Samuel M. Ristich, DVM
Practice Owner,
Chief of Staff

Newman

• Founder and Owner of Indian Prairie Animal Hospital
• University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine (UIUC-CVM), External
• Advisor for Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Student Mentor. Class of 1984
• Illinois Academy of Veterinary Medicine, former Executive Secretary
• Chicago Veterinary Medical Assoc., former President
• Illinois Academy of Veterinary Medicine, former President
• Illinois State Veterinary Medical Assoc., former Board Member

Title:
Veterinarian/Owner - IPAH Family member since 1989

Town or City where you were born:
Hammond , In

Educational Background/Degree(s)/Certifications:
DVM, Illinois 1984

Why were you drawn to a career with animals?
From raising Rabbits as a child

What is your favorite part of the field?
Working with the public and their pets

Personal Quote:
'They are alot like their owners'

What animals do you share your life with?
Newman - Vizsla 5 yrs. old,
Lola - Chihuahua mix 2 yrs old

Favorite Pet Activity?
Playing catch with Newman

I always laugh when...
Newman & Lola "play fight" together

I'm at peace when...
I'm watching the Cubs game with Newman at my feet.

Pet epiphany moment?
Lola curled up with my wife as they sleep

My favorite bonding session happens when?
I'm greeted by both dogs after a long day at the hospital

Favorite movie or book:
Kelly's Heroes and I like to read anything about Ötzi

Tell us something about yourself:
I like to rise early (before 5:00 am), love dining downtown with my wife on Saturday evenings and I know nothing about cars

As and IPAH family member I feel...
Proud to work among such a great staff