We've been going to Abell Animal Hospital since we moved here 5 years ago and absolutely love them. They are very detailed with what the options are and always give as many affordable options as they can, without judgement. Elise at the front desk is a superstar, my dog and I always look forward to seeing her! read more

I had a veterinarian, Dr. Gongjoo Paik, that was seeing my dog at the Banfield Clinic in the South Loop. She was very thorough and kind. I often had to take my dog overseas (a service dog) and she was able to complete the USDA paperwork, which I then took for stamping at the USDA office near O'Hare. Banfield charged $110 for this service. Dr. Paik moved to Abell right at the time when the USDA updated their system, which allows the vet to quickly input the dog into the USDA computer and generate an approval in a matter of minutes. I contacted Abell to get this paperwork done by Dr. Paik for a July trip. Abell responded back with their service - $98 for the vet visit, $21 for a "Telehealth" visit, and $950.00 FOR THE ACTUAL USDA CERTIFICATE! $950! $950! The USDA system takes 15 minutes by the vet sitting at a computer. $950! Not only highway robbery, but probably a violation of the ADA law. read more

Abell is the best vet practice I've encountered over my 30 years of cat ownership. The staff is just amazing, and so very kind- especially with my 20+ yr old Callie who turns into a demon whenever I bring her there. In addition to their outstanding care, they follow up by phone or email. I trust them 100% with my precious cats. read more

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Money sucking Animal hospital. There is now a service charge if you pay by credit card. Dr. Singh is just money hungry nowadays. Always do this, do that. Not quite sure they want to serve the animal or themselves anymore read more

Met dr Gaber today and was very happy with her advice and care for my beloved dog Medo. She was very thorough and provided thoughtful advice on his ongoing future care. I'm so grateful to have found a vet that is so caring and knowledgeable! read more

If I could give negative stars I would. I started going to this practice in 2000 under the previous owner. He was conservative and fair in his pricing. Fast forward to today and the practice is the complete opposite. Surcharge for all payment forms except cash and OSHA junk fees. If you need change for a twenty to give the groomer a tip - they tell you it is not coming to them so they will not provide change. (REALLY?) I have now moved the last of 6 animals to Riser Animal Hospital and highly recommend. Dentals start at $400 - check them out! No change=loss of over $2k per animal, minimally, per year. Well done! read more

Loved Dr. Singh, Dr. Gaber not so much, the techs not at all. Would have stayed with Dr. Singh if it weren't for the hospital set up and the ineptitude of some of the techs to handle frightened animals with understanding and care when taking blood tests and clipping nails. The attitude was, "I'm doing this if you like it or not" with no component of calming assurance. There is no parking lot and while you can usually find close street parking, it's not guaranteed. Seats in the waiting room are painfully, may I emphasize PAINFULLY awful. Meds are priced superhigh with the cooperative pharmaceutical program they use not any help at all. read more

Horrible. The only thing good that came out of this place was Igor the groomer. But, you can support him outside of this hospital. He's great. read more

I cannot say enough nice things about this veterinary hospital. My cat is my life, and they treat her like I would. They are in no way "money hungry", I have always been told all of my options and then I am able to go over any details and am told the cost beforehand. Having a vet so amazing with amazing doctors, amazing techs, amazing everyone, is invaluable to me. I have called and asked a question about my cat and a few days later, they will actually call and check on her. My husband, cat, and I have found our vet and we are so, so grateful. read more

Abell Animal Hospital is great. They always try their best to fit my kitties in the schedule at the last moment. They are kind professional and reasonable. The front desk staff is always friendly and helpful, Kim the vet tech is AWESOME!!!! She's so down to earth and amazing at handling my cat. She's such a sweetheart and very friendly and knowledgeable. The veterinarians are also great. I'm always satisfied with the services. They also have a groomer. read more

Please stay away They're after your money. Fee for everything. They also always want to sedate my animal for everything. I heard this from others and now I see it. Please take your pet elsewhere. read more

We've been using a vet at a local PetSmart Banfield office for our two dogs. The veterinarian moved to this Abell Animal Hospital office, and since we like her we followed her there. But when they quoted almost $2000 for cleaning the teeth of one dog, we realized this wasn't a good choice. Banfield charged $600, which we thought was overpriced. But 2 Grand? No thanks. read more

Hey, if you want to pay $1100 for a $300 dollar neutering procedure this is the place for you!

