Elmwood Grove Animal Hospital

Elmwood Grove Animal Hospital is a veterinarian in Elmwood Park, IL, located at 8330 Grand Ave. The practice provides quality veterinary care to the pets and pet owners of the River Grove, IL community and surrounding areas. Services include general wellness, dentistry, diet and nutrition, parasite control for fleas, ticks, and heartworms, vaccinations, microchipping, and diagnostic services such as ultrasounds, EKGs, radiography, and laboratory testing. The hospital offers same-day prompt care appointments for unexpected pet problems and maintains an on-site pharmacy for medication and food.

Founded by Dr. Lawrence Fox and his wife, Carlina, the practice has operated in the area since 1972. Dr. Fox and his wife raised their three children within the original location at 8035 Grand while running the hospital, operating under the philosophy of treating all clients the way they wanted to be treated. In 1994, the facility expanded into its current configuration. After determining that the existing space could no longer accommodate growth, the hospital relocated to its new permanent home at 8330 Grand in January 2024, remaining just a few blocks from its previous address to continue serving the River Grove and Elmwood Park communities.

The medical team includes five associate veterinarians: Dr. Kathleen Heneghan, Dr. Katarzyna Gibas, Dr. Samantha DeCair, Dr. Andria Miller, and Dr. Elyssa Sterneck. The doctors bring over 50 years of combined veterinary experience to the practice. Support staff includes Elsie, a certified veterinary technician, and a team of veterinary nurses with over 20 years of collective experience, including lead nurses Niki and Amanda. The front desk team brings over 30 years of experience to managing client interactions.

Elmwood Grove Animal Hospital holds a rating of 4.80 based on customer reviews. The practice is known for its long-standing presence in the region and its dedicated approach to pet health care.

With a history spanning more than five decades and a team focused on preventive and diagnostic care, Elmwood Grove Animal Hospital remains a central part of the veterinary landscape in Elmwood Park and River Grove.