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Your Trusted Veterinarian in Lake Bluff
At Forest Bluff Animal Hospital, we prioritize exceptional veterinary care and customer service for pets and their owners. Our team delivers wellness and medical care, dentistry, surgery, radiology, therapeutic laser treatments, and fitness conditioning through a state-of-the-art facility. With a focus on treating every patient with love and compassion akin to our own pets, we maintain cutting-edge expertise in veterinary procedures. The Forest Bluff Training Group provides balanced, science-based training solutions tailored to individual needs. Our staff combines decades of experience to address both routine and complex veterinary challenges.As an affiliate of Harper College's Veterinary Assistant program, we nurture future professionals in the field. We emphasize preventive care, nutrition, and advanced therapies like laser treatment and water treadmills to enhance mobility and health. Our commitment extends to end-of-life care in a private, compassionate setting. Through community partnerships and educational programs, we empower pet owners with knowledge and resources. For emergencies, we partner with 24-hour centers across the region, ensuring continuous care beyond our operating hours.
Services
Wellness Care
Surgery
Dentistry
Therapeutic Laser
Water Treadmill
Pet Training
Emergency Referrals
Vaccinations
End-of-Life Care
Flea & Tick Prevention
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of veterinary expertise from our medical director
- Our facility features therapeutic laser and water treadmill technology
- We provide balanced training solutions with flexible scheduling options
- Our team includes experienced technicians specializing in surgery and care
- We partner with Harper College to train future veterinary professionals
What people say
Exceptional customer service
Compassionate staff
Knowledgeable team
State-of-the-art facility
Personalized attention
Services
Wellness Care
Regular wellness exams ensure early detection of health issues. Our annual exams for young pets and biannual checkups for seniors include nutritional guidance, weight management, and lifestyle-appropriate vaccines. We employ vaccine titers to minimize unnecessary immunizations while maintaining protection. This proactive approach helps extend pets' lifespans with improved quality of life through preventive measures tailored to each animal's specific needs.
Therapeutic Laser
Our Class IV therapeutic laser delivers non-invasive pain management for arthritis, surgical recovery, skin conditions, and dental procedures. The treatment stimulates cellular metabolism, increasing circulation and reducing inflammation without drugs. Each 3-8 minute session promotes faster healing by activating injured cells' regenerative capabilities. This technology offers pain relief for chronic conditions while accelerating recovery from acute injuries or surgeries through photobiomodulation effects.
Water Treadmill
The water treadmill provides low-impact physical therapy for weight loss, arthritis management, and post-surgical rehabilitation. The buoyancy reduces joint stress while allowing controlled resistance training. This conditioning tool improves muscle tone and range of motion in a supervised environment, benefiting senior pets and those recovering from orthopedic procedures. The controlled water environment enables customized therapy plans for mobility enhancement.
Pet Training
Forest Bluff Training Group offers science-based programs for obedience and behavioral modification. Day training provides socialization and basic commands, while private lessons address specific issues like leash reactivity. Puppy preschool focuses on early socialization skills. Our certified trainer develops personalized plans that reinforce learning at home, using positive reinforcement techniques that strengthen the human-animal bond through consistent communication and mental stimulation.
End-of-Life Care
We provide compassionate euthanasia services in a private bereavement room, offering dignified support during emotional transitions. Our staff understands the deep human-animal bond and maintains a calm, respectful environment for pets and owners. This service includes guidance through the process and space for mourning, ensuring pets receive gentle care while families experience this difficult moment with privacy and support.
People
Dr. Robyn Walter-Mrowiec
Veterinarian and Medical Director
Practicing in Chicagoland for over 30 years, Dr. Walter-Mrowiec graduated from the University of Illinois. She specializes in comprehensive veterinary care while balancing family life with three children and multiple pets.
Joe K.
Veterinary Technician
With 25+ years in the industry, Joe has progressed from Kennel Assistant to technician. He focuses on preventive medicine and surgical care, balancing work with movie appreciation and dog rescue advocacy.
Emily F.
Dog Trainer
Certified trainer using science-based methods to improve dog behavior. Specializes in customized training plans that enhance pet-owner relationships through obedience training and mental stimulation techniques.
Questions
What veterinary specialties do you offer?
We provide wellness exams, surgery, dentistry, therapeutic laser therapy, water treadmill rehabilitation, and end-of-life care in our Lake Bluff facility.
Do you offer emergency services?
While we don't provide 24/7 emergency care, we partner with three local 24-hour veterinary centers for urgent after-hours needs.
What training options are available?
Forest Bluff Training Group offers day training, private lessons, and puppy preschool programs using science-based behavior modification techniques.
How can I access my pet's medical records?
Through Vello, our secure online portal, you can view vaccine records, prescriptions, appointment history, and manage communication preferences 24/7.
What preventative care services do you recommend?
We emphasize annual exams for young pets, biannual checkups for seniors, and year-round flea/tick/heartworm prevention tailored to each animal's lifestyle.
