University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital
University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital is a general practice practice in Chicago, IL.
About
The University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital is a comprehensive, full-service facility providing care for dogs, cats, horses, zoological companion animals, and farm animals. It features over 100 veterinarians, including more than 40 faculty specialists, interns, and residents, with expertise spanning from anesthesia to zoo medicine. The hospital, extensively renovated and enlarged, also serves as a teaching institution where veterinary students actively engage in patient care.
Serving over 20,000 animal patients annually from Illinois and beyond, the hospital offers 24/7/365 emergency services, specialty care, and primary care. While most patients are referred by their primary veterinarians for specialty services, animal owners can also directly access routine health care, rehabilitation, and on-farm ambulatory services. The Dr. John A. Coyne South Clinic, housing Primary and Urgent Care, is AAHA accredited and a Cat Friendly Practice – Gold.
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of animals does the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital treat?
- The University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital is a full-service facility that provides compassionate treatment for a wide range of animals. These include dogs, cats, horses, zoological companion animals, and various farm animals. The hospital aims to offer comprehensive care for diverse patient needs.
- What accreditations does the Dr. John A. Coyne South Clinic hold?
- The Dr. John A. Coyne South Clinic, which houses the Primary Care and Urgent and Convenient Care services, is accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). Additionally, its primary care and urgent care services have both earned the designation of Cat Friendly Practice – Gold, recognized by the American Association of Feline Practitioners and the International Society for Feline Medicine.
- What services are offered by the Primary Care service at the hospital?
- The Primary Care service provides comprehensive wellness and preventive medicine for dogs and cats. This includes physical examinations, vaccinations, parasite control, nutritional counseling, general surgery, dentistry, and behavioral counseling. They also offer diagnostic testing, imaging services, and care for illnesses and injuries, with referrals available to board-certified specialists.
- What is the role of veterinary students at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital?
- Veterinary students from all four years of the curriculum are actively engaged in patient care at the hospital, which is a core part of its teaching mission. Students, interns, and residents are typically part of the care team, taking patient histories and presenting diagnostic differentials under the supervision of faculty experts. A licensed veterinarian always directs and oversees patient care.
- When should a pet owner consider using the Urgent and Convenient Care service?
- The Urgent and Convenient Care service is designed for dogs and cats with non-life-threatening conditions when a same-day appointment is needed and the primary veterinarian is unavailable. Appropriate concerns include vomiting, diarrhea, lameness, minor wounds, skin and ear problems, non-active seizures, urinary issues, coughing, suspected allergic reactions, eye conditions, or minor bleeding.
Contact & hours
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1008 W Hazelwood Dr
Chicago
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