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Steven Zary
Medical Director DVM

Dr. Zary joined VCA West Suburban Veterinary Hospital in 2018. He grew up in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, and aspired to be a veterinarian since he was three years old. Dr. Zary completed his undergraduate degree in 2013 at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology and a minor in Biochemistry. He then attended the University Of Illinois College Of Veterinary Medicine and graduated with honors in 2016 with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.

Dr. Zary's areas of expertise include ophthalmology, ultrasonography, dermatology, internal medicine, and exotic/wildlife medicine. He enjoys helping people strengthen their human-animal bond and providing animals with the best quality of life with the highest quality of medicine.

Dr. Zary and his wife, Marissa, currently share their home with a spunky Himalayan mix named Nala. In his free time, Dr. Zary enjoys playing music, spending time outdoors, and participating in trivia competitions. He has also developed a strong passion for gardening and cooking, and he grows a vegetable garden at VCA West Suburban Veterinary Hospital to provide his exotic animal patients with fresh greens during their visits!


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