Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Chicago Veterinarians Since 1920
McKillip Animal Hospital has been serving Chicago's Lakeview community since 1920, providing comprehensive veterinary care rooted in compassionate medicine and cutting-edge technology. As a full-service hospital, we offer preventive care, diagnostics, surgical interventions, dental treatments, and senior pet wellness programs tailored to each animal's unique needs. Our team emphasizes personalized service and preventive health strategies, maintaining a small-town atmosphere while employing modern veterinary techniques like digital radiology and advanced surgical protocols.With multi-doctor expertise and over a century of combined experience, we focus on building lasting relationships with pets and owners through individualized care plans and community engagement initiatives.
Services
Wellness Exams
Diagnostic Services
Pet Surgery
Senior Pet Care
Dental Care
Emergency Services
Details
- Year established: 1920
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of veterinary expertise in Chicago's Lakeview community.
- Our practice employs advanced diagnostic technologies including digital radiology and ultrasound.
- We provide individualized care plans tailored to each pet's specific health needs.
- Emergency services operate during regular business hours with experienced veterinary staff.
- Our wellness programs focus on preventive care to maintain long-term pet health.
Services
Wellness Exams
Comprehensive annual exams detect health issues early through nose-to-tail evaluations. Our veterinarians assess heart, lungs, vision, joints, and oral health while discussing nutrition and behavior. Exams help create personalized care plans and provide opportunities for owners to ask questions about their pet's health.
Diagnostic Services
Advanced diagnostic tools like digital radiology and ultrasound enable accurate internal assessments. On-site lab testing delivers rapid bloodwork results while specialized consultations support complex cases. These services help identify conditions ranging from fractures to organ disease for timely treatment interventions.
Pet Surgery
Routine and complex surgical procedures use modern anesthetic protocols with continuous monitoring. Spays, neuters, and soft-tissue surgeries incorporate IV fluids, pain management, and post-op care. Complex orthopedic cases receive referrals to board-certified specialists while maintaining continuity of care for pet owners.
Senior Pet Care
Specialized wellness programs address aging pets' needs through biannual exams and comprehensive bloodwork. Our Companions of Distinction program includes cardiac evaluations, blood pressure monitoring, and glaucoma screening to detect age-related diseases early and maintain quality of life.
Dental Care
Professional cleanings under anesthesia prevent periodontal disease through scaling, polishing, and gum evaluations. Our team educates owners on home care techniques while treating dental infections and extractions. Preventive maintenance protects pets from bacteria-related systemic health complications.
People
Dr. Anthony Brizgys
Medical Director
Dr. Brizgys has practiced veterinary medicine at McKillip since 1974, developing expertise in dermatology while forming lasting client relationships. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and maintains memberships in multiple professional associations.
Dr. Allen Glater
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Glater has served the hospital since 1982, focusing on exotic pet care while holding memberships in veterinary diversity organizations. He earned his DVM from University of Illinois and maintains professional affiliations with associations supporting companion animal medicine.
Questions
What veterinary services do you provide?
We offer wellness exams, vaccinations, diagnostics, surgical procedures, dental cleanings, senior pet care, and emergency services for dogs and cats.
Are you accepting new patients?
Yes, we welcome new patients and provide comprehensive onboarding services including medical evaluations and care planning.
Do you treat exotic pets?
We treat rabbits, rodents, and ferrets, while providing referrals for birds and reptiles to local specialists.
What payment options are available?
We accept cash, checks, major credit cards, CareCredit financing, and pet insurance with assistance completing claims.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call our main number during business hours or use our online contact form to request appointment times.
What emergency options exist?
Emergency services operate during regular business hours with after-hours referrals to local emergency clinics.
