Wheeling Veterinarians

Dr. Roberts is the Owner-Practioner of Higgins Animal Clinic, Wheeling Animal Hospital and Arlington-Golf Animal Hospital. He has been a licensed Veterinarian for over 40 years.

Dr. Roberts has a vast amount of experience with all breeds of dogs, cats and exotics which include pot-bellied pigs, ferrets, rabbits, hamsters, gerbils and most reptiles.

Dr. Roberts' love of veterinary medicine began at the age of 15 when he was hired by Dr. Higgins in Chicago to work as a veterinary assistant.  After graduating from Lane Technical high school, he attended the University of Illinois and then the University of Veracruz and received his degree in veterinary medicine in 1981.

Dr. Roberts and his wife, Joan, have two daughters, Lindsay and Alyssa. They also have 5 grandchildren and a large menagerie of pets at home. In his free time, Dr. Roberts loves spending time with his family, playing basketball and enjoys a wide range of musical artists.