About Us

• Reception Area

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  Convenience Area

  

• Reception Area

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  Front Desk

  

• Reception Area

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  Entrance to Seating Area

  

• Reception Area

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  Lobby

  

• Exam Rooms

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  Exam Room 1

  

• Exam Room 3

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• Exam Rooms

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  Exam Room 6

  

• Pharmacy

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• Treatment

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  Central Treatment

  

• Treatment

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  Treatment Tables

  

• Surgical Suite

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  Surgery

  

• Surgical Suite

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  Surgery

  

• Surgical Suite

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  Surgery

  

• ICU

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  Intensive Care

  

• Dr's Office

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  Doctor's Office

  

• Special Procedures/Dental

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  Special Procedures

  

• Special Procedures/Dental

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  Wet Table

  

• Ward Areas

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  K-9 Ward

  

• Ward Areas

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  Food Prep

  

• Ward Areas

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  Feline Ward

  

• Consultation Room

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  Consultation Room

  

• Lab

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  Lab Machines

  

• Food Storage

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• Steven Cairo

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  ViewDr. Steven Cairo has been practicing veterinary medicine since he graduated from the University of Illinois in 1976. He became a part of this practice located in Highland Park in June of 1978 and then purchased the practice in January of 1981. While he practices general medicine and surgery, his main interests include Internal Medicine-G.I. and Endocrine Diseases, Soft Tissue Surgery, and Wellness care. In Dr. Cairo's spare time he is a sailing enthusiast and enjoys spending time with his family of 3 daughters and a myriad of pets.

  

• Benjamin Shechter

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  ViewDr. Ben Shechter graduated from the University of Montreal in 1983. After graduation, he completed a one year intership at the University of Illinois, where he met his wife Judy. Dr. Shechter was a staff veterinarian at an animal hospital in Israel for a year following his intership. He has been with Cairo Animal Hospital since 1987. Ben enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine and he considers it a privilege to take care of the wonderful pets that come to see us. When he is not working, Dr. Shechter also enjoys spending time with his wife, three children and his two dogs, Jessie and Mocha. His other interests include photography (he took the pix of our building), music, reading and when possible, traveling.

  

• Victoria Goldberg

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  ViewVictoria (or Vic), has been with Cairo for 9 years. She began working in reception for the first 7 years and was so great that people still ask to see her when they arrive! Now she is no longer front and center in reception because her interest in the pharmacy area of our practice where she continues to shine as well as she did at the front desk! When Victoria has a day off things just are not the same with out her. She has an amazing ability to "keep the flow moving" in her department by anticipating the needs of her co-workers. Vic has a great sense of humor and is always fun to work with because of her eagerness to help and her strong will to keep order. She is a friend to all she works with and has a strong appreciation for her co-workers and for animals. When Vic is not at work she enjoys and indulges her 3 dogs, Treasure, Petunia and her newest addition Lila. She also enjoys shopping and is a pro at make-up application.

  

• Aileen Torola

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  Aileen has been working with animals her whole life and has been working at Cairo Animal Hospital since 1996. She brings with her an Associate's Degree in veterinary technology from Parkland College, Champaign, IL. and is a certified veterinary technician. She particularly enjoys working with cats and well as assisting and learning more about veterinary dentistry. With 13 years of experience Aileen is capable of assisting in every part of a technician's role, she works in lab, surgery, x-ray, pharmacy and in exam rooms aside the doctors. She has developed four different levels of training handbooks exclusively for our practice and is revered as "the patient teacher" to any and all who have questions. When not working, Aileen enjoys reading, hiking and indulging in the slightest whim of her three wonderful dogs, Lola, Buddy and Nana. View

  

• Lynn Levy

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  ViewDr. Lynn Levy graduated from the University of Illinois in 1985, worked in two other practices and a short three years later began working at Cairo Animal Hospital. Her interest in animals became clear in junior high where science was an easy and interesting subject for her. If you know Dr. Levy at all you know that chocolate is her vice and so that she can indulge whenever she wishes, she works out regularly doing water aerobics and swimming. She also loves to bake for her family which includes husband Alec, their two teenage children, Dori and Aaron and a Tibetan Terrier named Lucky.

