Downers Grove Animal Hospital Staff

Dr. Robert Merkin
Dr. Merkin has lived in Downers Grove for over 50 years. His special professional interests include oral and soft tissue surgery and the care of geriatric patients. Dr. Merkin shared his life with two cats that lived past 20 years old and is passionate about the special needs of geriatric patients and their quality of life. Presently, Dr. Robert Merkin is retired. However, you may see him occasionally in a relief capacity,
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Dr. Graham Merkin
Dr. Merkin grew up in Downers Grove and currently resides with his family in Westmont, IL. His special professional interests include ultrasonography and surgery.
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Dr. Max Merkin
Dr. Merkin grew up in Downers Grove, IL and currently resides in Naperville, IL. His special professional interests include internal medicine and surgery.
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Dr. Sharon Wehling
Dr. Wehling currently resides in Bolingbrook, IL. Her professional interests include internal medicine, neurology, and pain management.
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Practice Manager

Tammy Hernandez, CVT, CFVP
Associate of Science in Veterinary Technology, St. Petersburg College, 1996

Tammy currently resides in Westchester with her husband, son, and three dogs.

• Certified Veterinary Technician since 1996 by the state of Illinois
• Veterinary Nutritional Consultant
• Certified Cat Friendly Veterinary Professional

Professional Organizations include:
National Veterinary Technician Association
Illinois Veterinary Technician Association

Dog Trainer

Meghan Skalak, ABCDT
Meghan Skalak is our Animal Behavior Certified Dog Trainer (ABCDT). She was certified through Animal Behavior College and is an approved evaluator for the American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program. Meghan offers group obedience classes for you and your dog and will help you use positive reinforcement to shape your dog’s skills. We limit the amount of dogs in each class to give you and your dog a more personalized experience. Call 630.968.2812 today to find the class that is right for you!