Animal Medical Center of Chicago

I cannot say enough about Dr. Solomon and her team. My other vet told me that my 11 year old dog was just getting old but I knew he was in pain and not ok. I went to Animal Medical Center for a second opinion. Thank god. Dr. Solomon diagnosed his throat problems after examining him and running tests. She gave us pain meds and antibiotics and he is doing amazingly well. No more whimpering and hiding (him, not me!). Everyone in the office was compassionate. I’m extremely grateful to them. Highly recommend.

If you have money to burn or want a guaranteed excellent job done (above and beyond), you definitely have to visit Dr. Solomons practice. I was upset with my final bill and felt I could have been listened to much better overall. The bill is explainable because this is the“Neiman Marcus” of vet care locations. People who are not in such privileged positions financially and who might care for more than one animal and also care about their own financial stability or even future pet health care (considering the risks out there) would be wise to assess all their options. Expect the high estimate and a job well done.

I cannot say enough good things about AMC! Yesterday was my first visit there for my dog Hunter. They were so patient and kind to him. Everything they did they made sure he was a happy camper before doing it. No animal likes the vet but they go above and beyond to make the animal and owner are happy. Dr. Janik was very knowledgeable and amazing at what she does! Thank you all so much!

Wonderful vet. I’ve had Pam Janik as my vet for years starting when I had a male lab in the city around 1999 and then we went right back when we got a female lab puppy in July. She is so gentle and caring, and the whole staff is so friendly and loves our girl. Highly recommend!!!

My boyfriend and I just moved here from Chicago, when our dog Gibbs had an allergic reaction to something I immediately started finding a vet for him. It didn’t seem like any other place around here had time for him or wanted to accept a new animal patient.
Calling here had to be a saving grace. They had time for Gibbs, and were more than happy to start up his records. And they called his old vet all the way in Virginia to grab his old records. They seem to know each of the dogs that come in by name and the dogs are always so happy to come in for a visit; just in my observation of waiting to get a room. The wait wasn’t very long, I knew the paperwork had to be put in. After his vet learned that he had two brother bunnies, she was quick to tell me about another vet in the office that specialized with rabbits as well.
Score for me! Gibbs was taken care of very quickly, and now I have one vet to go to for all three of my pet «children.» Definitely walked out happy.

well let me start by saying I didn’t even make it in to see a doctor! I tried to call and get a rough quote and was put on hold for 2 – 3 minutes before hearing the line picked up and hung up. perhaps since I had to call and check on a price it was just too much for a working class pet owner to afford, kind of like art «if you have to ask how much then you can’t afford it». thanks for help guys, making the final days with my furbaby that much easier!

The doctors and staff at the Animal Medical Center of Chicago are very professional and caring. I have been taking my yellow lab to see Dr. Ogishi for years and have a great level of trust with her. She spends time to explain any problem and treatment option that is available. Her advice on dietary changes have really helped my lab with his allergies. The staff is very friendly and the facility is clean. I have moved farther away but still will make the hour long drive in to see them because of the trust that I have with them. This place is the best!

Just got my pup Bella home from animal medical center. She had a couple of fractured teeth that needed extraction. The staff there really took the time and care with her. They called a during the surgery to let me know what was going on and to let me know she had one more problem tooth that we fixed today too. I was so surprised that they took the time to call me and make sure I understood everything that was happening to my baby. Every time I go to animal medical center they surpass my expectations with how much they care about my baby. Thank you again to all the staff there and a special thank you to Dr. Ogishi for everything.

Very good facility that has animal physicians that really care about your pet.
I have been here twice and seen two different doctors and received the same level of care. I have only come for annual rabies shots for my cat, but the doctors both gave great advice on how to keep her clean and healthy.
They were even nice enough to give me a recommendation on a cat sitter for whenever I am out of town for an extended period of time.
This place is great and I will always bring my cat here for care.

The customer service is excellent, however you will be financially raped if you don’t monitor this place on your pet visit. You will be offered items that aren’t necessary for your pets survival and never told prices until you get to the check out counter and you have a $ 500 bill. This is very unethical as I feel you should be informed of the price of each treatment before they perform them, not afterward when you are compelled to pay. They will smile and politely overcharge you for everything they do. If good customer service is worth paying a $ 500 vet bill by all means. In the mean time I’ll take mediocre customer service and equal care for keeping hundreds of dollars in my pocket.