After reading these reviews I have to concur that Dr, Singh, is fantastic. My cats having been patients for over 14 years. Now this is where the issue develops. Do the math, 2 x cats, 14 years, annual , surgical and dental visits, is close to 40 trips. One of my cats had an annual visit due. Coupled with the fact he has developed a sore on his mouth, I called for an appointment yesterday (Weds). I was scheduled today for 3:30 PM. Even though Dr, Singh was not on duty, I thought it best to get taken care of. I took off work and raced home to coral my cat and get him in the carrier (A joy in itself). Drove to the clinic and arrived outside at 3:37 PM. I will admit i was 7 minutes late. I called because of the curbside policy and was told I was too late. They claimed my appointment was for 3 PM, and had even confirmed it. Wow, wrong on so many levels. I had an interview at 2 PM and even 3:30 PM was pushing the envelope. NO ONE ever confirmed the appointment with me, I had not spoke with anyone since I made the visitation. My wife passed in July, so they did not contact her. So after 14 years, and 40 appointments of NEVER being taken on time for a scheduled visit, they turned me and my cat away. WOW, WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON HERE. In the time, my boys have patients I have seen countless Vets come and go from this location. I do not know who the Vet was that made the decision, but i would have bet a kidney Dr. Singh would not have done that. read more

My cat was throwing up for 24 hours. My regular vet had no appointments available on the day I needed to have my cat examined. I took Thai-nee to Abell Animal Hospital. There is no parking lot. Street parking only. The veterinarian who saw Thai-nee was trying to upsell LOTS of expensive services. For example, a test for leukemia which is over $250. Why would a 21-month-old cat need a test for leukemia? The good news is my cat is NOT throwing up anymore. She still does not have an appetite 24 hours later. The only thing she has eaten are Temptations cat treats. My cat was given an anti-vomiting injection. She was severely dehydrated so IV fluids were administered. She was given another injection for something else which I cannot recall at this time. They tested her pancreas and the pancreatic test was negative. The total examination and tests: $130.86 -- had I authorized all the other unnecessary services (tests) recommended by the veterinarian I am sure my bill would have easily exceeded $350. I am a former clinical researcher in the pharmaceutical industry. I consider myself an educated consumer when it comes to veterinarian services. I understand exactly what tests ARE necessary and what is NOT necessary for my pet. I was not allowed to go inside due to their COVID-19 protocol, standard operating procedures and policies. I will not return for the follow-up visit, but will take my cat to my regular veterinarian for follow-up. Since I did not meet the veterinarian in person, and only had a phone conversation with her, I can't provide a fair rating for her. She has less than 5 years of experience as a veterinarian. read more

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Dr Ginny Youn is the best vet I have taken my dogs to. I have met many vets. I actually met her while she was working at another vet place and followed her to Abell! She is so knowledgeable and thorough. She is very honest and upfront about health conditions and what is likely to happen and I love that! She also does not try to sell you every procedure or medication available. I really trust that she had my dogs best interest and that is hard to find in a vet. Thank you Dr. Youn! Minnie and Molly are in great hands with your care! And you know i love my babies! read more

