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Critical Care Staff

Jennifer Herring, DVM, MS, DACVECC
Kara Osterbur, DVM, MS, DACVECC
Shaunita Sharpe, DVM, DACVECC
John Vietti, DVM (Resident)

Emergency Staff

Lara Brdecka, DVM
Margaret Foley, DVM, CHPV
Barb Gertz, DVM
Jennifer Ida, DVM
Caitlin Kupiec, DVM
Todd Ryl, DVM
Kate Suor, DVM
Kristi Thomas, DVM
Samantha Yao, DVM
Deanna Grillone, DVM (House Doctor)
Tim Grote, DVM (House Doctor)
Alexandra Khalili, VMD (House Doctor)
Shane Mart, DVM (House Doctor)
Kristine McMahon, DVM (House Doctor)
Kali Young, DVM (House Doctor)

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New Hospital - Open as of Monday, October 17

Veterinary Specialty Center - All of our services are now in the same location.
2051 Waukegan Road
Bannockburn, IL 60015
Phone: 847.459.7535
Fax: 847.808.8900

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