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Nominate: Which Vet Do You Trust with Your Furry Friends?

Don't miss the opportunity to nominate who you feel is the BEST veterinarian in your community or a surrounding town. Your preferred vet or clinic will face off against others from the area for the title of the most-loved veterinarian in the Southland.

 

Thanks for participating in Patch's Readers' Choice! Our nomination period is now over. Check back July 23, when live voting for your favorites begins!

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When it comes to your pets, you're not about to trust just anyone with their care. 

The relationship between Fido and his doc is a tricky one, and once you find the right fit, you're loyal clients. Pet parents never know when an emergency might arise, and it's nice to know where to turn. 

That's why we, at Patch, look to YOU. 

So we want to know—Who's your preferred veterinarian in the Southland? There's no doubt that we have a repertoire of veterinary care options in Orland ParkTinley ParkOak ForestPalosChicago HeightsHomewood-FlossmoorEvergreen ParkOak LawnFrankfortNew Lenox and Mokena.

Nominate your favorite veterinarian by telling us in the comments. Here are a few suggestions; however, they STILL NEED TO BE NOMINATED to be included in the poll! As more docs and clinics are nominated, they'll be added to the list and bolded.

We will accept nominations through July 9.

Related Topics: Readers' Choice 2012, Readers' Choice Nominations, and Readers' Choice Services
Who is your favorite veterinarian in the Southland? Tell us in the comments.

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Football Lineman

6:48 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012

New Lenox, Animal Clinic 0n Route 30 at Vine in New Lenox, Dr. Harold Webb , is outstanding, we have been going there for years ,with 5 different dogs, Dr. Webb and his staff are outstanding.

Jim Maher

8:25 am on Monday, June 18, 2012

Markham Animal Hospital.... AWESOME AND CARING Staff which cares tremendously for the Family pets and families. Had to have my elderly husky euthanized on June 14,2012 and Dr. Hoogewig and the staff showed so much compassion and care for my best friend and our family. I wouldnt go anywhere else!

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Palos Heights Public Library Adult Services Department

9:10 am on Monday, June 18, 2012

Palos Animal Hospital. Love Dr. Kleven and all the front office staff.

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OakLawnGuy

9:59 am on Monday, June 18, 2012

Scottsdale Animal Clinic, Burbank. The best!

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Kathleen S.

9:59 am on Monday, June 18, 2012

Dr. Ingmire - Mokena Animal Clinic

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Sue S.

10:00 am on Monday, June 18, 2012

Dr, Ingmire and the staff at Mokena Animal Clinic. They're caring and professional. :)

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Beverly Catalano

7:08 pm on Saturday, August 4, 2012

I would have to disagree here on this vet,especially Dr. Ingmire. A few years back we brought our puppy jack russel in for a check up. Dr. Ingmire took an x-ray and said the puppy had gas,gave him a shot and sent us home with a prescription (which we later learned it can have a horrible and toxic effect on animals and cause neurological problems). Well 2 days later our puppy was over hyper,eyes bugged out of his head and running all over so we took him in,Dr. Ball was the one to examine him and he basically said it was the medicine peaking and not to give it to him anymore and let it go. Well a couple hours later,our puppy just died. When we called to speak with Dr. Ingmire,he wouldn't take our calls or return them! They just blew us off like it didn't matter. When we did some more investigating,Dr. Ball hadn't renewed his license and it was expired! Our poor puppy died a horrible,and scarey death and they did nothing about it or even took any of the blame. I go to Sackman animal hospital now and she is amazing and caring!

lala

10:08 am on Monday, June 18, 2012

Frankfort Animal Hospital is the best! My kitty was very sick and the staff was wonderful not only to my cat, but to me as well. Vet is very kind and takes his time.

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Spesh

9:59 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Dr. Zeleny and his staff are amazing. I've had pets for many years, lived in quite a few states and had many veterinarians. None come close to giving the exceptional care we get at Frankfort Animal Care Center.

Dee

10:22 am on Monday, June 18, 2012

Le Par, but they are pricey.

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JPS

10:41 am on Monday, June 18, 2012

Carey Animal Clinic - New Lenox

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Sheri Bebo

9:34 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Dr, Carey is the best, she is so understanding and is always in the best interest of your pet health and well being. She is not only a Vet, she has "holistic" ideas and treatments to make your pets health better. Just 1 month ago we had to put our 18 year old MISTY asleep due to old age & illness, and Dr. Carey and her staff was so very helpfull and compassionate. Carey Animal Hospital is by far the best!!!!
S. Bebo

Richard DeVries

11:31 am on Monday, June 18, 2012

When my dog was alive it was markham. Great staff.

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Scott C. Nye, PT

3:58 pm on Monday, June 18, 2012

Orland Small Animal Clinic, Dr. Linda Attig

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Sue N.

