For over 50 years, clients from Geneseo and the surrounding communities have trusted Geneseo Veterinary Service with keeping their family pets healthy and happy and their livestock productive.
We are a full service mixed animal practice (which means we treat pets and farm animals). Our practice is equiped to provide your beloved pet with the latest in medical and surgical care, as well as advanced diagnostic capabilities such as digital radiology, ultrasound, and a full in-house laboratory. Most large animal work is done on the farm, while pets are seen in our office. Contact us today to learn more about what services we offer for you and your animals!
Our job is not only to treat your animals when they are not feeling well, but more importantly to help you learn how to keep your best friend happy and healthy. We proudly serve the Geneseo, Cambridge, Atkinson, Colona, and Quad City areas.
Dr. Grant Venema grew up in Morrison, IL and later moved to Geneseo where he completed high school. As a boy, he loved reading the memoirs of veterinarian James Herriot and dreamed of one day having a mixed animal practice of his own where he could make a lifetime of memories helping the people and animals of his community. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana in 2004, and graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in May 2009. In June 2013 he purchased Geneseo Veterinary Service from retiring veterinarian Dr. Roger Pray. In his free time, Dr. Venema enjoys outdoor activities with his family such as fishing, camping, and hiking. He lives in Geneseo with his wife Erica, their four children, Penny the Chorkie, and Peter the cat.
Dr. Dee Ann Kuster joined the practice in June 2020. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 1998. Dr. Kuster is a Geneseo native, growing up on the family farm just north of town. She and her husband Chris live in Geneseo with their three kids and diverse animal collection. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family and participating in 4H and equestrian sports with her children.
Erica is from East Moline, IL and is the bookkeeper for Geneseo Veterinary Service. She attended the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and graduated in 2003. Erica and Dr. Venema have been married since 2002. She is an essential "behind the scenes" component to Geneseo Veterinary Service, allowing Dr. Venema to focus on medicine and surgery while she takes care of the myriad other tasks involved with operating a small business. In her free time, she enjoys baking, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
Amber is from Atkinson, IL and has been a part of Geneseo Veterinary Service since January 2016. She received her Veterinary Assistant certificate in 2014 and went on to work at a boarding facility prior to beginning her career with GVS. She currently lives in Atkinson with two cats (Norman and Naomi), two Border Collies (Gracie and Helen), and four chickens. Amber enjoys painting and spending time with her family in her spare time.
Sam has been a Certified Veterinary Technician for 12 years, completing her Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology at Parkland College in 2008. She started with GVS in July 2013. She lives in Orion, IL with her husband, two kids, three dogs, two cats, and two horses. In her free time, she enjoys going on adventures with her family, camping with her horses, and riding ATVs. As her dad would say, “If you love what you do, you never work a day in your life!
Taylor is from Cambridge, IL and has over 6 years of experience in the veterinary field. She has been with Geneseo Veterinary Service since August 2019. She shares her home with a Chorkie named Jackson and a Golden Retriever named Deakin. Taylor enjoys crafting, riding, and spending time with her family in her free time.
Jerin is a recent high school graduate and has been with Geneseo Veterinary Service since June 2020. She and her family enjoy many different animals on their farmette; including goats, chickens, rabbits, cats, and their dog.
