Our Team
Meet Our Veterinary Team
Meet the veterinarians and team of Rock Island Animal Hospital. We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets.
Get to know our team
We are solely dedicated to your pet’s care! We look forward to getting to know you and hope you’ll take the time to scroll down and get to know us.
Veterinarians
Dr. Jill Rigg
Veterinarian
Dr. Jill Rigg, DVM, is a dedicated veterinarian who graduated from the University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004. With a passion for animal welfare, she treats each patient as if they were part of her own family, delivering care with compassion and expertise. Outside of her practice, Dr. Rigg enjoys a vibrant family life with her husband and their three children. They share their home with three beloved dogs, a playful cat, and a charming bearded dragon. Dr. Rigg’s commitment to both her clients and their pets is evident in everything she does, ensuring that each animal receives the highest standard of care.
Dr. Elizabeth Narske
Bio coming soon!
Dr. Steven Case
Hello, my name is Dr. Steven Case. I graduated from Iowa State University in 2005 with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, so I’ve been a veterinarian just shy of 20 years.
One of the things I pride myself on is client communication. I’m always striving to make sure that owners understand what is going on with their pet(s). This consists of providing information by both talking in the room, giving handouts, showing owners pictures and diagrams, and numerous follow-up visits to ensure that both short and long-term diseases are responding well to treatment. This includes giving good advice and handouts for a newly adopted dog or cat to give it the best chance for a long, healthy life and making sure that owners that have patients with chronic diseases understand their conditions and have follow- ups periodically to make sure that the patient is doing well.
Outside of work, I like to play video games, watch movies and TV, read both regular and graphic novels, and go for walks with my dog when the weather permits. I have 3 cats, one dog, a few parrotlets, and some fish that our family has as pets.
I’m a native Dubuquer, so a fun fact is that I’ve had some minor brushes with the entertainment industry related to the area. Apparently, when I was just a baby, actress Barbara Hershey got lost while filming the movie “Take This Job and Shove It”, stopped at our house to get directions and held me for a bit. I don’t recall this being a wee toddler though.
I also was an extra in the movie “Field of Dreams”. I am the blond kid in the very yellow shirt sitting on a car watching Kevin Costner mow down his field. They filmed a scene with me directly too but it was never in the film. Bummer.
Lastly, when I was a Junior in high school, my sister and I were what I would call gophers for actress Kate Mulgrew, who starred in “Star Trek: Voyager” and “Orange Is The New Black”. She was having a family reunion, and we were tasked with picking up groceries, cleaning the house, driving people around, etc. I remember her being very nice and she paid us quite well to boot.
Management
Deneen, CVT
Practice Manager
Deneen is a Parkland College graduate and has been a certified veterinary technician for 30 years. She has worked in many different aspects of veterinary medicine including emergency/critical care, education, and 15 years at the University of Illinois Small Animal Anesthesia and Analgesia department. At RIAH, she is the Practice Manager where she manages not only our staff but keeps busy with the pets as well. Deneen has a true passion for veterinary medicine and loves coming to work every day. She truly embodies our motto “Veterinary medicine is a work of heart.” When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family and outdoor activities such as camping, fishing, and tubing. She is also quite an amazing cook.
Certified Veterinary Technicians
Ramsay
Ramsay is a CVT from Davenport, IA. She graduated from the veterinary technician program at Kirkwood Community College in 2010. Ramsay has been a part of our team since 2012. She enjoys working at RIAH because every day brings new patients and things to learn. Her career goal is to find and treat a pet with the rare, giant kidney worm!
When she’s not at work, Ramsay spends time with her two children, friends, and family. She also has a boxer, Hamilton, named after the Broadway musical. Ramsay enjoys attending concerts, karaoke, and binge-watching shows on Netflix.
Sayde
CVT
Sayde’s passion for animals began early, growing up on a farm in Colona, IL, surrounded by horses, chickens, dogs, cats, and a donkey. Her lifelong dream of working with animals led her to pursue a career in veterinary medicine.
As a Certified Veterinary Technician, Sayde graduated from Black Hawk College in 2020 with an Associate’s in Applied Sciences and passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam later that year. She joined the RIAH team in 2017 as a veterinary assistant and has since earned her CVT designation.
Sayde particularly enjoys monitoring anesthesia and assisting in surgeries. She has a special fondness for large breed dogs, especially St. Bernards, and shares her home with her own St. Bernard, Cooper, and two cats, Tigger and Roo.
Currently residing in Reynolds, IL, with her husband Gabe, Sayde spends her free time decorating her home, hosting game nights, and exploring new coffee shops.
Brock
CVT
Brock hails from the small town of Sherrard, Illinois. He graduated from the Black Hawk East Veterinary Technology Program in 2021 and became a Certified Veterinary Technician in August 2022. With a deep passion for veterinary nutrition, Brock aims to specialize in this field to enhance the well-being of his patients through their diet.
In his free time, Brock enjoys a variety of activities including hunting white-tailed deer, fishing, hitting the gym, and belting out his favorite tunes at karaoke events in the Quad Cities. He is a fan of Star Wars, Pokémon, wolves, and the Chicago Bears, proudly displaying his loyalty with tattoos of both wolves and the Bears. Brock is also the proud owner of two leopard geckos, Hex and Jackie Frost, and hopes to add a Maine Coon to his family in the near future. His commitment to his patients is evident in his genuine care and enthusiasm for veterinary medicine.
Veterinary Assistants
Callie
Callie started her veterinary career in 2010 when she completed the Black Hawk College Veterinary Assistant Certification program, from there she attended Muscatine Community College – Veterinary Technician program and graduated with an Associate in Applied Science Degree. Callie has worked in mixed animal practices before joining us here at Rock Island Animal Hospital. Some of Callies special interests at work include venipuncture and animal nutrition. Callie grew up outside of Aledo, IL, and currently resides there with her two dogs, Boost, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi, and Gauge, a Lab Mix. In her free time, Callie enjoys camping, kayaking, SXS riding, baking, and of course being the best dog mom ever!
Janell
Janell has a long history in veterinary medicine. Whether at a shelter, animal hospital or specialty center, she always puts her whole heart into taking care of her patients. She is the proud mama of two grown sons, three dogs, and two cats (who are all rescues). Janell gives 110% every day and loves to serenade her fellow team members and her patients. She has a huge heart and always manages to lift spirits and moods. In her free time, she enjoys DIY projects and baking.