Dunkin Veterinary Hospital

4.4 (251)
3648 S Laramie Ave, Cicero, IL 60804, USA

Hours:

Monday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 4:00 – 7:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Dunkin Veterinary Hospital

Schedule Regular Vet Visits

One of the best ways to save on vet bills is to prevent expensive health issues before they develop. By scheduling regular wellness checkups, your vet can detect health issues early, helping you to avoid costly treatments and surgeries down the road.

Price Shop for Pet Prescriptions

Oftentimes our fur babies are prescribed human drugs off-label. Your vet is apt to charge more for these medications than you would pay at your local pharmacy. In fact, big-box or chain pharmacies can offer steep discounts. So it’s best to price shop.

Pet Insurance

Most pet insurance providers will pay between 80% and 90% of the vet bill. You can even get coverage for routine care and things like vaccinations and dental cleanings. If you do the math, you’ll most likely find that pet insurance makes financial sense in the long run as well as gives you peace of mind.

How Do You Choose the Right Pet Insurance Provider?

Pet Insurance Review makes it incredibly easy for pet parents to select an insurance provider they feel good about. You can use our handy comparison tool to get the gist of what a company offers. We’ve also collected over 150,000 reviews of insurance companies from real pet parents like you to rank the top providers in the market. Here is the current ranking of each:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 889
4.7 ASPCA 11,414
4.9 Embrace 14,242
4.9 Fetch 2,055
4.4 Figo 2,580
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,477
4.9 Lemonade 783
3.2 ManyPets 2,156
4.6 MetLife 493
4.8 Nationwide 21,393
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,196
4.3 Pumpkin 1,163
4.7 Spot 5,275
4.9 Trupanion 60,301
4.8 Prudent Pet 125

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

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Getting to Know Your New Vet: Essential Questions to Ask

Choosing a new veterinarian is an important decision for any pet owner. You want to find someone who is competent, compassionate, and a good fit for you and your fur baby. To help you get the most out of your first appointment, here's a list of essential questions to ask your new vet:

Tell me about your experience with [pet type].

Different vets have different areas of specialization. Some are experts with cats, some dogs, some pocket pets, and some horses. Knowing that your vet has vast experience treating your specific type of pet can bring you peace of mind.

How do you handle emergencies?

You must know what to do in case of a pet medical emergency. Inquire what after-hours policy the clinic has, whether they have on-site emergency care available, and if they have a relationship with any nearby emergency animal hospitals.

How do you communicate with pet owners?

Good communication is key to building a trusting relationship with your vet. Ask how they prefer to communicate (phone calls, emails, online portal) and how often you can expect to hear from them.

Are there any breed-specific health concerns I should be aware of?

Some breeds are predisposed to certain health conditions. Knowing what to watch out for can help you catch problems early and get your pet the treatment they need.

Do you have any questions for me about my pet?

This is a great question to ask because the answer will show that the vet is interested in getting to know your pet as an individual and is willing to listen to your concerns.

Bonus question: Can I take a tour of your facility?

Getting a feel for the clinic's environment can help you and your pet feel more comfortable during your visits. Remember, you’re not just looking for a veterinarian, you’re looking for a partnership. Do not be afraid to ask these questions and any others you can think of. Any vet worth their salt will be happy to answer them. Because the more informed you are, the better equipped you'll be to make decisions about your pet's care! And that should be every vet’s top priority.

Reviews from Google

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Diana Cosajay

We brought in our two fur babies after one started vomiting and unfortunately found out she had Parvo. A week later we found out the other pup also had it, but the vets at this location truly helped us a lot during the process and recovery. They were given meds that truly minimized the symptoms as we saw on social media how bad Parvo can get. Fortunately our pups were alright after 4-7 days and are now recovering together. Thank you vets! We hope to make this location the pup’s main one now since it’s close to home

posted: 09/18/2023

Liz
Liz

This is my pets go to vet. I have tremendous appreciation for the staff here. They are polite, considerate, and empathetic towards me and my pets. When I had to put two of my babies down they helped with the whole process. I am forever grateful for them. Thank you for being compassionate and kind every time I visited.

