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Countryside Veterinary Center

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Marco Torres, DVM

Dr. Marco Torres, DVM

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Marco Torres, DVM

Dr. Marco Torres, DVM - Associate Veterinarian

Background: Born and raised in Chicago, Dr. Marco Torres has lived in Illinois his entire life. From a young age, he knew he wanted to work with animals—and over time, that calling led him to pursue veterinary medicine. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Animal Science and went on to complete his DVM at the University of Illinois.

Dr. Torres first joined Countryside Veterinary Center in 2020 as an Animal Care Attendant during the summer before his senior year of undergrad. Shortly after starting veterinary school, he returned as a Veterinary Assistant and quickly realized that Countryside Veterinary Center was where he wanted to grow his career. After five years with the practice in various roles, he officially joined the team as an Associate Veterinarian after graduating in 2025.

Professional Passion: Dr. Torres has a strong interest in client education, urgent care, and emergency medicine. While in veterinary school, he worked in the small animal ER at the University of Illinois, where he developed a passion for high-paced, critical care cases. He values building lasting relationships with clients and being a reliable resource in both routine and more complex moments of pet care.

Pets and Personal Interests: At home, Dr. Torres lives with Max, a 12-year-old Chihuahua he adopted from CVC in 2021. Max enjoys naps, mealtimes, fresh blankets, and keeping an eye on everything happening around the house.

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Torres enjoys cooking, trying new foods and restaurants, traveling, and spending time at local events with friends. He especially values staying curious, trying new things, and continuing to grow both personally and professionally.

Dr. Torres is a valued addition to our team, and we look forward to the positive impact his knowledge and passion will have on our clients and their pets.