63 Reviews

Animal Medical Center of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
General Info
Animal Medical Center of Chicago was voted Runner-Up Best Chicago Veterinarian in the Chicago Reader's 2013 Best of Chicago poll. This is our second year in a row to be recognized as one of the best Chicago veterinary clinics. Our staff of Chicago veterinarians have been proudly serving the Chicago neighborhoods of Lincoln Park and Lakeview since 1990.
Choosing a veterinary hospital is a very personal and important decision. During every visit to Animal Medical Center of Chicago, you'll be served by experienced, knowledgeable and compassionate members of our staff. Our veterinarians, veterinary technicians and other pet-friendly personnel are trained to the highest standards of care. Their up-to-date knowledge of preventative medicine, internal medicine and surgery ensures that all pets receive the best care possible. Please visit our clinic and see why our veterinarians and staff are praised for their kind and thorough care.
Reviews
Sandra Matson
17 Jun 2018
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Saturdays are short days at AMC but when I called asking about my dog and her poor condition they told me to bring her in. I am grateful they took the time and I did not have to go to the emergency v... Read More
Saturdays are short days at AMC but when I called asking about my dog and her poor condition they told me to bring her in. I am grateful they took the time and I did not have to go to the emergency vet. I have been going to AMC for a very long time and feel very confident of their treatments. Read Less
Greg Blue Pittsley
11 Jun 2018
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Like many northsiders, I have called a few veterinary clinics my pets' medical home since the late 1970s. Each time we moved our business to another practice, the decision was based on one main factor... Read More
Like many northsiders, I have called a few veterinary clinics my pets' medical home since the late 1970s. Each time we moved our business to another practice, the decision was based on one main factor ... the sense that my furry companions were not really known and loved by their healthcare providers, but were number$ on a piece of paper adding up lab co$t$ fir$t (sometimes in the hundreds of dollars, sometimes more) with their actual wellbeing as a secondary or even tertiary... consideration of the bottom-line driven provider. In 2012, thanks to a series of coincidences, I discovered Animal Medical Center of Chicago, and barring the absolutely unforeseen, this will be our vet for as long as I live. Dr. England is an amazing practitioner, he knows instinctively how to approach each situation, and always considers the animal's comfort first. He and his staff all are gentle, patient, and kind. My cat Evelyn, who will be 9 this year, does not like to leave home period. Thanks to some of the techniques shared with us there, we now have a much easier time trundling her to her appointment. Dr. England and crew let her explore the exam room to get comfortable before examining her, and by the time they are done Evie, who prides herself on her razor sharp claws and who normally lets nobody even think of cutting them, is jelly in their hands and permits the humbling experience of the manicure to take place. Simply put, this practice is the best I've found, and this is where we'll stay! See More Read Less
Janet Armstrong
30 May 2018
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I moved from out of state recently with my senior dog where we absolutely loved our vet. I used to drive 30 miles each way to go see her because she was so great. I was very relieved and happy to fi... Read More
I moved from out of state recently with my senior dog where we absolutely loved our vet. I used to drive 30 miles each way to go see her because she was so great. I was very relieved and happy to find an equally great vet here, just down the street. Dr. England has been taking care my Curly regularly since I arrived and I am thoroughly happy with his care. We see him about every 6 weeks due to Curly's medical issues and I find Dr. England to be kind and compassionate, practical in his advice, thorough without being overly aggressive in his recommendations, and completely accepting of my right to decide to pursue a specific route of care or not. I always feel well informed and never feel pressured. I believe Dr. England and everyone we have encountered at the medical center truly loves animals, are very knowledgeable, and deliver high quality care to their animal patients as well as their associated humans. I highly recommend Animal Medical Center of Chicago! Read Less
Nancy Chairez
28 Apr 2018
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Doctors are very informative, my bearded collie Henry actually likes coming here! They help me keep track with his needs, like vaccinations and check-ups. Been bring him to AMC for a few years now I w... Read More
Doctors are very informative, my bearded collie Henry actually likes coming here! They help me keep track with his needs, like vaccinations and check-ups. Been bring him to AMC for a few years now I would definitely recommend. Staff is great. Read Less
Lita Hoover
27 Apr 2018
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I took my almost 5 year old, very anxious, male Yorkie in for a new visit due to some behavioral issues and anxiety. We could have not felt more welcomed. From the sign on the front desk welcoming hi... Read More
I took my almost 5 year old, very anxious, male Yorkie in for a new visit due to some behavioral issues and anxiety. We could have not felt more welcomed. From the sign on the front desk welcoming him by name to everyone we came in contact with ( I’m so sorry I’m terrible with names!!) starting with the receptionist, vet tech and Dr. Janik. Everyone was so kind, calm and understanding and made us both feel so comfortable. We will definitely have AMC on speed dial as our new caretakers for Elvis!! Thank you all for being so wonderful. Lita Hoover and Elvis Read Less
Kathy Higa
15 Apr 2018
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This review is long overdue. We have taken our dogs here since around 2002 or 2003. There are vet clinics that are closer in proximity to where we live & vets that are cheaper, but we would not trus... Read More
This review is long overdue. We have taken our dogs here since around 2002 or 2003. There are vet clinics that are closer in proximity to where we live & vets that are cheaper, but we would not trust anyone other than the vets at AMC. They have seen us through two of our dogs having cancer & the deaths of those two dogs between 2013 & 2017. Both times, we felt our dogs received the best treatment that prolonged their lives & that the vets were exceptionally compassionate ...when it was time to say goodbye to our pups. Now we have two other dogs who go to AMC. AMC continues to be very flexible with us, including fitting us in twice when one of our dogs has eaten dirty diapers off the street during early a.m. runs with me (the last time being hours before we were leaving the country!). A few days ago, they fit us in when I gave them no notice when one of our dogs broke out in hives (most likely spider bite) & I freaked out. We recommend AMC without reservation & they are the only vets we trust with our pups! See More Read Less
Chrissy Larson Harrison
2 Mar 2018
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The staff and Dr. Janik are amazing. We were dogsitting my parents dog for 2 months and she suddenly became ill. This place was very highly recommended to me by three people I know and now I know why.... Read More
The staff and Dr. Janik are amazing. We were dogsitting my parents dog for 2 months and she suddenly became ill. This place was very highly recommended to me by three people I know and now I know why. Dr. Janik took the time to go over everything not only with me and my husband but also my Mom and Dad in Florida. We spent quite a few days there and the entire staff always had so many sweet things to say about Dixie when we would pick her up after her treatments. So I know she was given quite a bit of attention throughout the day which put me at ease. We can never thank them enough!! Read Less
Vince Cozzi
30 Jan 2018
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Thank you for always taking such good care of our boys!
Marcee McGinnis Williams
25 Jan 2018
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Dr England and his staff are the best! He’s warm, friendly and genuinely cares for my fur babies.
Danielle Paulsen
14 Jan 2018
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I grew up with mostly outside pets that were given minimal vet care. I recently adopted a cat from a friend who sadly had to give her up after 6 years. The cat was on a medication for anxiety and, nev... Read More
I grew up with mostly outside pets that were given minimal vet care. I recently adopted a cat from a friend who sadly had to give her up after 6 years. The cat was on a medication for anxiety and, never having pets who needed meds before, I decided that when she ran out of the pills I would see how things went without them. Big mistake!! It was a blessing in disguise because I may not have sought out vet care for her otherwise. A friend suggested Animal Medical Center of Chicago, and we set up an appointment online right away for our first visit. The location is in an old house that was beautifully re-done. Walking into a house rather than a clinic was comforting. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. They did their best to keep my cat happy the entire visit. We saw Dr. England: he was funny and kind and provided great explanations for everything. Fees were clearly presented to us on paper with "less expensive" and "more expensive" options depending on which tests we chose or opted out of. The entire visit was just incredibly pleasant. I better understand the importance of well care for pets now and will definitely be returning to this clinic with my cat and any future pets. Thank you!! Read Less
Morgan
25 Dec 2017
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They saw my cat Round Boy on extremely short notice when he was showing signs of a UTI & prescribed medicine and gave excellent advice and support. Round Boy is like a new guy and feeling better alrea... Read More
They saw my cat Round Boy on extremely short notice when he was showing signs of a UTI & prescribed medicine and gave excellent advice and support. Round Boy is like a new guy and feeling better already! Read Less
Kristina Ahern
21 Dec 2017
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This vet is very clean and well kept. The front desk gals are very nice as are the nurses. Dr. English is the nicest and has so much patience with our very sheepish pooch. He always has good advice, i... Read More
This vet is very clean and well kept. The front desk gals are very nice as are the nurses. Dr. English is the nicest and has so much patience with our very sheepish pooch. He always has good advice, is to the point and very professional. You can tell that everyone who works there really loves animals and has a kind heart. Read Less
Kathleen Puls-Andrade
21 Dec 2017
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I have been going to the AMC for many years. dr. Janek has been my doc and she’s super knowledgeable and knows her dogs. I highly recommend!
Alan Iovine
16 Nov 2017
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Great staff: professional, accommodating and they truly love animals. Over the last 15+ years, we've interacted with at least four of the vets who practice here. Never disappointed, always believe our... Read More
Great staff: professional, accommodating and they truly love animals. Over the last 15+ years, we've interacted with at least four of the vets who practice here. Never disappointed, always believe our dogs welfare is first and foremost Read Less
Dana Blaylock
3 Sep 2017
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Fantastic and Caring staff and service! I've been coming here for 15 years and am so grateful that all of the vets and staff are patient, kind, knowledgeable and positive. I feel like they truly love ... Read More
Fantastic and Caring staff and service! I've been coming here for 15 years and am so grateful that all of the vets and staff are patient, kind, knowledgeable and positive. I feel like they truly love their jobs and my dog. (I have never written a review for anything at all and felt that pet owners need to know about this fantastic veterinarian practice.) My sweet dog just turned 14 years old and Animal Medical Center of Chicago has been a part of her still having her spunk! I'm a forever client. Thank You AMC! Read Less
Katelyn Aase
24 Jul 2017
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Dr. Solomon and her staff are fantastic. I started bringing my pup, KJ, here towards the end of her life. I felt I wasn't getting answers at my previous vet and wanted a more thorough approach. Dr. S ... Read More
Dr. Solomon and her staff are fantastic. I started bringing my pup, KJ, here towards the end of her life. I felt I wasn't getting answers at my previous vet and wanted a more thorough approach. Dr. S is thorough, kind and very focused on education. She always gave me multiple options for KJ's care and told me the implications of each treatment option. I felt immense support and partnership for KJ's end of life care, and that was exactly what I needed during such a devastating and uncertain time. KJ was laid to rest on 7/13, and I wouldn't have trusted any other vet to go through that with me. So, thank you, Dr. S and staff at AMC for your compassion, patience and kindness as I prepared to say goodbye to my best friend. <3 Read Less
Katelyn A.