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Our dog began experiencing GI issues and chronic diarrhea in November so we brought him to get checked out. During our initial visit the doctor had asked if there were any changes in diet or lifestyle. While the diet had not changed, we have a toddler and were expecting a new born. We were told the changes around the house were a likely cause and to continue monitoring. After no improvement, we brought him back in to test for parasites. It was identified that he had a tape worm and we were prescribed medication for that. The cycle of medication ran its course and we had seen no improvement so we came back for further testing as we were told the tapeworm test was likely a false positive. From there we were told that our dog had developed an allergic reaction to his food and would have to switch to a specialized diet. The specialized diet treating for the allergy then ran its course with no significant improvements. Our dog hovers around 33 lbs and was down almost 20% of his body weight at this point. After that, the doctor had called back and said they realized now that he had a pancreatic issue and prescribed a new medication to put on top of his food. Because an allergy was not the issue and the specialized diet was extremely expensive, we switched back to his original food with the pancreatic medication. We had slight improvement so it was advised we increase the dosage to the point which has brought him back to a healthy weight and limited diarrhea. This all spanned the course of over 4 months and the numerous visits, testing, prescriptions led to thousands of dollars in charges. Since the proper treatment spanned that long, it also delayed our dogs yearly wellness check, preventing us from bringing him to daycare to socialize with other dogs. He was approved for his wellness check last week and my wife took him in for that today. When she came back she told me how much the visit cost and I had called the office as I had concerns. I was told that Cheryl, the Practice Manager, would call back to discuss. When she called she asked me to outline what occurred to which I mentioned all the above as well as my displeasure with Abell's transparency regarding pricing on treatment plans. She assured me that Abells policy is to always provide itemized cost for every treatment plan a doctor recommends and that my wife must have misunderstood. As a result of that call, I spoke with my wife and she mentioned she was given no written or emailed treatment plan, just a baggie with paperwork regarding teeth cleaning and his vaccination status, then an emailed receipt after she paid. I immediately called Cheryl back to let her know that my wife's "misunderstanding" was not a misunderstanding at all, we received no treatment plan. Cheryl put me on hold and confirmed that what my wife said was true despite Cheryl's initial accusation of her being incorrect. We've now looked back and this was not the first time we lacked an itemized treatment plan before payment. Our dog is 4 years old and Abell has been the Animal Hospital we've taken him too since adoption. He's not had medical issues up until November so we had not experienced any issues with Abell until then either. Since then, the lack of transparency, the extended length of time and money it took to get an accurate diagnosis has us questioning whether Abell ever had our pets best interest in mind. read more

I had used this animal hospital when I previously had lived in Chicago during the 90's. After moving back one of my fur babies got sick and they were able to see him on very short notice less than a half hour. read more

Let me start this clear and simple. My cat, Chewy was misdiagnosed by Abell Hospital. They did not perform their due diligence as doctors in performing the correct tests in diagnosing my cat's condition. I was out of state on Christmas, my mom was watching Chewy and noticed that there was blood in his urine. She contacted Abell and they did a great job of accommodating her the very next morning to have a look at Chewy (the only thing that they were accommodating on) To preface this my mom's English is not great (first generation Ukrainian immigrants). They conducted the appointment with me on speaker and were accommodating in that manner as well (I guess). Essentially they took X-rays of Chewy and found that he had a considerable amount of bladder stones. They tried to perform a urinalysis but were unable too because his bladder was simply not full enough. They sent my mom home with a urine test kit. Now, upon talking to several vets that I visited after the fact... an at home test kit is HIGHLY inaccurate to test for the PH of what stones Chewy has. It's best to get a urinalysis done in house. The urine sample we brought in turned out to be not sufficient enough. They charged my mom for this analysis. I do believe they took advantage of the language barrier when they first charged her for the test in not explaining the accuracy in determining his condition. They also did not go through this with me while having me on the phone. That was just slipped onto the bill. I did have the office manager call me and offer to refund this test AFTER a bad review written by my boyfriend was written. AFTER. Dr. Singh called me the next day to go over Chewy's X-ray results. Based on his findings of the stones not looking rounded and a bit blurry in the images, his professional diagnosis that is was Oxalate stones and that they would have to be surgically removed. Because Abell does not perform these procedures he was quick to brush me off onto a specialist. His delivery was robotic and nothing short of lacking compassion. Once I got back home I made the decision to take Chewy to the emergency Vet the next morning (Medvet). PSA Medvet was fantastic and my bill for an emergency visit was half the cost of Abell. That included two analysis's that were performed as well as pain meds. End result was I could wait to see if diet would work or to be safe, get the surgery. Since their test results were more aligned with Struvite stones that can be diluted with a veterinary diet. I made the executive decision to take my cat across state borders to my new second home in upstate New York. There we went to a veterinary clinic that also performed common procedures such as cystotomy. Advice for anyone who has to get this surgery for their pet... try to get out of Chicago. It is half the cost everywhere else. Chewy is recovering as well as I could hope for... and I just received the lab results of the kind of stones Chewy had. They were Struvite stones. They could have been fixed with diet. I'm glad I got the surgery because he is out of the red, but it could have been avoided. So Dr. Singh, perhaps before you make a diagnosis, perform a urinalysis maybe some blood work and not snap some X-rays and go based off of blurry image results. I normally would never talk down to anyone, but the anxiety that this has caused, while out of state, and the amount of money it has cost me, it is my due diligence. Due to a previous negative review written I was contacted by the office manager. She was kind in wanting to refund a part of the bill, but at the end of the day it comes down to negative reviews and how they can hurt a small business. I had an extremely NEGATIVE experience here, I was hurt by how Chewy was treated, by how I was treated, alongside my mother. So Abell, I am sorry that my negative review may hurt you, but at the same time I have zero remorse in writing it. If it can help even one person in not coming here and getting the treatment my pet received I am happy to do it over and over again. read more

