Animal Medical Center of Chicago

We’ve had such a great experience with this vet for our (almost) 13-week-old golden retriever, Vern! Scheduling is super easy, and we’ve never had an issue getting an appointment. I also love their texting system, so helpful when you need a quick answer about scheduling etc. We see Dr. England, and seriously love him. He’s super personable, great with Vern, and always asks good questions to make sure he really understands what’s going on. The vet techs are all amazing too :) they’re always so sweet and seem so excited to see Vern, which makes every visit feel really positive. Highly recommend!

posted: 11/23/2025

Dr Janik and the Animal Medical Center team were extremely helpful, responsive, and caring while we worked to figure out my dog’s diagnosis and treatment plan. I have never once felt that unnecessary procedures, products, or tests were being pushed on me here. I would recommend this clinic to anyone needing veterinary care in Chicago. I wish I could give more than 5 stars.

posted: 02/04/2026

I love the Animal Medical Center of Chicago! They take such amazing care of our two dogs. The staff is so responsive, caring, and knowledgeable and the doctors are amazing. It is definitely pricier than other vets I first tried when I moved to Chicago. But it is 100% worth it for me. You are able to reach someone when you call (LOVE the front desk staff and practice manager), you can schedule emergency and non emergency appointments in the near future, the doctors spend time with you and are not rushed and answer all of your questions, and you can text pictures and messages and get responses back quickly in between visits or as follow ups to visits, medication onsite, etc. etc. When my dog was attacked by another dog at daycare, they squeezed her in for surgery immediately and did such an incredible job with her care ❤️

posted: 07/02/2024

***UPDATE: I was initially told the exam fee could be waived, but that offer was reversed after the owner, Dr. Solomon, declined to approve it. Choosing revenue over timely comfort for pets with a well-documented chronic history is unacceptable and speaks volumes about how clients are treated.*** I’ve been coming here for years and in the past this clinic felt like a true neighborhood, family style vet. Unfortunately, that has changed. I recently requested a simple prescription refill for an ear ointment my dogs have been on for three to four years for routine maintenance. Despite the fact that my dogs had their annual exam and were seen in July 2025, well within the 12 month window, Dr. Behnke refused to refill the prescription without another exam. I explained that this is not a new medication and that I cannot justify an additional $200 exam fee solely to refill a long standing prescription. I was told that if their ears were getting bad, I should bring them in, which would result in the additional charges on top of the medication. What was most frustrating was the lack of consideration for my dogs’ comfort over the weekend. This is an ointment that has been prescribed many times before, not a new or controlled medication. It’s disappointing that a situation as simple as a routine prescription refill is what will likely end a long term relationship with a veterinarian I once trusted.

posted: 01/10/2026

Our dog LOVES it here!! I’ve never seen a dog so happy and pull so hard, excited to come in for her appointments. Her appointments are usually with Dr England and Dr Simpson, both who take great care of her! The front desk staff are super sweet and love the capability to even text questions to the clinic.

posted: 10/01/2025