23 Jul 2017
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Dr. Solomon and her staff are fantastic. I started bringing my pup, KJ, here towards the end of her life. I felt I wasn't getting answers at my previous vet and wanted a more thorough approach. Dr. S ... Read More
Dr. Solomon and her staff are fantastic. I started bringing my pup, KJ, here towards the end of her life. I felt I wasn't getting answers at my previous vet and wanted a more thorough approach. Dr. S is thorough, kind and very focused on education. She always gave me multiple options for KJ's care and told me the implications of each treatment option. I felt immense support and partnership for KJ's end of life care, and that was exactly what I needed during such a devastating and uncertain time. KJ was laid to rest on 7/13, and I wouldn't have trusted any other vet to go through that with me. So, thank you, Dr. S and staff at AMC for your compassion, patience and kindness as I prepared to say goodbye to my best friend. My only regret is that I didn't have KJ come here her whole life. Read Less
Kelsey S.
10 Jul 2017
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I visited Animal Medical Center yesterday for the first time and I was blown away. The facility itself is exceptionally clean and welcoming. I have never been to a vet office where every person on sta... Read More
I visited Animal Medical Center yesterday for the first time and I was blown away. The facility itself is exceptionally clean and welcoming. I have never been to a vet office where every person on staff is not only friendly, but already aware that I have a horribly anxious dog. Every person I encountered was receptive to this fact and approached my dog cautiously and asked for permission before giving him any treats or attention. We met with Dr. Simpson, who I HIGHLY recommend. She's very knowledgeable and explains what she's doing every step of the way. She even asked if blood made me nauseous before taking a sample! The whole appointment was extremely thorough and felt more like a conversation than a veterinarian preaching medical jargon at me as it has felt in the past at other vet offices.My dog had his routine vaccinations done and they let him stay with us for comfort and even gave him baby food for a distraction which he LOVED.I was highly impressed with how fast I received CBC test results (sent out in the am and results by that afternoon). My pup had tested positive for Ehrlichiosis on his heart test and was clear on his CBC.  Dr. Simpson called me on both accounts to express what she felt was the proper course of action regarding the health of my pup and what to expect in the foreseeable future.If you have an anxious dog, this is the place to go! Everyone at this facility truly cares about the happiness of your pet. Read Less
Emily M.
6 Jul 2017
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For having a somewhat uncommon pet (a five year-old rabbit), I was a little nervous about being able to find a good vet in the city that would be willing to see her. However, all of the AMCC staff hav... Read More
For having a somewhat uncommon pet (a five year-old rabbit), I was a little nervous about being able to find a good vet in the city that would be willing to see her. However, all of the AMCC staff have consistently been wonderful over the years, and I'm always impressed by how much follow up is done on their part after her appointments. Read Less
James H.
30 Jun 2017
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They take better care of my dog than my doctor does me and I think my doc does a pretty good job!
Ron S.
31 May 2017
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I have no negative feed back on the care my dog received at Animal Medical Center.  She was always well cared for, the staff and doctors were very courteous and professional. I left my original vet fo... Read More
I have no negative feed back on the care my dog received at Animal Medical Center.  She was always well cared for, the staff and doctors were very courteous and professional. I left my original vet for one closer to my house as I believe in supporting my neighborhood businesses. That office closed up and my dog's medical files were transferred to AMC a year ago.  My dog had a number of visits over the past year and nearly all were for hot spots.  The treatment was spot on and the care exceptional.  The only issues we have is that every visit or followup call included a fairly hard sell of the dental cleaning for our dog.  The other was the markup for meds is far more expensive that online locations OR my other vet.  $5.61 per tablet vs $4 can add up. I would recommend they ease up on pushing dental services every visit by every doctor. It came off as too much over a 12 month period. I went back to my original vet because the care was great, it's more affordable and worth it, for driving an extra mile or two. Read Less
David and Mary Campbell
25 May 2017
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Always outstanding care for both our cat and dog. Not the least expensive vet, but well worth it. Allie and Harley love Dr. England!
MJ Miller
24 May 2017
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Am so happy I found this veterinary clinic. My pets are very precious to me, and the care and attention from everyone who works at Animal Medical Center of Chicago are top of the line. Even though I... Read More
Am so happy I found this veterinary clinic. My pets are very precious to me, and the care and attention from everyone who works at Animal Medical Center of Chicago are top of the line. Even though I have to drive through awful traffic to get there, I don't regret doing so because I know my fur-babies will be well taken care of. And - Dr. Solomon rocks!! Read Less
Jennifer B.
14 May 2017
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Having had a menagerie of dogs and cats of my own, plus rescue and foster dogs, I have decades of experience with dogs, cats and vets.   Between 1997-2011 all of my pets were treated by Dr. Donna Solo... Read More
Having had a menagerie of dogs and cats of my own, plus rescue and foster dogs, I have decades of experience with dogs, cats and vets.   Between 1997-2011 all of my pets were treated by Dr. Donna Solomon.  Although I have since moved several times and have seen many vets, I never will forget the special care I had with Donna Solomon and Animal Medical Center.  It was an honor to have had her treat my pets for all of those years and she's the BEST diagnostic vet I've encountered.  Over the years, she earned my trust and I never questioned her determination to help me and my pets.  She is relentless in her pursuit of an evasive ailment and does not stop until she discovers the cause.  I also appreciated that she would always give me her opinion in terms of minimum treatment, medium treatment, most aggressive treatment options and what she would do if it was her pet.   Her staff is amazing and always demonstrated a love for my pets.  Whenever we went in, it felt like family.  It's a very special practice and Donna is a gem.  Also Dr. Pam Janik is extremely compassionate and top notch. As an aside detail.....I recall once Dr. Solomon gave me her cell number on a Friday night because she knew I would be taking my GSD into Buffalo Grove emergency care.  She called me over her vacation weekend to check on my pet, she also called the attending Dr. at the emergency clinic late night hours to consult with him over my pet's issue.  She expertly guided my GSD through Bloat and he made it through.  Where do you find dedication like this?  Prices can be on the higher side however the experience, level of care, equipment and expertise are well worth it.  They are fully staffed and have top level equipment. Read Less
Steve Yoo
10 May 2017
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we've been with amc for at least 9 years. we've referred several new customers and they are all happy. we'll continue to do so. please keep up the great work and care customer care!
Josh B.
8 May 2017
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Our previous vet really struggled to figure out a treatment regiment to reduce our black lab's itching/allergy problem. We have found great results with Animal Medical Center and a noticeable change i... Read More
Our previous vet really struggled to figure out a treatment regiment to reduce our black lab's itching/allergy problem. We have found great results with Animal Medical Center and a noticeable change in our pup's health. As a side note, the setting of the clinic in an old converted house feels a lot less intimidating to our pet than previous vets housed in big, cold concrete structures.  They treat him so well that his reaction to going in is much more normal than it had been. Great spot. We will continue to come back. Read Less
Lupita Salgado
8 May 2017
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From the reception desk to the experience of the Doctors here I never felt so good about stepping into a room with my son (dog) and speaking with a vet. They genuinely care so much are compassionate a... Read More
From the reception desk to the experience of the Doctors here I never felt so good about stepping into a room with my son (dog) and speaking with a vet. They genuinely care so much are compassionate and understanding about pets here. Dr.Simpson is beyond AMAZING. My dog usually isn't very nice to others but she definitely had the magic touch with him. Feeling like I have a vet that isn't alarming about any condition possible has always been important to me. I just can't say enough good things about this place other than THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO FOR YOUR KIDS. Thank you so much AMC! You guys are all awesome! Read Less
Meg T.
27 Apr 2017
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This place is seriously the absolute worst vet I have ever been to. Not only do they not care about the animals, all they are after is your money and don't care what the animal goes through in the pro... Read More
This place is seriously the absolute worst vet I have ever been to. Not only do they not care about the animals, all they are after is your money and don't care what the animal goes through in the process. My dog bit my roommates dog and after being there for an hour (in a waiting room and I had an apt) they showed up with an invoice for $600. It was a small bite and I just wanted them to clean it and make sure it didn't need a stitch. The doctor (don't know his name he never introduced himself) suggested sedating the dog so he could run all these insane tests. I walked out after paying $100 bc I "didn't have an apt". I stopped going here after they tried to give my dog a double shot after she had gotten the same one a week before they didn't keep a record of. THE WORST PEOPLE EVER. I will pay anything for my dog to be safe, but not just to run tests to run them. They wanted to charge me $300 to test his eyes so they could give him eye drops if needed? WHO DOES THAT. My roommate then took the dog to banfield and they charged her $156 for antibiotics and to clean it out..which is all they said he needed. You are all awful people and I can't believe this place can stay open. Read Less
Megan Haynes
26 Apr 2017
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I love knowing that Dr Solomon and staff treat my Samurai like hes their own personal family member. Unfortunately Samurai has a seizure disorder and we have to come here frequently. Everyone is so ni... Read More
I love knowing that Dr Solomon and staff treat my Samurai like hes their own personal family member. Unfortunately Samurai has a seizure disorder and we have to come here frequently. Everyone is so nice and friendly. I am very appreciative of the time Dr Solomon spends with us and her thoroughness. Read Less
Usha G.
12 Apr 2017
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Jasper loves coming to AMCC. you were recommended by a friend 10 years ago and I am grateful. All your doctors and technicians are so loving, talented, professional and kind. Everyone on the staff tak... Read More
Jasper loves coming to AMCC. you were recommended by a friend 10 years ago and I am grateful. All your doctors and technicians are so loving, talented, professional and kind. Everyone on the staff takes time to understand both the patient and the (sometimes crazy) owner. I love your practice and recommend it every time I can!! Thanks for the great care for Jasper over all the past years and hopefully many many more!!! Read Less
Shawn M.
23 Mar 2017
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Great office--well organized, fully staffed, efficient and friendly. Top notch medical care. Dr. Tim England is the best!
Irena H.
28 Feb 2017
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I cannot say enough good things about this place. Both of the veterinarians that I have worked with here are absolutely wonderful and provide top-notch care for my dog, they are sure to understand my ... Read More
I cannot say enough good things about this place. Both of the veterinarians that I have worked with here are absolutely wonderful and provide top-notch care for my dog, they are sure to understand my financial constraints since I am a student and always offer the best option for my dog and myself. They take their time and explaining everything to you and truly are wonderful at what they do. We moved here from California having had some bad experiences with our previous vets, this place truly made up for it. We were in a pinch when flying and I needed a letter of health for my dog, I emailed the office very late on a Saturday and was happily surprised that they were able to accommodate me and the veterinarian was super helpful making sure my dog would be able to travel with me. Affordable and quality care, highly recommend to any loving dog owner. Read Less
Beast B.
