Board Certified Surgeon

Dr. Aaron Jackson is a board-certified veterinary surgeon with more than 20 years of experience delivering advanced surgical care to pets. Loyal Companions is proud to have partnered with Dr. Jackson to offer our clients and community access to a Board Certified Surgeon within a Fear Free environment. Our goal is to reduce the stress of finding care for your injured or ill pet and to provide timely, expert surgical services close to home. To learn more, please contact us at clientrelations@loyal-companions.com or call 630-524-2125.

More about Dr. Jackson

Raised in Southern Illinois, Dr. Jackson discovered his passion for veterinary medicine early in life while caring for a variety of family pets—an experience that laid the foundation for his lifelong dedication to animals.

After three years at Illinois State University, Dr. Jackson was accepted into the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, where he earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1998. He then completed a small animal rotating internship at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, followed by an intensive 3-year surgical residency in Knoxville, TN. In 2002, he relocated to Chicago, and in 2006, became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons after passing a multi-day certification examination.

Dr. Jackson spent over 12 years at Chicago’s largest veterinary specialty center, where he served in key leadership roles including Chief Surgeon, Head of Surgery, and Medical Director. His surgical expertise, combined with his calm demeanor and compassionate approach, gives pet owners confidence and peace of mind when facing complex medical decisions.

In addition to his surgical training, Dr. Jackson holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Illinois Gies College of Business, equipping him with a unique perspective on veterinary practice management and client care.

Education:

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Small Animal Internship, University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Illinois Gies College of Business

  • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) – Small Animal
  • Member, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
  • Member, American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
  • Member, Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA)