Dr. Z came to my house to help my 17 year old cat who was not doing well. He was incredibly caring to my cat and also to me. He gave us medication to try and keep her comfortable. Unfortunately we had to make the humane decision a few days later to put her to sleep. Again, he came out and was so compassionate. He was also able to give my dog some medication to help with an eye infection. Cannot recommend Dr. Z enough! Thank you so much for all your help during a very difficult time. read more

Extremely Unprofessional and Disturbing Experience. Would Not Recommend. I had the mobile vet come to my home on 5/28/2025 to examine my cat and take her blood for a necessary medication refill. This was not our usual mobile vet, as they are no longer available in our area, and unfortunately, the experience was disturbing from beginning to end. The day before the appointment, I asked if a vet tech would be coming along. In past visits, the tech has always been the one to handle tasks like weighing the cat, taking blood, and checking her eyes. I was told yes, but during the visit, after everything had already been done, the vet casually said it was the tech's first day with him. I don't understand why my request was even acknowledged if the tech wasn't properly trained. That alone was very unprofessional. What happened during the exam was far worse. I've never seen an animal handled the way my cat was. She was scruffed so tightly that she was screaming in pain, making sounds I've never heard from her before. She was poked over 20 times across four legs, which all had to be shaved. In all her previous vet visits, blood has never taken more than one or maybe even two attempts from a single leg. I repeatedly asked them not to hold her so hard, but my concerns were brushed off with half-hearted apologies while they continued handling her the same way. As a result, my cat was left with scabbing on all four legs and was clearly in pain and distress afterward. I believe this was due to poor technique and a lack of skill in accessing a vein. On top of that, my cat was not weighed at all. She is on thyroid medication that depends on accurate weight for proper dosing. Instead of weighing her, the vet asked me to estimate her weight, which is something I'm not qualified to do. It was careless and concerning that such a basic step was skipped. After the visit, I told the vet that what happened was completely inappropriate and unacceptable. Rather than addressing my concerns, he dismissed them and insisted I was wrong in how I felt about the situation. To make everything even more uncomfortable, he asked to hug me at the end "because of the stress of the kitty." That request felt extremely inappropriate and left me feeling even more unsettled after what had just taken place. I was talked down to like I was some sort of child who can't handle their emotions. Truly disgusting. This was not just a disappointing visit. It was traumatizing to both me and my cat. She is still clearly shaken, in pain, and covered in scabs. I have never experienced anything like this with any vet before, and I hope this situation is reviewed. No pet should ever be treated this way. My cat is now passed and was taken care of by a mobile vet located in Plainfield to her very end. I would not wish my experience onto anyone else, especially now. read more

Dr. Z is wonderful! He has come to my aid many times. He is is someone you can count on to be compassionate and caring for your pets.

My 15 yr old dog went down hill suddenly and all other places were closed because it was after normal business hours on a Friday night. When I called Dr. Z, he was willing to come over as soon as he got done with another appointment. My family was apprehensive about putting the dog down so quickly so I ended up calling him and cancelling. He was so understanding and patient with me. The next morning it became obvious our dog was not going to approve so I text Dr. Z again. He responded immediately and came as soon as his schedule allowed. He was amazingly kind to my children, me, our sick dog and other dog. Such a gentle, loving soul. The experience was very peaceful for our dog. I'm beyond grateful for his help (especially when the 'big name' vet we have taken our dog to for the past 14 yrs couldn't make time for us to help). read more

Our pets get stressed going to a regular vet. It's loud, cold, and can be frightening. Dr. Z has been a great remedy to that. The pets can be at home, and Dr Z. is gentle and kind to them, in the comfort of their own space. Highly recommend Dupage Mobile Vet! read more

Dr Z is an amazing human being. he was so great with my very skiddish shepherd. He knows what he's doing and I am so appreciative of him and his services. I highly recommend him. All my meds were ready to go and no fuss. was a great experience. read more