23 Feb 2017
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We'll never go there again!!! The vet we saw gave us a quote for $1,500 for a spaying & other things, so we went to another vet for a price comparison for the same procedures, testing etc that would h... Read More
We'll never go there again!!! The vet we saw gave us a quote for $1,500 for a spaying & other things, so we went to another vet for a price comparison for the same procedures, testing etc that would have been done there & we were able to get the same thing done for $478.24. Grateful for the internet, their HUGE RIP OFF'S!My advice is research, research, research & don't trust their ratings pretty sure many people have over paid going here! Read Less
Alan I.
2 Feb 2017
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This is a great group of medical professionals. They truly care about the health and welfare of your pet. AMC has provided medical care to our last three dogs. Options are always presented with an edu... Read More
This is a great group of medical professionals. They truly care about the health and welfare of your pet. AMC has provided medical care to our last three dogs. Options are always presented with an educated assessment of the "pros and cons" for each approach. Dr Solomon is absolutely our vet today and going forward. Read Less
Linda Spielman
28 Jan 2017
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Lily (my 11 1/2 year old chocolate lab) has been a patient of Animal Medical since she was 3 mos. old. I have found the doctors and technicians and front desk to be absolutely wonderful. All the doc... Read More
Lily (my 11 1/2 year old chocolate lab) has been a patient of Animal Medical since she was 3 mos. old. I have found the doctors and technicians and front desk to be absolutely wonderful. All the docs - I've used mostly Dr. Solomon and Dr. England - have been terrific!! Its a wonderful place and I would highly recommend animal medical! Read Less
Dan C.
14 Jan 2017
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Thanks for making time to see my boy when he hurt his shoulder--dr Donna Solomon is thorough, informed and a very caring doc from the 3 dogs and 20 years of experience.  I pass other vets on the way h... Read More
Thanks for making time to see my boy when he hurt his shoulder--dr Donna Solomon is thorough, informed and a very caring doc from the 3 dogs and 20 years of experience.  I pass other vets on the way here but none better! Read Less
Ekaterina V.
13 Jan 2017
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I don't even know when to start. My dog ate 2 packs of butter and was severely vomiting with blood. I called Animal Medical Center on busy Friday and they were able to squeezed me in for an appointmen... Read More
I don't even know when to start. My dog ate 2 packs of butter and was severely vomiting with blood. I called Animal Medical Center on busy Friday and they were able to squeezed me in for an appointment although their schedule was pretty full. I saw Dr. Solomon for the first time today and I can honestly say she's the best vet I've ever met! She's very thorough, attentive to little details and incredibly knowledgable. She gave me correct diagnose for my pup (butter was only a trigger) which some other vets failed to do. Dr. Solomon explained everything to me, answered all my questions and I've never felt rushed despite the fact that they had tons of patients this evening. The staff is phenomenal too, very friendly and kind. Also, I was really impressed with their ability to do blood work and other lab research right at the clinic and it only took 15 min to complete. Wow! I left with full diagnosis, all necessary medication and no need to be back to "drop off a stool sample". The prices are not cheap (honestly I don't know a cheap vet, you just have to bite the bullet), but in this case I really feel that for the exceptional service I received today, the money well spent and I'm truly satisfied with the outcome. They even put a jar of baby food with medication so my dog can swallow pills with a taste of beef and gravy:) How sweet! Thank you so much! I will definitely recommend Animal Medical Center to all my friends! Read Less
Helen Barounis
8 Jan 2017
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My beautiful puppy Coco said goodbye to us last week. I had 12 great years with her, and everyone at AMC has been so great to her over the years. I think I started to bring her in when she was maybe... Read More
My beautiful puppy Coco said goodbye to us last week. I had 12 great years with her, and everyone at AMC has been so great to her over the years. I think I started to bring her in when she was maybe 2 and up until her passing, she actually loved coming for her health visits, and really loved everyone there. I want to thank Dr. Solomon for being so hands on with me, helping me with some tough decisions there in the end. Also Dr. Ogishi and Dr. Janik who have also seen her over the years. She was truly blessed with a great support staff at your practice. When I'm ready to welcome another soul into my heart and home, you'll be seeing us again. Thank you! Read Less
Georgia Droulias Schwarz
7 Jan 2017
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The doctors and team at the Animal Medical Center of Chicago are exceptional! They care for our two pet cats, and have always treated them professionally and with love. We have been 'patients' for 7 y... Read More
The doctors and team at the Animal Medical Center of Chicago are exceptional! They care for our two pet cats, and have always treated them professionally and with love. We have been 'patients' for 7 years. Our older cat experienced some health issues which required various treatments--some serious. Each time, the team provided us with the right care or solution to help remedy the issue. We are truly grateful for the level of experience, excellence and care they provide to our babies each and every visit. We know you will, too. Read Less
John F.
6 Dec 2016
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Donna and all her associates are THE best.  I have been taking my dogs to AMC for over 10 years and will never go anywhere else.
Dan Robertson
25 Oct 2016
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Marne is in good hands with AMC. Your knowledge and kindness are A++++++
Susan B.
24 Oct 2016
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This place has gotten to be an extreme rip off. the prices are outlandish. I used to use them many years ago around the 1990s, but they don't wish to work with knowledgeable owners who have performanc... Read More
This place has gotten to be an extreme rip off. the prices are outlandish. I used to use them many years ago around the 1990s, but they don't wish to work with knowledgeable owners who have performance dogs and breeding animals. I guess Donna Soloman's practice has grown to the point that customer service means little. Last year, they tried to charge me triple their quote for a dental.  The quote was $600+ and they wanted $1800.  We worked that out but it should not have happened.  An extra $1200 to extract 2 teeth - with no quote.  but now, I just had a conversation with the owner where she interrupted me and wanted to read the visit note to me and add her unnecessary and incorrect commentary.  There were 2 falsities just told to me:  one that I received a hemocrit number when I was at the visit, which I did not.   and second that Dr. England said that I had indicated that my dog frequently had diarrhea and I was not concerned about it since it happened so frequently.  what a crock of diarrhea that is!  Dr. Soloman needs to understand that there are some pet owners who have worked in medicine for 35+ years and we have a thorough understanding regarding health needs.  And she really should be returning my $26 to me. I did not get the hematocrit results the same day or while I was standing there as she suggested. In fact, I had to ask for them twice. Dr. Soloman should have felt honored that I even attempted to return to her practice since years ago when i brought a dog in that was deathly ill, she ignored him for 2.5 hours until Dr Janik got there.  I transferred him to a surgeon because he was bleeding out and had to be given an immediate transfusion when I arrived at the specialty clinic.  She was too busy to even look at him.  Janik knew right away what was happening and had been called in by one of the techs because they knew the dog needed immediate attention and Janik was due in at noon. When Soloman  opened her remodeled clinic she gave me the grand tour and wondered why I was not coming as often.  Well, here ya go.  Another prime example.  No thank you. I don't believe in the snottiness and rudeness that Donna Solomon just displayed.  She purposely called up to pick a fight because I filled our her emailed survey and stated I had not gotten my "immediate" hemotocrit results.  She can save her condescending tone for someone else. There are some of us who know how to treat our dogs and have had to do so emergently in the field. She doesn't really want people to fill out evaluations about her Clinic unless they are perfect. She was clearly angry that I criticized the fact that I did not get that $26 test results. And by her own behavior, she lost a client that spends a minimum of $8,000 a year on her dogs a year in Veterinary Care.  I just told her I would not be returning. They are fired.As a follow up- Donna Solomon messaged me - too little too late - and always has last word-itis.  This dog, just like I said, did NOT have parasites or a zoonotic disease (Dinnna loves to use big words to make herself feel important) he had inflammation in his large intestine and Flagyl was the appropriate medication.  Donna intercepted and interfered with my communication with the treating vet and was totally out of line because she ripped me off of $26.  Guess I am going to the vet review board. Read Less
Jazmin Telles
17 Aug 2016
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Great staff and doctors here. They take care of my fur babies really well. Recommend them to everyone !
