Zach Stillman, DVM

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Veterinarian- Specialist

Zachary Stillman, DVM

Dr. Zachary Stillman is a Veterinarian practicing Emergency and Critical Care at Pieper Veterinary. He joined the team in September 2025 after completing a small animal rotating internship at Pieper Memorial. Originally from the Hudson Valley region of New York, Dr. Stillman brings a strong foundation in emergency medicine and a compassionate, thoughtful approach to patient care.

Dr. Stillman earned his Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Technology from Mercy College in 2016 and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Ross University in 2021. He went on to complete a residency in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care at Pieper Memorial from 2022 to 2025. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS).

Dr. Stillman lives in Rhode Island with his partner, Cilicia, and their chihuahua, Pancho. Outside of work, he enjoys reading, playing video games, and hiking.

Special Interests:

  • Trauma management
  • Ultrasonography
  • Hospice and palliative care
Full name and credentials as you would like them on the site: Zachary Stillman, DVM
Official job title: Veterinarian, Practice Limited to Emergency and Critical Care
When did you begin working at Pieper?: September 2025
Where you are originally from: Hudson Valley region of New York
College(s) attended and year graduated (NOT REQUIRED FOR NON-DOCTORS): Bachelors degree in Veterinary Technology, Mercy College 2016
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Ross University 2021
Small Animal Rotating Internship at Pieper Memorial
Subjects you studied in addition to veterinary courses:
Residency Information: Residency in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care 2022-2025
Other schooling information:
Clinical/Special Interests: Trauma Management
Ultrasonography
Hospice/palliative care
Special accomplishments in field:
Professional affiliations: AVMA
VECCS
Non-medical affiliations:
Family/personal info you’d like to share: Living in Rhode Island with my partner Cilicia and our dog Pancho
Your pets: Geriatric epileptic chihuahua named Pancho
Interesting background or hobbies: Reading
Video games
Hiking