Our Team

Dr. Ellen Burcham is working with both small and large animals at Spring Mill Veterinary Service. She is a graduate of Brownstown Central High School and did her undergraduate work at Murray State University in Kentucky. Dr. Burcham graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 2020. She grew up on a small farm and competed in rodeos across the country with her younger brother from first grade until entering veterinary school.

She is married to Chad Burcham, a full-time, self-employed cattleman and manager of the clinic. Chad and Ellen are the proud parents of Ivy Lou and Mattie Marie. Their pets are Rita, a Shetland Collie and Australian Shepherd cross, Rosa, a Border Collie, and Bernie, a Saint Bernard. Dr. Burcham enjoys spending time outside and riding the farm checking calves.

Chad Burcham has taken the manager role at the clinic since the purchase. You may also see him assisting his wife on farm calls. He grew up in Vallonia, IN helping on his family farm. He is a 2013 graduate of Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science. While in college he competed in Collegiate Livestock Judging. He spent a year working at Schaff Angus Valley in Saint Anthony, North Dakota.  Chad and Ellen purchased a cattle farm in Salem where they cow/calf to finish and sell private freezer beef. Currently Chad is on the board of directors for Jackson County Cattlemen’s and Washington County Cattlemen’s Associations. He is also the Secretary and Treasurer of Springville Feeder Auction. Chad enjoys spending time with family and anything to do with beef cattle.