10:10 am on Friday, July 6, 2012

I agree! This place is the best and Dr Linda is wonderful!!!!

Kaitlin

5:31 pm on Monday, June 18, 2012

Oak lawn animal hospital amazing staff.

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Diane

8:12 pm on Monday, June 18, 2012

Dr. Wahl at Avenue Animal Hospital in Tinley Park

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Kristi Kramer

9:01 pm on Monday, June 18, 2012

He is fantastic and very reasonable costs as well.

Jill

2:37 am on Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Only Dr. Fazio or Dr. Ball @ Mokena Animal Clinic. These 2 ladies and the front desk staff are wonderful!

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Lisa Edge

7:02 am on Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Avenue Animal Hospital - Dr. Wahl is the greatest!

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NL Patch Fan

7:45 am on Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Hickory Creek Animal Hospital in New Lenox. Both Dr. Walter and Dr. Elizabeth are amazing. They really care about my pets and me.

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NL Resident

6:49 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2012

I second Hickory Creek Animal Hospital. Dr. Walter is the best. (We have not had the pleasure of seeing Dr. Elizabeth but I am told many great things about her as well)

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AV

8:30 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2012

I don't trust my dogs to anyone except the crew at Hickory Creek. I've been through a lot with them. Had to put my oldest down who had seen Walter since she was a pup & then 2 months later my next oldest hit a pretty rough patch. Dr. K refused to not try everything possible to help him out & get him back a good quality of life. Hands down the best in town!

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Shauna West

9:14 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012

I too wouldn't take my "babies" to anyone other than Hickory Creek. You can tell that both Dr. Wally Dr. Liz love the animals (as well as the rest of their staff) almost as much as I do!

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Margo Boomsma

11:41 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012

I agree. Hickory Creek Animal Hospital is the best!

Frankforter

7:53 am on Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Dr. Sackman and her amazing staff at Sackman Animal Hospital! They're the best!

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Christina Carroll

9:57 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012

we own Hair of the Dog Grooming shop next to them and I can't say enough good things about them! Every Animal that comes to that place is treated so well! These woman truly are the best!

hazelgreen

10:52 am on Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Bremen Animal Hospital - Tinley Park.

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Carol Nita

2:00 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Bremen Animal is the best. I've been going there for over 30 years. Dr, Hagenberg and Dr. Becker are the only vets I trust with my dogs. Great front staff too.

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S

8:29 am on Friday, June 29, 2012

I switched from Midwest to Bremen and couldn't be happier. I had bad experiences at Midwest. My dogs LOVE Dr. Becker! I have had alot of health issues with my dogs. The care and compassion the entire staff have are bar none. I could just go on and on gushing about them!

Mary

1:27 pm on Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Dr Wayne Ingimire and staff at Mokena Animal Clinic are the best and most reasonable vets in the Southwest Suburban area.

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Dawn

8:53 pm on Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Family Pet Clinic in Tinley Park, IL Dr. Kara

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Maria Desmond

8:59 pm on Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Mill Creek Animal Clinic - Palos Park - Dr. Whittle is the best...

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Jen B

7:14 am on Friday, June 29, 2012

I agree - I second that for Dr. Whittle. He's been wonderful! Mill Creek Animal Clinic is the way to go.

a mom

8:50 am on Thursday, June 21, 2012

Frankfort Animal Care Center. The staff are superb. Dr. Z is the best for my bulldog.

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Janice

5:34 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2012

Dr.Zeleny and Dr Ritter from Frankfort Animal Clinic on Laraway !!!!!!They go outta their way for my pets whenever they have to see them!!!!My second choice is the emergency vets on 191st in Mokena !!!

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Melanie

7:30 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2012

Mokena Animal Clinic - Dr. Ingmire... just had to put our dog to sleep there and his staff was wonderful. Dr. Ingmire was also great and it was obvious how much he cares about animals and their owners!

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AV

8:34 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2012

Please add Hickory Creek so we can go vote for them! The only place I trust with my fur babies. Amazing staff!!!!!!!!

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jennifer raleigh

7:35 am on Friday, June 22, 2012

Dr. Wahl at Avenue Animal Hospital in Tinley Park. Genuinely caring and and gentle demeanor with my dog. When my dog was 8, she had a kidney stone that took up her entire left kidney, and he removed the kidney to save her life. Purdue Animal Hospital was going to charge many thousands of $ without a guarantee that my dog would survive. Dr. Wahl, under $400...the price of anesthesia and and overnight observation. Also, he told me up front that he had only performed this surgery once, on a cat.

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New Lenox citizen

3:54 pm on Friday, June 22, 2012

Hickory Creek is the best - great doctors, and "Dear Ann" is the bestest!

