OUR HISTORY

In 1912, Albert B. Pletsch, DVM graduated from Terre Haute Veterinary College. He returned home to begin practice serving the people and animals of the area. Most farm work was done with horses, and until tractors replaced horses, much of Dr. Pletsch's time was spent treating them. By 1953, Dr. Pletsch was ready to slow down after 41 years by himself. That year John Ehrhardt, DVM graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, purchased the practice, and moved his young family to McNabb. Dr. Pletsch continued to work with Dad for many years until he passed away in 1967. Dad continued the practice, focusing on farm animals and pets until 1984, when I returned home after 18 months working in Alliance, Nebraska at The Animal Center. I had graduated from Illinois in 1983, thirty years behind Dad, and was ready to return home. I purchased the practice from Dad, and for the next 15 years we worked together along with my wife, Vicki at our new clinic. Dad passed away in March of 1999 and we continue the deep commitment  toward our clients and  their animals.  In 2001, we started an expansion project that was recently completed.  The size of the patient care area tripled with the surgery, dentistry, imaging, and dermatology services receiving top priority to improve patient care and comfort. 

Our Mission

Meet our Staff

Dr. John and Vicki Ehrhardt were both born and raised in Putnam County and lived most of their lives here. In 2001 they purchased the home in McNabb that was built by the original veterinarian in McNabb, Dr. A.B. Pletsch, and are residing there along with their 3 dogs, Oreo, Cookie and Oscar , and 4 cats,   Mr. C., Tiger, Grey Boy and Jack E. They have 2 grown children and 3 grandchildren. In their free time, you will find them restoring their 80 year old home, flea marketing, or antiquing.

Lee is a local boy, who grew up on a farm just outside of Magnolia. After high school he spent 4 years in the Coast Guard as a cook. He then lived in several different states with a variety of professions until returning home to work for Dr. Ehrhardt's purebred swine farm as head herdsman. At Dr. Ehrhardt's urging and Lee's love for animals, Lee graduated with honors from Joliet Junior College Veterinary Technician Program . Lee's hobbies are camping, fishing and almost any outdoor activity. Lee has 2 dogs - Rufus, a nine year old yellow lab and Target, a mixed breed who is 8 years old. There are 11 horses and ponies on the family farm where Lee lives

Marge has been working at the clinic since the new facility opened in 1994. Her past work experience includes 27 years as an Administrative Certified Medical Assistant, having worked for a general surgeon and general practitioner in the area. She and her husband, Jim, live in McNabb with their 2 cats, Clayton and Henry. They also have 3 grown children,  5 grandsons and 1 granddaughter. In her spare time she enjoys golf, cooking, reading, restoring antique furniture and quilting

Kelley has been employed at McNabb Veterinary since August, 1999. She is also a Pre-School Director/Teacher in the mornings (since 1980). Kelley laughs about being bitten at the school, but not yet at the clinic. Kelley and her husband, Don, live in the rural Varna , and have 3 children. They also have a cat named Hemi and a dog named Dipsy. She stays busy attending her family's sports/school events and  in her spare time, she enjoys doing landscape work in her yard and scrap booking.

Kathy has been involved with McNabb Veterinary pretty much all her life, being Dr. Ehrhardt's older (and much wiser) sister. She recently retired after teaching English at Low Point - Washburn High School for 34 years and is really enjoying her new schedule and all the people and animals she meets at the clinic. Kathy and her husband Pete live at Lake Wildwood with their dog Honey.  Kathy loves reading, especially mysteries, and traveling.