I think Dr. Solomon is one of the best vets in Chicago hands down. I have brought many pets in throughout the years and she — and her team — have always been great. Tonight I called Dr. Solomon to ask her about a recent (terrible) experience I had had with an emergency center. Even though I hadn’t seen her in a few years (my guys have been healthy!), she took the time to call back and explain her perspective based on her expertise. I am very appreciative and grateful for her time. I truly believe Dr. Solomon is focused on the best interest of the animal which is how it should be. Keep up the great work.

My husband and I started taking our orange tabby, Jack, to Animal Medical Center of Chicago after a pretty upsetting string of events with another vet in Chicago. After four visits with Dr. England, I can honestly say that they have the most knowledgeable, friendly, empathic, and talented vet staff I have ever met.
Every time I’ve had an appointment, I’m greeted by warm and friendly faces at the front desk. The office is beautiful and pristine. Something about a vet office in a big, beautiful home just makes everything feel more comfortable. They also make every effort to get you in within a few minutes of arriving, which is great. Dr. England is personable, passionate, and so caring. He is always willing to take the extra time to talk to my husband and I about our cat, Jack, when we’re worried.
Whenever we would bring our cat into our old vet, he would act completely unlike himself — hissing, crying, and hiding. At Animal Medical Center, he is relaxed, loving and usually purring. Something about this place just makes him feel safe which, in turn, makes us feel safe, too.

Dear Dr. Solomon & Crew,
Thank you for being the best veterinary practice I’ve ever had the privilege of visiting. From the bottom of my heart (and Tillie’s) we want to thank you for being friendly, professional, punctual, thorough, compassionate, diligent and all around AWESOME, amazing, outstanding and… ok, I think you’re getting the point.
Love,
Colleen & Tillie
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I came to the office for the first time in April 2012 based on all of the Unilocal reviews and the proximity to our new pad, but I came back because of the superior service and comfort level of knowing you are dealing with true professionals. Tasked with moving my slightly older dog to the UK, I lucked out with Dr. Solomon. Who not only researched the new rules for importing to the UK (no more quarantine, hooray!), but had all the steps lined up, forms we needed and positive attitude that we were going to make this happen.
My final visit before takeoff was yesterday (27^th December) and Dr. Solomon was (as usual) so tuned in to what needed to happen and diligent in getting all of the info together. I had zero problems when I headed to the USDA for approval because of her oversight in this process. And she’s fun to be around. And animals love her. My dog included.
We’re off to London on Sunday with Tillie in tow… and I have the wonderful staff at AMC to thank. Truly put me at ease and have made this painful process a little less so.
Will definitely have them as my primary vet when I return to Chicago. A class act organization and I’ve been to a lot of vets in Chicago over the past 10 years. This is legit. This is it.
*parking is quite easy on the street, just watch for rush hour parking.

I lived in Chicago for ten years (1997 – 2007) and during that time, had two cats that I entrusted to Animal Medical Center (and Dr. Solomon). One of the cats developed a rare cancer and the AMC staff did a great job of caring for her. They gave me options on treatment and helped me understand the prognosis of what would end up being a fatal cancer for my little Nancy. Yes, the medical bills were steep, but AMC allowed me to make payments that I could manage.
With my other cat, Sid, he got amazing care at AMC. A couple of years after Nancy died, Sid was diagnosed with a tumor that needed surgery. Because of Nancy’s history, I was told to watch Sid carefully, as he could develop a similar cancer. When I moved away from Chicago in 2007, I asked for copies of Sid’s records so I could give them to my new vet in Ohio. I took Sid in for his check up with his new vet and they were amazed at what he’d been through and I should thank my previous vet for such great care. Sid is now 19−½ years old and starting to slow down considerably, but I firmly believe he wouldn’t have gotten to this point if it hadn’t been for the care he got at AMC.
I do agree that the prices at times seemed a bit steep. But, I also believe you get what you pay for. Dr. Solomon and her team took great care of my pets and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone in Chicago looking for quality pet care.

I have been going to AMC for almost 13 years with my toy poodle, Cosette. In the past couple of years we have had to visit quite often to resolve age-​related issues. Dr. Solomon and staff have been nothing but kind and supportive in their treatment.
One thing I like about AMC is that Dr. Solomon or a technician always follows up in a day or two with a phone call after a non-​routine visit. Who follows up seems to depend on the seriousness of the matter. If the tech has called and my report is not great or I have questions, they will speak with Dr. Solomon who will call me to resolve the matter. Dr. Solomon has taken the time to check in on a Sunday when she was concerned about Cosette’s progress. For me this speaks enormously to their quality of care and concern for their patients.
I have recommended AMC on many occasions with confidence.

