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Your Trusted Partner for Comprehensive Veterinary Care
Dundee Animal Hospital has been a trusted provider of veterinary care for over 60 years, serving pets and their owners in Dundee, Elgin, and Algonquin, Illinois. Our AAHA-accredited practice combines decades of experience with a commitment to innovation, offering comprehensive services including 24/7 emergency care, wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, and specialized treatment for exotic pets.

Our team of Fear-Free Certified professionals prioritizes compassionate care, treating every pet as family while maintaining the highest standards of veterinary medicine. With three convenient locations and a legacy of excellence, we focus on preventive care, client education, and emergency readiness to ensure pets receive lifelong, holistic health support.
Services
24/7 Emergency Care Pet Wellness Exams Vaccinations Pet Dental Care Spay and Neuter Microchipping Exotic Pet Services
Details
  • Year established: 1960
Highlights and features
  • We offer over 60 years of veterinary expertise and AAHA-accredited care.
  • Our team includes Fear-Free Certified professionals for stress-free pet visits.
  • We provide 24/7 emergency veterinary services for urgent pet care needs.
  • Our hospitals serve Kane, McHenry, and Cook Counties with three convenient locations.
  • We treat exotic pets including birds, reptiles, and pocket animals.
Associations and certifications
  • AAHA
What people say
Knowledge, patience and expertise Exceptional team Emergency care available Fear-Free Certified professionals Routine vaccines handled efficiently
Services
24/7 Emergency Care
Our AAHA-accredited hospital provides round-the-clock emergency veterinary services for dogs and cats. Trained staff handle urgent cases including trauma, poisoning, and severe illness. Immediate access to medical records ensures continuity of care during critical situations.
Pet Wellness Exams
Customized wellness plans include annual checkups, parasite prevention, and age-specific diagnostics. Senior pets receive bi-annual evaluations to monitor chronic conditions and maintain quality of life through proactive healthcare strategies.
Pet Dental Care
Comprehensive dental care includes oral exams, X-rays, professional cleanings, and extractions. We follow AAHA guidelines to prevent periodontal disease and address dental trauma while ensuring patient comfort during procedures.
Vaccinations
Tailored vaccination schedules protect pets against core and lifestyle-specific diseases. Services include rabies, distemper, bordetella, and leptospirosis vaccines with booster recommendations based on individual risk factors and local regulations.
Exotic Pet Services
Specialized care for birds, reptiles, and pocket pets includes wellness exams, diagnostics, and husbandry guidance. Our trained veterinarians address species-specific health needs while educating owners on proper nutrition and environmental requirements.
People
Dr. Aimee Maras
Veterinarian
Dr. Maras combines extensive experience with compassionate care, dedicating over 20 years to veterinary medicine. She emphasizes thorough client communication and personalized treatment plans for canine and feline patients.
Dr. Matthew Kersting
Veterinarian
With 15 years of practice, Dr. Kersting specializes in surgical procedures and internal medicine. He maintains active Fear-Free certification to reduce patient stress during veterinary visits.
Dr. Danielle Adamo
Veterinarian
Dr. Adamo focuses on exotic pet care, bringing specialized knowledge of avian and reptile medicine. She has worked with the practice for 10 years, emphasizing preventive care and nutritional counseling.
Questions
What emergency services do you offer?
We provide 24/7 emergency veterinary care for dogs and cats at our Dundee location, including critical care for trauma, poisoning, and acute illness.
Do you treat exotic pets?
Yes, we offer wellness exams and treatment for birds, reptiles, and pocket pets during regular hours at all locations except Dundee for emergencies.
What wellness care services are available?
We offer annual exams, parasite prevention, vaccinations, senior pet evaluations, and customized health plans to maintain your pet's long-term wellbeing.
Are your staff Fear-Free Certified?
All our veterinarians hold Fear-Free Certification to minimize stress during veterinary visits through specialized handling techniques and calming environments.
How do I update my pet's microchip information?
Contact any location to update registration details in the universal database, ensuring your contact information remains current for permanent pet identification.
Reviews (7)
Marissa Xicotencatl
Jun 28, 2022 Report
We want to thank Dundee Animal Hospital and their entire staff for taking care of our Lulu. Lulu is a 4 lb papillon so we are always nervous to take her to the vet because of her size. They treated us so nicely. And They treated her so well. Every single staff member was so sweet and kind during our difficult time. Lulu came home today which we are beyond thrilled. Thank you to Dr. Kersting, Dr. Maras, and Dr. Gurevich. And especially a huge thank you to Dr. Kindra. She went above and beyond for our little Lulu
Savannah Trevithick
Jun 13, 2022 Report
I would recommend Dundee Animal Hospital to anyone! My 8yr old pitbull had an emergency past my regular vet hours and we brought her in thinking she had a uti. She doesn't get along with other dogs so I am always nervous bringing her and trusting others. She ended up having bladder stones & needed emergency surgery overnight. All of the vet techs were wonderful and Dr. Knott was AMAZING! They let us come back and and spend time with her before leaving her in their hands for the night. Dr. Knott was so informative and compassionate and called before and after the surgery even though it was the middle of the night.