It appears that Abell has turned into a more restrictive veterinary practice. If a dog presents with a simple problem that will generate a substantial fee then they will treat. Cases involving any level of complexity are not welcome. The vet staff is not stable with a high level of turnover. For the overall health of your dog - find a different Vet. I have a senior dog that has been a patient at Abell since about 2008. In recent years the various vets employed by Abell were unable to in diagnose the reasons for my pups weight loss. Recently, when I requested information and support for CCD and/ or dementia I was told that there was no effective treatment. On my most recent visit I met Dr. Singh on my way into the clinic. He suggested euthanasia before the dog was examined. After examination and a recommended blood test, she turned out to have a manageable problem - vestibular syndrome ( otherwise known as vertigo). Fee - $308.75. I had agreed to a blood test, explaining to the doctor that my dog needed to have her teeth cleaned. When I requested an appointment for the cleaning - a procedure performed in the past by Abell - they refused and recommended that I have the procedure performed at a specialty clinic that had cardiac support. My dog has no diagnosed cardiac problems. After, I requested my dogs records so that I can seek appropriate care for her, I received a phone hall from Abell's "practice manager". Her purpose in calling seemed to be to convince me to agree with Abells position refusing to perform teeth cleaning for my dog. I disagreed, pointing out that my dog had no heart problem or other issues presented in her bloodwork that would support this decision. The practice manager became defensive and stated that Abell had the right to refuse treatment to any animal. My advice - choose a different vet. read more

We brought out 2 year old dog here 2 times, and the first two times were pretty good. The front desk people sent over our dogs record to the insurance which was nice. The doctors were all nice, but my most recent interaction caused me to not give them my business. We spent well over $600 there in the past 3 months, but they refused to refill one of the prescriptions they prescribed without a visit of $100. The people that answered the phones showed zero empthaty for our dog, and were like machines. I reminded them that we spent over $600 with you in the past 3 months, and that I would appreciate if you could refill this prescription. It was a simple diareha medication, nothing crazy like pain pills. There are many vets in Chicago, and we will take our business to one that isn't all about extracting the most money from you. read more

