Emergency Vets in Chicago, IL

Looking for an emergency vet in Chicago, IL? Search for your nearest animal hospital below.

List of Emergency Vets in Chicago, IL

BURNHAM PARK ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 1025 S State Street, Chicago IL 60605
TEL: (312) 663-9200
Our mission at Burnham Park Animal Hospital is to provide your pet with the highest quality veterinary care. We use state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment options and our staff is highly qualified to provide advanced medical and surgical care.

EAST SIDE VETERINARY CLINIC

ADDRESS: 333 E Benton Place, Suite 205, Chicago IL 60601
TEL: (312) 753-5551
Our veterinarians and staff believe each pet deserves exceptional veterinary care—and that you play an integral role in your pet’s health care, too. A well-informed owner is a strong proponent of preventive care, so we not only treat your pet but educate you, too.

GOODVETS STREETERVILLE

ADDRESS: 227 E Grand Avenue, Chicago IL 60611
TEL: (312) 509-9170
GoodVets Streeterville is the first and only animal hospital located in the Streeterville neighborhood of downtown Chicago. Home to wonderfully passionate pet owners and two dog parks located in Bennett Park, Streeterville is regarded as one of the most pet-friendly areas of Chicago.

WEST LOOP VETERINARY CARE

ADDRESS: 815 W. Randolph Street, Chicago IL 60607
TEL: (312) 421-2275
At West Loop Veterinary Care, it is our sincerest desire that your pet receives the highest standard of care we can give. Our full-service, AAHA-accredited facility is more than just an animal hospital; it’s a place where exceptional pet care and stellar customer service are pledged.

SOUTH LOOP ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 1640 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago IL 60616
TEL: (312) 753-5551
South Loop Animal Hospital (SLAH) has been serving Chicago’s south loop and lakeshore communities since 2009. We’ve grown since then, but our humble mission is the same. Our veterinarians and staff believe each pet deserves exceptional veterinary care—and that you play an integral role in your pet’s health care, too.

VCA ANIMAL CARE CENTER OF CHICAGO

ADDRESS: 1248 W Washington Boulevard, Chicago IL 60607
TEL: (312) 243-6655
Welcome to VCA Animal Care Center of Chicago. We are a full-service veterinary care facility seeing dogs, cats and exotic animals, while also offering boarding, grooming and day care. We are open 7 days a week by appointment!

VCA LAKE SHORE ANIMAL HOSPITAL

ADDRESS: 960 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago IL 60642
TEL: (312) 738-3322
At VCA Lake Shore Animal Hospital, we look forward to welcoming you, your dog, cat and other pets. Everyone on our staff believes that the better we get to know your pets, the better we can provide the best possible health care for them.

ILLINOIS MEDICAL DISTRICT VETERINARY CLINIC

ADDRESS: 2242 W. Harrison Street, Suite 101, Chicago IL 60612
TEL: (312) 226-2588
Medical District Veterinary Clinic is a full-service, Fear Free Certified, family-oriented practice where your pet is a special member of the family!

ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER OF CHICAGO

ADDRESS: 1618 W. Diversey, Chicago IL 60614
TEL: (773) 525-3353
From the moment you walk into our pet clinic, you’ll instantly recognize that we are devoted to your pet’s well-being and happiness. We treat your pet as a member of our own family—with love and kindness. You’ll often see a pet in a staff member’s arms or eagerly awaiting a tasty treat. We are more than just a pet hospital.

MEDVET CHICAGO

ADDRESS: 3305 N. California Avenue, Chicago IL 60618
TEL: (773) 281-7110
Welcome to MedVet Chicago. With more than 35 years of experience, our hospital is home to the most advanced 24-hour emergency and critical care services within the greater Chicagoland area. Additionally, we offer a full array of exceptional specialty services that serve as an extension of your family veterinarian’s practice.

PREMIER VETERINARY GROUP (CHICAGO)

ADDRESS: 3927 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago IL 60618
TEL: (773) 516-5800
Premier Veterinary Group: Animal Emergency & Specialty Centers believes that all veterinarians, pets and pet owners deserve premier experiences. Everything we do reflects this belief.
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Signs Your Pet Needs Emergency Care

Has your pet experienced some kind of trauma and in need in emergency care? Here are some of the signs to look when determining whether your pet needs an emergency vet:

  • Pale gums
  • Rapid breathing
  • Weak or rapid pulse
  • Change in body temperature
  • Difficulty standing
  • Apparent paralysis
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Seizures
  • Excessive bleeding

How to Handle Your Injured Pet

It is possible that your pet can act aggressively when they’ve been injured. It’s important to be careful how you handle them for their safety and your own.

For Dogs:

  • Be calm and go slow when approaching.
  • If your dog appears aggressive, get someone to help you.
  • Fashion a makeshift stretcher and carefully lift your dog onto it.
  • Support their neck and back as you move them in case of spinal injuries.

For Cats:

  • Cover your cats head gently with a towel, to prevent them from biting you.
  • Very carefully, lift your cat into its carrier or a box.
  • Support their neck and back as you move them in case of spinal injuries.

First Aid Treatment At Home

Depending on the situation, there are some actions you can take at home to stabilize your pet before transporting them to an emergency vet.

Bleeding:

  • If your pet is bleeding externally due to a trauma, apply pressure to the wound quickly and hold it there.
  • If possible, elevate the injury.

Choking:

  • If your pet is choking on a foreign object, put your fingers in their mouth and try to remove the blockage.
  • If you’re unable to remove the blockage, perform a modified version of the Heimlich maneuver by giving a sharp blow to their chest.

CPR:

  • If your pet is unconscious and unresponsive, you may need to perform CPR.
  • First, check if your pet is breathing and if they have a heartbeat. If you cannot find either, start chest compressions.
  • Perform 30 chest compressions followed by two rescue breaths. Repeat this until your pet starts breathing on their own again.
  • To give a rescue breath, close your pets mouth and extend their neck to open the airway. Place your mouth over your pets nose and exhale until you see your pets chest rise.
  • Check for a heartbeat every 2 minutes.
  • Continue giving your pet CPR until you reach an emergency vet.