Meet Our Team
Dr. Becky Polage
Owner/Veterinarian
Dr. Becky grew up on a grain farm outside of Bishop Hill, Illinois. She is a 2005 graduate of the University of Illinois Veterinary Medical College and focused her studies on general small and large animal veterinary medicine. She also has a minor interest in exotic animal medicine. Dr. Becky and her husband live on a small farmette with horses, cats, and dogs. Dr. Becky enjoys trail riding, gardening, and lounging around with her pets in her free time.
Erika
Certified Veterinary Technician
Erika joined the Orion Veterinary Clinic in 2017. She is one of our Certified Veterinary Technicians. She attended Muscatine Community College and graduated in 2017. Erika enjoys working with both small and large animals, exotics and pocket pets. Outside of work, she likes to spend time with her husband, her children Sunny and Wylder, and her cats Olive Oil, Motor oil, Avocado Oil, Wink.
Madison
Katy
Veterinary Assistant
Katy joined our team in 2024 every patient and client holds a special place in her heart. Katy enjoys making each visit a special one. In her free time, she spends time with her family and her one-eyed dog.
Allison
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
Madison joined the Orion Veterinary Clinic in 2019 as a Veterinary Assistant. She is an Orion native and is currently attending University of Illinois to become a veterinarian. She graduated from Western Illinois University in 2019 with her Bachelors degree in Agricultural Science with an emphasis in Pre-Veterinary Medicine. In her free time Madison enjoys trail riding, going on visits with her registered miniature therapy horse, spending time with her husband, cats, dogs, and horses.
Sam
Veterinary Assistant
Sam joined our team in 2025. Animal care has been a lifelong passion of Sam's. She loves to educate all of our clients. In her spare time, Sam spends time with her pets, Cooper, Chewy, and Vegetables, as well as her boyfriend. Sam also fosters several animals.
Kelly
Client Care Specialist
She has been in veterinary medicine since 2011 when she completed her Certification as a Veterinary Assistant. She has since transitioned to her current role in reception. Kelly strives for excellence and has gone above and beyond in her quest for knowledge. She holds a seat on the President’s Advisory Council for the North American Association of Veterinary Receptionists (NAAVR). She is also a Lead Ambassador for Ignite’s Veterinary Receptionist Certificate of Excellence program (VRCE) which she completed in 2023. Kelly also completed NAVC's Certified Client Service Representative Certification in 2025. She is also Fear Free Certified.
In her spare time, Kelly reaches for creative outlets such as knitting, crocheting, spinning and dyeing yarn, reading, and writing. She runs a busy household full of her furry and finned companions. Kelly has 2 dogs (Milliliters and Nova), 3 cats (Chips, Queso Blanco, and Orange Marmalade) and her fish, African Mbunas.
Allison joined our team in 2025. She is currently enrolled in Penn Foster's Veterinary Technician program. Allison strives to be the best assistant she can be. In her spare time, Allison enjoys outdoor activities with her pets. She has two huskies and a pit bull.
Ellie
Veterinary Assistant
Ellie joined our team in 2026. She grew up in Alexis, IL and now lives on a farm in Geneseo, IL. She will be graduating in 2026 from DMACC Veterinary Technician program. Ellie has an Australian Shepherd named Millie and a cat named Ember.
Dawn
Client Care Specialist
Dawn joined our team in 2023 and she is proud to work at a veterinary practice the small town she always called home. Growing up on a hobby farm, caring for a variety of animals was a natural part of daily life, which makes being part of a mixed animal practice especially fitting. Dawn enjoys welcoming clients and helping make every visit a positive experience for both pets and their people. Outside of work, she loves spending time outdoors, fishing, making memories with her grandson, and getting out of town when her dog, Bruiser, and cat, Charlie allow it.
Charlene
Client Care Specialist
Charlene joined our team in 2013. Charlene and her husband live on a farm outside of Orion. They raised dairy cattle for 20 years. Charlene was a registered nurse for 42 years and practiced in the Genesis health system. In her free time, Charlene enjoys cooking, showing her German Shepherd dogs and seeing her grandson.
Emma joined our team in 2025. She enjoys welcoming all of our patients. Emma takes pride in caring for our patients while they board. She is very generous in giving treats and spoiling them.
Riki
Custodian
Rylee
Kennel Assistant
Rylee joined Orion Veterinary Clinic in 2022. In her spare time she enjoys taxidermy. Rylee has cats and chinchillas.
Emma
Kennel Assistant
Riki joined our team in 2020. She enjoys spending time with her grandkids. Riki has two cats, Moose and Maple.