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Compassionate Veterinary Care in Huntley, IL
Huntley Animal Care has dedicated itself to delivering exceptional veterinary medicine with compassionate service in Huntley, IL. Our team of highly trained professionals combines decades of collective experience with ongoing education to ensure pets receive the most up-to-date care. We approach every patient as if they were our own, providing personalized attention while supporting pet owners through health challenges. Our facility maintains rigorous cleanliness standards and fosters a welcoming environment where both animals and their families feel valued.With specialized expertise in preventative care, dentistry, and exotic pet treatment, we strive to make each visit positive and stress-free. Our commitment extends beyond clinical excellence to include transparent communication and community education about responsible pet ownership.
Services
Dentistry
Spay and Neuter
Preventative Care
Microchipping
Vaccinations
Wellness Exams
Parasite Prevention
Puppy and Kitten Care
Pocket Pet Services
Exotic Pet Services
Highlights and features
- Our veterinarians maintain ongoing education in the latest medical advancements
- We treat every pet with the same care as our own family animals
- Clean, modern facility with welcoming, knowledgeable staff
- Specialized experience with exotic pets and pocket animals
- Compassionate support for pet owners during health challenges
What people say
Amazing team
Cared like their own
Knowledgeable and caring
Good price
Treated like family
Services
Dental Care
Our comprehensive dental services prevent and treat oral diseases that can affect your pet's overall health. We provide dental cleanings, extractions, and oral health assessments under anesthesia with continuous monitoring. Regular dental checkups help prevent heart, liver, and kidney problems caused by untreated dental disease, ensuring your pet maintains proper nutrition and comfort.
Wellness Exams
These routine evaluations allow us to track your pet's health trends and detect early signs of disease. Our thorough nose-to-tail examinations include weight checks, dental inspections, and organ system assessments. Regular wellness visits establish health baselines and create opportunities for preventative care recommendations tailored to your pet's life stage and breed-specific needs.
Vaccinations
Our vaccination programs protect pets against common, preventable diseases based on their lifestyle and regional risks. We offer core vaccines like rabies and distemper while providing guidance on non-core vaccines for at-risk animals. Vaccine schedules follow veterinary standards to ensure optimal immunity while minimizing unnecessary immunizations through titer testing options.
Exotic Pet Care
We provide specialized care for birds, reptiles, and small mammals requiring unique nutritional and environmental needs. Our team stays current with exotic animal medicine to treat conditions specific to these species. We offer husbandry guidance for proper habitat setup and nutritional counseling to ensure these special pets thrive in home environments.
Parasite Prevention
Our comprehensive parasite control programs protect pets from heartworms, fleas, ticks, and intestinal parasites. We recommend year-round preventatives tailored to each pet's lifestyle and risk factors. We provide educational resources about parasite transmission and conduct regular fecal exams to ensure early detection and treatment of infestations that could impact both pet and human health.
People
Dr. Kelly Phillips
Veterinarian
Dr. Phillips brings 20+ years of experience in family practice, emergency medicine, and exotic pet care. She holds special interests in feline medicine and soft tissue surgery while maintaining active memberships in multiple veterinary associations.
Dr. Susan Shipley
Veterinarian
Dr. Shipley specializes in exotic animal care and dentistry with additional training in canine acupuncture. She provides treatment for both common and specialized pets while maintaining active involvement in veterinary continuing education.
Dr. Stacey Sutter
Veterinarian
Dr. Sutter focuses on wellness care and internal medicine after graduating from University of Illinois. She combines clinical expertise with practical pet owner guidance during routine and specialized veterinary visits.
Christina O.
Hospital Manager
Christina leads our front office team with 10+ years of veterinary management experience. She ensures smooth operations while maintaining a priority on exceptional client and patient experiences during every visit.
Susan L.
Lead Surgical Technician
As our lead surgical technician since 2013, Susan brings extensive hands-on experience with surgical procedures and post-operative care. She ensures strict protocol adherence while providing compassionate support to patients and families.
Questions
What species do you treat at Huntley Animal Care?
We treat dogs, cats, pocket pets (hamsters, guinea pigs), birds, and reptiles with specialized care protocols for each species' unique needs.
When should I schedule my new pet's first exam?
Bringing new puppies, kittens, or exotic pets in for a wellness exam within their first week in your home establishes health baselines and vaccination schedules.
Do you offer emergency services after hours?
While we're closed nights and weekends, we provide referrals to trusted local emergency clinics for urgent care needs outside our regular hours.
How often should pets receive dental cleanings?
Annual dental exams are recommended for most pets, with professional cleanings performed based on individual oral health assessments and age factors.
What should I bring for my first visit?
For new patients, please bring vaccination records, any current medications, and previous medical history to ensure comprehensive care planning.
Do you offer payment plans or financial options?
We accept major credit cards and CareCredit financing to help manage treatment costs while prioritizing your pet's immediate healthcare needs.
Reviews (7)
Michele Hartwig
Nov 29, 2021
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Everyone was super friendly and welcoming. They gave Diamond great care. My sweet dog felt comfortable and that makes me super happy!
Gerald Shepard
Nov 14, 2021
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Very nice staff working there and did a great job cleaning my dog teeth and was ok the next morning after surgery dont give medicine unless needed
Very nice staff working there and did a great job cleaning my dog teeth and was ok the next morning after surgery dont give medicine unless needed
Nick Lucarelli
Oct 03, 2021
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Dr. Shipley and her team were absolutely amazing with my pitbull Scout. He had stage 1 pneumonia and she caught it in the early stages so it didn't get any worse. She cared for him like he was one of her own. Didn't get nickel and dimed one bit. X-rays and meds for Scout were a good price compared to other clinics. Highly recommend Dr. Shipley and her team.
Riley Balduf
Jul 29, 2021
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I have had nothing but positive experiences with this place. They coordinated getting my dog from the boarding place we left him him in order to give him the shots he needed to play with other dogs, had the whole thing figured out by the time we got off our plane. And they were incredibly helpful during my dog's fight with leukemia.
Tokin Bud
Jul 02, 2021
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Scam!!! They nickel and dime you on everything!! I love my pets more than humans but if you dont want to be homeless with a pet, don't go here at all!! 5 bucks just to throw away a needle... every other place doesn't do that and we have asked. Ridiculous the price they charge and then don't tell you about it!!! You are better off going the distance to a better vet. 30 years I've had animals and never have I had an experience like this... just Ridiculous.
Sam Calame
Jun 30, 2021
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This is the most horrible experience I have had to deal with my poor cat, she has terrible anxiety and they were not Accommodating at ALL. I was trying to explain it would be easier if I could carry her in because of her anxiety, I was told because we were 1min late that I couldnt come in but someone else pulls up with there pet and walks right in. The staff is rude and is not clear on protocol I was told one thing by staff and something completely different by vet. And all of this was done via phone. I would not under any Circumstance would refer anyone at all to this place
Angry P.
Jun 21, 2021
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I took my dog for a pre-neuter consult. I called before hand to inquire about costs, as vets in my experience tend to be desperate for money and try to pad their bills massively in order to make a buck. While I understand the desperation as they don't tend to make much, I also don't appreciate being taken advantage of. I discussed with the person when I called my dogs' needs and what the situation was, and was given a quote. When I got to the clinic, I had to wait in my car - both for filling out paperwork and after completing it. Seems that this animal clinic is not in tune with