Tara Galal
1 Jul 2016
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Coming from a small town I was worried about finding a vet in Chicago that would provide the personalized care I was used to getting at home. Dr. Solomon and the staff at the Animal Medical Center of ... Read More
Coming from a small town I was worried about finding a vet in Chicago that would provide the personalized care I was used to getting at home. Dr. Solomon and the staff at the Animal Medical Center of Chicago are fantastic! The care I've received has been incredible, they really seem to care about each of their clients and are great about following up after appointments to make sure things are going well. The space is also warm and inviting, which is helpful when you have a high-strung pet that hates going out. All-around great place - I'm so happy I found them! Read Less
Robert Groselak
9 Jun 2016
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Dr. Donna Solomon is undoubtedly the best doctor you will ever meet. She truly cares for each animal as if it were her own, and she makes every pet parent feel comfortable. There is never a misdiagnos... Read More
Dr. Donna Solomon is undoubtedly the best doctor you will ever meet. She truly cares for each animal as if it were her own, and she makes every pet parent feel comfortable. There is never a misdiagnosis, and Dr. Solomon is always right the first time. Read Less
Lena Elkhatib
21 Feb 2016
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I take both my cats to AMC and have been going there for almost two years now. The staff and doctors are incredible. Caring, thorough and passionate about their work. I know my cats are in good hands ... Read More
I take both my cats to AMC and have been going there for almost two years now. The staff and doctors are incredible. Caring, thorough and passionate about their work. I know my cats are in good hands with them. The only reason I gave them a 4 star versus a 5 star rating is the cost. They are fairly expensive compared to other vets, but do provide high-quality service, so, for me, it is worth the extra cost.Read Less
Debbie Striejewske
17 Feb 2016
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All the doctors and staff here are the absolute best! Rusty had been seeing Dr. England and Dr. Janick for five years. We took a chance with other vets in the city and no one compares to AMC of Chic... Read More
All the doctors and staff here are the absolute best! Rusty had been seeing Dr. England and Dr. Janick for five years. We took a chance with other vets in the city and no one compares to AMC of Chicago! Read Less
Mary Lou Sarmiento
2 Feb 2016
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If I could. I would have Dr Donna and Dr Pam be my doctor too! Thank you for all your efforts with my little Miss Annie...you and the U of Illinois Vet Achool did an amazing, cohesive job. It was just... Read More
If I could. I would have Dr Donna and Dr Pam be my doctor too! Thank you for all your efforts with my little Miss Annie...you and the U of Illinois Vet Achool did an amazing, cohesive job. It was just her time to go be with my mom max you are the best and get ready to meet your new patient Geronimo in Thurs! Thank you again!!!! Rob, Mary Lou, Riggins Read Less
Shimrit Wolf
29 Aug 2015
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The best veterinary place! Dr. Solomon is amazing! My dog Cuba loves her and everyone there. He's always happy when he's there and in any other veterinary place I took him he's fearing and not happy.... Read More
The best veterinary place! Dr. Solomon is amazing! My dog Cuba loves her and everyone there. He's always happy when he's there and in any other veterinary place I took him he's fearing and not happy. Love the place and love the stuff :) Read Less
Kelly Rampson Ellis
6 May 2015
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Hands down, there is no better level of veterinary service in Chicago. Every single person on staff is compassionate, professional and willing to go the extra mile. I would recommend AMC to anyone w... Read More
Hands down, there is no better level of veterinary service in Chicago. Every single person on staff is compassionate, professional and willing to go the extra mile. I would recommend AMC to anyone whether it's for standard care of for dealing with more serious, ongoing issues. Read Less
Renae Yoo
4 Apr 2015
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We take both our dogs, Penny and Pebbles, to AMC. We would never go anywhere else. The vets and staff at AMC have worked miracles with our dogs, both of whom have a lot of health and behavior issues.... Read More
We take both our dogs, Penny and Pebbles, to AMC. We would never go anywhere else. The vets and staff at AMC have worked miracles with our dogs, both of whom have a lot of health and behavior issues. And they've worked miracles despite the fact that my husband and I are not experienced dog owners. We adopted Penny in 2009, and took her to see Dr. England upon recommendation from a neighbor. Over the first year, we found out that Penny had a whole host of health and behavioral problems. Poor Penny was just made wrong. We had no idea what to do. She was our first dog, and we were completely overwhelmed. The doctors and staff at AMC have walked us through everything- every bizarre diagnosis, every treatment, everything we could get OTC to save us money, the behavior challenges, and the specialists we have needed. Penny is now such a great dog, and so much healthier, and there is absolutely no way that we would be where we are without the years of unceasing support and care we've gotten from AMC. By the time we adopted Pebbles, we just skipped the free follow-up vet care that we got from the rescue and took her straight to AMC, because they are the only vets we really trust so much. Even though we've been through this once before with Penny and we're not complete novices anymore, Pebbles has still found ways to overwhelm us. Again, the doctors and staff at AMC have been incredible. Their diagnoses are spot on accurate, their knowledge of treatments is outstanding, and the support they give us as dog-parents is incredible. They also make it clear how much they love our dogs, and the dogs actually enjoy being at the vet! We trust AMC so much with our dogs. We have such a happy family, and we owe it to AMC for finding ways to keep two of the craziest dogs in Chicago healthy and happy, despite their naive parents. We are so grateful for not only the excellent veterinary care our dogs receive, but the unceasing support that AMC provides to us in order to enable us to care for them. Thank you, AMC, for all you do for us!Read Less
Angie N.
4 Mar 2015
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I have been taking my pets (cat and dog) to Animal Medical Center for at least 30 years (between the two) and have great confidence in them. Their facility is top notch and the staff couldn't be more... Read More
I have been taking my pets (cat and dog) to Animal Medical Center for at least 30 years (between the two) and have great confidence in them. Their facility is top notch and the staff couldn't be more knowledgeable, professional and caring. Read Less
Marc Hettinger
25 Aug 2014
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This is the best animal hospital I have come across in Chicago by far. The staff and doctors are fantastic. They never try to take advantage of you and they are efficient and honest. It's rare to find... Read More
This is the best animal hospital I have come across in Chicago by far. The staff and doctors are fantastic. They never try to take advantage of you and they are efficient and honest. It's rare to find. And my doctor was kind enough to follow up with me to make sure my dog was doing ok. Great place. Thanks y'all! Read Less
Talirenla J.
8 May 2014
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I don't know why I waited to so long to write this review. I had a great experience with the Animal Medical Center of Chicago last fall with my hamster Princess Waffles when she broke her leg. Sadly, ... Read More
I don't know why I waited to so long to write this review. I had a great experience with the Animal Medical Center of Chicago last fall with my hamster Princess Waffles when she broke her leg. Sadly, she has since passed on to hamster heaven, but I know that Dr. England drastically improved the time she had left. Everything from making the appointment, to payment, to follow up, to the handwritten card I got in the mail later, was handled in such a friendly and personal way. The staff put me at ease immediately by being supportive and informative. I really felt important and well cared for. I was also impressed with the way Dr. England respected my concerns with cost. I don't have much expendable income but I still wanted to care for Waffles the best I could. So he laid everything out for me before doing it so I knew what to budget for and gave me lower cost options whenever possible. I will definitely be bringing my other pets here in the future because I know we'll be taken care of by people who really love animals and know what they're doing. Read Less
Andre W.
27 Apr 2014
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Very good facility that has animal physicians that really care about your pet.I have been here twice and seen two different doctors and received the same level of care. I have only come for annual rab... Read More
Very good facility that has animal physicians that really care about your pet.I have been here twice and seen two different doctors and received the same level of care. I have only come for annual rabies shots for my cat, but the doctors both gave great advice on how to keep her clean and healthy.They were even nice enough to give me a recommendation on a cat sitter for whenever I am out of town for an extended period of time.This place is great and I will always bring my cat here for care. Read Less
Susan Bledsoe
22 Jul 2013
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This place has gotten to be an extreme rip off. the prices are outlandish. I used to use them many years ago, but they don't wish to work with knowledgeable owners. I guess Donna Soloman's practice ha... Read More
This place has gotten to be an extreme rip off. the prices are outlandish. I used to use them many years ago, but they don't wish to work with knowledgeable owners. I guess Donna Soloman's practice has grown to the point that customer service means little. Last year, they tried to charge me triple their quote for a dental. The quote was $600+ and they wanted $1800. We worked that out but it should not have happened. An extra $1200 to extract 2 teeth. but now, I just had a conversation with the owner where she interrupted me constantly and wanted to tell me about the health of my dogs. This place might be good for pets, but not performance or breeding animals. There were 2 falsities just told to me: one that I received a hemocrit number when I was at the visit, which I did not - and second that Dr. England said that I had indicated that my dog frequently had diarrhea and I was not concerned about it since it happened so frequently. what a crock of diarrhea that is! Dr. Soloman needs to understand that there are some pet owners who have worked in medicine for 35+ years and we have a thorough understanding regarding health needs. And she really should be returning my $26 to me . I did not get the hematocrit results the same day or while I was standing there as she suggested. In fact, I had to ask for them twice. Dr. Soloman should have felt honored that I even attempted to return to her practice since years ago when i brought a dog in that was deathly ill, she ignored him for 2.5 hours until Dr Janik got there. I transferred him to a surgeon because he was bleeding out and had to be given an immediate transfusion when I arrived at the specialty clinic. She was too busy to even look at him. Janik knew right away what was happening and had been called in by one of the techs because they knew the dog needed immediate attention and Janik was due in at noon. When Soloman opened her remodeled clinic she gave me the grand tour and wondered why I was not coming as often. Well, here ya go. Another prime example. No thank you. I don't believe in the snottiness and rudeness that Donna Solomon just displayed. She purposely called up to pick a fight because I filled our her emailed survey and stated I had not gotten my immediate hemotocrit results. She can save her condescending tone for someone else. There are some of us who know how to treat our dogs and have had to do so emergently in the field. She doesn't really want people to fill out evaluations about her Clinic. She was clearly angry that I criticized the fact that I did not get that $26 test results. And by her own behavior, she lost a client that spends a minimum of $8,000 a year on her dogs a year in Veterinary Care. I just told her I would not be returning. You are fired.Read Less
donna.solomon.52
10 Feb 2013
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Animal Medical Center was voted Chicago Reader's top 2 veterinary clinic 2012. It offers quality medicine and surgical care for dogs, cats, birds and small reptiles with compassion and respect.
Sarah Sidney
15 Jan 2011
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My experience at AMC exceeded all my expectations. I found the staff very caring and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend them. I only wish they would treat people too!
JMM001
28 Apr 2010
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Dr. Solomon gave too much anesthesia killing our dog. She informed me she used a new less forgiving anesthesia that she could not take back. She told me this was not the first time she lost a small do... Read More
Dr. Solomon gave too much anesthesia killing our dog. She informed me she used a new less forgiving anesthesia that she could not take back. She told me this was not the first time she lost a small dog to too much anesthesia, a yorkie. As heartbroken pet lovers, we recommend finding a vet with diligent use of anesthesia. Read Less
23skidu
23 Jun 2009
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...and so do my cats. The staff at Animal Medical Center is so kind, knowledgeable, and they really treat my cats with respect.
spunk123
11 Jun 2008
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Unfortunately not a great experience for me. I used to live in Chicago, had a cat...they always would leave you waiting for an appt. Often left feeling scolded for not doing something right with my ca... Read More
Unfortunately not a great experience for me. I used to live in Chicago, had a cat...they always would leave you waiting for an appt. Often left feeling scolded for not doing something right with my cat. Also, spent countless $$ on unneccesary procedures. Since left Chicago and have found a great vet in Minneapolis who is addressing my cat's needs correctly. Read Less
taniak
21 Feb 2008
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We took the cats in for a check up and had a very good experience. We have 2 high-strung cats, one of whom hates everyone (except us) and somehow they managed to keep them calm. If the cats ever nee... Read More
We took the cats in for a check up and had a very good experience. We have 2 high-strung cats, one of whom hates everyone (except us) and somehow they managed to keep them calm. If the cats ever need more significant medical attention, we'll feel very comfortable bringing them here. Read Less
courtneyavs
5 Aug 2007
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I absolutely LOVE this place! I recently moved to Chicago and hadn't had a chance to find a vet before my dog got sick and needed to go. I was slightly nervous taking him to a new vet at a time when... Read More
I absolutely LOVE this place! I recently moved to Chicago and hadn't had a chance to find a vet before my dog got sick and needed to go. I was slightly nervous taking him to a new vet at a time when I needed expertise the most. As an Alumni of Michigan State University, I was happy to see on the website that it is owned by a MSU grad, as they have one of the top veterinary schools in the country. Dr. Waisburd, who I saw, graduated from Cornell, also one of the top veterinary schools in the country. I could not have been happier with my experience. Everyone was so friendly, helpful and caring. Prior to coming in they connected me with a vet technician to go over what I should do to help my dog feel better in the time before my appointment. When I arrived they were so loving and gentle with him. Dr. Waisburd did a thorough exam and went over everything with me. A few days later I received a thank you from the Dr. with a personal note inside. I really feel like they care. The office is modern yet homey. I liked that it didn't feel like a doctor's office. I highly recommend them. Read Less
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Animal Medical Center of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
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1618 West Diversey Parkway
Chicago Illinois 60614
Animal Medical Center of Chicago was voted Runner-Up Best Chicago Veterinarian in the Chicago Reader's 2013 Best of Chicago poll. This is our second year in a row to be recognized as one of the best Chicago veterinary clinics. Our staff of Chicago veterinarians have been proudly serving the Chicago neighborhoods of Lincoln Park and Lakeview since 1990.
