Animal Ark is the premiere veterinarian in Chicago. They were recommended to me by several individuals who are in pet care, work for rescue organizations or are responsible pet owners. I liked their holistic approach coupled with traditional vet medicine. Their service was quick and their environment was pleasant, modern and clean. My cat improved after visits there or I left with a definitive idea of what could possibly be wrong and what to expect in the future. Vet medicine is obviously not an exact science as these creatures can't tell us what is exactly wrong, Vets can only surmise, and run tests. I always felt they were completely through in attempting to diagnose my aging cat. Although she received exemplary care from Animal Ark, I was forced to put her to sleep on Christmas Eve morning after a short illness. Amazingly, they answered their phones before 8am on this day and got me right in. I had no other options with my beloved cat but they made the decision so compassionate. Never once did I get the impression they were just doing their job. They even cried with me, hugged me and petted my cat and spoke gently to her. They gave me burial/remains choices. What more can you ask for during one of the most difficult decisions in life. I am so grateful to have had such a caring, compassionate and professional team of people to help me with my pet. They are truly the best.
Pros: Flexible, long hours most days; fabulous staff; easy access off Kennedy
Cons: Closed early one afternoon during the week
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