312-421-2275
info@westloopvet.com815 W. Randolph
Chicago, Illinois 60607
HOURS BY APPOINTMENT
MONDAY: 8:00am - 7:00pm
TUESDAY: 8:00am - 7:00pm
WEDNESDAY: 8:00am - 1:00pm, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
THURSDAY: 8:00am - 7:00pm
FRIDAY: 8:00am - 6:00pm
SATURDAY: 8:00am - 3:00pm
SUNDAY: Closed
About Us
West Loop Veterinary Care is the vision of Dr. David Gonsky. Created to provide exceptional veterinary care to companion animals and the people who love them, our facility combines the latest technology with compassionate care. Our highly-skilled staff strives to meet the individual needs of you and your companion animals.
Founder & Chief VeterinarianDavid Gonsky, DVM
- Class President, 1997 Graduate, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
- Executive Board Member, Chicago Veterinary Medical Association
- Contributor, Chicago Sun-Times, Pioneer Press
- Guest, NBC Morning News, Chicago
From an early age, Dr. Gonsky showed an affinity to animals. In fact, his mother says that the first word he spoke was the name of the family dog. That love of animals caught up with him as he began pursuing a major in business at Indiana University. Realizing that working with animals was his life’s passion, he decided to shift gears and pursue a major in pre-med with an eye to attending Veterinary School. After serving as president of his class at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Gonsky began an impressive career that has led to the opening of West Loop Veterinary Care.
Dr. Gonsky’s more than 12 years of veterinary medical care experience includes Blum Animal Hospital, Chicago, Ill.; LePar Animal Hospital, Evergreen Park, Ill.; and Dr. Gonsky’s Chicago Veterinary Housecalls, Chicago, Ill. During this early part of his career, Dr. Gonsky developed a profound interest in internal medicine and gained practical awareness of natural and alternative medicine and treatment. His knowledge, skills and experience helped him in the design and creation of West Loop Veterinary Care. When he’s not at West Loop Veterinary Care, Dr. Gonsky enjoys spending his free time with his family.
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)Dr. Andra McKamey
As long as Dr. Andra McKamey can remember, she wanted to be a veterinarian. Her love of animals led her to study biology at DePaul University before earning her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. McKamey’s more than 17 years of veterinary practice include work at Cat Hospital of Chicago and City Cat Doctor. Prior to joining West Loop Veterinary Care, Dr. McKamey was self-employed as a relief veterinarian. Her extensive experience was particularly helpful as she worked with a wide variety of veterinary practices throughout the Chicago area. Dr. McKamey maintains several professional affiliations including membership in the American Veterinary Medical Association; the Illinois Veterinary Medical Association and the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association.
When she’s not working, Dr. McKamey enjoys scuba diving, reading and gardening. She also makes time to work out at the gym, focusing on weight training, yoga and swimming. Of course, time spent with her cat Leo is also a welcome diversion for Dr. McKamey.
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)Dr. Holly Pappas
Dr. Holly Pappas decided to become a veterinarian when she was eight years old. That’s when she got her first dog and went with her father for her new pet’s first veterinary visit. That day, she proudly announced to her father that she would be a veterinarian when she grew up. Dr. Pappas pursued her dream at Ohio State University, where she received a BS in Animal Science, with Honors, with Distinction and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
Prior to joining West Loop, Dr. Pappas served as an associate for eight years at animal hospitals in suburban Chicago. Her professional areas of interest include internal medicine and dermatology.
Like other West Loop veterinarians, Dr. Pappas maintains memberships in several professional organizations, including the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA), the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA).
Away from work, Dr. Pappas enjoys reading, working out and dancing. She has two wonderful cats, an orange and white male named Bravehart and a tortoise colored female named Mullen. (Movie buffs will recognize that Mullen was the name of Bravehart’s wife in the movie.)
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)Dr. Ann Vestal
Dr. Ann Vestal is the most recent veterinarian to join the team at West Loop Veterinary Care. Dr. Vestal received her undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from Oklahoma State University.
She has “an absolute love” for the profession of veterinary medicine. Like many veterinarians, Dr. Vestal has loved her profession since childhood. She places a strong emphasis on the special bond between people and their companion animals.
“I am so happy to be a part of the West Loop family,” said Dr. Vestal. “It’s great to be part of a team with such a high standard of care and excellent level of medicine and surgery. I also appreciate working in this state-of-the-art facility.” Dr. Vestal is particularly interested in internal medicine, preventative and wellness medicine, and emergency and critical care.
Prior to joining West Loop Veterinary Care, Dr. Vestal worked for four years at a small animal practice in Missoula, Montana. Having attended high school in the Chicago area, Dr. Vestal is happy to return home to family and friends. She is looking forward to extending her Chicago family to include her new clients and patients. In her free time, Dr. Vestal enjoys yoga, hiking, snowboarding and gardening. Of course, she also enjoys spending time with her beloved golden retriever/pit bull mix, Bella and her silly pug, Sushi, the "true loves" of Dr. Vestal's life.