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Certified Level I Trauma Center

As a Certified Trauma Center, VSC is able to tackle emergencies on any level – from minor cases to severe traumas.

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The safety measures we have in place ensure our continued ability to provide care to the 20,000+ pets we have seen since the pandemic began. We need our entire team healthy in order to provide the optimal level of care that we pride ourselves on every day at VSC.

We're growing!

We’re excited to announce that we have broken ground on a new facility in Bannockburn. We understand that the primary obstacle to providing the care, culture, and collaboration that we pride ourselves on is our current hospital facility. We have outgrown 1515 Busch Parkway, and the facility has become too small to achieve our vision of growth for VSC. We hope to be in our new home in mid-2022.

Get In Line, Online!

For non-urgent emergencies, reserve your spot in line and we'll text you when it's time.

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Immunotherapy

As an alternative to chemotherapy, Veterinary Specialty Center is the only veterinary hospital in Illinois to offer immunotherapy for the treatment of osteosarcoma cancer in dogs.

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Certified B Corporation

VSC is the first veterinary hospital in the U.S. to become a Certified B Corporation.

What is a Certified B Corporation?

Total Hip Replacement

VSC has been performing hip replacements for more than 30 years and offers multiple surgical and non-surgical options for restoring mobility and reducing pain secondary to hip problems.

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Why Has My Veterinarian Been So Busy?

Our video has some answers.

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Seamless Curbside Check-in

Upon arrival for an appointment or emergency, simply scan or text your specific parking space sign to check in and share your exact location.

Veterinary Specialty Center is guided by the belief that companion animals deserve state-of-the-art medical care in a kind and comforting environment.

The courage of our patients, the loyalty of their human families, and the devotion of our referral veterinarians inspire our vision. It is sustained by the contributions of our compassionate, knowledgeable and dedicated staff and built upon a tradition of providing unsurpassed healthcare for animals.

Firsts and Innovations at VSC

First in the Midwest to offer hemodialysis to companion animals
First facility in the Chicagoland area to offer radiation therapy
One of only a few practices nationally to offer Flouroscopy

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Fjord was seen by Dr. Ida yesterday afternoon. I cannot tell you how impressed I was with Dr. Ida and the extraordinary team who took care of my little angel. I continue to be amazed by the compassion and expertise you all possess. Your clinic is run incredibly smoothly and has adapted beautifully to the COVID pandemic. Thank you all for all that you do - you are awesome.

Referrals

When a veterinarian refers a dog or cat to our practice, we start with the work already done on the case. We ask the referring veterinarian to fill out the referral form to help us get started.

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