Choosing a veterinary hospital is a very personal and important decision. During every visit to Animal Medical Center of Chicago, you'll be served by experienced, knowledgeable and compassionate members of our staff. Our veterinarians, veterinary technicians and other pet-friendly personnel are trained to the highest standards of care. Their up-to-date knowledge of preventative medicine, internal medicine and surgery ensures that all pets receive the best care possible. Please visit our clinic and see why our veterinarians and staff are praised for their kind and thorough care.
Monday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Tuesday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Wednesday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Thursday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Friday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Sandra Matson
17 Jun 2018
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Saturdays are short days at AMC but when I called asking about my dog and her poor condition they told me to bring her in. I am grateful they took the time and I did not have to go to the emergency v... Read More
Saturdays are short days at AMC but when I called asking about my dog and her poor condition they told me to bring her in. I am grateful they took the time and I did not have to go to the emergency vet. I have been going to AMC for a very long time and feel very confident of their treatments. Read Less
Greg Blue Pittsley
11 Jun 2018
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Like many northsiders, I have called a few veterinary clinics my pets' medical home since the late 1970s. Each time we moved our business to another practice, the decision was based on one main factor... Read More
Like many northsiders, I have called a few veterinary clinics my pets' medical home since the late 1970s. Each time we moved our business to another practice, the decision was based on one main factor ... the sense that my furry companions were not really known and loved by their healthcare providers, but were number$ on a piece of paper adding up lab co$t$ fir$t (sometimes in the hundreds of dollars, sometimes more) with their actual wellbeing as a secondary or even tertiary... consideration of the bottom-line driven provider. In 2012, thanks to a series of coincidences, I discovered Animal Medical Center of Chicago, and barring the absolutely unforeseen, this will be our vet for as long as I live. Dr. England is an amazing practitioner, he knows instinctively how to approach each situation, and always considers the animal's comfort first. He and his staff all are gentle, patient, and kind. My cat Evelyn, who will be 9 this year, does not like to leave home period. Thanks to some of the techniques shared with us there, we now have a much easier time trundling her to her appointment. Dr. England and crew let her explore the exam room to get comfortable before examining her, and by the time they are done Evie, who prides herself on her razor sharp claws and who normally lets nobody even think of cutting them, is jelly in their hands and permits the humbling experience of the manicure to take place. Simply put, this practice is the best I've found, and this is where we'll stay! See More Read Less
Janet Armstrong
30 May 2018
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I moved from out of state recently with my senior dog where we absolutely loved our vet. I used to drive 30 miles each way to go see her because she was so great. I was very relieved and happy to fi... Read More
I moved from out of state recently with my senior dog where we absolutely loved our vet. I used to drive 30 miles each way to go see her because she was so great. I was very relieved and happy to find an equally great vet here, just down the street. Dr. England has been taking care my Curly regularly since I arrived and I am thoroughly happy with his care. We see him about every 6 weeks due to Curly's medical issues and I find Dr. England to be kind and compassionate, practical in his advice, thorough without being overly aggressive in his recommendations, and completely accepting of my right to decide to pursue a specific route of care or not. I always feel well informed and never feel pressured. I believe Dr. England and everyone we have encountered at the medical center truly loves animals, are very knowledgeable, and deliver high quality care to their animal patients as well as their associated humans. I highly recommend Animal Medical Center of Chicago! Read Less
Nancy Chairez
28 Apr 2018
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Doctors are very informative, my bearded collie Henry actually likes coming here! They help me keep track with his needs, like vaccinations and check-ups. Been bring him to AMC for a few years now I w... Read More
Doctors are very informative, my bearded collie Henry actually likes coming here! They help me keep track with his needs, like vaccinations and check-ups. Been bring him to AMC for a few years now I would definitely recommend. Staff is great. Read Less
Lita Hoover
27 Apr 2018
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I took my almost 5 year old, very anxious, male Yorkie in for a new visit due to some behavioral issues and anxiety. We could have not felt more welcomed. From the sign on the front desk welcoming hi... Read More
I took my almost 5 year old, very anxious, male Yorkie in for a new visit due to some behavioral issues and anxiety. We could have not felt more welcomed. From the sign on the front desk welcoming him by name to everyone we came in contact with ( I’m so sorry I’m terrible with names!!) starting with the receptionist, vet tech and Dr. Janik. Everyone was so kind, calm and understanding and made us both feel so comfortable. We will definitely have AMC on speed dial as our new caretakers for Elvis!! Thank you all for being so wonderful. Lita Hoover and Elvis Read Less
Kathy Higa
15 Apr 2018
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This review is long overdue. We have taken our dogs here since around 2002 or 2003. There are vet clinics that are closer in proximity to where we live & vets that are cheaper, but we would not trus... Read More
This review is long overdue. We have taken our dogs here since around 2002 or 2003. There are vet clinics that are closer in proximity to where we live & vets that are cheaper, but we would not trust anyone other than the vets at AMC. They have seen us through two of our dogs having cancer & the deaths of those two dogs between 2013 & 2017. Both times, we felt our dogs received the best treatment that prolonged their lives & that the vets were exceptionally compassionate ...when it was time to say goodbye to our pups. Now we have two other dogs who go to AMC. AMC continues to be very flexible with us, including fitting us in twice when one of our dogs has eaten dirty diapers off the street during early a.m. runs with me (the last time being hours before we were leaving the country!). A few days ago, they fit us in when I gave them no notice when one of our dogs broke out in hives (most likely spider bite) & I freaked out. We recommend AMC without reservation & they are the only vets we trust with our pups! See More Read Less
Chrissy Larson Harrison
2 Mar 2018
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The staff and Dr. Janik are amazing. We were dogsitting my parents dog for 2 months and she suddenly became ill. This place was very highly recommended to me by three people I know and now I know why.... Read More
The staff and Dr. Janik are amazing. We were dogsitting my parents dog for 2 months and she suddenly became ill. This place was very highly recommended to me by three people I know and now I know why. Dr. Janik took the time to go over everything not only with me and my husband but also my Mom and Dad in Florida. We spent quite a few days there and the entire staff always had so many sweet things to say about Dixie when we would pick her up after her treatments. So I know she was given quite a bit of attention throughout the day which put me at ease. We can never thank them enough!! Read Less
Vince Cozzi
30 Jan 2018
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Thank you for always taking such good care of our boys!
Marcee McGinnis Williams
25 Jan 2018
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Dr England and his staff are the best! He’s warm, friendly and genuinely cares for my fur babies.
Danielle Paulsen
14 Jan 2018
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I grew up with mostly outside pets that were given minimal vet care. I recently adopted a cat from a friend who sadly had to give her up after 6 years. The cat was on a medication for anxiety and, nev... Read More
I grew up with mostly outside pets that were given minimal vet care. I recently adopted a cat from a friend who sadly had to give her up after 6 years. The cat was on a medication for anxiety and, never having pets who needed meds before, I decided that when she ran out of the pills I would see how things went without them. Big mistake!! It was a blessing in disguise because I may not have sought out vet care for her otherwise. A friend suggested Animal Medical Center of Chicago, and we set up an appointment online right away for our first visit. The location is in an old house that was beautifully re-done. Walking into a house rather than a clinic was comforting. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. They did their best to keep my cat happy the entire visit. We saw Dr. England: he was funny and kind and provided great explanations for everything. Fees were clearly presented to us on paper with "less expensive" and "more expensive" options depending on which tests we chose or opted out of. The entire visit was just incredibly pleasant. I better understand the importance of well care for pets now and will definitely be returning to this clinic with my cat and any future pets. Thank you!! Read Less
Morgan
25 Dec 2017
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They saw my cat Round Boy on extremely short notice when he was showing signs of a UTI & prescribed medicine and gave excellent advice and support. Round Boy is like a new guy and feeling better alrea... Read More
They saw my cat Round Boy on extremely short notice when he was showing signs of a UTI & prescribed medicine and gave excellent advice and support. Round Boy is like a new guy and feeling better already! Read Less
Kristina Ahern
21 Dec 2017
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This vet is very clean and well kept. The front desk gals are very nice as are the nurses. Dr. English is the nicest and has so much patience with our very sheepish pooch. He always has good advice, i... Read More
This vet is very clean and well kept. The front desk gals are very nice as are the nurses. Dr. English is the nicest and has so much patience with our very sheepish pooch. He always has good advice, is to the point and very professional. You can tell that everyone who works there really loves animals and has a kind heart. Read Less
Kathleen Puls-Andrade
21 Dec 2017
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I have been going to the AMC for many years. dr. Janek has been my doc and she’s super knowledgeable and knows her dogs. I highly recommend!
Alan Iovine
16 Nov 2017
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Great staff: professional, accommodating and they truly love animals. Over the last 15+ years, we've interacted with at least four of the vets who practice here. Never disappointed, always believe our... Read More
Great staff: professional, accommodating and they truly love animals. Over the last 15+ years, we've interacted with at least four of the vets who practice here. Never disappointed, always believe our dogs welfare is first and foremost Read Less
Dana Blaylock
3 Sep 2017
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Fantastic and Caring staff and service! I've been coming here for 15 years and am so grateful that all of the vets and staff are patient, kind, knowledgeable and positive. I feel like they truly love ... Read More
Fantastic and Caring staff and service! I've been coming here for 15 years and am so grateful that all of the vets and staff are patient, kind, knowledgeable and positive. I feel like they truly love their jobs and my dog. (I have never written a review for anything at all and felt that pet owners need to know about this fantastic veterinarian practice.) My sweet dog just turned 14 years old and Animal Medical Center of Chicago has been a part of her still having her spunk! I'm a forever client. Thank You AMC! Read Less
Katelyn Aase
24 Jul 2017
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Dr. Solomon and her staff are fantastic. I started bringing my pup, KJ, here towards the end of her life. I felt I wasn't getting answers at my previous vet and wanted a more thorough approach. Dr. S ... Read More
Dr. Solomon and her staff are fantastic. I started bringing my pup, KJ, here towards the end of her life. I felt I wasn't getting answers at my previous vet and wanted a more thorough approach. Dr. S is thorough, kind and very focused on education. She always gave me multiple options for KJ's care and told me the implications of each treatment option. I felt immense support and partnership for KJ's end of life care, and that was exactly what I needed during such a devastating and uncertain time. KJ was laid to rest on 7/13, and I wouldn't have trusted any other vet to go through that with me. So, thank you, Dr. S and staff at AMC for your compassion, patience and kindness as I prepared to say goodbye to my best friend. <3 Read Less
Katelyn A.
