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    Bramer Animal Hospital

    4.3 (191 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Pet physical or wellness exam

    Pet vaccinations

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    N N.

    This review is long overdue. And yes, I know about their recent changes. All I'm offering is my experience, which has not suffered as a result of the change in ownership/management. Bramer has been our vet for 5 dogs over a course of 15 years, give or take. We have never, and I emphasize NEVER, had any issues or concerns with their level of medical knowledge, level of service or professionalism. Everyone we have even met there has been absolutely wonderful, from the vets that have departed to the new vet now and of course to all the vet techs and front office staff. I have also found their pricing to be very reasonable. We have been fortunate to have had such a great vet for our furkids. Most recently they fit us in quickly for last minute shots and paper work and gave us advice on travel meds for the kids. They were just as friendly and helpful as the very first time we walked through their doors. But, now, we are leaving the state and will no longer be able to bring our babies to them and that does make me sad. I only hope lightening strikes twice and that we find another awesome vet. Thank you Bramer for giving Bella, Hampton, Napoleon, Cooper and Winnie the attention they needed and for always being there for them. They have their tags and meds and are ready to travel!

    Nessa finding a cozy blanket
    Grant S.

    Our cat, Nessa, is our precious kitty and we love her like a daughter. As a result, excellent vet care is of primary importance to us. That is why we are a tried and true Bramer Animal Hospital family: we want the best! We have now been seeing Dr. Valerie Schoen for 4 years now over the past 6 years and she has become like family. She treats Nessa how we treat Nessa: with love, kindness, and care. She is an expert at what she does and always knows exactly what advice and care to give to keep our Nessa happy and healthy. She also is equitable and will not try to upsell you. These positives are particularly notable because (1) the first year we moved to Evanston, we tried a different vet clinic (Broadway) and the Doctor was extremely rude and treated Nessa like a business-transaction object. We found Bramer the next year and LOVED it. However, we moved in the city (Chicago) in 2018 and tried a local vet (West Loop). (2) This vet shamed us into getting a round of special bloodwork, but failed to tell us it cost $260. We walked away with the largest bill by 4 times that we'd ever seen before Although Bramer is a far drive for us, the care and trust we built there was enough for us to return in 2019. We've gone back every year since and will continue with Bramer as long as we love in Chicagoland. We've also noticed that some vets prioritize dogs over cats. Our experience at Broadway reflected this. Bramer and Dr. Schoen have always made it clear that they treat all pets with equal respect, love, and care. As a result, this is a safe place for all pets! If you haven't found the right vet, or are disappointed with your current vet, I highly recommend you consider visiting Bramer! You won't be disappointed! Finally, we have appreciated the safety measures taken by Bramer during the pandemic! Thanks for keeping all of us safe! But we are also excited to hear Bramer will be opening up along with the state in mid June. It'll be great being back together. Thanks for being a part of our family, Bramer and Dr. Schoen. See you next time

    A happy and healthy Bramer Animal Hospital client.
    Ann J.

    I have been a client of Bramer Animal Hospital for nearly 20 years, I believe. They have had four of our dogs as patients, and so I have seen nearly every doctor there, because sometimes one of your dogs finds something the squirrels drop in your yard and eats it, or your dog gets sick, hurts their shoulder, gets cancer, etc. So I have definitely been to Bramer for more than routine visits. I believe they always got it right. My dogs enjoyed long happy lives. (My current "puppy" is a spry 14 year old dachshund we adopted when she was 7.) And they have been super compassionate when the dog's life in this world is over. I find all the Doctors to be super knowledgeable and caring to the animals. I receive all lab results back in a timely fashion. The front desk staff are always helpful and follow through with appointments, medicine refills, appointment reminders, clear invoicing and much much more. I am always treated with respect. Oh, and they run on time! I have never been left waiting a long time! I will be a client of Bramer's for hopefully a long time to come!

    Minnie and Frenchie Klein, March 2021.

    I am SO sad that Dr. Hagedorn is retiring! All of the vets at Bramer who have ever seen our cats have been just great, but Dr. Hagedorn, who has treated our cats for the past 25 years, is truly exceptional. We're going to feel lost without him, and I will miss him very much. He saved our Frenchie's life last year. She was 13, and suddenly became desperately sick with some kind of liver problem. This was during the height of the pandemic lockdown, and Dr. Hagedorn made time for us to bring her to him every day for 8 days in a row. It was touch and go for a while, but Dr. H.'s instincts for how to treat her were spot-on, and he pulled her through. Today, she is strong, healthy, and happy, and will reach her milestone birthday of 15 on November 13th. Dr. Hagedorn has patiently advised and guided us in the care of our cats with his great store of insight and knowledge and many years of experience. And he really cares! He always advocates for whatever approach is the least stressful, uncomfortable, or painful for the cat. And he never pushed for unnecessary measures. We feel so lucky to have had him for our cats' vet all these years, and we are immensely grateful to him. We will continue to bring our pets to Bramer, and we hope to for many years to come. The entire hospital and staff are caring, competent, and compassionate. They have our continuing trust, and we highly recommend this hospital to anyone in need of veterinarian services.

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    Great place to bring your cat for annual check-up. Staff is friendly and helpful. Wilbur the cat seems happy and so am I.

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