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Director:
Medicine and Emergency Critical Care

DVM:
University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign, IL)

Internship:
Animal Medical Center (New York, NY)

Residency:
Animal Medical Center (New York, NY)

Member:
American Veterinary Medical Association, Veterinary Cancer Society, Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Society, Chicago Veterinary Medical Association
 

Rhonda Feinmehl, DVM

Medical & Radiation Oncology

Dr. Feinmehl is a member of the board of directors at Veterinary Specialty Center. She played an integral role in the design and development of our state-of-the art intensive care and emergency services.

In addition to her full case load and leadership responsibilities at Veterinary Specialty Center and her busy family life, Dr. Feinmehl serves on the Medical Advisory Board at Shedd Aquarium. She also regularly lectures other veterinary medicine professionals on topics in oncology, including management of the effects of chemotherapy.

A passion for helping animals, with the latest approaches in cancer care
“I have always felt a special bond with animals and had a passion for helping them. As an undergraduate Biology major, I took an immunology course and was fascinated by the oncology section. The more I learned about oncology, the more certain I became about specializing in cancer care as a veterinarian."

“I’ve worked hard ever since to get the most complete education and training in veterinary oncology and to stay on the leading edge of my specialty. I feel fortunate that I’m able to combine my love of animals with an area of science as interesting and fulfilling as oncology.”

Life outside veterinary medicine
“I came to the Veterinary Specialty Center after completing my internship and residency in New York and have been here ever since. When I’m not at the hospital, my husband and I are keeping up with our kids, cheering them on at sports, attending concerts and their many other activities. At home, I’m gardening, baking and enjoying life with my family, including our dogs and cat.”