posted: 07/03/2023

Alice S

This is a great place to bring your pets! We brought our two puppies when they were sick with parvo and the vets here gave them meds and treatment that allowed them to have a full recovery! We now bring them for any other issues and follow ups.Everyone here is very kind and you know they want the best for your pet!

posted: 09/23/2023

Ruby Casas

such a TERRIBLE FIRST experience here. I brought in my dog due to our normal vet being booked for the week & this was the closest vet with an opening available and my dog is in pain. I arrived early, filled out some paperwork and was brought inside a room after about an estimated 15 minute wait (expected wait time- as it’s normal procedure at most vets). When I entered the exam room, it looked dirty. There was a mat laid on the exam table that had a few dog paw stains and some dog hair on it. When the vet came in, he seemed unfriendly and asked me how long I’ve had my dog for (which I found odd but brushed off). He asked me to put my dog on-top of the dirty mat so I notified the vet that the mat was dirty and did not want to risk my dog getting an infection from any possible bacteria left behind from previous animals who were on the exam table as it wasn’t cleaned/disinfected. He went to go confront his vet tech about it not being clean and came back to place a towel on top of the dirty mat so I could lay my dog on top of. He then asked if my dog was friendly and I said she was however she was nervous near men. He then made a smart comment, somewhere along the lines of “well there’s 2 men in here…” so I proceeded to say, “yeah, clearly that might be an issue.”. (you’re the vet- if a client states their dog is nervous of men, use common knowledge and expertise to suggest a muzzle BEFORE making smart comments. I don’t require you, as the vet, to state the obvious with snarky attitude). I could visibly see that he now had an attitude after I mentioned the dirty exam table. Then he hurriedly examines my dog for about 2-3 minutes - all while making comments about my dogs skin tags & cysts. (I explained I was aware of her skin condition however brought my dog in due to her limping) however he even started to count the skin tags & cysts out loud which I found to be unnecessary.. - I informed him again, that I was already made aware of her skin issues and was working on it with her normal vet. okay, so moving on - I questioned why she may be in pain since he didn’t address my main concern (entire reason I brought her in) and instead he asked me to place her down to walk so he could see her limping and so I did. She didn’t yelp (FYI- she’s wearing a muzzle) and bc she didn’t yelp, he suggested she needed xrays and bloodwork to figure out what the issue is instead of checking her paws/legs thoroughly to see if they were possibly hurt. I was frustrated at this point. He was ready to leave the room after the rushed exam but I respectfully told him I still had a few questions before he left the room. I again asked for any possible reason for my dog being in pain so I could get her the help she needs and he flat out said “I don’t know. I already told you she didn’t cry when she walked so I don’t know what to tell you.” - this comment threw me all the way over the edge. Although, I was extremely pissed- I remained my composure and stated that because she didn’t cry in THAT exact moment, does NOT indicate she wasn’t in pain. I brought her in for a reason, not to waste anyones time. Well that made him visibly upset and he then told me he wouldn’t charge me for the visit and told me to take her back to her original vet.. LOL I already planned to do so as soon as I saw he did a quick 2-3 minute exam, disgusting attitude and the fact that he was in such a hurry to leave the room without properly giving my pet the attention she required for an exam. I waited longer for him to see her than he spent examining her.. BFFR! I’ve never had an issue with a vet before but this man was so rude, I had to leave a review. I’ll be escalating this matter to BBB and appropriate parties regarding the unsanitary exam room & unprofessionalism. Although I didn’t mention anything about the pricing bc I would have paid, I expect service for what I’m paying for. Needless to say, he took the initiative to say he wouldn’t charge me which seemed fair as he didn’t provide professional service. I should have read the reviews BEFORE coming in!!!

posted: 08/31/2023

Maria Moctezuma

My cat hadn’t ate or used the bathroom in days. I had taken him to the emergency room and waited 8 hrs there for him to get looked at. And it didn’t help him at all. I went to Dunkin vet & the next day he was using the bathroom and eating. They truly saved my cats life. And for that I am so thankful they treated him.

posted: 08/03/2021