Meet our Doctors
Dr. Steven Benzon (owner)
Dr. Steven Benzon is a native of Geneseo, Illinois. He graduated from the University of Illinois with a bachelor of Science degree in biology in 1972. He then attended the University of Illinois school of Veterinary Medicine and earned his doctorate in 1976. Dr. Benzon now lives in Delavan with his wife and 4 boys. He has one dog. In his spare time he enjoys golf, singing in his church choir and attending his children's school and athletic events.
Dr. Wayne Benstead
Dr. Wayne Benstead (Doc) was born in Darien, and attended Darien High School. He studied his Pre-Veterinary courses through the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and then went on to graduate in 1962 from Veterinary School at the University of Minnesota. He worked for one year at South Wayne Large Animal Clinic, and then worked with Dr. Kelsey in Delavan until 1963. He started working alone in '63 and built the clinic as it stands today in 1976. He sold the practice to Dr. Benzon in 1994, but continues to do routine surgeries at the clinic. He enjoys golfing in his spare time.
