Jon D. Zern, DVM: 

A 1992 graduate of University of Florida School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Zern is a lifelong resident of Central Florida.  He now lives in Geneva with his wife, Laura, and daughter, Skylar. 

Dr. Z has extensive experience in emergency/critical care medicine and surgery and is able to provide excellent care in the most serious of situations.  He also excels at educating clients on how to keep pets happy and healthy by preventing possible problems.  When problems arise he uses thorough examination diagnostics to help determine the exact nature of the problem and offers owners all their options in treatment.

His main objective is to keep your animals as healthy as possible, without insisting on excessive treatments or products.  He is very thorough in his examinations and takes time to explain the details of your pet's health. 

In his (limited) free time Dr. Z likes to relax by racking up miles on his mountain bike. When he can't be on two wheels he enjoys fishing, scuba diving, hiking and most anything outdoors.  He and his family have three Chihuahuas - Gracie, Penny, and Hot Pocket, a cat called Milquetoast, and one horse - Coraletto aka "Checkers". 

Dr. Sabrina Chehab:

Dr. Chehab is a central Florida native. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Central Florida in 2015 and graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2020.

In tandem with earning her DVM, she completed additional training to receive Maddie's Professional Certificate in Shelter Medicine and worked as a graduate research assistant in a respiratory physiology lab. She is a Fear-Free Certified Professional and uses proven techniques to minimize fear, anxiety, and stress for your pets during their veterinary visits.

Dr. Chehab is excited to be part of the CVH team again, having worked here as a technician before attending veterinary school. She is passionate about science and has received professional mentorship from Dr. Zern, making her eager to serve an advocate for the health and wellbeing of your pets.

She has four cats - Piper, Cinnamon, Luna and Opal, and a dog, Dusty. In her free time she enjoys gardening, playing video games, and taking care of her 120-gallon saltwater reef tank.