Feedback & Reviews

I'm not the type to post reviews, but Carlson Animal Hospital is, hands down, the best veterinary clinic I've encountered in the Chicago area--and three other states I've lived in--with a dog who has a whole bunch of issues (IBD, allergies, etc.). Dr. Carlson and Dr. Lazar are amazing and literally saved my dog's life. They're kind, compassionate, and smart (unlike a lot of other vets I've run int… + read more

I'm not the type to post reviews, but Carlson Animal Hospital is, hands down, the best veterinary clinic I've encountered in the Chicago area--and three other states I've lived in--with a dog who has a whole bunch of issues (IBD, allergies, etc.). Dr. Carlson and Dr. Lazar are amazing and literally saved my dog's life. They're kind, compassionate, and smart (unlike a lot of other vets I've run into, who don't listen and/or don't know their stuff). Siggy and I highly, highly recommend. - read less

I’ve been going here for about 4 years now, I’m a crazy dog mom (no really, I’m neurotic) and don’t trust many people with my dogs let alone vets. Before I went to Carlson I tried out 3 other vet offices, none of them could even remember my dogs name nor did any ever take what I said about my dog seriously. I’m very picky about what I feed my dog (no kibble) what I put in my dog (I only do rabies … + read more

I’ve been going here for about 4 years now, I’m a crazy dog mom (no really, I’m neurotic) and don’t trust many people with my dogs let alone vets. Before I went to Carlson I tried out 3 other vet offices, none of them could even remember my dogs name nor did any ever take what I said about my dog seriously. I’m very picky about what I feed my dog (no kibble) what I put in my dog (I only do rabies vaccine, no others) and I never found a vet who was understanding about these things. Until, Dr.Leslie/Lazar she’s been someone who I can say I trust my dogs lives with. She has open conversations with me and has never pushed anything on me. She makes me feel like a team mate within my dogs care and that’s exactly the type of relationship everyone should have with their vet. Other vets there are great as well, you just have to find the vet you align with best. I also love the vet techs and the front desk staff. When I call they instantly know who I am and who my dogs are. I’ve never had issues with getting in, especially if it’s a pressing issue. I’m currently looking at houses that are 30mins+ away and I will be making the drive because I won’t switch vets. I understand people get upset about the covid protocols and it can get backed up, but that won’t last forever and we have to be understanding about the times we’re in and the extra stress this is causing on the vet community. Carlson animal hospital is like family to me and I would recommend here 1000% times. - read less

We started at Carlson about seven years ago, with our first dog, after a bad experience with a different veterinary practice. Everyone - from the office staff and techs to the doctors themselves are tremendous. Even during the pandemic they have been incredibly responsive, thorough and compassionate. We have a puppy now, and know that he’s in excellent hands. I think it’s fair to expect the majo… + read more

We started at Carlson about seven years ago, with our first dog, after a bad experience with a different veterinary practice. Everyone - from the office staff and techs to the doctors themselves are tremendous. Even during the pandemic they have been incredibly responsive, thorough and compassionate. We have a puppy now, and know that he’s in excellent hands. I think it’s fair to expect the majority of vets are good with day-to-day problems, but when something mysterious or serious comes up, Carlson is by far the best in our experience. - read less

I can’t say enough good things about Carlson Animal Hospital. We started going to the hospital with our two dogs. We immediately felt a kindred spirit with Jen and Ellay. They are great! Everyone is friendly, kind and professional. After several years, our older dog was unfortunately diagnosed with a tumor. Dr. Lazar (Leslie) helped us make the best choices for our dog with compassion, knowl… + read more

I can’t say enough good things about Carlson Animal Hospital. We started going to the hospital with our two dogs. We immediately felt a kindred spirit with Jen and Ellay. They are great! Everyone is friendly, kind and professional. After several years, our older dog was unfortunately diagnosed with a tumor. Dr. Lazar (Leslie) helped us make the best choices for our dog with compassion, knowledge and calm. I will be forever grateful to her, especially after the long process of trying to save our dog ended, she was there with us on that awful day. She has a special place in my heart. Feel completely confident in taking your pet to Carlson Animal Hospital…they will be in good hands. - read less