Fox Valley Animal Welfare League
Exotic Animal Vet Resources
Hours
We require appointments for any service provided, we do not accept walk-ins.
General hours of operation:
Surgery Days:
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We open at 7:30 am and close at 6:00 pm
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Drop off for patients is between 7:30 am and 9:00 am
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Pickup is at 4:00 pm on Tuesday/Wednesday and Thursday for Cats & Dogs and 3:00 pm on Monday’s for Rabbits (Usually twice monthly)
Non Surgery Days:
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Our administrative office is open from between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm
Check calendar for Surgery Dates and Non-Surgery Dates.
Vaccination clinics are held on Various days (usually Saturdays) from 10 am until 3 pm by appointment only, check the calendar for dates.
Hours are general and subject to change based on the schedules of our medical staff. Many factors may occur that alter our schedules and it is recommended to call prior to arriving for any business matter not scheduled ahead of time.

The following is a list of veterinarians in Chicago and the surrounding area that have experience treating rabbits and rodents. The article “Selecting A Veterinarian” is a good source of information on how to determine if a veterinary hospital is a good choice for you and your companion. It is highly recommended that rabbits and rodents be examined annually by a veterinarian experienced in their care.
Veterenary Clinics
(Emergency & Specialty Services listed separately at the end)
Best Friends Animal Hospital
Drs. Donna Rauch & Cheryl Roge
(847) 367-4070
1203 N. IL Rt. 83
Grayslake, IL 60030
Glendale Animal Hospital
Dr. Lori Civello
(630) 858-3530
1144 Main St.
Glendale Heights, IL 60139
Mokena Animal Hospital
Dr. Kate Ball
(708) 479-2811
9455 W. 191st Street
Mokena, IL 60448
Ness Exotic Wellness Center
Dr. Robert Ness, Dr. Kayla Golan, Dr. Thomas Torresi, Dr. Richard Nye
(630) 737-1281
1007 Maple Ave.
Lisle, IL 60532
Glenwood Village Pet Hospital
Dr. Katy Parr
(708) 758-2400
555 E. Glenwood-Lansing Road
Glenwood, Il 60425
Breman Animal Hospital
Dr. Scott C. Gallatin
(708) 532-5577
7613 S. 159th St.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Carol Stream Animal Hospital
Dr. Elise Ciribassi
(630) 462-7888
140 West Elk Trail
Carol Stream, IL 60188
Westgate Animal Clinic
Dr. Lisa Mikol-Doering
(630) 289-2288
770 W. Barlett Rd.
Bartlett, IL 60103
Elburn Animal Hospital
Dr. Susan Cechner
(630) 365-9599
403 E. North St.
Elburn, IL 60119
Fox Valley Animal Hospital
Dr. Christine Sherden
(815) 459-0317
6115 Northwest Hwy
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Indian Prairie Animal Hospital
Dr. Sam Ristich
(630) 820-6999
657 Route 59
Aurora, IL 60504
McKillip Animal Hospital, LTD.
Dr. Allen L. Glater
(773) 248-7266 2867
N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60657
Terry Animal Hospital
Dr. Rich Matteson
(847) 256-1131
1419 Lake Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
Animal House of Chicago
Dr. Byron de la Navarre
(773) 878-8002
2752 West Lawrence Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
Danada Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Laura Wallach
(630) 665-6161
10 West Loop
Wheaton, IL 60187
Midwest Bird & Exotic Animal Hosp.
All doctors
(708) 453-8181
7510 W. North Ave.
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
Morton Grove Animal Hospital
Dr. Roberta Drell & Dr. Katy Bertoglio
(847) 965-4010
9128 Waukegan Road
Morton Grove, IL 60053
All Creatures Animal Hospital
Dr. Kenneth Welle & Dr. Sandra Murrell
(217) 328-4143
708 Killarney
Urbana, IL 61801
Arlington Park Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Larry Fetzer
(847) 934-1535
2105 Hicks Road
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Family Pet Clinic
Jeffrey F. Valenti, DVM
Kara Kelleher, DVM
(708) 614-6500
17149 Harlem Ave.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Chicago Exotics Animal Hospital
Dr. Susan Horton, Dr. Katy Parr
Dr. Deanne Strat-Zenoni, Dr. Stephanie Moy
(847) 329-8709
3735 W. Dempster St.
Skokie, IL 60076
DuPage Animal Hospital
Dr. Mary Felt
(630) 834-8242
377 E. North Avenue
Villa Park, IL 60181
Vernon Hills Animal Hospital
Drs. Steve Barten, Susan Sneed, Eve Cheung
1260 S Butterfield Rd
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847)367-4070
www.vhah.com
Grayslake Animal Hospital
Dr. Julie H. Lamberty
(847) 223-8612 1490
E. Belvidere Rd.
Grayslake, IL 60030
Knollwood Hospital for Pets
Dr. Deborah Mitchell
(847) 891-8944 2237
W. Schaumburg Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60194
Millbrook Veterinary Hospital
Dr. David Bongiorno
(630) 208-7027
1749 S Randall Rd Ste C
Geneva, Illinois 60134
Arboretum View Animal Hospital
Dr. Todd Gray
(630) 963-0424
2551 Warrenville Rd
Downers Grove, IL 60515

Emergency and Specialty Services
Blue Pearl Skokie
Most doctors
(847) 673-9110
3735 W. Dempster St.
Skokie, IL 60076
Animal ER
Dr. Siegle
(847) 394-6049
1201 E Palatine Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Eye Care For Animals
Various locations
Wheeling: (847) 215-3933
Chicago: (773) 388-3937
St. Charles: (630) 444-0393
Midwest Animal Emergency Hospital
All doctors
(708) 453-4755
7510 W. North Ave.
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
Arboretum View Animal Hospital
(630) 963-0424
2551 Warrenville Rd
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Animal Eye Consultants
Dr. Denise Lindley
Various locations on rotating schedule
Elgin: (847) 695-1111
Naperville: (630) 639-3333
Crestwood: (708) 388-3793