University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Veterinary school hospitals
The state's AVMA-accredited vet school hospital, offering primary care for dogs, cats and exotics, 24/7/365 small-animal emergency care, and specialty services; owners can book routine and emergency care directly, and clinical trials sometimes offer treatment at reduced cost.
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
Before you go
Teaching hospitals often see patients by appointment or referral. Call to ask whether your pet can be seen, what the first visit costs, and whether payment plans or assistance funds are available.
If cost is the barrier, Paying for Care compares grants, payment plans and fundraising, with a checklist of what to have ready.
More help in Illinois
Other veterinary school hospitals options:
- Medical District Veterinary Clinic (University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine) · Chicago (Illinois Medical District)
Other kinds of help nearby: Lower-cost vet care (2) · Spay and neuter (2) · Pet food (1) · More help (1)
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