Is an appointment needed for emergency pet care at MedVet Chicago?

No appointment is needed for pet emergencies at MedVet Chicago. Pet owners can bring their pets directly to the hospital if they are facing an emergency. The expert team is available for pet emergencies 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, ensuring immediate medical attention when needed.

What advanced diagnostic and treatment equipment does MedVet offer for emergency and critical care?

MedVet hospitals are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to handle urgent-to-critical cases. This includes advanced surgical suites, blood transfusion equipment and blood products, Computed Tomography (CT), Continuous Electrocardiogram (EKG), incubators, in-house laboratory, isolation wards, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), multiple digital X-ray suites, and thermally regulated oxygen cages.

How does MedVet Chicago support pet owners and their families during a pet's medical care?

MedVet Chicago's Veterinary Social Work team supports the people and families who love their pets. While healthcare teams provide medical care, the social work team offers compassion and assistance to families, especially when pets are facing emergencies or complex medical situations. This holistic approach aims to support both the pet and their human family.

What conditions can MedVet's emergency teams treat?

MedVet's veterinary teams are trained to handle a wide range of urgent and critical conditions. These include allergic reactions, abscesses, bite wounds, breathing problems, broken bones, heatstroke, ingestion of dangerous substances, lacerations, seizures, trauma, and many others. They address both minor urgent care needs and life-threatening emergencies.

MedVet Chicago

MedVet Chicago is a general practice practice in Chicago, IL, staffed by 2 DACVS-credentialed surgeons. Procedures include Surgery, Sports Medicine, Integrative Medicine, and Internal Medicine.

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About

MedVet Chicago offers advanced 24-hour emergency, critical care, and specialty pet care in the Chicago area. The facility provides comprehensive services including Anesthesia & Pain Management, Cardiology, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Internal Medicine, Interventional Radiology, Medical Oncology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Radiation Oncology, Radiology, Rehabilitation, Social Work, Sports Medicine, Surgery, and Urgent Care.

The hospital serves as an extension of family veterinarians, handling over 38,000 patients annually. Pet owners can bring their pets directly for emergencies 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, without an appointment. The team collaborates with referring veterinarians and provides access to various specialists under one roof, ensuring comprehensive and coordinated care for pets.

Surgical team

Jennie Culen

DVM, DACVECC
Teodora Abegaz

DVM, MS, Residency Trained in Anesthesia & Analgesia
Billy Blumberg

DVM
Mark Byrum

DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)
Tyler Chipps

DVM
Anne Cohen

DVM, DACVECC
Atalie Delgado

DVM, DACVECC
Emily Dozeman

DVM, DACVECC
Jess Eisenbarth

DVM, DACVECC
Claire Faletti

DVM, DACVR (Radiation Oncology)
Ali Fulton

DVM
Monty Galley

DVM, DACVS (Small Animal)
Sofia Gonzalez

DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)
Rachel Grabar

DVM
Katie Gundersen

DVM, CCRP, DACVSMR
Amy Heuberger

DVM, MScPH
Bethany Hopkinson

DVM, MS
Jesse Huerta

DVM
Melissa E. Jones

BVMS, MRCVS
Allison Kavanagh

DVM

Procedures

Surgery
Sports Medicine
Integrative Medicine
Internal Medicine
Interventional Radiology
Emergency Medicine
Medical Oncology
Urgent Care
Ophthalmology
Radiation Oncology
Cardiology
Anesthesia & Pain Management
Social Work
Neurology & Neurosurgery
Critical Care
Rehabilitation
Radiology

Equipment

Blood products
Continuous Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Thermally regulated oxygen cages
Incubators
Computed Tomography (CT)
Blood transfusion equipment
Ultrasound
Isolation wards
Multiple digital X-ray suites
Advanced surgical suites
In-house laboratory

Photos

Photos via Google · MedVet Chicago, Alicia Robinson, Abby Theuring, Beonca Hibbler, Benjamin Presa

Frequently asked questions

What types of specialty services are available at MedVet Chicago?: MedVet Chicago offers a wide range of specialty services including Anesthesia & Pain Management, Cardiology, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Internal Medicine, Interventional Radiology, Medical Oncology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Radiation Oncology, Radiology, Rehabilitation, Social Work, Sports Medicine, Surgery, and Urgent Care. These services provide comprehensive care for pets.
Is an appointment needed for emergency pet care at MedVet Chicago?: No appointment is needed for pet emergencies at MedVet Chicago. Pet owners can bring their pets directly to the hospital if they are facing an emergency. The expert team is available for pet emergencies 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, ensuring immediate medical attention when needed.
What advanced diagnostic and treatment equipment does MedVet offer for emergency and critical care?: MedVet hospitals are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to handle urgent-to-critical cases. This includes advanced surgical suites, blood transfusion equipment and blood products, Computed Tomography (CT), Continuous Electrocardiogram (EKG), incubators, in-house laboratory, isolation wards, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), multiple digital X-ray suites, and thermally regulated oxygen cages.
How does MedVet Chicago support pet owners and their families during a pet's medical care?: MedVet Chicago's Veterinary Social Work team supports the people and families who love their pets. While healthcare teams provide medical care, the social work team offers compassion and assistance to families, especially when pets are facing emergencies or complex medical situations. This holistic approach aims to support both the pet and their human family.
What conditions can MedVet's emergency teams treat?: MedVet's veterinary teams are trained to handle a wide range of urgent and critical conditions. These include allergic reactions, abscesses, bite wounds, breathing problems, broken bones, heatstroke, ingestion of dangerous substances, lacerations, seizures, trauma, and many others. They address both minor urgent care needs and life-threatening emergencies.