What an amazing experience!!! The Dr was so loving and caring to my animals and my family! I've never had such a loving veterinarian and am feeling super blessed to have such a fantastic, loving, caring Dr! This is our one and only veterinarian moving forward! I highly recommend Dupage Mobile Veterinary services! 5 Stars read more

I've read a few "negative" reviews and I have to disagree. Dr Z is giving pet owners of scared animals an alternative to stressing out the animal by taking them to the vet. He is very good with communication and pretty much cutting to the chase. He is not emotionally vested with our fur babies so he's able to do the part we don't want to do like scruffing a cat or giving shots. What I will tell you is he will get down in the floor with me when I have my scared cat cornered under a bench to give her her shots because she runs and hides. He will block furniture and help to catch her. He wants to do the least amount of stressing out an animal as possible so if that means to scruff her and give her a shot as fast as possible, I'm ok with that. We all love our babies and we get emotional when they're in pain. He is there to help and every time I've called him he's done just that. I highly recommend Dr Z. read more

Not impressed at all! Had Dr. Z come to my home to do a routine check up and nail trim of my cat that can not be put into a carrier to be taken to a vet because he's too scared. Dr. Z made no attempt to befriend my Spooky for the entire hour he was here. When he arrived Spooky did approach him and was at his feet, but he never once bent down to introduce himself to him. He was unable to perform any check up, or administer any calming tranquilizer. But did manage to charge me $220 for the visit and some pills that I will have to administer on my own to sedate him so I can trim his nails myself! I would not recommend this vet for anything! So disappointed that I will have to try again with someone else. read more

Dr. Z was amazing! I called him at 11:30 on a Sunday. He showed up 30 minutes later. Our baby was running a very high fever and was extremely dehydrated. He gave her meds to break her fever and pain meds. He also gave her IV fluids. He was patient and made sure we knew what to do before he left. He also left is with a thermometer and an ice pack. He was able to take blood so we don't have to move her to get her to our regular vet tomorrow. I'm so thankful I found him! read more

Dr. Z was very compassionate and able to help on short notice in a tough situation. I would highly recommend.

I was highly impressed. My first time ever calling Mobile Veterinary. When I spoke with Dr. Z he responded very quickly to scheduled my American Pitbull (Ladybug). Ladybug was Barely eating & drinking and not actively. Dr. Z treated Ladybug with medication and ointment. On the same day Later that evening my Husband & I noticed a positive change in Ladybug behavior. Thank You Dr. Z! You're Amazing & Compassionate Vetnairy Doctor. BONUS for me you do Home visit which was a convenient for our family. read more

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Had to put my dog down. The doctor did it professionally. He arrived as needed. Reliable.

Dr. Z was the most kind, patient, thorough and awesome vet and human being in helping us on an unplanned basis with our dearest Luna's transition from this world. Thank You Dr. Z; my family and I will always be in your debt for rendering this yeoman service with the dignity that it deserves. read more

Thank you so much Dr.Z for everything you do. You have changed my girls life as well as ours. Your caring and understanding for our dog has been extraordinary! I would highly recommend Dr.Z read more

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Dr. Z. is a very good vet, and very compassionate. He has always been very responsive to our needs. Highly, highly recommended

I cannot say enough about this business and Dr. Z. He is one of the most compassionate vets we have worked with. Dr. Z was a blind recommendation from a friend who just looked him up on the internet. I was nervous but looked up his credentials which all checked out and called him when my dog had to be put to sleep. My boy deserved to be at home and as comfortable as possible. Dr. Z was amazing and took his time with each step and followed my lead. He patiently waited while we all said goodbye. We have had many dogs and after many vets, especially after our favorite retired, we've been working with a big organization that is a walk in service. For shots and simple check ups, that was fine but when my sweet boy in his aging years suddenly took a turn for the worse and had to be put to rest on a Sunday, I really wanted the best for him. While the vet we were working with offered home visits not on Sundays and I knew he was miserable. Calling Dr. Z made it all easier and the best situation that this bad situation could be. For those of you wondering about cost, it was all $25 more than our big vet would have charged us on a weekday and so much more peaceful. read more