  

• Tanya Citron

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  Tanya started working at Cairo Animal Hospital in 2004. This is her first time working specifically with animals. While Tanya has obtained a vast amount of knowledge in the past 5 years, she has found her niche in the Labratory Department of our practice. She is very efficient, well-knowledged and meticulous about this position. Her previous experience as an Israeli Airforce medic has certainly proved to be a positive influence in implementing these qualities. She also handles the medical billing for pet insurance claims, which is a huge responsibilty, a lot of tedious work and certainly helps not only the practice but the clients as well! If you have any questions regarding your pet's insurance, Tanya is your girl. When Tanya is not working she attends classes in the human medicine side of hospital insurance billing, loves to eat out, goes to concerts, attends sporting events and throws parties regularly, often for no other reason than to gather her friends and family. Tanya lives with her husband Jon and their two dogs Koka and Troy. View

  

• Audra Tyler

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  ViewAudra is out on sick leave and did not have a chance to compose her bio....We expect her back later this month. Hurry back Audra, we miss you!!!

  

• Mackenzie Mottlowitz

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  Mackenzie joined Cairo Animal Hospital in 2008. She loves spending her time nurturing and playing with animals, so much so that she hopes to attend veterinary school after going to college. Growing up she obtained animal knowledge by volunteering at a local animal hospital. Currently she has two dogs, Lily, a pug, and Beaux, a Bernese/Great Pyrenese (pictured). Her hobbies include many different sports, such as volleyball, softball, and swimming. She also likes going to the movies with friends. View

  

• Julia Kahn

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  ViewJulia has been employed at Cairo for a short time but has already proved invaluable. She is a bright girl who attended Emory and graduated with a degree in history and African studies in 2008. She grew up in both Washington D.C. and at age 10 moved to Atlanta. During high school and college she made extra funds by dog walking and pet sitting. As a child she wanted to be a veterinarian but changed her mind when she attended a visit to the vet with her own dog and witnessed a blood draw and needles and found that to be frightening. She has managed to overcome that fear and now helps out in various areas of our hospital and is strongly considering a future in the veterinary field. Although she has not yet made a choice on being a tech or a veterinarian she has promised to stay with us in the meantime. Julia's previous employment was at her church where her duties included directing communications, administrative, camp, and child care. While that was a good job and kept her busy she decided she needed a change of scenery, packed up her car and moved to Chicago. She left behind her parents, a sister and their family pets, Phoebe, a mutt and Zooey a flat coat/lab mix. Julia's hobbies include cooking/baking, playing the piano and softball, and avidly reads.

  

• Jacob Levin

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  Dr Jacob Levin began working for the practice this year, 2009. He too is a University of Illinois graduate with his undergrad in Animal Science and Bio Technology and his degree as a Veterinarian in 2008. Prior to pursuing his D.V.M. degree he took a year off and worked for Abbott Labs in their diagnotics division but soon decided that the corporate world was not for him. Although Dr. Levin recently began his career here as a Dr., he has worked for the practice previously when he was in high school and claims that he has always wanted to work at Cairo Animal Hospital. Dr. Levin also works for NSSRA, an organization that assists children with physical and mental disabilities, play competitive sports. He is an avid baseball person not only as a spectator but as a player as well. He has two dogs (mutts he calls them) named Sammie and Brandy. View

  

• Jenny Lee

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• Kristy McGinty

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  Kristy has been working in veterinary hospitals since 1988 and has been with Cairo Animal Hospital since 2008. She received her Associate's Degree in Animal Science from the Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology located in Denver, CO. and is a certified veterinary technician. Her work experience includes working for emergency clinics with specialists in oncology, opthamology and internal medicine. One of the benefits she feels strongly about that Cairo Animal Hospital offers is the ability to develop long-lasting relationships with clients, animals and the community. Her hobbies include fishing, camping, biking and skiing. View

  