Contact & hours

Address

3305 N California Ave
Chicago

Phone

(773) 281-7110

Website

medvet.com/location/chicago

4.2 · 2460 Google reviews

Recent reviews

3 months ago

Xitlalic Jimenez

I unfortunately had to put my baby down today. As soon as you walk in you can tell they care. From the beginning to the end of the process I felt the kindness of the staff. They made it easy to go through this and more comfortable by providing a private room for us to say goodbye to our baby. Even while explaining the process and giving us time to say goodbye they were very understanding and showed us compassion. They gave us all the time we needed and ensured me my baby frodo would be in a better place. It was not easy to do but they also showed my baby some love before she passed and that's the type of empathy that I love when I go to vets. It meant a lot to me that through all this my baby was given all the love from me and the friendly staff here. Thank you for making a already hard task a little easier for me through the process.
3 months ago

Christopher Culver

TL;DR caring, patient staff, comfortable waiting area, came in way under estimate in THIS situation. Cat ate a plastic ribbon, had to go to an emergency clinic and follow up with MedVet for stomach sugery. Their estimate was slightly more affordable than comparable pet hospitals and they were able to see me same day (would have seen me the night before, chose not to). They were very fast and efficient as ER visits go, but my cat was also marked level 2 of 3 importance. They take the pets back to do vitals and tests, and in my case I was separated from my cat until I was leaving. He was kept in back and staff came to the waiting room for intake and brought me to exam rooms to talk about more private specifics. The staff were very helpful and understanding and patient. After agreeing to the surgery I was given time in back to say goodbye as they over nighted him for surgery. I was kept up to date with phone calls as shifts changed and new doctors took over and the surgeon started work. I got a call first thing to let me know my cat had done great and that he would be ready after an observation period. At pick up everything was quick, but staff took time through email and face to face explanation to make sure I understood all after care and had a game plan. They gave us everything we needed, including a disposable carrier since I forgot mine, and have been great at checking and being available for all my concerns in the two weeks since. No one wants to have to go to an animal ER, but MedVet does a great job making you comfortable, and has staff that truly care while maintaining professionalism.
3 months ago

Lina Chavez

Took my 6 month old kitten here after waking up one morning and seeing a pin sticking out of her leg from a previous surgery, a very scary image. Rushed her to MedVet. They took her back almost immediately, made sure her vitals were good, they contacted the vet that did the surgery to get records, were honest about pricing and made sure to let me know before continuing with care. I was able to ask all the questions I needed. Everyone was very patient, kind and caring from the front desk to the triage nurse to the vet that saw her. They also take Care Credit which is big for me since vet bills can be expensive. Hopefully I won’t need to be back anytime soon but if I need to this is the emergency vet I would go to!

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2 months ago

Rachel Kelly

MedVet went above and beyond with their care for our 8-month-old puppy. Frankie had been sick with pneumonia for over 8 weeks, and our normal vet said they were out of options. We took her to MedVet, where they immediately were able to run tests on her and do a tracheal wash. We learned she had an antibiotic resistant infection and would need injectable antibiotics. Once again, MedVet went above and beyond in making sure Frankie got her injections every night. In just two weeks, her infection that had lasted months, had cleared. Thank you Dr. Teslenko, Dr. Lopez-Aldazabal, and every tech that worked with Frankie!
6 months ago

Sarah Grady

The BEST animal hospital I have ever been to. Hospital is beautiful and every staff member from the front desk to the back was outstanding when I recently had my puppy, Pebbles admitted overnight. They were so kind, caring and compassionate during a very scary and difficult time for myself and family. My puppy was diagnosed with a rare condition and they were so informative and made sure I understood everything, answered all my questions as well. I can not thank Vetmed enough for everything they have done and how comfortable I feel going forward knowing that my baby has such amazing care here. HUGE shoutout to Dr. Dozeman and Technician Danielle, they both went above and beyond for my baby!!! Thank you ALL from the bottom of mine and Pebs heart!! Sarah & Pebbles

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