My 2 pups got into a fight and one was severely injured with a would on his chest, he wouldn't let me touch him plus he is 13 years old and has 2 torn ACLs in his back legs so getting him into the car was not going to be a option. I googled mobile vet and found Dr. Z. He was to my house within a half hour and treated him so well. I was so scared but he was so nice and professional, I really don't know what I would have done otherwise. My pets are my babies so I was nervous to not have my normal vet take care of him but no worries anymore. Much appreciated and so convenient! read more

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AWESOME!! Dr Z is very Knowledgeable & does not rush at all. He explained everything to me and answered all my questions. Love that he comes to the house- much less stress on my dog. Very reasonably priced, and has great hours for people that work. Night & weekend times!! We are switching to Dr Z (14 years with our previous vet)! Already gave his number to my father in law and neighbors!! read more

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Dr Z is the best. He listens to our concerns, doesn't pressure us at all and is very open about options. He's been to our home a few times in the last year and we've been so pleased. Fox is doing well and we're thankful for Dr Z's treatment and advice. read more

I could write a far too lengthy, positive review for Doctor Z. He helped us 2 years ago when our 10-year-old old pup was diagnosed with unspecified liver disease. I had discovered him first about a year earlier, when another dog bit mine. He came on an emergency basis to treat him, and this process in our home was so much more pleasant (and no more expensive), than the Emergency Veterinary Hospital He was there every step of the way, including when we were out of town and Kookie fell ill while staying with my parents. He went to their house daily to provide IV fluids until we returned. As Kookie's need for treatment changed to a necessity for specialist, he continued to check-in in with me until the night that our angel finally passed. He even came to my home in the middle of the night to retrieve the remains. I had a regular Clinic vet who I trusted, but now that she has left the local practice, I decided to contact Dr. Z for annual checkups and vaccinations for my new dog and our two cats. Again, a process much less stressful in our own home, for everyone! I very highly recommend Dr. Z and DuPage Mobile Veterinary Services for all of your pets' needs! read more

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Z and DuPage Mobile Veterinary Service. He was kind and gentle with our older dog and very patient with her anxious owners (us). He was very responsive and even texted back the next day to see how she was doing. I don't get that kind of service from my regular vet clinic. If you need someone truly professional to come and assess your loved pet, I highly recommend DuPage Mobile Veterinary Services. read more

When you have 2 big German Shephard's like us it's hard to take them both to the vet at the same time . I can't race enough about Dr Z ‍ he's been our vet for years!! He comes to your house talks to your pet and you can sincerely see that he loves his patients. He always sends a text to his clients asking about their pets even without any services coming up I really can't express how lucky we are to have Dr Z !! Dupage Mobile vet I paid less for two dogs with Dr Z than I paid at other places. My total for 2 dogs and all their shots is what I used to pay for one. #animallover #germanshepherd #shepherd #lovemydogs #furbaby #furbabies #family #veterinarytechnician #veterinarian #mobileveterinaryservice #mobile vet read more

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Dr Z. is the mobile veterinarian that you need if you are looking for this service. He is the most professional a veterinarian can be. I found him via Google and I wish I found him many years ago. He took care of my 11 year old black Labrador. Initial visit he provided the necessary medication for my dogs hip dysplasia. 2 weeks after we needed to call him back to the house unfortunately. We were able to put my dog down in his own comfort of our house. His procedure is very professional and is a comforting man. I recommend Dr. Z to anyone that needs help with their pets at home. My dog was a big boy and hates the car that is why we went with Dupage Mobile Vet. read more

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I used this service when I had to say goodbye to my beloved pet. Saying goodbye to your dog during Covid is stressful enough. The dr was so kind. I was bawling my eyes out and he gave me all the time I needed to say goodbye. Other places were more expensive maybe because it was a Sunday but his prices were fair. I will never go to a vet hospital to say goodbye again. In home euthanasia is the right way to go. My dog was almost 16 and I'm glad I found someone affordable to splurge on so I can say goodbye in my own home. I will not hesitate to use them again. read more