23 Jul 2017
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Dr. Solomon and her staff are fantastic. I started bringing my pup, KJ, here towards the end of her life. I felt I wasn't getting answers at my previous vet and wanted a more thorough approach. Dr. S ... Read More
Dr. Solomon and her staff are fantastic. I started bringing my pup, KJ, here towards the end of her life. I felt I wasn't getting answers at my previous vet and wanted a more thorough approach. Dr. S is thorough, kind and very focused on education. She always gave me multiple options for KJ's care and told me the implications of each treatment option. I felt immense support and partnership for KJ's end of life care, and that was exactly what I needed during such a devastating and uncertain time. KJ was laid to rest on 7/13, and I wouldn't have trusted any other vet to go through that with me. So, thank you, Dr. S and staff at AMC for your compassion, patience and kindness as I prepared to say goodbye to my best friend. My only regret is that I didn't have KJ come here her whole life. Read Less
Kelsey S.
10 Jul 2017
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I visited Animal Medical Center yesterday for the first time and I was blown away. The facility itself is exceptionally clean and welcoming. I have never been to a vet office where every person on sta... Read More
I visited Animal Medical Center yesterday for the first time and I was blown away. The facility itself is exceptionally clean and welcoming. I have never been to a vet office where every person on staff is not only friendly, but already aware that I have a horribly anxious dog. Every person I encountered was receptive to this fact and approached my dog cautiously and asked for permission before giving him any treats or attention. We met with Dr. Simpson, who I HIGHLY recommend. She's very knowledgeable and explains what she's doing every step of the way. She even asked if blood made me nauseous before taking a sample! The whole appointment was extremely thorough and felt more like a conversation than a veterinarian preaching medical jargon at me as it has felt in the past at other vet offices.My dog had his routine vaccinations done and they let him stay with us for comfort and even gave him baby food for a distraction which he LOVED.I was highly impressed with how fast I received CBC test results (sent out in the am and results by that afternoon). My pup had tested positive for Ehrlichiosis on his heart test and was clear on his CBC.  Dr. Simpson called me on both accounts to express what she felt was the proper course of action regarding the health of my pup and what to expect in the foreseeable future.If you have an anxious dog, this is the place to go! Everyone at this facility truly cares about the happiness of your pet. Read Less
Emily M.
6 Jul 2017
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For having a somewhat uncommon pet (a five year-old rabbit), I was a little nervous about being able to find a good vet in the city that would be willing to see her. However, all of the AMCC staff hav... Read More
For having a somewhat uncommon pet (a five year-old rabbit), I was a little nervous about being able to find a good vet in the city that would be willing to see her. However, all of the AMCC staff have consistently been wonderful over the years, and I'm always impressed by how much follow up is done on their part after her appointments. Read Less
James H.
30 Jun 2017
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They take better care of my dog than my doctor does me and I think my doc does a pretty good job!
Ron S.
31 May 2017
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I have no negative feed back on the care my dog received at Animal Medical Center.  She was always well cared for, the staff and doctors were very courteous and professional. I left my original vet fo... Read More
I have no negative feed back on the care my dog received at Animal Medical Center.  She was always well cared for, the staff and doctors were very courteous and professional. I left my original vet for one closer to my house as I believe in supporting my neighborhood businesses. That office closed up and my dog's medical files were transferred to AMC a year ago.  My dog had a number of visits over the past year and nearly all were for hot spots.  The treatment was spot on and the care exceptional.  The only issues we have is that every visit or followup call included a fairly hard sell of the dental cleaning for our dog.  The other was the markup for meds is far more expensive that online locations OR my other vet.  $5.61 per tablet vs $4 can add up. I would recommend they ease up on pushing dental services every visit by every doctor. It came off as too much over a 12 month period. I went back to my original vet because the care was great, it's more affordable and worth it, for driving an extra mile or two. Read Less
David and Mary Campbell
25 May 2017
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Always outstanding care for both our cat and dog. Not the least expensive vet, but well worth it. Allie and Harley love Dr. England!
MJ Miller
24 May 2017
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Am so happy I found this veterinary clinic. My pets are very precious to me, and the care and attention from everyone who works at Animal Medical Center of Chicago are top of the line. Even though I... Read More
Am so happy I found this veterinary clinic. My pets are very precious to me, and the care and attention from everyone who works at Animal Medical Center of Chicago are top of the line. Even though I have to drive through awful traffic to get there, I don't regret doing so because I know my fur-babies will be well taken care of. And - Dr. Solomon rocks!! Read Less
Jennifer B.
14 May 2017
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Having had a menagerie of dogs and cats of my own, plus rescue and foster dogs, I have decades of experience with dogs, cats and vets.   Between 1997-2011 all of my pets were treated by Dr. Donna Solo... Read More
Having had a menagerie of dogs and cats of my own, plus rescue and foster dogs, I have decades of experience with dogs, cats and vets.   Between 1997-2011 all of my pets were treated by Dr. Donna Solomon.  Although I have since moved several times and have seen many vets, I never will forget the special care I had with Donna Solomon and Animal Medical Center.  It was an honor to have had her treat my pets for all of those years and she's the BEST diagnostic vet I've encountered.  Over the years, she earned my trust and I never questioned her determination to help me and my pets.  She is relentless in her pursuit of an evasive ailment and does not stop until she discovers the cause.  I also appreciated that she would always give me her opinion in terms of minimum treatment, medium treatment, most aggressive treatment options and what she would do if it was her pet.   Her staff is amazing and always demonstrated a love for my pets.  Whenever we went in, it felt like family.  It's a very special practice and Donna is a gem.  Also Dr. Pam Janik is extremely compassionate and top notch. As an aside detail.....I recall once Dr. Solomon gave me her cell number on a Friday night because she knew I would be taking my GSD into Buffalo Grove emergency care.  She called me over her vacation weekend to check on my pet, she also called the attending Dr. at the emergency clinic late night hours to consult with him over my pet's issue.  She expertly guided my GSD through Bloat and he made it through.  Where do you find dedication like this?  Prices can be on the higher side however the experience, level of care, equipment and expertise are well worth it.  They are fully staffed and have top level equipment. Read Less
Steve Yoo
10 May 2017
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we've been with amc for at least 9 years. we've referred several new customers and they are all happy. we'll continue to do so. please keep up the great work and care customer care!
Josh B.
8 May 2017
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Our previous vet really struggled to figure out a treatment regiment to reduce our black lab's itching/allergy problem. We have found great results with Animal Medical Center and a noticeable change i... Read More
Our previous vet really struggled to figure out a treatment regiment to reduce our black lab's itching/allergy problem. We have found great results with Animal Medical Center and a noticeable change in our pup's health. As a side note, the setting of the clinic in an old converted house feels a lot less intimidating to our pet than previous vets housed in big, cold concrete structures.  They treat him so well that his reaction to going in is much more normal than it had been. Great spot. We will continue to come back. Read Less
Lupita Salgado
8 May 2017
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From the reception desk to the experience of the Doctors here I never felt so good about stepping into a room with my son (dog) and speaking with a vet. They genuinely care so much are compassionate a... Read More
From the reception desk to the experience of the Doctors here I never felt so good about stepping into a room with my son (dog) and speaking with a vet. They genuinely care so much are compassionate and understanding about pets here. Dr.Simpson is beyond AMAZING. My dog usually isn't very nice to others but she definitely had the magic touch with him. Feeling like I have a vet that isn't alarming about any condition possible has always been important to me. I just can't say enough good things about this place other than THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO FOR YOUR KIDS. Thank you so much AMC! You guys are all awesome! Read Less
Meg T.
27 Apr 2017
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This place is seriously the absolute worst vet I have ever been to. Not only do they not care about the animals, all they are after is your money and don't care what the animal goes through in the pro... Read More
This place is seriously the absolute worst vet I have ever been to. Not only do they not care about the animals, all they are after is your money and don't care what the animal goes through in the process. My dog bit my roommates dog and after being there for an hour (in a waiting room and I had an apt) they showed up with an invoice for $600. It was a small bite and I just wanted them to clean it and make sure it didn't need a stitch. The doctor (don't know his name he never introduced himself) suggested sedating the dog so he could run all these insane tests. I walked out after paying $100 bc I "didn't have an apt". I stopped going here after they tried to give my dog a double shot after she had gotten the same one a week before they didn't keep a record of. THE WORST PEOPLE EVER. I will pay anything for my dog to be safe, but not just to run tests to run them. They wanted to charge me $300 to test his eyes so they could give him eye drops if needed? WHO DOES THAT. My roommate then took the dog to banfield and they charged her $156 for antibiotics and to clean it out..which is all they said he needed. You are all awful people and I can't believe this place can stay open. Read Less
Megan Haynes
26 Apr 2017
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I love knowing that Dr Solomon and staff treat my Samurai like hes their own personal family member. Unfortunately Samurai has a seizure disorder and we have to come here frequently. Everyone is so ni... Read More
I love knowing that Dr Solomon and staff treat my Samurai like hes their own personal family member. Unfortunately Samurai has a seizure disorder and we have to come here frequently. Everyone is so nice and friendly. I am very appreciative of the time Dr Solomon spends with us and her thoroughness. Read Less
Usha G.
12 Apr 2017
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Jasper loves coming to AMCC. you were recommended by a friend 10 years ago and I am grateful. All your doctors and technicians are so loving, talented, professional and kind. Everyone on the staff tak... Read More
Jasper loves coming to AMCC. you were recommended by a friend 10 years ago and I am grateful. All your doctors and technicians are so loving, talented, professional and kind. Everyone on the staff takes time to understand both the patient and the (sometimes crazy) owner. I love your practice and recommend it every time I can!! Thanks for the great care for Jasper over all the past years and hopefully many many more!!! Read Less
Shawn M.
23 Mar 2017
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Great office--well organized, fully staffed, efficient and friendly. Top notch medical care. Dr. Tim England is the best!
Irena H.
28 Feb 2017
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I cannot say enough good things about this place. Both of the veterinarians that I have worked with here are absolutely wonderful and provide top-notch care for my dog, they are sure to understand my ... Read More
I cannot say enough good things about this place. Both of the veterinarians that I have worked with here are absolutely wonderful and provide top-notch care for my dog, they are sure to understand my financial constraints since I am a student and always offer the best option for my dog and myself. They take their time and explaining everything to you and truly are wonderful at what they do. We moved here from California having had some bad experiences with our previous vets, this place truly made up for it. We were in a pinch when flying and I needed a letter of health for my dog, I emailed the office very late on a Saturday and was happily surprised that they were able to accommodate me and the veterinarian was super helpful making sure my dog would be able to travel with me. Affordable and quality care, highly recommend to any loving dog owner. Read Less
Beast B.