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Christy

5:35 pm on Friday, June 22, 2012

Dr. Jeffrey Valenti and staff at Family Pet Clinic in Tinley Park!! Hands down the best.

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FlossmoorMom

6:18 pm on Friday, June 22, 2012

Dr. Willard and Rauch at Flossmoor Animal Hospital!!

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sandra

7:52 am on Saturday, June 23, 2012

Dr. Wurzer and Dr. King at Chicago Heights Animal Hospital. They have been wonderful over the last 25 years, caring for my cats and helping when illness and old age bring an end to life. Forest South Animal Hospital has been great with my rather difficult dog, these last 10 years. I find these two animal hospitals the best in the southland.

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Joseph J. Solek

7:22 am on Sunday, June 24, 2012

Dr. John Fleming at Praire State Vet. Clinic.

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kathy

8:17 am on Monday, June 25, 2012

DR. INGMIRE AND MOKENA ANIMAL CLINIC

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Debbie McDaniel-Bour

9:16 am on Monday, June 25, 2012

The best vet for any animal is Dr. Ingmire at Mokena Animal Clinic. He is a very caring humane man.

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Bill Miller

6:19 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Frankfort Animal Care The staff is great !!! Dr. Zeleny is the best

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Laurie

7:59 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Dr. Sackman from Sackman Animal Hospital is the best. I have been with them for 15 years now. She truly cares for animals and I can call her anytime, night or day!! She is there for me for emergencies as well as routine care!!

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Christina Carroll

9:56 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012

We own Hair of the Dog Grooming shop next to them and I can't say enough good things about them! Every Animal that comes to that place is treated so well! These woman truly are the best!

had enough

8:31 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Frankfort Animal Dr. Z hands down !!!!

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Kimberly

9:18 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Dr. Wayne Ingmire and Mokena Animal Clinic!!

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Christina Carroll

9:41 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Dr. Sackman at 10850 W. Laraway Rd, Frankfort IL 60423. Dr Sackman and her staff are some of the nicest people i have ever met and in this place there is never a shortage of TLC and Treats for the animals or the people!!! LOL They really a staff of top notch people!!!! http://www.sackmanvet.com

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Timothy J. Hartnell

9:48 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Sackman Animal Hospital, Laraway Rd., Frankfort, IL is AWESOME! They treat my dogs with love, caring and respect. This is one of the best Vet relationships that any pet owner could have.

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Christina Carroll

9:56 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Tim we own Hair of the Dog Grooming shop next to them and I can't say enough good things about them! Every Animal that comes to that place is treated so well! These woman truly are the best!

Colleen

10:08 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Oak Village Animal Hospital is the best! Dr Bowen and his staff love their animal patients as if they were their own!

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debbie pawluk

10:25 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012

We love Dr. Carey of Carey Animal in New Lenox. We have been going to her for 20 years!!

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GS

12:13 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012

oak forest animal clinic is the best!

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Carol Nita

2:07 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Bremen Animal Hospital. They are the most caring people.

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debbie mcmahon

3:45 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Midwest Animal Hospital 183rd Wolf Rd. Orland Park, Illinois is the best. Every animal that comes through their doors receives caring attention. Let's give em 2 paws up !!!!!!

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joyce

9:51 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Mill Creek animal clinic in Palos Park, Dr Deyo, and Dr Whittle are great.

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Diana

5:58 pm on Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Dr Whittle at Mill Creek Animal Clinic on LaGrange and 130th...all 4 of our dogs over the years received perfect care

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George K.

6:44 am on Friday, June 29, 2012

I 2nd Dr. John Fleming at Praire State Vet. Clinic.

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tmarc75

8:43 am on Friday, June 29, 2012

Midway Veterinary clinic on 63rd & Kenneth or so, in the city. Dr. Munsayac is amazing. He truely loves the animals.

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Deb Melchert

8:47 am on Friday, June 29, 2012

When we got Lucky Dog from PAWS back in the late 80's Country Hill Animal Hospital in Country Club Hills was their preferred veterinarian. They were always fantastic, kind and caring to both 2 legged and 4 legged customers . A few years ago, our son brought home a stray Bull Mastiff he and a friend found roaming loose in Indiana. The shelter there said they could keep him a week, then they'd have to put him down. My son was not about to let them kill George. George was a beautiful 78lb, 6 month old puppy! As much as we would have loved to keep him, with everyone at either school or work all day, and since he was a pup that still needed training and loved to chew while you were gone, we had no choice but to try and find a home for him. We figured it would be easier if he had a clean bill of health and all of his shots. Lucky Dog died in 1998, so it was over 10 years since we'd been to Country Hill. Called and made an appointment for George. The service was as excellent as ever and when we explained the situation, they only charged us a nominal fee. Once the grandson is a bit older (I can only deal with one chewing thing at time!), we'll be heading back to PAWS for a new puppy and then stick with Country Hill.