I felt very at ease and knew they were taking great care of my dog! In the morning, Dr. Adamo called and updated me and she was just as great! From calling and having questions interacting with the front desk and them being so nice to the vet techs bringing her to and from the car, we had a great experience with everyone. Thank you so much to everyone at Dundee Animal Hospital for making our scary situation with our pup a very positive experience.
Jake Massey
Apr 29, 2022 Report
Drove here from 45 mins away (Maple Park), because all of the emergency vets near us had 3-4 hour waits. We got there and they were able to take our pup right away, and we were in and out in about a half hour. The doctor provided a lot of good information on our dog's condition, and the staff was overall very helpful!
Sarah S.
Apr 24, 2022 Report
I just want to thank the Dundee Animal Hospital team for doing everything in their power to help my dog. They are quick, communicative, transparent and empathetic in an emergency. They allowed my family and I the time and space to make decisions regarding her care. I am incredibly grateful to Dr. Matthew K and his team for the energy spent and kindness they showed Lucy before she left us. In the aftermath, I was absolutely blown away by their ability to handle intense things like this daily and remain gentle and sympathetic with their clients. I really hope I don't see the emergency room again for obvious reasons, but I know I can trust them to help me, and you should as well.
Alexa Marie
Mar 19, 2022 Report
We just got a new rescue puppy that was exhibiting possible parvo symptoms so we took him to Dundee as an emergency to get him checked out. It was really expensive but we got the best care for our new baby. We had a great experience and whiskey will be just fine. You can't put a price on your babies or giving them the best care. They were patient, empathetic and went over everything thoroughly. Couldn't have asked for a better emergency visit
Michele Q.
Mar 11, 2022 Report
Dr Maras has horrible bedside manner. Had to put my dog to sleep, she was cold, no compassion. When I arrived at 1 am I was standing outside in the dark, cold and rain. Door was locked. I called to let them know I was there and to open the door, tech proceeded to ask bunch of questions while I'm outside getting rained on holding my sick dog. I said can you please let me in? We can't talk about all this inside? Terrible customer service, no compassion to the stress of arriving at 1am and you are scared and worried about your pet.
Meghan & Jason
Dec 31, 2021 Report
My fiance and I had to bring my 7 year old cat in here for an emergency in the middle of the night due to seizures and had to euthanize him the next morning. Mary Jo the vet technician, was one of the most sweet, caring, and thoughtful technicians that made me feel comfortable with the decision I had to make. If it wasn't for her kindness during this extremely difficult time for me I might have made the decision to keep my cat going with further testing.

But I trusted her opinion and I knew it wasn't easy for her to tell me. So thank you Mary Jo. This will forever be one of the toughest moments of my life and I'm thankful eclipse had a sweet nurse like you watching over him.