Welcome to Carlson Animal Hospital
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Where Compassionate, Personalized Veterinary Care & Expertise Come Together
Carlson Animal Hospital is a client-centered practice that understands your cat or dog is a cherished companion. Our pledge is to provide the highest quality veterinary medicine and surgical care to our community and the surrounding western Chicago suburbs. We provide the best of a general practice—trusted, compassionate care—along with the advanced care of a specialty clinic. We routinely consult with specialists and universities around the country. If you are seeking a highly skilled, caring veterinary hospital where each patient is treated with sincere concern and respect, please call us today.
Providing Exceptional Care for West Suburban Chicago Pets
Our goal is to provide our clients and patients with the highest quality veterinary care. Moreover, our dedicated staff treats each patient with kindness and respect in a warm, friendly atmosphere. We understand and honor the bond that exists between our clients and their pets.
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Our Doctors & Staff
Carlson Animal Hospital has five veterinarians and a 15-member staff of technicians and other support staff. Our doctors and staff have been providing exceptional veterinary care and customer service for over 40 years. We pride ourselves on excellent patient care, education, and client communication.
Meet the TeamClient Testimonials
This was not a routine check-up and the staff and Dr. Carlson responded with the attention, quality and friendliness that is the standard of this practice. The promptness of the morning tests and follow-up later in the day were indicative of the consistent superior care we have come to expect and appreciate.
Dr. Rich Carlson saved my dog’s life recently and he is a wealth of information. Dr. Carlson also treated my other dog for a number of years and prolonged his life comfortably once he was diagnosed with kidney disease. Dr. Carlson is extremely sensitive to the quality of life to all animals. Dr. Carlson not only saves animals, but also saves the family’s lives who so dearly love their pets!
I have been a customer for a long time with various pets. I appreciate your services and that I don’t have to wait long to schedule an appointment.
Great service! I will definitely be back. I already booked another appointment. Also great website! Very easy to add my info online. I much prefer that to filling out a long personal Info form in the waiting room. Much quicker!
I sincerely like the service I received at Carlson Animal Hospital.
Just thank you very much!
I feel extremely confident going to Carlson Animal Hospital. I do not believe there is another doctor(s) who could provide the service they provide. I can call anytime and receive any and all information needed. They reassure me in uncomfortable situations and don’t waste my money. We are on very satisfied. Time and time again the doctors have gone over and above to what is needed
Thank you again! We will continue to visit Carlson Animal Hospital and recommend it to others.
Our Facility
From our humble beginnings 35 years ago in a rehabilitated 900-square-foot dry cleaners, we’ve come a long way. Our hospital today occupies 3,200 square feet and includes four exam rooms, fully equipped surgery suites, special diagnostic room, anesthesia recovery and intensive care units, and state-of-the-art digital radiography, digital ultrasound, computerized medical record system, advanced anesthesia monitoring computers, digital dental radiography, and a newly renovated kennel for boarding.
Our Accreditations
Accredited hospitals are Champions for Excellent Care. We are proud to have the following accreditations.
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Carlson Animal Hospital
Location
414 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60302
Clinic Hours
Monday-Tuesday: 8 AM-12 PM, 1-6 PM Wednesday: 8 AM-12 PM, 1 PM-6 PM Thursday-Friday: 8 AM-12 PM, 1-5 PM Saturday: 8 AM-1 PM Sunday: Closed