Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Ring has been practicing veterinary medicine at Northgate Small Animal Hospital since February 1996. He graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 1985 with a Master's Degree in Physiology then went on to the University of Illinois to study veterinary medicine obtaining his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree in 1989. He has worked in the field of veterinary medicine for 25 years. His experiences range from research with rats, mice and rhesus monkeys to volunteering and practicing with cattle, horses, pigs and ostriches. When he married Patty, he acquired a large animal family consisting of 7 step cats and a step parrot. Dr. Ring enjoys golfing with old friends, cruising the countryside, home improvement projects and model building.
