Receptionist Rosie

Office Hours

Monday ~ 7am - 6pm

Tuesday ~ 7am - 7pm

Wednesday ~ 7am - 6pm

Thursday ~ 7am - 7pm

Friday ~ 7am - 6pm

1/21 ~ 7am - noon

Saturday ~ 8am - 1pm

Sunday ~ closed

621 S. Route 59, Aurora, IL 60504
Phone: (630) 820-6999
Fax: (630) 820-5880

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Rosie
Rosie

Full Name
Rossetia, "Rosie" for short

Staff Nickname
Turkey, Turkey legs

Age
21 years old

Sign
Capricorn

Life Expectancy
60-80years

Breed
Amazon parrot

Weight
480 grams

Food
Harrison's High Potency Coarse & Power Treats

Favorite snacks
Nuts, apples,bananas,cheese, oatmeal, fries, chips and of course: graham CRACKERS

Favorite Sayings
"Polly want a cracker," "Hello," "I love you" and "Rossetia"

Favorite Hang out
Next to Lisa on the recycle bin

Favorite place to be pet
Her cheeks. We recommend not trying to touch her because she likes to BITE.

Favorite toy
Cardboard box or newspaper

Things she hates
towels and water bottles that squirt

She visits the technicians for a manicure/pedicure, beak trim/wing trim about once a month. Rosie is kept in her condo here at the hospital. She gets to roam around when Dr.Ristich is out of the office. Rosie was willed to Dr.Ristich by a client.

Dr. Sam Ristich is the Founder and Owner of Indian Prairie Animal Hospital (1990), a four year accredited American Animal Hospital Association veterinary clinic. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine (UIUC-CVM) in 1984. Dr. Ristich was a former president for the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association, the Illinois Academy of Veterinary Medicine and the Illinois Veterinary Alumnae Association. Dr. Ristich currently serves on the Advisory Committee of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. He also serves on 2 separate committees for the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association.