Friendly Vet Animal Hospital

4.8 (170)
1603 Ogden Ave, Lisle, IL 60532, USA

Hours:

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 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 Friendly Vet 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 11,392
4.9 Embrace 14,179
4.9 Fetch 1,995
4.4 Figo 2,561
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,475
4.9 Lemonade 781
3.2 ManyPets 2,145
4.6 MetLife 487
4.8 Nationwide 21,391
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 110
4.5 Pets Best 7,194
4.3 Pumpkin 1,131
4.7 Spot 5,194
4.9 Trupanion 60,280
4.8 Prudent Pet 124

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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We are SO impressed with Friendly Vet Animal Hospital. They were extremely thorough, friendly, and timely. After completing an extensive initial exam, Dr. Grover explained everything he found. And when our test results came back, Dr. Grover called us directly to review the findings. He took the time to explain his recommendations and break down complex issues into simple understandable terms. So amazing!! We feel exceptionally confident in the care provided here and know we have found our forever vet!

posted: 05/16/2023

Delaney

I would like to first put this out there for full transparency: I am a current full time veterinary technician on staff at this hospital, but this review is coming from personal experience with my pets...who for the record are like my children. Both Dr. Berg and Dr. Grover have taken such time and care with my animals that they deserve a million stars. My elderly dog has had to have two bladder stone surgeries, one of which was an emergency. I knew with 100% trust that they would help my guy. Dr. Grover even did research in his own time off of the clock to find me an app to help me at home because this will be a life long struggle for my dog (sadly). I am proud to work at a hospital where I can take my own animals and know they I'll get amazing care and that they will also answer any questions I have and calm my anxiety about it. I'm a "human nursing" major but even when I move onto human medicine and out of this field I will never take my pets anywhere else.

posted: 04/28/2023

Bethany Trinka

Dr. Grover has been our family vet for as long as I can remember. When I began having the responsibility of my own pets there was no question that I would follow Dr. Grover’s practice, despite our move to a new home an hour away. Dr. Grover and his team provide an unparalleled level of expertise, kindness, and care. He provides a conservative approach and will explore and exhaust all options to provide thorough quality care for your furry family members. Our specific experience was through the adoption of a 6-month old chihuahua mix who, due to a birth defect, ended up needing an amputation of his front leg. Dr. Grover’s surgery was pristine and our pup adapted to life as a tripod remarkably. The most notable though is that even now, 6 years later, Dr. Grover has made himself available whenever we have had concerns or questions regarding our pups mobility or health. We cannot thank him enough for going above and beyond for what he does to care for our dog!

posted: 09/27/2022

Jodi Polender

Our dog had a medical emergency last summer and our vet was closed right when I needed very urgent help. I called FOUR other animal hospitals first but they didn’t want to give any information over the phone and wanted me to drive when I really needed help immediately. Finally, I got Friendly Vet Animal Hospital. The nurse on the line gave me tangible and very helpful instructions for helping my dog. She put my dog and our family before anything else, even though our dog had never been a patient. I’ve never forgotten that kindness! I told her I would write a review and finally, here it is. Thank you! Also…our dog is doing very well ❤️

posted: 05/02/2023

KC Barnack

We usually see Doc Grover or Doc Berg, and they are both amazing!! We brought our first pup in who had a bad experience at a couple of vets (he barked at the staff and didn't let people touch him). He walked in and was practically putting in Doc Berg's hands. Our second dog was a last chance foster fail we had been told was skittish at the vet. We brought him in, and same thing. He absolutely melted over Doc Berg and the every tech and staff person he met. On walks, they both want to go in and say hi and get treats. All three docs have met our cats including needing urgent surgery during this pandemic. I can't say the cats love the vet, but they don't try to hide or get away, and I love how the docs will sit on the floor with our pets if that's more comfortable for the pet (even though it can't be comfy to do an exam on the floor). I even turned my sister in law onto these docs. She had been having a difficult time at the vet she had used for years with her new dog who is reactive and difficult. First meeting with Doc Grover, and he's practically laying in the doctor's lap and is happily munching treats from his hand. A huge difference from his precious vet who could barely touch him. I don't know how, but the whole team are a pet whisperers. Everyone here goes the extra mile every time we go in, and I couldn't be more grateful.

posted: 04/18/2020