About Us
Downers Grove Animal Hospital & Bird Clinic is a modern, well equipped, full service animal hospital dedicated to nurturing the bond between you and your canine, feline, avian, or exotic family member. In addition to veterinary services we offer boarding and grooming facilities on site. Our facility is currently owned and operated by Dr. Robert Merkin, and his son Dr. Graham Merkin.
Our family has been privileged to serve the Western Suburbs (Downers Grove, Westmont, Woodridge, Hinsdale, Oakbrook, Naperville, Lisle, Lombard, Clarendon Hills, Willowbrook and Darien) for over 50 years. In 1947, Dr. Victor Merkin (Robert Merkin's father) founded Downers Grove Animal Hospital. At the time, Downers Grove was an agricultural community, and Dr. Merkin spent most of his time visiting farms to care for livestock. As the suburban area grew, the practice changed to meet the need of the surrounding community.
Our family would be honored to help you to care for your four-legged family member.
