Aaron Jackson, DVM, DACVS-SA Veterinary Surgeon

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Aaron Jackson, DVM, Diplomate, ACVS-SA, is a Board-certified Veterinary Surgeon at MedVet Chicago, where he also serves as the Surgery Department Representative. He has been part of the MedVet team since 2010 and has worked as a referral surgeon in Chicago since 2002.

Dr. Jackson earned his Bachelor of Science degree and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Illinois in Champaign, IL. Following his graduation, Dr. Jackson completed a rotating medicine and surgery internship and a small animal surgery residency at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Jackson previously served as Medical Director of MedVet Chicago and, most recently, returned to the University of Illinois where he earned a Master of Business Administration.

Since becoming a Board-certified Veterinary Surgeon in 2006, Dr. Jackson has become a leader and well-known figure in the Chicago veterinary community. He is the author and co-author of several bodies of written work published in a variety of veterinary publications, including “Slatter’s Textbook of Small Animal Surgery.” He has also lectured on small animal surgery both nationally and internationally. Although Dr. Jackson maintains an interest in all aspects of small animal surgery, he has a particular interest in airway surgery and advanced orthopedic procedures.

When not treating patients, Dr. Jackson enjoys spending time with his children and stepchild, reading, and gardening.

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science: University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois
Masters of Business Administration: University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, Champaign, Illinois
Internship: University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, Knoxville, Tennessee
Residency: University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, Knoxville, Tennessee

Specializations

Board Certification: Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons - Small Animal

Professional Affiliations

American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS)
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Illinois Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA)
Veterinary Orthopedic Society (VOS)
Veterinary Society of Surgical Oncology (VSSO)

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

We were so happy with Dr. Jackson and the surgery he performed on our cat. His ability to get him in for surgery within a few days was critical and appreciated. Also, the vet care staff was very responsive to our questions and concerns when we were going through such a scary time. We are forever thankful for everything that MedVet did for our cat. – Sara F.