Dr. Z is AWESOME. After moving to the area and leaving my longtime vet in California, I tried a local "newer" veterinary clinic for the last 6 months. They were outrageously priced and did not provide adequate care. On Monday, Dr Z came to my home - in the midst of the virus craziness - and provided INCREDIBLE care at a reasonable cost. My kitty was not doing well at all and today he is alert, eating well and actually interacting with the other pets again. He is going to have a long road ahead of him but he's got much better chances now thanks to Dr. Z. I feel that people may forgot that with all the fancy clinics out there, you can not replace experience. Dr. Z knew exactly what needed to be done without thousands of dollars of testing. He treated my kitty's oral infection with antibiotics- seems like a no brainer right? Nope - cuz the other vet told me I had to have very expensive dental work done on the kitty under sedation as the only fix to the situation. Meanwhile, she was content to let an infection fester and further harm my cat! Dr Z gave me an oral antibiotic and just 4 days later my cat no longer had bad breath and is chewing food again. The other vet said I had to do all these biopsies to determine if my kitty had IBD again under sedation- Dr Z put him on a low dose of the meds without a biopsy and kitty is doing much better. So in short - forget the fancy schmancy clinic and choose the doctor who legitimately knows and CARES about animals. Also, Dr Z texts and asks for updates on my pets and responded very quickly when I had a concern/question for him. He genuinely is a great vet & I will gladly be taking all my pets to him going forward. Thanks Dr Z!!!! read more

The vet, Dr. Zerif goes above what anyone expects. He is compassionate and has helped my Golden Retriever on numerous occasions. Today,, New Years Eve he not only took my calls but was able to get medication for my dog staying on hold with an all night pharmacy for 30 minutes just so I could get the needed meds for my sick dog! His services are professional, prompt, reasonable and his ability to diagnose and treat my dogs is remarkable! thank you again for everything!! read more

I wish we had found Dr. Z as soon as we adopted our dog four years ago. Regardless, we are beyond grateful to have found him as our dog coped with cancer and related struggles in his final few weeks. Dr. Z's care was exceptional, and he was/is extraordinarily compassionate. He dropped off meds and food, or came by to hydrate our boy whenever it was needed, and checked in by text almost daily to see how his patient was doing. When it was time to say goodbye, Dr. Z expressed so much sympathy and was so kind to our dog and to us throughout (and even checking on us afterward). Should we adopt another pet, our wish is to work with Dr. Z as his/her regular vet. read more

I chose not to wait 3 hours to see our Elmhurst vet who stopped making appointments. So I called Dr. Z who came to my home before work to treat all the needs of my 16 y/o lab. Dr. Z's treatments had my lab prancing joyfully again within a couple days. Imagine an attentive, caring vet making house calls, solving issues, following up by phone--at affordable rates. Dr Z. deserves our loyalty. read more

I am very happy to have found Dr. Z. I called him when we noticed our cat acting strange. He came to our home within a few hours and provided exactly the type of care we were hoping for. He followed up the same night and seems to genuinely care. Dr. Z has earned a new long-term client. read more

He confused me more than what I already was and barely looked at my cat but charged me nearly $300. Hurriedly showed me how to administer the fluids and was hurting my cat so I asked him to stop. I got more direction from online videos than from him. Sold me a different bag of fluids from what my other vet sold me and said what they sold me was not good for cats with kidney issues. Have talked to 2 other people that have cats with kidney disease and both are on the fluid that I originally had. He saw an opportunity to make a quick buck and took advantage. Total waste of time and money. read more

My dog was very old and sick. My current vet of 25 years couldn't get me in. I called Dupage Mobile Veterinary and had an immediate response. The level of professional care, concern and immediate attention was beyond anything I've experienced. Dr. Zariffard is a throwback from the days of true dedication and kindness. Whether you need a great vet, an emergency, or a final goodbye- this is the doctor to call. I will forever be grateful to him for all the medical attention and personal care he showed our family. read more

