VCA Cairo Animal Hospital

4.6 (76)
1170 Park Ave W, Highland Park, IL 60035, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at VCA Cairo Animal 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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Marky Mark

The caring and friendly staff are all very warm, welcoming and considerate. They were very helpful and proactive with providing great care to our dog and it already made a nice difference.

posted: 04/17/2023

A Google User

They expedited it for me to be completed within the hour. They were so kind, accommodating, and went the extra mile to print out information on the prescription for my kitten.

posted: 05/27/2023

David Wilson

I'm a veterinary surgeon in the region, and I work with Dr. Steven Cairo both professionally with respect to pet referrals, as well as have served as a surgeon for his own pets. He embodies professionalism, kindness, and compassion. He's an outstanding person to work with. The Chicagoland region is lucky to have a guy like Steve.

posted: 07/29/2022

Taylor Janisch

I have had the best experience with VCA Cairo. I will be moving out of the general area soon, but will happily make the 40 minute drive for my pets to continue coming here. I have 2 dogs and a cat, none of which are ideal patients due to their backgrounds. I have tried numerous vets and none have been a great fit before I came here. My one dog in particular, is especially reactive and has a lot of fear based behavioral problems. Vets in the past have muzzled her, held her down while she yelped and struggled away, generally waiting for her to do something bad, but at VCA Cairo everyone welcomes Rory with a smile. She never has to be muzzled and we have never had an incident as a result because they have taken the time to get to know her and she LOVES the whole team. They are gentle, kind, and loving toward her, so she happily lets them care for her. She is scared getting out of the car, until she sees a friendly face and then goes in willingly, even without me now that owners stay in cars with COVID. That dog will never leave my side without a struggle. VCA is the exception, she goes in without an issue. Her first visit here, one of the techs sat on the floor for 30 minutes making her feel comfortable before doing anything with her, just so she felt safe before treatment. VCA is a place that can help with any issues it seems, they have dealt with managing anxiety medication, severe allergies no other vet could figure it out, twisted ankles, messed up knees, dental work, and removing fatty lumps. Over the years, we have seen basically every vet there, however, Dr. Bramson has really been over the top wonderful. We caught a feral cat and decided to keep it, showed up first thing in the morning without an appointment and only a call on the way to warn them that I needed help. She took my little feral cat and cared for him just like any pet, an experience you can't just get anywhere. Any time I call, they are responsive and Dr. Bramson always calls back quicker than expected. I could not speak more highly of a vet's office. We feel so lucky to have found such a wonderful place, where all of our pets feel safe and loved, even the more difficult ones.

posted: 12/07/2021

Emily Neumark

The staff here is truly incredible! I had an emergency with my dog and came all the way from the city due to a shorter wait time here, so glad I did. The team was extremely upfront with us on the phone about what to expect and did a great job of keeping me updated as I waited. They were so patient with my crazy pup and I am so grateful to them! Thank you!

posted: 10/02/2020