• Kimberly Ferrell

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  Kimberly has been employed with Cairo Animal Hospital since 2005. She has prior experience working in an animal emergency center in the role of reception. Kimberly has grown immensely during her past four years at our hospital. She started in reception, then moved on to veterinary assistant, next veterinary technician and finally this year has taken on the role of surgery manager, a position that requires the responsibilty for overseeing surgeries and ensuring the continuity of medical care pre- and post-surgically, while maintaining safety, sterility, and patient comfort. She continues to augment her talents at animal handling utilizing continuing education in anesthesia, pain management, dentistry, and surgical nursing care. She is also pursuing certification in veterinary technology. When not at Cairo, you can find her playing with her two Pomeranians, Roxanna and Stiles, her cat Ferris or curled up with a good book, as she is an avid reader. View

  

• Jennifer Ott

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  Jenn has been with Cairo Animal Hospital since November of 1995. Her credentials date back to 1985 and include previous employment at four different animal clinics, two of which were emergency and specialty hospitals. She has a Bachelor's Degree in biology from the UIC and continues to further her knowledge by attending contiuing education classes in office management, dentistry, radiology, food, and diet education. Jenn has filled mutiple roles in our practice, working as a veterinary technician and in reception. In 2006 Jenn was given the position of office manager, utilizing her veterinary knowledge, interest in animal behavior and training, client communication skills and management abilities. Her hobbies include camping, fishing, and boating with her husband, Rich and their two sons, Nick and Matt. Another very important part of Jenn's family is her dog Riggs, her cat Rocco and they let foster dog Scooter tag along too. View

  

• Paula Lindsley

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  ViewPaula has been with Cairo Animal Hospital since 1992!!!! Paula has known as early as grade school that she has wanted to work with animals. In high school she took advanced math and science classes as well as pre-vet classes. From there she went to obtain her degree as a certified veterinary technician from Parkland College in Champaign, IL, in 1984 and has been working in the industry ever since. In 2002 she became interested in pain management, mostly for horses, through massage. She educated herself by attending classes and became a registered professional member of International Association of Massage and Bodywork. Not long after she started "Equine Comforts" for horses in need of attention via bodywork. Her modalities include massage and "reiki" techniques incorporating essential oils as necessary. While this endeavor started as an equine interest she also provides her services, in our practice or in home for canines in need of rehabilitation or for chronically afflicted pets. Paula's role in our hospital is one of many hats. She handles inventory, is a team leader, a product liason for new products, conducts our staff meetings, handles HR and helps out in a technician's role as needed. While Paula's hobbies are her horses, Megan-the perfect horse, Maddie, and Lily she also manages to care for her six dogs, Decon, JoDee, Homer, Cockroach, Bella and Mookie, two cats, Bailen and Dick, and an entire farm that is home to bunnies, chickens and a goat, Robin and of course her daughter, Shania!

  

• Sarah Lybolt

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  Sarah is a certified veterinary technician that has been employed with Cairo Animal Hospital for 10 years. She is unique to our practice because not only is she a CVT, she is also proficient in the reception department of our hospital. Her previous experience includes exposure as a volunteer in several animal shelters where she cared for dogs, cats, pocket pets, birds and horses. She has a BA in history/biology and is currently enrolled at UIC studying to get her degree as a Master of Public Health. Sarah admits that her long time employment with Cairo is due to the nicest, most skilled and most fun(usually) assemblance of doctors and staff that she has encountered and would not have chosen to dedicate so much of her time if not for her co-workers!!! She maintains that she learns something new every day no matter how busy, stressful or sad the day and that there is always some element of humor to balance it out. She also enjoys our long-term and committed clientele that frequent our practice. Sarah is the daughter of parents who have been married for 41 years and counting. She is a mom to dog Lamar, a 3 year old, black and white, chihuahua/dachshund mix who is very sweet, unless he's biting you and her two cats, Fredo her prince charming, a 15 year old birman- mix that is smoother that jazz and Nia the 8 year old princess who was bottle fed as a kitten and is sweet til she bites you (must run in the family). Sarah's hobbies include school. seeing live music and simply sleeping. View

  