I met Dr. Z during the beginning of the pandemic. I called and he was there the same day. i have never experienced such professionalism and caring from a vet. He is very experienced, and he has treated my senior lab for many conditions. He is literally part of our family. He always follows up with me. I was so very fortunate to find him. He will always be part of this family. He cares deeply about our dog. She has complex allergies, and arthritis, hip dysplasia, he always makes sure she has her meds. This is so much better for your animal, they are in the comfort of home. Less stress for everyone. i will always use Dr. Z. He is always available, Thank you for your compassion and dedication to our family! read more

I cannot thank Dr. Z enough for the honest, loving, and compassionate care he provided when my elderly cat was in the final end stages of kidney failure. He was so patient while I took my time to say goodbye to my kitty. He truly does care about the animals he cares for. His prices were beyond reasonable. He even home delivered the cremains 2 days later. What a remarkable human. I'm so grateful to have had the pleasure of meeting him, even if it was under very dire circumstances. Thank you Dr. Z! -Sara, Jim, and Jenny read more

Dr Z. Is responsive caring and compassionate and follows up to make sure you pets/puppies are doing well. He is reasonable in pricing and honest. I highly recommend Dr. Z. read more

We had our dog staying with Our Family Pet Sitting and he developed an infection. The team at Our Family indicated it had all the symptoms of Kennel Cough. Not saying it was. But to this day have not been told the diagnosis either by Dr. Z. DuPage Mobile said it was an upper respiratory infection. They prescribed and administered everything possible. Plasmalyte A injection, Baytril Injection, Doxycycline, Enrofloxacin, and Neomycin. We were our of country and when the bill was $500 and i cross referenced the costs of the meds. Dr. Z stated several times "this is what i charge for the meds" indicating that he knew he was marking them up as well. For example the Enrofloxacin is normally $3 per tab and i was charged double. Every med is marked up. When on the phone with him he was beyond unprofessional. To have the attitude and state this is what i charge knowing the markup is inconsiderate of any compassion. To prescribe all the common drugs as a shotgun approach is again not what a good vet does. Needless to say, Our Family Pet has indicated they will not be using Dr. Z going forward and its not the first time they have heard complaints. Pet owners beware and look at your invoice closely. Worst Vet in 50 years of owning and caring for dogs. read more

Dr reza saw my snoopy he prescribed about 7 different meds but none for stroke and or high blood pressure which was the cause for the stroke in my dog so after 2 weeks my snoopy passed ..after I checked all the meds I just find out none was for high blood pressure. You know this doctors are supposed to save lives I am not a doctor but I know if he was given high blood pressure medication he would still be here read more

Dr Z is a real gift. He's been helping me with my cats in our home for years now, he's kind, compassionate, knowledgable, really the best vet ever and he comes to your house. Call him, schedule your pet's vaccines, exams. He does labs too. read more

I wish I could give Dr. Zariffard TEN stars!! My dog was bitten pretty severely by another dog on a Saturday evening around 6 PM. I was about 40 miles from my house. While driving home I was contacting emergency vets and all had a wait time of between 2-7 hours. I wanted to find a place close to my house in case it was going to be an overnight situation. I found Dupage Mobile Veterinary Services. Dr. Zariffard answered immediately. He was very reassuring, told me everything was going to be okay (I was freaking out), told me he would meet me at my house. He actually got there a few minutes before I did. I laid a moving blanket on the floor of the garage and he went to work -- shaving, cleaning, sterilizing, staples, injections for pain and antibiotics, and scrips for the next two weeks. He is truly the loveliest man. He texted the next day to make sure my pup was on the mend. He'll be coming back in about ten days to remove the stitches. Considering that it has been nearly impossible to get an appointment at my regular vet for routine care this past year, I will definitely be switching to Dr. Z!! read more

Needed to get my dogs vaccinated on a Sunday and everywhere else was closed except for emergency services. He was at my home in about 30 minutes. Very professional, friendly, excellent bedside manner. Saved us a lot of time. Highly recommended! read more