We LOVED our very first experience at the Animal Medical Center of Chicago!
I looked around on Unilocal trying to figure out which vet to go to since moving to our new neighborhood. We decided on the Animal Medical Center of Chicago because it was ridiculously close to our house and we could not be happier with our decision.
We ended up seeing both Dr. England and Dr. Ogishi. They were both really friendly, welcoming and informative about our pet’s health.
Our dog is special needs with incontinence and a skin disease and both of the vets were super understanding and helpful in trying to find the best way to care for our special pooch.
We ended up splitting our appointment up because our dog needed more shots than she should get at one time, so we are going back again to get the rest of the shots (free of charge for the second appointment). They were extremely upfront about cost and were clearly trying to get us the best price for what our dog needs.
AND, we got a hand written thank you note from Dr. England later that week.
Come on, this place is absolutely wonderful! Since this review is my first on Unilocal I even joked with my fiancé about how I created a Unilocal account just to give this place rave reviews!
We are very much looking forward to our next visit!

Top notch — all the way around. Super talented, knowledgable and pleasant staff. Our pup Sadie deserves the best care, and she definitely received it at AMC of Chicago.
Just like anything in life, you pay for what you get. Yes, they may be a bit pricy but the fees are not exuberant and are well worth it.
Now if only they had a sister location in Wilmette! We moved north a year ago and have been through a few vets, but I’ve been underwhelmed with each one. Any recommendations?
Justin & Sadie (aka the pet)

Big Fat Rip-​Off by Incompetent, Careless Providers!
Each time I have presented my 2 dogs for treatment this clinic has mixed up the dogs and given the wrong shots to the wrong dog. Most recently, I went in to make sure the shots were up to date for boarding my 2 dogs. I left $ 500+ dollars poorer! Even though both dogs have been seen for annual exams less than 8 months ago at this clinic and I have repeatedly brought and faxed my dogs records, they mixed up the dogs, AGAIN and provided unnessary exams and treatment, AGAIN!
Furthermore, when my dog required an urgent appointment, they made no effort to accommodate her.
As a human physican, I would have been sued out of practice long ago if my standards of practice were this low. Bottom line, if you have money to waste this is the place for care (less) of your pets.

As I sit here on the bed, perusing my babies medical records and scheduling our next appointment during our up-​coming visit to Chicago, I realize that I have been remiss in writing a review of this great place. Dr. England and his crew have earned this write-​up for the excellent care that they have taken of Bob and Lily, our two Boston babies, over the past 3 years.
Our path to veterinary nirvana was not an easy one. We went through several vets in Chicago. And rejected them all. Not caring enough, too judgmental, too quick to medicate, to slow to react, bad diagnosticians — a whole gamut reasons for rejection. We are very, very picky with who we allow to take care of our babies.
But we need someone special since our babies love to get into trouble. You name it and they eat it… plants, pens, rocks, firewood, pillow stuffing… everything they can get their little mouths around. So we are lucky to have Dr. England, Dr. Schnitker, Dr. Solomon, and the rest of the team. Every time they eat something they shouldn’t Dr. England has them eat a special binding food that helps the bad stuff come out without damaging their insides.
The babies are also very sensitive to vaccines. We have nearly lost Bob to an adverse vaccine reaction at his prior vet and Lily isn’t much better. But we haven’t had a single emergency since Dr. England began treating them because they put together a careful protocol of only one vaccine at a time, along with Benedryl injections.
I also like their Pet Portal website. It puts all of the babies’ medical records at my fingertips. and makes scheduling visits or ordering medicine very convenient. And, since we always vacation with babies in tow, it is great that they have been willing to ship their meds to us where ever we are when we have run out or lost it.
But the best part is that these Drs are members of the community and pet owners themselves. It is great running into Dr. Schnitker at Trader Joe’s and the others around the LP/​Lakeview area. I know they are going to take great care of my babies because it’s like trusting a good neighbor.

Animal Medical Center has been my and my pets vet for over the last 15 years. I brought my Golden Retriever best friend and buddy Luci there from the time she was a puppy then thru out her 14 years. Animal Medical Center took great car of Luci at every stage of her life. We now have another Golden and AMC is our vet of choice we have confidence in their knowledgeable friendly staff. They also seem to have all the up to date veterinary equipment to take care of the cats and dogs that walk thru their door. I highly recommend.