Recommended (Avian) Bird Vets in Illinois, United States

Bird Vets – Other States (within the USA) … International Bird Vets (outside of US)


Algonquin:

Ron Durante, Algonquin Animal Clinic – 10412 State Route 31, Algonquin, IL 60102 – Tel. (847) 658-3626 – www.algonquinanimalclinic.net

Member recommendation. Offers wellness care,sick care,x-rays, diagnostics, blood testing, viral testing, surgical procedures,rigid endoscopy and DNA gender testing. Works with compounding pharmacy to have medications tailored for birds. Focus on client education and nutrition.

Aurora:

Sam Ristich, Prairie Animal Hospital, Aurora, 1195 S Frontenac St., Aurora, IL 60504 – Tel.  (630) 820-6999,  www.ipahvet.com

Dr. David J. Bongiorno – Indian Prarie Animal Hospital – 657 RTE 59, Aurora, IL 60504 – Tel. (630) 820-6999

Arlington Heights:

Scott McDonald, Avian Laparoscopy, Veterinary Mobile Office, 115 Arlington Heights Rd. • Arlington Heights, IL 60004 — A traveling practice. His website has a schedule of the towns he covers. scottemcdonald.com – Tel. 630-654-3580, Cell: 630-240-2751 – Highly recommended

Buffalo Grove:

Dr. Janet Dornhoff  – Country Court Animal Hospital – 125 West Dundee, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, (847)520-4110 – www.countrycourtanimalhospital.com

Chicago:

Drs. Byron De la Navarre and Jennifer Ivankovig – Animal House of Chicago, Complete Veterinary Care – 2752 West Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625  – Tel. (773) 878-8002 – animalhouseofchicago.com – Highly Recommended

Dr. J.B. Breuderle, Avian Vet – Burnham Park Animal Hospital – 1025 S. State St, Chicago, IL 60605 – Tel. (312) 663-9200 – burnhamparkvet.com

Downers Grove:

Dr. Ken Eisenberg – All Creatures Great and Small Veterinary Practice, 4945 Forest Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515 – Tel. (630) 852-0910

Dr. Graham Merkin, Downers Grove Animal Hospital and Bird Clinic, 635 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515 – Tel. (630) 968-2812

Dundee:

Dr Eileen O’Brien, AAV Member – Dundee Animal Hospital – 199 Penny Avenue Dundee , Il 60118 – Tel. 847-428-6114

Elmwood Park:

Drs.  Alia Habhab and Betsy Clarkson, Midwest Bird and Exotic Animal Hospital – Offers after-hours emergency care – 7510 W North Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707 – Tel. (708) 453-8181

Geneva:

Dr. Dave Bongiorno – Millbrook Veterinary Hospital – 1749 South Randall Rd., Geneva, IL 60134 – Tel. (630) 208-7027

Elmwood Park:

Midwest Animal Emergency Hospital  – 7510 W. North Avenue, Elmwood Park – Tel: (708) 453-8181 

Lake In The Hills:

Jason Olech, Chicagoland Mobile Veterinary Services, Chicagoland Mobile Veterinary Services, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156. Tel.  (855) 838-6625

La Salle / Mendota:

Dr. Stephen J. Dullard, DVM, ABVP, Ancare Veterinary Hospital / several locations:

  • 2400 Chartres Street, La Salle, IL 61301 – Tel. 815-223-1000
  • 1205 6th Avenue, Mendota, IL 61342 – Tel. 815-539-3844
  • Spring Valley location was at the time checked “temporarily closed” – Tel. (815) 664-4616

Lisle:

Drs. Robert Ness, Ann Staudenmaier, ABVP, Alisa Kubala, and Holly Richards,  Ness Exotic Wellness Center, (also provides holistic services), 100 Maple Ave, Lisle, 60532, Tel. 603-737-1281, www.nessexotic.com – Recommended by membe

Milan:

Robert M Hearth, D.V.M. – a charter member of the Association of Avian Veterinarians – 651 West 10th Ave., Milan, IL 61264 – Tel. (309) 787-7474

Mundelein:

Dr. Eve Cheung Vernon – Hills Animal Hospital – 1260 S. Butterfield Rd Mundelein, IL 60060 – Tel. 847-367-4070 – url: www.vhah.com

Niles:

Jamie Abete – Avian Vets – Niles Animal Hospital and Bird Medical Center – www.nilesanimalhospital.com, 7278 Milwaukee Ave. Niles, IL 60714 – Tel. (847) 647-9325

Normal:

Matt Fraker, D.V.M. – Prairie Oak Veterinary Center – 207 B Landmark Drive, Normal, IL 61761 – Tel. (309) 454-8606

Peoria:

Charles A. Burmeister, All Pets Veterinary Hospital, 4707 N Sheridan Rd, Peoria, IL 61614 – Tel.  (309) 685-1441 (member recommendation)

Skokie:

Drs. Sue Horton, Stephanie Moy, Kristin Valdes and Jenifer Nix, Chicago Exotics Animal Hospital, 3735 W. Dempster, Skokie, Il 60076. (Shares a building and space with Animal 911, a 24 hr clinic that also treats birds and provides emergency care for all birds) – Website: exoticpetvet.com

St. Charles:

Mary Grabowski, Animal House Veterinary Hospital, 2079 Route 38 (Lincoln Highway), St. Charles, IL 60174 – (630) 443-1472

Tinley Park:

Dr. Karen Becker – Natural Pet Animal Hospital – 17236 Harlem Avenue, Tinley Park, IL – Tel. (708) 342-1111

Urbana:

Sandra Ritter D.V.M. – Avian Vet – All Creatures Animal Hospital, 2001 Linview Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801 – Tel. (217) 328-4143

Westchester:

Dr. Scott McDonald and Dr. Nye – Avian Specialists – Midwest Bird and Exotic Animal Hospital – 192 South Manheim Road, Westchester, IL 60154 – Tel. (708) 344-8166

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