Business Details
36 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Compassionate Veterinary Care in Bartlett, IL
Army Trail Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary clinic dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for pets and their families. Established in Bartlett, Illinois, we combine client education, advanced diagnostics, and treatment to address the unique needs of each patient. Our state-of-the-art facility features digital radiography, in-house laboratory services, ultrasound, and laser therapy, ensuring comprehensive care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets. With over three decades of combined experience, our team prioritizes preventive care, early disease detection, and personalized wellness plans tailored to your pet's life stage.We emphasize transparent communication, ethical practices, and community education to foster trust and long-term relationships with pet owners. Our commitment to excellence extends to emergency services, surgical expertise, and specialized care for exotic animals, making us a trusted partner in your pet's health journey.
Services
Wellness Exams
Vaccinations
Dental Care
Surgical Services
Exotic Pet Care
Avian Medicine
Grooming
Nutritional Counseling
Preventive Care
Diagnostic Testing
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of veterinary experience in Chicagoland.
- Our facility includes digital radiography, in-house labs, and laser therapy.
- Emergency care available during regular business hours.
- Specialized services for exotic pets and birds.
- Personalized wellness plans tailored to your pet's life stage.
Services
Wellness Exams
Regular wellness exams help detect health issues early through physical assessments, blood tests, and diagnostic screenings. Our veterinarians create customized vaccination and prevention plans for puppies, kittens, adults, and senior pets. Early detection improves treatment outcomes and reduces long-term costs while addressing age-related risks like arthritis and organ disease.
Surgical Services
We perform routine and advanced surgical procedures including spaying/neutering, soft tissue surgeries, and exotic pet operations. Pre-anesthetic testing, digital monitoring, and pain management ensure patient safety. Complex cases may be referred to board-certified specialists for optimal outcomes using advanced equipment and techniques.
Exotic Pet Care
Specialized care for rabbits, ferrets, rodents, and reptiles includes diagnostics, surgery, and nutrition counseling. Our team addresses species-specific health risks like overgrown teeth in rodents and parasitic infections. Preventive care and environmental recommendations help exotic pets thrive while educating owners on proper husbandry practices.
Dental Care
Comprehensive dental services prevent and treat periodontal disease through cleanings, extractions, and digital radiography. We educate owners on home care techniques while addressing oral infections that can impact systemic health. Anesthesia ensures thorough treatment and patient comfort during procedures.
Diagnostic Testing
In-house laboratories provide rapid blood, urine, and fecal analysis for disease detection. We screen for conditions like diabetes, kidney disease, and parasites using advanced equipment. Results guide treatment decisions for acute illnesses and chronic conditions during wellness visits or emergencies.
People
Jennifer Anda, DVM
Practice Owner & Chief of Staff
Dr. Anda graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 1990. She has practiced in Chicagoland for over 30 years, focusing on small mammals, birds, and exotic pets. She resides in Bartlett with her family and animals.
Jennifer Wahlund, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Wahlund earned her DVM from Iowa State University in 2003. She specializes in behavior strategies and holds Fear Free certification. She competes nationally in canine performance events with her two dogs.
Faisal Shabib, DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Shabib graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2020. He focuses on building strong client relationships and received the AAHA Award for Primary Care Proficiency during veterinary school.
Questions
What are your emergency care hours?
We offer emergency services during regular business hours: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-1pm.
Do you treat exotic pets?
Yes, we care for rabbits, ferrets, rodents, reptiles, and birds with specialized medical and surgical services.
How often should my pet have a wellness exam?
Annual exams are recommended for adults, with more frequent visits for puppies, kittens, seniors, or pets with health issues.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards, cash, and CareCredit financing for veterinary services.
Can I shop for pet products online?
Yes, use our online pharmacy for convenient home delivery of medications and pet supplies.
Do you offer mobile app support?
Yes, our app helps manage pet records, appointments, and care reminders for easier communication.
Reviews (7)
Kathy Patterson
Dec 01, 2021
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Army Trail takes care of all my animals and has for many years. Everyone is fantastic from the vets to the techs. You are treated as family and spoken to with respect. Love them all
Donna Ramirez
Nov 21, 2021
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Our pup had a growth removed from his arm at a different animal hospital in the area. The wound reopened multiple times which aggravatingly brought us back to that facility, yet he only got worse and worse. We sought another opinion at Army Trail Animal Hospital a week after his procedure and saw Dr. Shabib. He took a culture of his wound, discovered he had a staph infection (and was surprisingly never given antibiotics at the other vet) and developed an effective treatment plan - and now a week after seeing him, its nearly healed! He prioritized us and gave our sweet guy the most outstanding
Emily Gottschalk
Aug 16, 2021
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This facility does not care about you or your animal, they care about how much money they can squeeze out of you in a desperate situation. I will forever regret bringing my friend to these people for help and trusting their diagnosis of my cats condition. The doctors at this facility pushed a dental cleaning for my senior cat without fully disclosing the risks of anesthesia. They saw indicators of poor kidney health on his pre-op bloodwork but chose to do the procedure anyway and did not notify me of the added risk before proceeding. Over the course of 3 follow up visits my cats kidney
Jk Kwak
Aug 15, 2021
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We are new to this vet, and each visit we had with our puppy, we left unhappy. I gave them the benefit of the doubt..but after 5 visits, we are no longer customers. They were never on time for our appointments and the front desk does not communicate when they are running behind. The last time I was there, I had to bring my kids due to not having a sitter. I waited in a room for over an hour with 3 kids and a puppy. It was not a good experience and the vet made sure to correct me, and tell me that I didnt wait an hour. Believe me, when youre sitting there with 3 kids under the age of 7 (and
Jeff Allen
Jul 18, 2021
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The Dr and staff are the best I've ever experienced. Lots of information about our Dog, and we made the decision what to have done. Our best friend is doing well now. Thank you all very much.
M. K.
Dec 28, 2020
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Despite not being able to be in the facility when my chicken received care I was confident that she would be well tended to. Upon completion of her check up my girlfriend went to pick her up and was allowed in to learn how to administer the medication we were given. Our little ruby was wrapped in a blanket and hanging out comfortably until we were given a demonstration of how to administer the medicine. Prices of each test were communicated to me before any additional work was done and I feel happy knowing a have found a vet for my chickens that isn't 40 minutes away.
Margie Bauer
Sep 20, 2020
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Dr Anda and entire staff are Awesome!! I am Very picky when it comes to vets to treat my Goffin Cockatoo's. They always make Chance and Charlie feel welcome and cared for. Dr Anda clearly explains options for treatments and testing. Chance has Finally started getting a lot of feather growth including a new tail feather due to Dr Anda's care! My cockatoo's actually enjoy there visits I couldn't be happier with the service and care at this clinic!!
