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.
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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.
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.
In his spare time, Dr. Zimmer...
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.