• Nate Sjoberg

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  Nate began working at Cairo Animal Hospital in 2004. Initally you might have found Nate working at the front desk on Saturdays while during the week he was a special ed teacher, working with behaviorally challenged students. In 2007 he became employed with the hospital in a full-time capacity and now has become a veterinary technician but still helps out at our front desk when we need him. He's good that way, always helpful. Nate is a compassionate man who enjoys developing his animal handling skills and is always up for the challenge of helping patients relieve their pain and anxiety if necessary. He spends most of his free time with his two pit bulls, Roxy and Archer. Otherwise you can find him playing basketball, reading or watching movies. View

  

• Kimberly Burrus

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  Kim Burrus has been with Cairo Animal Hospital since February of 2007 and serves as the hospital's administrator. She brings to the table 20 plus years of customer service working exclusively in the north shore area. Her job description includes anything from helping at the front desk, pharmacy, inventory, client service, accounts receiveable/payable, human resourses and all around keeping order within the Cairo Animal Hospital walls. The things that she likes most about her position is the diversity that it offers as her attention to detail often comes in handy. She has always been a fan of the hospital as she was formerly a client since 1993. Her greatest achievement within the practice was consulting in the constuction of our new building (which took 2 1/2 years) which she spent a tremendous amount of time making sure that the facility was beyond funtionality as well as esthetically pleasing. Kim's hobbies include cooking (which the staff appreciates), reading, shopping, shoes, and snuggling with her three dogs, Sam, Tanque, and Princess Chloe. Also included in that mix are two cats, Maxwell, who has an eating disorder and Goose a beautiful and chatty grey longhair. View

  

• Kris Redman

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  Kris joined Cairo Animal Hospital in 2008, bringing with her eight years of experience in customer service and two years of experience working as a companion animal specialtist. She lives with her husband Robert and son Alex, and collectively they enjoy hiking, camping, mountain biking, and running. Kris also enjoys digital photography. Her home is filled with energy and activity as her family also includes two cats, Tinder and Chance and a viszla-mix puppy named Ivy. View

  

• Anaclaire Wendt

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  Anaclaire (AC), began working at Cairo Animal Hospital in September of 2005. Growing up she enjoyed learning about animals from the family's two dogs, one cat, two birds and an extensive collection of rodents and lizards. Now she loves playing with her very exuberant and lovable dogs, Magz and Mickey. One of the many things Anaclaire loves about working at Cairo is the feeling she gets when she knows that she personally helped an animal feel better or made a special connection with a client. In her free time she loves painting, camping, and jumping on the trampoline with her dogs. View

  

• Mia Karoutsos

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  Mia recently became a member of the reception staff this year. She has prior experience in the customer service field and a Bachelor's Degree in Retail Management. She began, as a child, working in her parents retail pet store and eventually owned and managed two of her own locations. In her spare time Mia enjoys traveling as much as possible, with her fiancee (getting married in Sept), to any destination in the world. She shares her home with her two puggles, sweet, goofy,and slightly crazy, Jerome and his friend Violet, a diva! View

  

• Jennifer Tagliaferro

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  Jennifer (J.T.), began working in our practice in February of 2005. She was hired as a veterinary technician based on her previous experience at various other hospitals, where her path in the veterinary field began in 1998. But this is no longer her "real job" as she is a high school science (biology and chemistry) teacher! Fortunately for us she likes her job enough to help out year round on Saturdays and comes back during her summer hiatus from school and works full-time. J.T.'s loves are her own animals of which she has many...her horse, Gem, two boston terriers named Rex and Taylor and her three felines, Colin, Liam, and Keira. If she has any spare time when not working or caring for her four-legged babes she coaches and plays golf. View

  

• Ricky Mendieta

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  ViewRicky came on board to our practice in February 2009. While he is new to us he is not new to our indusrty. He began working in the field as kennel help in 2001 and worked his way up to his now position of a veterinary and surgical technician. In his short time of employment he has already earned the title of a "great dental tech". He has a great sense of humor (a prerequisite of the job) and smiles often, a wife named Maria and their beautiful long-haired chihuahua, Peek-a-Boo. In his free time Ricky enjoys the computer, cars, movies and dining out with his wife.

  

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