Zachary Niman, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) Veterinary Neurologist

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Zachary Niman, DVM, Diplomate, ACVIM (Neurology) is a Veterinary Neurologist at MedVet Chicago, where he was part of the neurology team for many years prior to MedVet’s arrival in 2015. Dr. Niman is a graduate of Williams College where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. He attended the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine where he earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2005. Following his graduation from veterinary school, Dr. Niman completed a yearlong rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery, as well as a yearlong dedicated neurology internship at the Animal Emergency and Referral Center in Northbrook, IL. He then completed a three-year residency in neurology and neurosurgery at North Carolina State University, which led to his board-certification in neurology in 2011.

Since becoming a board-certified Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology), Dr. Niman has become a leader and well-known figure in the Chicago veterinary community. He is the author and co-author of several scientific articles published in a variety of veterinary publications, and is an active advocate of continued education for veterinary professionals, lecturing on small animal neurology and neurosurgery topics both locally and nationally.

Although Dr. Niman enjoys all aspects of small animal neurology, he has a special interest in refractory epilepsy case management, as well as inflammatory central nervous system disorders.

When not treating patients, Dr. Niman enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, reading, and cheering on his favorite Baltimore area sports teams.

Education & Training

Bachelor of Arts: Williams College, Williamstown, MA
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg, Virginia
Internship (Small Animal Medicine & Surgery): The Animal Emergency and Referral Center, Northbrook, Illinois
Internship (Neurology): The Animal Emergency and Referral Center, Northbrook, Illinois
Residency (Neurology & Neurosurgery): North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina

Specializations

Board Certification: Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology)

Professional Affiliations

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
American Veterinary Medical Association

What is a Veterinary Specialist?

A veterinary specialist is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine who has completed extensive post-graduate education and clinical training in a focused area. After passing a certifying board examination in their chosen specialty field, they are called a diplomate of their specialty college and considered an expert in this area of veterinary medicine. There are over 20 veterinary specialties recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association.

This expertise is complementary to the care provided by your family veterinarian. You may be referred to a MedVet hospital if your pet needs specific equipment and/or expertise that your veterinarian does not have. Collaboration between you, your veterinarian, and your veterinary specialist is critical to providing the best outcome for your pet.

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What others are saying

Dr. Zachary Niman at MedVet Chicago was warm and welcoming. He remained honest about the recovery, but was positive and a real support. He was knowledgeable and kind towards my pup and put my mind at ease. HIGHLY recommend him to everyone. – Brianne D.

Over the last 2-3 years we’ve worked with Dr. Niman in neurology as well as other veterinarians and we’ve consistently had WONDERFUL interactions with all of them! The staff at MedVet has met every challenge with all the professionalism and compassion you could possibly hope for. We honestly can’t say enough good things about them. – Chris D.