I would like to take this opportunity to WARN every animal owner taking their pets to this FOR PROFIT "animal hospital." I took my new puppy here for the SECOND round of puppy shots. I told them over the phone SEVERAL TIMES (since we aren't allowed in because of Covid) that my puppy needed the second round. I provided a copy of the puppy's veterinary record and everything. Upon receiving my pup back along with the receipt for $400+ I find out they administered the FIRST round, AGAIN. Number one this is HORRIBLE on the animal. Number two, this is not what I requested be done to MY pet. The unintelligent vet told me they do this to ALL animals that come in because they don't know if they received the first round.....PROOF AND DOCUMENTATION FROM A PREVIOUS VET WASN'T ENOUGH?!?!?? This place is FOR PROFIT ONLY. I came here because my normal vet was booked up months in advance and my puppy needed the second round. They wanted to perform an ear cytology, give me probiotics, etc etc etc the list is long...all sorts of unnecessary things. I was forced to take my dog here for booster shots until my regular vet had openings. I did not leave here once without paying $300 or more. This place is the biggest rip off in the world. They'll try to sell you LITERALLY EVERYTHING they can. Even prescription dog food, for a puppy!!! If anyone knows where I can report their malpractice, please shoot me a message. Do not leave your animals in the hands of these monsters. My puppy hated coming here! The poor thing would never want to go inside. This poor dog cries in excitement when we go to our normal vet. What they are doing is animal abuse and draining the pockets of those dumb enough to continue to support this horrid place. read more

I took my dog in for an injury and I chose this place because of the recommendations on a community FB group and really was hoping to like it but, my experience has not been good. To start, I was almost charged for several things they didn't even do. If I hadn't asked about it they would of charged me for services not done cause they forgot to do them. that happened for not 1 but, 2 services but, they also forgot to give me items. I've gone there twice already and someone always forgets something each time and that makes me question everything else. To add my dog is not better and they are just charging me to experiment on medicine that is not working costing me hundreds of dollars. I won't be back read more

I am so impressed with the amazing care my cat received from Abell Animal Hospital!!! I am new to the area and needed to find a veterinarian for my cat because she seemed a little under the weather. I considered other hospitals but Abell had the best reviews and have been around for over 40 years, so I made an appointment for the next day. Scheduling was easy and they were able to get my cat's records from the previous vet. Brittany also called me the morning of the appointment to recommend pre-medicating her for the appointment as she tends to get very distressed at the vet. This was a great recommendation because my cat was so well behaved and tolerated everything wonderfully!! Dr. Pajak is absolutely wonderful and thorough!!!! She assessed every inch of my cat. I've never been to a veterinarian who did a complete exam like this before!! She told me everything she was doing and gave me advice as needed! She offered recommendations for future care but did not push services on me. They showed me the treatment plan and I was able to tell them exactly which services I wanted without being pressured!!! **The prices were surprisingly very reasonable, much less than I expected** Dr. Pajak, Brittany, and all office staff were compassionate, understanding, and efficient. I will be taking my cat there for all future appointments and recommending them to everyone with fur babies! Also, tell them I sent you there, they'll give me a $20 referral fee!! read more

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not at all a cheap vet by any means.. but it's closest to my home, for i had to put our baby girl, jesse down on 9-18-21, @10 years old for she had cancer..to put her down and have her cremated.. it was $400.. but she needed to be put out of her misery, asap.. and they take the CARE CARD, WHICH IMMENSELY HELPED OUT DURING OUR TIME OF SORROW.. read more

Abell Animal Hospital - My son, taking his last pic with his pup JESSE.. we got her for his 5th bday.. we miss her SO SO MUCH... - Veterinarians Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I took my new kitten here to get checked out and this was, hands down, the best vet experience I've ever had. Sandi and Melissa, the sweet ladies who were at the front desk, made the checking in process a breeze. They were also super friendly and easy to talk to. Any anxiety I was having disappeared pretty much the second I started speaking to them. Cheryl was also very sweet and attentive. They gave me info, as well as some supplies, I didn't realize I needed and made sure my little baby was as comfortable as possible during this whole process. Lastly, Dr. Gaber was great with my kitty. They helped me realize Lucy was in fact a Luca (a name Sandi picked out, thank you!) and made his first check up a breeze. I was so scared he'd be scared, but nope, she handled him with ease and care and he seemed comfortable in her hands. As well as everyone else's here. If you're looking for a new vet office, I can't recommend this place enough. You'll have a great experience and your pet will get the best care possible. read more

Awesome care place for your pets! They treated my dog so well! Thank you. Would definitely recommend this place.

