Our Team

The mission of VCA Cairo Animal Hospital is to provide the most advanced veterinary care in a professional environment that is warm, compassionate, and respectful.
We believe a cornerstone of our success is the continued professional growth of the staff and a commitment to teamwork.

Want to join our team? Visit our Careers section.

Get to know us. Explore our staff biographies and learn about the people who make our facility an excellent choice for your pet care needs.

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John Zimmerman
DVM Medical Director

Dr. Zimmerman grew up in the Barrington area and worked under Dr. Noyes through high school as a kennel attendant and assistant. He then went to North Carolina State for his undergrad education and returned to Illinois and graduated from the University of Illinois Veterinary School in 2002. After veterinary school he completed a veterinary externship at the Shedd Aquarium, to enhance his ability to treat exotic and aquatic animals. He returned home and began working as an associate veterinarian at VCA Noyes in July of 2003. In 2006 he was promoted to the position of medical director.

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Desiree Guzzetta
Hospital Manager

Desiree was born and raised in the Chicagoland area. Graduated Lexington College with a B.A.S. in hospitality management with a focus in event planning. She fell in to the veterinary field in 2013 where she pursued her career in the industry. Desiree started with VCA in 2016 where she developed from a client service representative, to supervisor, then to hospital manager. She spends her free time traveling, going to concerts, playing games and spending time with family.

Veterinarians

Our veterinarians are a team of highly trained individuals dedicated to the health and well-being of your pets. Explore our veterinarians' biographies and learn about the individuals who make our hospital an excellent choice for your pets' care.

Administration

The hospital Administration team consists of management personnel who oversee all staff members, hospital activities and the facilities. Together, they keep the hospital running smoothly, ensuring quality patient care and excellent client service. From the moment you check in, our administrative staff is here to deliver the best possible experience to you and your pet before, during and after your visit.

Client Services

We are committed to providing the best possible service and our Client Services team loves to exceed pet owner's expectations. Whether it's answering your calls, guiding you and your pet to the exam rooms or checking you in and out quickly, our client service representatives and receptionists are dedicated to providing helpful client and patient support that raises the bar on customer service.
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Our teams are united in our common purpose of taking care of the future of veterinary medicine.
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