Carol Stream Animal Hospital

Our comprehensive dental services prevent and treat oral diseases that threaten pets' overall health. We perform professional cleanings, extractions, and oral exams using advanced equipment. Regular dental care prevents bacteria from entering the bloodstream and damaging vital organs. Our team educates owners on home care techniques to maintain oral health between visits.

We provide core and elective vaccinations to protect pets against infectious diseases. Our customized vaccine schedules consider each pet's age, health status, and lifestyle. Vaccinations prevent serious illnesses like rabies, distemper, and parvovirus while maintaining community-wide pet health standards through herd immunity.

Permanent microchip identification increases recovery chances for lost pets. We implant rice-sized chips between shoulder blades during routine visits. The procedure causes minimal discomfort similar to vaccinations. Registration in national databases ensures rapid owner notification when lost pets are scanned at shelters or clinics.

Our specialists diagnose and treat skin conditions caused by allergies, infections, or parasites. Diagnostic testing identifies underlying causes of itching and hair loss. Treatment plans combine medication, dietary changes, and environmental modifications to resolve chronic skin issues and improve pet comfort.

Digital radiography enables rapid internal organ and skeletal system evaluation. We perform in-house imaging to diagnose fractures, tumors, and organ abnormalities. This technology supports timely treatment decisions for both routine and emergency cases requiring immediate intervention.

Dr. Contreras leads Carol Stream Animal Hospital with 25 years of veterinary experience. He specializes in companion animal care and community pet education initiatives. His approach emphasizes preventive medicine and client communication.

Dr. Reed specializes in exotic pet medicine and dermatology. She has particular expertise in treating small mammals and reptiles. Her compassionate care extends to both common and unusual household pets.

We provide dental care, vaccinations, microchipping, dermatology, radiology, and emergency services for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and small mammals.

Yes, we treat emergencies during office hours and recommend St. Charles Emergency Veterinary Service after hours.

We accept credit cards, cash, and checks for all veterinary services and medications.

All our veterinarians hold active Illinois veterinary licenses and maintain continuing education certifications.

Call us at 630-462-7888 or use our online booking system for 24/7 appointment scheduling.

Yes, we treat birds, reptiles, and small pocket pets in addition to dogs and cats.

I recently relocated to Illinois and I found this animal hospital near my home, so I am happy that I found a vet for my cats. Service was fast, staff were friendly and professional. The vet was very informative and treated my cat with a lot of care.

Hi every one. I want to say one thing. Thank you sow much Carol Stream Animal Clinic.Thank you to all doctors but a special to Dr McCarthy and to all the stuff. For all they help and caring love, they gave us and to our baby name. Sharik . He was our best friend 19 year old cat male..We miss him sow much.every day. Dr McCarthy she was our doc sins we bring Sharik to the Anim. Hosp.and she still is.in my .Dr McCarthy thank you sow much. And we will see you soon. With a new soprice. Thank you Carol Steam Animal Hospital. Danuta W.

I am new to the area. I've asked friends and family if they were happy with their vet. No one could give me a definite answer. That was troublesome, since my babies (Shi-tzu's) are our life. Most answers were I wanted someone that was close to home. So that's what I did, I researched vet close to home the reviews said enough. My experience with Dr. McCarthy has been ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING! The Entire staff from the 1st phone call through the meeting of the Doctor. I couldn't be more pleased. Our babies are in LOVING hands!

Really disappointed with the service here. Refused to let us come in with our puppy and he, according to them, was aggressive and acting out so he needed to be sedated during visits. Spent all this money on sedatives which didn't even work for him. Was thoroughly confused by his behavior there because he is so well rounded and adjusted at home and around new people (albeit a little shy at first).

Very angry at the comments made about how they assumed he was going to be aggressive in the future and he's trending to become an aggressive dog in general. incredibly judgmental considering they only knew him from those visits. Took the pup to a new vet and literally no issues, not one. The new vet even said he had no behavioral issues she was concerned about! I feel terrible bringing my new puppy here for his initial experiences with the vet. IMO go elsewhere for care of a new puppy/any dog going through a fear period.