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Your Trusted Veterinarian in Sycamore, IL
Bethany Animal Hospital has been dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care since 1959. Our team of experienced professionals combines advanced medical expertise with compassionate service to ensure the well-being of your pets. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including preventative care, diagnostic imaging, surgical procedures, and specialized treatments for exotic animals. Our facility is equipped with state-of-the-art technology to support accurate diagnoses and effective treatments.

With over 120 years of combined experience among our veterinary staff, we prioritize Fear-Free certified practices to minimize stress for both pets and owners. Our commitment to continuous education ensures our team remains at the forefront of veterinary advancements while maintaining deep ties to the Sycamore community.
Services
Preventative Care Diagnostic Imaging Veterinary Surgery Exotic Pet Medicine Canine Rehabilitation Urgent Care Nutrition Counseling Dental Services Parasite Prevention End-of-Life Care
Details
  • Year established: 1959
Highlights and features
  • We offer 65+ years of veterinary expertise with Fear-Free certified practices
  • Our hospital features advanced diagnostic imaging and surgical capabilities
  • We provide specialized care for both common and exotic pets
  • Our team maintains AAHA accreditation for hospital excellence
  • We implement certified canine rehabilitation therapy programs
Associations and certifications
  • American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
Services
Canine Rehabilitation Therapy
Our certified rehabilitation center offers specialized recovery programs using advanced techniques like underwater treadmills. We help dogs regain mobility after surgery or injury while minimizing discomfort. Our practitioners combine veterinary expertise with compassionate care to improve pets' quality of life through customized treatment plans.
Preventative Care
We provide comprehensive wellness exams, vaccinations, and parasite prevention tailored to each pet's life stage. Our preventative programs help detect health issues early while educating owners about proper nutrition and home care practices for long-term pet health.
Diagnostic Imaging
Our facility features digital radiography and ultrasonography equipment for accurate internal diagnostics. These tools enable precise evaluation of skeletal structures, organ systems, and soft tissues to develop effective treatment strategies for complex medical conditions.
Veterinary Surgery
We perform various surgical procedures including orthopedic repairs, soft tissue operations, and emergency interventions. Our surgical suite maintains strict sterility standards while utilizing modern anesthetic monitoring to ensure patient safety during procedures.
Exotic Pet Medicine
Our veterinarians treat non-traditional pets including reptiles, birds, and small mammals. We provide species-specific diagnostics and treatments while offering husbandry guidance to help owners create optimal living environments for their unique animal companions.
People
Dr. Carlos Dominguez
Veterinarian
Dr. Dominguez has served Bethany Animal Hospital since 2000, specializing in orthopedic surgery and exotic medicine. He graduated from Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 1991 and maintains continuing education in pain management.
Dr. Heather Brown
Veterinarian
Dr. Brown joined the team in 2010 after graduating from University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She focuses on dermatology and ultrasonography while maintaining active involvement in veterinary continuing education.
Dr. LeAnn Gruber
Veterinarian
A graduate of University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Gruber specializes in preventative medicine and nutrition. She has been with Bethany since 2001 and holds Fear-Free certification.
Dr. Alan Hertz
Veterinarian
Dr. Hertz brings extensive mixed-animal experience from Iowa State University's 2005 graduating class. He joined Bethany in 2024, focusing on building long-term relationships to improve pet quality of life.
Jodie
Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner
With over 15 years at Bethany, Jodie specializes in rehabilitation therapy. Certified through University of Tennessee in 2014, she combines patience and technical expertise to help pets recover from mobility issues.
Questions
What veterinary services do you offer?
We provide preventative care, diagnostics, surgery, exotic pet medicine, canine rehabilitation, dental services, and urgent care for companion animals.
Do you handle emergency situations?
Yes, we offer same-day urgent care appointments for pets requiring immediate attention during regular business hours.
What payment options are available?
We accept major credit cards, cash, checks, CareCredit financing, and pet insurance including Embrace policies.
Are you equipped for senior pet care?
Our team specializes in geriatric care including arthritis management, nutrition counseling, and end-of-life support services.
Can you accommodate exotic pets?
Yes, our veterinarians treat birds, reptiles, and small mammals with specialized diagnostic and treatment capabilities.
Do you offer rehabilitation services for dogs?
Our certified canine rehabilitation center provides physical therapy using underwater treadmills and other specialized equipment.
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Reviews (6)
Chris Peterson
Jan 10, 2025 Report
They are more concerned in making money then your dogs welfare. My dog had liver cancer as a last effort I Dominguez open up my dog to see if anything could be done, he said "no " but asked me over the phone if I wanted him to cut a peice out to have analyzed to see if it was cancer cold money hungry. That is one of many
Annette Gavin
Jan 04, 2025 Report
The staff was amazing as we had to say goodbye to our Rena girl ( old lady as we called her). Very caring and understanding. Received an amazing card that they all wrote in expressing their care and concerns. Thank you all.
Mike & Laura Gilmore
Oct 03, 2024 Report
We appreciate the care our dogs receive from every service level at Bethany Animal Hospital. The staff is welcoming and considerate on the phone and in the reception area during check-in, the technician support is knowledgeable and helpful (pre-and post-vet care) and we cant say enough about the expert care they consistently receive from your veterinarians - whether its our regular vet or any one of the other vets on staff and available to take care of our boys!! Thanks BAH!!
Nataly Turek
Jun 25, 2022 Report
Dr. Brown was great with my fear reactive grumpy old dog - she was thorough yet efficient, and very pleasant to work with! I'm very happy to have this practice just down the road from me - would recommend to anyone
Mary Norman
Jun 03, 2022 Report
My Dog Is very sick.and they got us right in. I did not get good news.her x-rays show a mass in here lungs. And her trachea Is collapsing in on it self.there sending out the x-rays to someone that a tell me the next step. For her she got some meds.to help. With her breathing/coughing. Below is my baby Now my other baby is sick too.with kidney disease. All the staff here is wonderful.trying to help my older baby's who are very sick.keep going with a happy like. Here is my other baby
Nikki Myers
May 28, 2022 Report
We have always had a good experience here and have been taking our pets here for several years. A little over a week ago we unfortunately had to put our 17 year old dog down, and we were floored by the kindness and compassion the staff offered. They have a room specifically for euthanasia process that is nicely decorated and they have a dim light in the main area so others know someone is there grieving having to let their pet go, and the room has free treats for your pet and water for the owners too.

They gave us as much time as we needed and Dr Miller was absolutely fantastic with professionalism and it was clear he had true empathy for us. Yesterday we received a sympathy card signed by all the staff with kind and encouraging words. We will forever take our business here after they made such a heart breaking experience a little less painful. Thank you everyone at Bethany, we appreciate you so much.