23 Feb 2017
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We'll never go there again!!! The vet we saw gave us a quote for $1,500 for a spaying & other things, so we went to another vet for a price comparison for the same procedures, testing etc that would h... Read More
We'll never go there again!!! The vet we saw gave us a quote for $1,500 for a spaying & other things, so we went to another vet for a price comparison for the same procedures, testing etc that would have been done there & we were able to get the same thing done for $478.24. Grateful for the internet, their HUGE RIP OFF'S!My advice is research, research, research & don't trust their ratings pretty sure many people have over paid going here! Read Less
Alan I.
2 Feb 2017
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This is a great group of medical professionals. They truly care about the health and welfare of your pet. AMC has provided medical care to our last three dogs. Options are always presented with an edu... Read More
This is a great group of medical professionals. They truly care about the health and welfare of your pet. AMC has provided medical care to our last three dogs. Options are always presented with an educated assessment of the "pros and cons" for each approach. Dr Solomon is absolutely our vet today and going forward. Read Less
Linda Spielman
28 Jan 2017
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Lily (my 11 1/2 year old chocolate lab) has been a patient of Animal Medical since she was 3 mos. old. I have found the doctors and technicians and front desk to be absolutely wonderful. All the doc... Read More
Lily (my 11 1/2 year old chocolate lab) has been a patient of Animal Medical since she was 3 mos. old. I have found the doctors and technicians and front desk to be absolutely wonderful. All the docs - I've used mostly Dr. Solomon and Dr. England - have been terrific!! Its a wonderful place and I would highly recommend animal medical! Read Less
Dan C.
14 Jan 2017
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Thanks for making time to see my boy when he hurt his shoulder--dr Donna Solomon is thorough, informed and a very caring doc from the 3 dogs and 20 years of experience.  I pass other vets on the way h... Read More
Thanks for making time to see my boy when he hurt his shoulder--dr Donna Solomon is thorough, informed and a very caring doc from the 3 dogs and 20 years of experience.  I pass other vets on the way here but none better! Read Less
Ekaterina V.
13 Jan 2017
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I don't even know when to start. My dog ate 2 packs of butter and was severely vomiting with blood. I called Animal Medical Center on busy Friday and they were able to squeezed me in for an appointmen... Read More
I don't even know when to start. My dog ate 2 packs of butter and was severely vomiting with blood. I called Animal Medical Center on busy Friday and they were able to squeezed me in for an appointment although their schedule was pretty full. I saw Dr. Solomon for the first time today and I can honestly say she's the best vet I've ever met! She's very thorough, attentive to little details and incredibly knowledgable. She gave me correct diagnose for my pup (butter was only a trigger) which some other vets failed to do. Dr. Solomon explained everything to me, answered all my questions and I've never felt rushed despite the fact that they had tons of patients this evening. The staff is phenomenal too, very friendly and kind. Also, I was really impressed with their ability to do blood work and other lab research right at the clinic and it only took 15 min to complete. Wow! I left with full diagnosis, all necessary medication and no need to be back to "drop off a stool sample". The prices are not cheap (honestly I don't know a cheap vet, you just have to bite the bullet), but in this case I really feel that for the exceptional service I received today, the money well spent and I'm truly satisfied with the outcome. They even put a jar of baby food with medication so my dog can swallow pills with a taste of beef and gravy:) How sweet! Thank you so much! I will definitely recommend Animal Medical Center to all my friends! Read Less
Helen Barounis
8 Jan 2017
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My beautiful puppy Coco said goodbye to us last week. I had 12 great years with her, and everyone at AMC has been so great to her over the years. I think I started to bring her in when she was maybe... Read More
My beautiful puppy Coco said goodbye to us last week. I had 12 great years with her, and everyone at AMC has been so great to her over the years. I think I started to bring her in when she was maybe 2 and up until her passing, she actually loved coming for her health visits, and really loved everyone there. I want to thank Dr. Solomon for being so hands on with me, helping me with some tough decisions there in the end. Also Dr. Ogishi and Dr. Janik who have also seen her over the years. She was truly blessed with a great support staff at your practice. When I'm ready to welcome another soul into my heart and home, you'll be seeing us again. Thank you! Read Less
Georgia Droulias Schwarz
7 Jan 2017
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The doctors and team at the Animal Medical Center of Chicago are exceptional! They care for our two pet cats, and have always treated them professionally and with love. We have been 'patients' for 7 y... Read More
The doctors and team at the Animal Medical Center of Chicago are exceptional! They care for our two pet cats, and have always treated them professionally and with love. We have been 'patients' for 7 years. Our older cat experienced some health issues which required various treatments--some serious. Each time, the team provided us with the right care or solution to help remedy the issue. We are truly grateful for the level of experience, excellence and care they provide to our babies each and every visit. We know you will, too. Read Less
John F.
6 Dec 2016
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Donna and all her associates are THE best.  I have been taking my dogs to AMC for over 10 years and will never go anywhere else.
Dan Robertson
25 Oct 2016
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Marne is in good hands with AMC. Your knowledge and kindness are A++++++
Susan B.
24 Oct 2016
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This place has gotten to be an extreme rip off. the prices are outlandish. I used to use them many years ago around the 1990s, but they don't wish to work with knowledgeable owners who have performanc... Read More
This place has gotten to be an extreme rip off. the prices are outlandish. I used to use them many years ago around the 1990s, but they don't wish to work with knowledgeable owners who have performance dogs and breeding animals. I guess Donna Soloman's practice has grown to the point that customer service means little. Last year, they tried to charge me triple their quote for a dental.  The quote was $600+ and they wanted $1800.  We worked that out but it should not have happened.  An extra $1200 to extract 2 teeth - with no quote.  but now, I just had a conversation with the owner where she interrupted me and wanted to read the visit note to me and add her unnecessary and incorrect commentary.  There were 2 falsities just told to me:  one that I received a hemocrit number when I was at the visit, which I did not.   and second that Dr. England said that I had indicated that my dog frequently had diarrhea and I was not concerned about it since it happened so frequently.  what a crock of diarrhea that is!  Dr. Soloman needs to understand that there are some pet owners who have worked in medicine for 35+ years and we have a thorough understanding regarding health needs.  And she really should be returning my $26 to me. I did not get the hematocrit results the same day or while I was standing there as she suggested. In fact, I had to ask for them twice. Dr. Soloman should have felt honored that I even attempted to return to her practice since years ago when i brought a dog in that was deathly ill, she ignored him for 2.5 hours until Dr Janik got there.  I transferred him to a surgeon because he was bleeding out and had to be given an immediate transfusion when I arrived at the specialty clinic.  She was too busy to even look at him.  Janik knew right away what was happening and had been called in by one of the techs because they knew the dog needed immediate attention and Janik was due in at noon. When Soloman  opened her remodeled clinic she gave me the grand tour and wondered why I was not coming as often.  Well, here ya go.  Another prime example.  No thank you. I don't believe in the snottiness and rudeness that Donna Solomon just displayed.  She purposely called up to pick a fight because I filled our her emailed survey and stated I had not gotten my "immediate" hemotocrit results.  She can save her condescending tone for someone else. There are some of us who know how to treat our dogs and have had to do so emergently in the field. She doesn't really want people to fill out evaluations about her Clinic unless they are perfect. She was clearly angry that I criticized the fact that I did not get that $26 test results. And by her own behavior, she lost a client that spends a minimum of $8,000 a year on her dogs a year in Veterinary Care.  I just told her I would not be returning. They are fired.As a follow up- Donna Solomon messaged me - too little too late - and always has last word-itis.  This dog, just like I said, did NOT have parasites or a zoonotic disease (Dinnna loves to use big words to make herself feel important) he had inflammation in his large intestine and Flagyl was the appropriate medication.  Donna intercepted and interfered with my communication with the treating vet and was totally out of line because she ripped me off of $26.  Guess I am going to the vet review board. Read Less
Jazmin Telles
17 Aug 2016
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Great staff and doctors here. They take care of my fur babies really well. Recommend them to everyone !
