Dr. Zachery Drilingas grew up in the rural suburbs of St. Louis before attending Southeast Missouri State University graduating with a Bachelors of Agribusiness in Animal Science. He then attended The University of Missouri where he obtained their Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine graduating in 2019. Dr. Drilingas then moved with his husband to St. Augustine where he has practiced both small animal and exotic animal medicine.

Dr. Drilingas has strong interests in preventative care, surgery, cardiology, and exotic care. He’s looking forward to helping as Medical Director to expand the care offered at Pet Street while establishing strong client trust and happy healthy patients.

When not working Dr. Drilingas enjoys playing video games, gardening, and doing home renovations. He and his husband have opened their home to many rescues over the years and all together have over 15 animals in their care. Their most interesting pet is Oji, a Muntjac Deer buck who is loves running around the yard with the dogs and has a favorite snack of baby carrots.

Pets:

Ziggy – Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Spot – Mixed Breed Canine

Iris – Siamese

Recci – Tuxedo Domestic Shorthair

Oji – Muntjac Deer

Hazel – African Pygmy Hedgehog

Thorn – Uromastyx Lizard

Pip – Herman’s Tortoise

Trixie, Katya, Allyssa, Alaska, Bianca - Chickens