Meet Our Team

Sara Grogman, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Sara Grogman is the owner of Glencoe Animal Hospital and has been practicing here since June of 2004. She graduated from University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana in 1999, and was practicing at an animal hospital in Chicago for 5 years prior to coming to Glencoe Animal Hospital. Dr. Grogman has two rescue dogs - Prudence and Birdie.

Valerie Aldridge, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Aldridge earned her DVM from Michigan State University in 2005, graduating first in her class, and her bachelor's degree from Northwestern. She is especially interested in geriatrics, pain management, dermatology, and allergies, and is currently studying to become a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist. In her free time, Dr. Aldridge enjoys spending time with her family and working in the garden. She lives with her husband, two children, her cat Kristoff, and her dog Finn.

Katie Borden, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Katie Borden is a 2019 graduate of the University of Georgia. Originally from Tallahassee, FL, Dr. Borden pursued a Master of Public Health degree at Emory University, then spent 2½ years in small animal private practice in Atlanta before moving to Chicago. She is especially interested in preventive medicine, surgery, and infectious diseases. Dr. Borden lives with her husband, Pete, her son Sam, and their rescue dog, Kira. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, going for long walks with her dog, cycling, and playing board games with friends.

Reni Zemlyak

Hospital Manager

Reni joined us in 2012 after managing veterinary hospitals in both Los Angeles and San Francisco. While in California, she studied Arts & Literature at UCLA before discovering her true passion—working with animals. Now based in Skokie, she shares her home with her husband and two beloved dogs, Tabitha and Betty. Outside of work, she dedicates her time to MCP Rescue and Outreach, a Chicago-based animal rescue, and enjoys yoga and traveling.

Sara N Grogman DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Sara Grogman is the owner of Glencoe Animal Hospital and has been practicing here since June of 2004. She graduated from University of Illinois at Champaign Urbana in 1999 and was practicing at an animal hospital in Chicago for 5 years prior to coming to Glencoe Animal Hospital. Dr. Grogman has two dogs, Cupcake and Crumpet, as well as a cat, Tug. She enjoys triathlons, scuba diving, and reading.

Jacob Levin, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Jacob Levin received his bachelor's degree in Animal Science and Biotechnology from the University of Illinois. After receiving his undergraduate he worked at Abbott Laboratories in their diagnostics division. He has also worked with North Suburban Specialty Recreational Association teaching sports and science to children with learning disabilities. He received his doctorate in 2008 from the University of Illinois and has been a veterinarian in the suburbs ever since. Dr. Levin has a yorki and a siberian cat at home and he enjoys baseball, bicycling and whirlyball.

Reni Zemlyak

Hospital Manager

Reni came to us in 2012 from California, where she managed veterinary hospitals in both Los Angeles and San Francisco. She studied Arts & Literature at UCLA before deciding that working with animals was her true calling. She now lives in Skokie with her husband, 3 cats (Edy, Pinchy, and Peeps), 2 rescue pit bulls (Patches and Tabitha), and 16-year-old chihuahua named Annie. In her free time she enjoys helping animal rescues, running, yoga, and reading.