL, and will be a freshman this year at Sherrard High School.



Some of her hobbies include hunting, spending time outdoors, dance, and spending time with her dogs/sheep/cows. Her favorite part of working here at the kennel is meeting all of the new dogs and getting to know their unique personalities.