I just want to say that Dr. Singh is a literal angel on Earth. I have been taking my animals to Abell for years and it's because of him. He really cares- his bedside manner is impeccable, and he does not try to upsell you on things that are not necessary. My best friend- a Golden Retriever named Bandit got the best care from Dr. Singh and the staff there. When Bandit got sick with cancer, Dr. Singh was so empathetic, gentle and confident in his ways. (He always was) He had performed various surgeries on Bandit throughout his healthy life, and also when he fell ill. I cannot thank Dr. Singh and Abell for the care we received. I now take our kitten Snowy to see Dr. Singh and I specifically requested him to perform Snow's spay. I trust him and Abell so much. They really seem to care for the animals, and they really put the animals well being first. I believe all vets are expensive but for the care they give, their prices are very reasonable- I actually usually feel relieved when they give me my bill, I always worry it's going to be more. They are taking Covid very seriously and take all the precautions necessary. I have been to many Vets and this one is the best in the area. This animal hospital is professional, kind, caring, empathetic, nurturing, knowledgeable and reasonably priced. I am so grateful they exist. read more

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This place is not in favor of your pets. I brought in my sick dog for service. We were ten minutes late because the dog is severely dehydrated and can't get into the car. They won't even see him after driving 12 miles with a dangerously sick dog. Not ok. Stay away from this place. What kind of "vet" won't even give a dog some fluids so he won't die when I'm standing outside and we were late because the dog was unable to get in the car? This place. read more

i had an appointment with the vet today to get some yearly shots. My dog started throwing up last night and it continued into the morning. I called the vet this morning around 9am and explained that we had an appointment to get shots later today at 1pm but now my dog was throwing up and needed to be seen for both the throwing up and the shots. I asked if I could come in earlier ? I was told no that i had to wait till my appointment time. I told the man i was scared and could i bring my dog in so my dog could wait there till the afternoon appointment. I was told they had no space for that. So, I waited till the appointment time. I got to the vet and called from my car to check in. ( Covid procedures). The vet tech called me back. I explained what i told the man this morning about the needing the shots and the the throwing up. She said to hold on then came back and told me that we only had a vet tech appointment and couldn't be seen for the throwing up and they would not do the shots since my dog was throwing up. I explained that I called this morning and asked about this. She asked who I spoke too, i said i didn't know but it was a man. The vet tech asked if she could call me back, She then called me back and said the guy said i only asked if i could come in early which isn't true. I explained this to the vet tech how specific i was. I was told they were busy and had no room for me and all they could do was give me a list of 24 hour vets. I asked again for her to talk to the doctors she said she did and they we they were busy. I explained that I did my part and followed directions. I called early to check on the change in my situation. I was told to come at my time . It seems that the problem was on their end. The woman agreed. This morning when I called, they didn't do their job by verifying the type the type of appointment or whatever but I was being punished for it. I explained that if i was told this morning there wasn't room for me I could of had a lot more time to find options besides an emergency vet. Then she said they don't have equitment to treat her. I asked how they could say that since they hadn't even examined her yet and didn't know what was wrong with her. She just offered a list of 24 hour vets to me. I asked for a doctor to call me and was told they are busy. I asked for a dr to call me later. I was also told i could call the business manager on Monday and take it up with her. There was no concern for dog, no care or concern! It was their mistake -I called ahead to check . I then waited around 1:2 the day to be told go to an emergency vet . So disappointed!! No service recovery - no efforts. No care for my dog. read more

I started coming to Abell Animal Hospital after my best friend was raving about how amazing the staff was. That they really care about people and their pets. When I got my new puppy I decided to give them a shot. My friend was right EVERYONE, from the girls at the desk to the vet tec's, the groomer, Dr. Singh and even the office manager, (such a doll) are all super nice and caring. They took the time with me and answered my laundry list of questions I had. I have brought my puppy there for all his shots and checkups and he has never been scared or afraid of going there. read more