Tara Galal
1 Jul 2016
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Coming from a small town I was worried about finding a vet in Chicago that would provide the personalized care I was used to getting at home. Dr. Solomon and the staff at the Animal Medical Center of ... Read More
Coming from a small town I was worried about finding a vet in Chicago that would provide the personalized care I was used to getting at home. Dr. Solomon and the staff at the Animal Medical Center of Chicago are fantastic! The care I've received has been incredible, they really seem to care about each of their clients and are great about following up after appointments to make sure things are going well. The space is also warm and inviting, which is helpful when you have a high-strung pet that hates going out. All-around great place - I'm so happy I found them! Read Less
Robert Groselak
9 Jun 2016
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Dr. Donna Solomon is undoubtedly the best doctor you will ever meet. She truly cares for each animal as if it were her own, and she makes every pet parent feel comfortable. There is never a misdiagnos... Read More
Dr. Donna Solomon is undoubtedly the best doctor you will ever meet. She truly cares for each animal as if it were her own, and she makes every pet parent feel comfortable. There is never a misdiagnosis, and Dr. Solomon is always right the first time. Read Less
Lena Elkhatib
21 Feb 2016
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I take both my cats to AMC and have been going there for almost two years now. The staff and doctors are incredible. Caring, thorough and passionate about their work. I know my cats are in good hands ... Read More
I take both my cats to AMC and have been going there for almost two years now. The staff and doctors are incredible. Caring, thorough and passionate about their work. I know my cats are in good hands with them. The only reason I gave them a 4 star versus a 5 star rating is the cost. They are fairly expensive compared to other vets, but do provide high-quality service, so, for me, it is worth the extra cost.Read Less
Debbie Striejewske
17 Feb 2016
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All the doctors and staff here are the absolute best! Rusty had been seeing Dr. England and Dr. Janick for five years. We took a chance with other vets in the city and no one compares to AMC of Chic... Read More
All the doctors and staff here are the absolute best! Rusty had been seeing Dr. England and Dr. Janick for five years. We took a chance with other vets in the city and no one compares to AMC of Chicago! Read Less
Mary Lou Sarmiento
2 Feb 2016
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If I could. I would have Dr Donna and Dr Pam be my doctor too! Thank you for all your efforts with my little Miss Annie...you and the U of Illinois Vet Achool did an amazing, cohesive job. It was just... Read More
If I could. I would have Dr Donna and Dr Pam be my doctor too! Thank you for all your efforts with my little Miss Annie...you and the U of Illinois Vet Achool did an amazing, cohesive job. It was just her time to go be with my mom max you are the best and get ready to meet your new patient Geronimo in Thurs! Thank you again!!!! Rob, Mary Lou, Riggins Read Less
Shimrit Wolf
29 Aug 2015
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The best veterinary place! Dr. Solomon is amazing! My dog Cuba loves her and everyone there. He's always happy when he's there and in any other veterinary place I took him he's fearing and not happy.... Read More
The best veterinary place! Dr. Solomon is amazing! My dog Cuba loves her and everyone there. He's always happy when he's there and in any other veterinary place I took him he's fearing and not happy. Love the place and love the stuff :) Read Less
Kelly Rampson Ellis
6 May 2015
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Hands down, there is no better level of veterinary service in Chicago. Every single person on staff is compassionate, professional and willing to go the extra mile. I would recommend AMC to anyone w... Read More
Hands down, there is no better level of veterinary service in Chicago. Every single person on staff is compassionate, professional and willing to go the extra mile. I would recommend AMC to anyone whether it's for standard care of for dealing with more serious, ongoing issues. Read Less
Renae Yoo
4 Apr 2015
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We take both our dogs, Penny and Pebbles, to AMC. We would never go anywhere else. The vets and staff at AMC have worked miracles with our dogs, both of whom have a lot of health and behavior issues.... Read More
We take both our dogs, Penny and Pebbles, to AMC. We would never go anywhere else. The vets and staff at AMC have worked miracles with our dogs, both of whom have a lot of health and behavior issues. And they've worked miracles despite the fact that my husband and I are not experienced dog owners. We adopted Penny in 2009, and took her to see Dr. England upon recommendation from a neighbor. Over the first year, we found out that Penny had a whole host of health and behavioral problems. Poor Penny was just made wrong. We had no idea what to do. She was our first dog, and we were completely overwhelmed. The doctors and staff at AMC have walked us through everything- every bizarre diagnosis, every treatment, everything we could get OTC to save us money, the behavior challenges, and the specialists we have needed. Penny is now such a great dog, and so much healthier, and there is absolutely no way that we would be where we are without the years of unceasing support and care we've gotten from AMC. By the time we adopted Pebbles, we just skipped the free follow-up vet care that we got from the rescue and took her straight to AMC, because they are the only vets we really trust so much. Even though we've been through this once before with Penny and we're not complete novices anymore, Pebbles has still found ways to overwhelm us. Again, the doctors and staff at AMC have been incredible. Their diagnoses are spot on accurate, their knowledge of treatments is outstanding, and the support they give us as dog-parents is incredible. They also make it clear how much they love our dogs, and the dogs actually enjoy being at the vet! We trust AMC so much with our dogs. We have such a happy family, and we owe it to AMC for finding ways to keep two of the craziest dogs in Chicago healthy and happy, despite their naive parents. We are so grateful for not only the excellent veterinary care our dogs receive, but the unceasing support that AMC provides to us in order to enable us to care for them. Thank you, AMC, for all you do for us!Read Less
Angie N.
4 Mar 2015
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I have been taking my pets (cat and dog) to Animal Medical Center for at least 30 years (between the two) and have great confidence in them. Their facility is top notch and the staff couldn't be more... Read More
I have been taking my pets (cat and dog) to Animal Medical Center for at least 30 years (between the two) and have great confidence in them. Their facility is top notch and the staff couldn't be more knowledgeable, professional and caring. Read Less
Marc Hettinger
25 Aug 2014
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This is the best animal hospital I have come across in Chicago by far. The staff and doctors are fantastic. They never try to take advantage of you and they are efficient and honest. It's rare to find... Read More
This is the best animal hospital I have come across in Chicago by far. The staff and doctors are fantastic. They never try to take advantage of you and they are efficient and honest. It's rare to find. And my doctor was kind enough to follow up with me to make sure my dog was doing ok. Great place. Thanks y'all! Read Less
Talirenla J.
8 May 2014
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I don't know why I waited to so long to write this review. I had a great experience with the Animal Medical Center of Chicago last fall with my hamster Princess Waffles when she broke her leg. Sadly, ... Read More
I don't know why I waited to so long to write this review. I had a great experience with the Animal Medical Center of Chicago last fall with my hamster Princess Waffles when she broke her leg. Sadly, she has since passed on to hamster heaven, but I know that Dr. England drastically improved the time she had left. Everything from making the appointment, to payment, to follow up, to the handwritten card I got in the mail later, was handled in such a friendly and personal way. The staff put me at ease immediately by being supportive and informative. I really felt important and well cared for. I was also impressed with the way Dr. England respected my concerns with cost. I don't have much expendable income but I still wanted to care for Waffles the best I could. So he laid everything out for me before doing it so I knew what to budget for and gave me lower cost options whenever possible. I will definitely be bringing my other pets here in the future because I know we'll be taken care of by people who really love animals and know what they're doing. Read Less
Andre W.
27 Apr 2014
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Very good facility that has animal physicians that really care about your pet.I have been here twice and seen two different doctors and received the same level of care. I have only come for annual rab... Read More
Very good facility that has animal physicians that really care about your pet.I have been here twice and seen two different doctors and received the same level of care. I have only come for annual rabies shots for my cat, but the doctors both gave great advice on how to keep her clean and healthy.They were even nice enough to give me a recommendation on a cat sitter for whenever I am out of town for an extended period of time.This place is great and I will always bring my cat here for care. Read Less
Susan Bledsoe
22 Jul 2013
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This place has gotten to be an extreme rip off. the prices are outlandish. I used to use them many years ago, but they don't wish to work with knowledgeable owners. I guess Donna Soloman's practice ha... Read More
This place has gotten to be an extreme rip off. the prices are outlandish. I used to use them many years ago, but they don't wish to work with knowledgeable owners. I guess Donna Soloman's practice has grown to the point that customer service means little. Last year, they tried to charge me triple their quote for a dental. The quote was $600+ and they wanted $1800. We worked that out but it should not have happened. An extra $1200 to extract 2 teeth. but now, I just had a conversation with the owner where she interrupted me constantly and wanted to tell me about the health of my dogs. This place might be good for pets, but not performance or breeding animals. There were 2 falsities just told to me: one that I received a hemocrit number when I was at the visit, which I did not - and second that Dr. England said that I had indicated that my dog frequently had diarrhea and I was not concerned about it since it happened so frequently. what a crock of diarrhea that is! Dr. Soloman needs to understand that there are some pet owners who have worked in medicine for 35+ years and we have a thorough understanding regarding health needs. And she really should be returning my $26 to me . I did not get the hematocrit results the same day or while I was standing there as she suggested. In fact, I had to ask for them twice. Dr. Soloman should have felt honored that I even attempted to return to her practice since years ago when i brought a dog in that was deathly ill, she ignored him for 2.5 hours until Dr Janik got there. I transferred him to a surgeon because he was bleeding out and had to be given an immediate transfusion when I arrived at the specialty clinic. She was too busy to even look at him. Janik knew right away what was happening and had been called in by one of the techs because they knew the dog needed immediate attention and Janik was due in at noon. When Soloman opened her remodeled clinic she gave me the grand tour and wondered why I was not coming as often. Well, here ya go. Another prime example. No thank you. I don't believe in the snottiness and rudeness that Donna Solomon just displayed. She purposely called up to pick a fight because I filled our her emailed survey and stated I had not gotten my immediate hemotocrit results. She can save her condescending tone for someone else. There are some of us who know how to treat our dogs and have had to do so emergently in the field. She doesn't really want people to fill out evaluations about her Clinic. She was clearly angry that I criticized the fact that I did not get that $26 test results. And by her own behavior, she lost a client that spends a minimum of $8,000 a year on her dogs a year in Veterinary Care. I just told her I would not be returning. You are fired.Read Less
donna.solomon.52
10 Feb 2013
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Animal Medical Center was voted Chicago Reader's top 2 veterinary clinic 2012. It offers quality medicine and surgical care for dogs, cats, birds and small reptiles with compassion and respect.
Sarah Sidney
15 Jan 2011
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My experience at AMC exceeded all my expectations. I found the staff very caring and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend them. I only wish they would treat people too!
JMM001
28 Apr 2010
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Dr. Solomon gave too much anesthesia killing our dog. She informed me she used a new less forgiving anesthesia that she could not take back. She told me this was not the first time she lost a small do... Read More
Dr. Solomon gave too much anesthesia killing our dog. She informed me she used a new less forgiving anesthesia that she could not take back. She told me this was not the first time she lost a small dog to too much anesthesia, a yorkie. As heartbroken pet lovers, we recommend finding a vet with diligent use of anesthesia. Read Less
23skidu
23 Jun 2009
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...and so do my cats. The staff at Animal Medical Center is so kind, knowledgeable, and they really treat my cats with respect.
spunk123
11 Jun 2008
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Unfortunately not a great experience for me. I used to live in Chicago, had a cat...they always would leave you waiting for an appt. Often left feeling scolded for not doing something right with my ca... Read More
Unfortunately not a great experience for me. I used to live in Chicago, had a cat...they always would leave you waiting for an appt. Often left feeling scolded for not doing something right with my cat. Also, spent countless $$ on unneccesary procedures. Since left Chicago and have found a great vet in Minneapolis who is addressing my cat's needs correctly. Read Less
taniak
21 Feb 2008
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We took the cats in for a check up and had a very good experience. We have 2 high-strung cats, one of whom hates everyone (except us) and somehow they managed to keep them calm. If the cats ever nee... Read More
We took the cats in for a check up and had a very good experience. We have 2 high-strung cats, one of whom hates everyone (except us) and somehow they managed to keep them calm. If the cats ever need more significant medical attention, we'll feel very comfortable bringing them here. Read Less
courtneyavs
5 Aug 2007
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I absolutely LOVE this place! I recently moved to Chicago and hadn't had a chance to find a vet before my dog got sick and needed to go. I was slightly nervous taking him to a new vet at a time when... Read More
I absolutely LOVE this place! I recently moved to Chicago and hadn't had a chance to find a vet before my dog got sick and needed to go. I was slightly nervous taking him to a new vet at a time when I needed expertise the most. As an Alumni of Michigan State University, I was happy to see on the website that it is owned by a MSU grad, as they have one of the top veterinary schools in the country. Dr. Waisburd, who I saw, graduated from Cornell, also one of the top veterinary schools in the country. I could not have been happier with my experience. Everyone was so friendly, helpful and caring. Prior to coming in they connected me with a vet technician to go over what I should do to help my dog feel better in the time before my appointment. When I arrived they were so loving and gentle with him. Dr. Waisburd did a thorough exam and went over everything with me. A few days later I received a thank you from the Dr. with a personal note inside. I really feel like they care. The office is modern yet homey. I liked that it didn't feel like a doctor's office. I highly recommend them. Read Less
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