Zachery Merenda, DVM

We are so excited to welcome Dr. Zachery Merenda to the My Neighborhood Vet Team. Dr. Merenda graduated from Temple University in 2020 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and went on to attend and graduate from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2025 after completing his clinical rotations at Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.  As a new graduate, he has had a lot of experience already working in veterinary urgent care as a Veterinary Technician Assistant prior to veterinary school and wants to incorporate emergency medicine into his career. He is excited to join our independent, non-corporate practice and wants to practice the highest quality medicine possible. When he completed his externship at our office in June, 2025, he said he “was completely blown away by the standard of care” and “the phenomenal staff that goes above and beyond for their veterinarians, our clients, and their pets alike!”  In his spare time (what little he’s had in the last few years of school) he likes to go to the gym and used to compete in power lifting. He’s excited to explore Chicago and see what the area has to offer, really likes spending time with his friends, and of course, his Pit Bull/Golden retriever rescue!