Abell Animal Hospital - My lil guy loves coming to see everyone at Abell. All the staff is so loving and caring. I drive 45 min to bring my dogs there. - Veterinarians Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Really think this place is after your money and that's all. I used to like this place a lot but feel it's gone down since getting popular. Brought my puppy in for some shots and expressed that he has car anxiety to which the first response was to give him anxiety meds they had. No alternative, no oh try this first and we'll see. They want money. Informed them he'd be getting his rabies shot elsewhere and was met with attitude several times. Not the first person with a similar experience either. I found a new place called Precious Bond Animal Hospital, I'd highly suggest it. read more

As a brand new client, we went for our first appointment. Waited outside for 15 minutes and even though there was staff coming in and out we were never attended. When booking the appointment the lady told me they couldn't reach "my husband" - I stated I was not married; assumed my dog was male, when it's a female, and was told upfront they're keeping my security deposit "no matter what". After waiting 15 min outside we just left. Afterwards there was an angry VM stating that since we "never showed up" we've lost the deposit. read more

Very upsetting experience for the second time with this place. First off I call them to schedule to put one of my dogs down. This was a very difficult time for my family and myself. I make sure that I ask all questions possible so that when I take him in it can go smooth and not have to be there to long. The lady on the phone gave me pricing for the procedure and scheduled it and explained that he would be brought into a room and given an injection to put him down. Well surprise surprise I get there and I'm put into a room for 20 min with my dog. I'm then told that they have to do a physical on my dog before they put him down. How absurd is this? So because of the circumstances I go ahead and accept it just to get it over and done with. Not to mention it was another cost added to my bill after the cost of putting him down and despising of his body. Today my wife takes my 5 month old puppy for his follow up visit. They give him several shots which cost $177. Several hours later after getting home he breaks out with an allergic reaction. They ask us to rush him back to the hospital so that they can take care of him. These blood suckers charge us again another $66 so that they can give him another 2 shots. I drive all the way from Northlake IL to take them here and all they care about is charging its clients for something we had nothing to do with. You are the professionals that's why we come to you. The right thing to do was not to charge us again for shots to un due what you guys caused. Obviously money is all you care about. So I'm taking both my dogs and transferring them somewhere else. I will be reporting you as well to the BBB. read more

They will take your money as soon as you schedule your appointment. Needless to say, they charge for every single thing they do for your pet (they wanted to charge me for a plastic tube container to collect my pet's urine) I took my yorkie in for a consultation because she was urinating all over the house. They wanted to charge me for different tests , xrays , procedures, multiple visits, all before they found out what was wrong with my pet. My yorkie had a UTI and only needed antibiotics and only needed a urine test for that. I know they knew that since the initial/start of the exam, as all the symptoms I described to them lead to a UTI diagnosis. Yet, they were trying to bill me for more than $1800 to do unnecessary work (i asked them for a copy of those charges and they didn't want to provide me with one, after I declined for them to proceed, another RED FLAG!). They will guilt trip you and use your pet's condtion and the love you have for your pet to pay up. I walked out and didn't approve any of their outrageous charges (ended up still paying $88 for that useless visit) Took my yorkie to a different clinic and right away they diagnosed her as having a UTI! They are vultures there, only interested in your money not your pet's health. I also feel like they are using the customer to experiment and use the pet as a Guinea pig at the expense of the customer's time and money and at the expense of our pets! This comes from multiple people coming into the room to see my pet (but never providing a diagnosis) the outrageous unconsistant bill, and the multiple expensive visits that were going to have to been made to follow up on all that nonsense. I felt uncomfortable, frustrated, anxious, taken advantage of and fear for my pet's safety in their establishment. read more

Best vet I've ever been to and with sierra being so sick when she was a young pup I've been to a lot of them. They take great care in making sure Sierra stays as healthy as she can be. It's a smaller place and the staff always remembers you and your pet. They have a big digital scale in the waiting room so you can see for yourself how much you pet weighs. I've never had to wait more than 20 minutes or so to be seen by the vet. The examination rooms are super clean and the two vets I've seen have tried their best to make Sierra as comfortable as she can be. The price is at least 50 dollars cheaper for a yearly check up than my last vet. They also have a program where if you refer someone you will get 20 dollars off your next bill if they come in. The person also gets 20 dollars off their first bill. They'll even clip your pet's nails for free if you ask nicely. All in all a great place to bring your pet! read more

