Veterinarian Overview
Dr. DeVries graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. He founded DeVries Animal Hospital in 1987 at 475 Spring Road in Elmhurst. The practice moved to 528 Spring Road in 1989 to accommodate its growth and to provide better service to clients and patients. He resides in Elmhurst with his wife and four children, and is actively involved in the community. He served on the Elmhurst Zoning and Planning Commission for 10 years. He is involved in the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce, has served on the District 205 Foundation for Educational Excellence, and is an active member of the Spring Road Business Association. A lifelong resident of Elmhurst, he currently serves on the board of the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation. He is the organizer of the annual Spring Road Pet Parade. He has practiced veterinary medicine since 1984 and still greatly enjoys his occupation. He strives to keep up with the new medical advances by attending 45 hours of continuing education each year. In his spare time he enjoys traveling with his family, singing barbershop music and playing bells in the church hand bell choir. He is a weekend warrior in his workshop where his best friends are named DeWalt, Makita, and Stanley. He is the proud owner of a Shih Tzu named "Cricket" and a Border/Boston terrier mix name "Gizmo"
