Jacob Standard, DVM

Dr. Jacob Standard is a veterinarian at Spoon River Animal Clinic, and has worked here since he was 16 years old. He attended University of Illinois for both his Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences (2016), and his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (2020). His areas of professional interest include equine medicine, lameness, dentistry, and small animal medicine and surgery.

Dr. Standard began working in the veterinary field in 2010 as a kennel assistant at Spoon River Animal Clinic, and eventually worked his way up to a technician and veterinary assistant. He says he discovered his passion for veterinary medicine after growing up around animals on a farm outside of Canton, and working at Spoon River Animal Clinic in high school.

Dr. Standard currently lives with his golden retriever named Doc, and also cares for his quarter horse, Big Red. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, boating, fishing, playing with Doc, and horseback riding. A fun fact about Dr. Standard is that he was part of the Marching Illini Drumline during undergrad and was able to perform in some of the world’s largest parades, including Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC, and St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin! (Source)