A little pricey but they provide quality care with a personal relationship. I tried going to PetSmart for an ear infection once.. it was the animal equivalent of Cook County Hospital. Waiting for hours with huge crowds of barking dogs and screaming kids.. NO THANKS. Same thing with low-cost vaccinations at Petco. One of my dogs is a bit "naughty" and has to be sedated before I bring her in. The people at Abell know about this and treat her very gently. They know my dogs and their quirks and it's really nice having that personal care. Recently I brought them both for annual vaccinations and an exam. They wanted to perform all these other extra tests that would have cost over $300. I told them there was no way I could afford it and they removed it from my bill no questions asked. We see Dr. Schoessow and she is so sweet and helpful. Everyone on the staff is super friendly and I always have a fun time when I go there. It's never crowded and always very clean. The only negative thing about this place is the lack of parking. You have to drive up and down Northwest Highway searching for a spot and then you have to deal with taking you dogs out of the car on a busy street. I wish they would have purchased some of the vacant land nextdoor and made a private parking lot! read more

We take our most favorite dog Petunia to Abell Animal Hospital at 6032 N Northwest Hwy in Chicago, and every single person there is a peach: knowledgeable, friendly, kind to the dog, good to us. We met at least six people there, and they gave our puppy everything she needed, including tons of love every time we show up. No dog problems to report, thank God, but one still needs a vet, yes? Don't take our word for it; see for yourself. My baby Denise had many great prior experiences with the establishment, so when we were blessed with a new puppy, this was the place to go, even though we don't live in Chicago. Jon N. and Denise R. read more

None of the original vets seem to work here anymore, though the office manager has been there for 30 years (per their website). We took my cat here for an emergency visit recently- they aren't my regular vet, but my family used them years ago and had been satisfied. the vet who looked at my cat seemed right out of school and didn't seem to recognized symptoms any cat owner would know. We were unimpressed, but she was friendly and told us we'd hear back once the results of a test came back. Dr. Sing is the one who called me and he tried to treat a problem of crystals in the bladder with regular wet food and tried pushing behavioral therapy on me. I'm not one to discount behavioral problems in pets, but my pet has a physical illness that he did not treat properly. As a result, my cat almost went into kidney failure and has now had a catheter for 3 days. Luckily, he's now under the care of my regular vet. All this could have been prevented if Dr. Singh had treated him properly. When I called to speak with the office manager to express my concerns, I instead got a call back from Singh who talked down to me, blamed me, made up things we'd talked about, lectured me on how "almost all bladder issues including crystals in young cats is due to a behavioral problem (?!) and then... get ready for it... this is a doozy... told me if I was a professional, I would have known to DO MY OWN RESEARCH after he'd given me his diagnosis?!!?!? Best part is that I HAD done my own research and discussed what I'd read when we'd previously spoken. He also told me the office manager "did not need to call me back". I was glad when she did as I'd requested, but we didn't come to a satisfactory resolution. If you value your pets well being and life, please, please, find another vet. Abell's practices are dangerous, incompetent and should be avoided at all costs. read more

I switched over to this vet specifically because i was referred by a friend who owns the same breed (pit mix) as me. I was leaving my old vet because i was not at all pleased with the last visit i had there. My dogs are my babies. Therefor, if you are going to give them a shot or administer any type of treatment to them, you need to say so first. In this reason alone, Abell Animal Hospital rocks. I had Dr. Singh, and not only was he very thorough in the exam but he explained step by step what it was that he was doing and why he was doing it. We brought him a handful of a full grown puppy (which was our first vet visit with him in general) and wasn't too sure how it would go. Dr. Singh and the assistants did a wonderful job at handling (more so containing) him while showing great care for him at the same time. The doctor was extremely knowledgeable and helpful with a few things we didn't know enough on. Everyone there clearly loves animals and the prices are very fair. After just our first visit, i can safely say that we have found a vet, and a doctor, that we want to stick with! read more