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Kelly Gee

8:52 am on Friday, June 29, 2012

Bremen Animal Hospital by far is the best in the suburbs! They are one of a kind and treat both your furry family and human family with dignity and respect!

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pam

8:58 am on Friday, June 29, 2012

Without a doubt, ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER, 16200 S La Grange Rd, Orland Park. I have been going there with my dogs for 14 years and have testimony to life saving surgeries they performed! If you want the best, Ask for:

Dr Kirsten Handke, Dr Bryan Lantow (owner) or Dr John Porcelli

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pam

8:07 am on Monday, July 2, 2012

Please see comment above, I nominate Animal Medical Center, Orland Park.

Lindsey

11:15 pm on Friday, June 29, 2012

Prairie State Vet. Clinic!!! It's like a family there <3

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DA MA

12:05 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012

Orland Park Small Animal Clinic. I've have had several dogs over the past 35+ years and consider myself lucky that I found her. Even her staff was very compassionate and would take any call we made, espeically when our last dog had gotten cancer that couldn't be operated on. They were holding our hand through it all.

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Julie Roberts

3:55 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012

For anyone in the Oak Lawn, EP, Beverly areas (and surrounding spots), there is no finer vet than LePar Animal Clinic. Compassionate & logical, not to mention holistic. There is no other vet I would trust with out "babies".

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kathy

6:57 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012

Le Par has by far the best doctors.

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Anne M.

7:18 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012

My pets vote for LePar Animal Hospital! By far the BEST!

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Anne M.

7:25 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012

LePar Animal Hospital. Best in the Southland!!!

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Dean Casper

8:51 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012

When I lived in the Scottsdale neighborhood, LePar on 95th Street in Evergreen Park was terrific. Since moving to Orland, the vet of choice is Bremen Animal Hospital on 159th Street.

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J.Rowe

9:33 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012

Dr. Ball & Dr. Ingmire at Mokena Animal Clinic are great as well as the staff!

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M Wilschke

6:45 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Lepar Animal Hospital -- my pets have been going there for years -- would not go anywhere else!

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Kimberly W

8:15 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

LePar Animal Hospital is the best!

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Amanda Jahnke

8:20 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

LePar Animal Hospital - the doctors and staff are passionate, smart, and compassionate. They provide 100% care to animals and animal owners. I will not take my dogs anywhere else! I know that my dogs are in good hands at LePar.

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Pam Nawrot

8:56 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Le Par Animal Hospital. Now that I have found them, I would never take my pets anywhere else. They are the best of the best!

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Jackie Filippone

3:37 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012

I can't say enough about LePar. We have been going to them for 16 years! Wouldn't go anywhere else :)

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Ann Brus

3:57 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012

LePar Animal Hospital! We love them!

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GladvilleGirl

5:46 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012

Country Hill Animal Hospital has been our vet since the 70s - they've always taken wonderful and compassionate care of our animals.

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Ashley Sage

7:51 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012

LePar is amazing. I wouldn't take my pets anywhere else

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PG

8:01 am on Monday, July 9, 2012

Lepar Animal Hospital Evergreen Park

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Eileen Bettenhausen

11:35 am on Monday, July 9, 2012

Carey Animal Clinic - New Lenox We have taken all our pets to her since she came to town. Our Mr. Fluffy just loves her and looks forward to his visits with her. She has seen him through many rough times when we thought we would loose him as a pup and he is now 7 years old.

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Marcy Boyle

12:24 pm on Monday, July 9, 2012

Carey Animal Clinic in New Lenox! Dr. Carey and Dr. Goodpasture are awesome! They are caring for our pets. They will go above and beyond for our pets and they are not about raking in the dough. Their main purpose is the best welfare of the pets. They give their immediate attention, never turn someone away and make the pet owner's aware of all issues. Dr. Carey will always give treatment for strays in need she doesn't expect anything in return. CAC is the most excellent vet clinic around!

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Carol Hakala

12:47 pm on Monday, July 9, 2012

I have been taking my pets to Dr Valenti, Family Pet Clinic in Tinley Park for 11 years. Dr Valenti is excellant Dr & cares about your pets ( family). I feel my pets are getting the best care possible at Family pet clinc

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Beth

12:53 pm on Monday, July 9, 2012

Flossmoor Animal Hospital :-)

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Maribeth Montgomery Kasik

9:58 am on Tuesday, July 10, 2012

LePar has been wonderful with our dogs!

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Maribeth Montgomery Kasik

9:59 am on Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Beverly Hills Animal Hospital (Dr. Walsh) is wonderful with cats!

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kathy stahl

9:22 pm on Tuesday, July 10, 2012

LePar hands down. The staff there is like a part of our family
Their treatment methodology is cutting edge with compassion.
They are the best!

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