Dr. Walter has been our family's vet for decades. Gentle and trustworthy. The absolute best.read more

Great vet office! Our pug Romeo was taken great care of at this vet. Romeo was a diabetic dog and…read moreany time we had a concern they saw us right away. All the doctors and staff are amazing and caring. We have taken all our pets there. Highly recommend.

Nighthawk Veterinary Clinic is amazing. Dr. Beechler is fantastic, we are VERY picky about the…read moretreatment of our dogs and we would never go anywhere else. Danielle in reception is excellent...she is friendly, takes the time to address any and all issues and performs her job very well. If you are looking for a veterinary clinic, your search has ended with Nighthawk.

Dr. Sarah came to our home to help our dear Maggie in her last hours. I had been texting her in the…read moredays before as I knew the end was near for our girl. Dr. Sarah was so kind and gentle. Maggie had a peaceful passing. I have never been to the clinic. I was glad to have met Dr. Sarah. She helped our girl.

Vet offices, especially emergency vets, get a tough break on their reviews. People who have bad…read moreexperiences are more likely to be emotional and want to vent in a review, which isn't unexpected or wrong necessarily, but you do have to read all the reviews and make an educated decision. Every hospital, pet or human, has patients who don't make it through. I ordinarily take my cat to Premier in emergencies, but on Juneteenth they were overwhelmed and couldn't see me until later that night. They provided a list of other area emergency vets and Mokena was the nearest so I went straight there. They aren't 24 hours and it's a small place so upon arrival you have to call and they will put you in the queue. Wally was in pain and feeling poorly, so wasn't very cooperative, but they made it work and got blood for testing. Dr Soumar saw him for the exam and said the blood test revealed most likely he had pancreatitis. They sent everything to my awesome regular vet, who I was able to schedule with the next day. My vet did another test and agreed with the pancreatitis diagnosis. Wally was fine after a couple days of special care, feeding wet food with a kitten syringe to prevent dehydration and lipidosis. Everyone here was professional and thorough. Dr. Soumar was very kind and explained everything very thoroughly. I will probably continue going to Premier as they are much closer to me, 24 hours, and have a larger office, but I'd absolutely bring my pet back to Mokena when necessary!

What this place did?!? Words cannot describe. They listened to me when a regular vet literally…read moreonly a few days prior dismissed half of his symptoms as something else and put my baby on a diet which lead to him having the er visit he did. I'm livid at his regular vet and decided to find a new vet. The er ran the tests that should have been done and diagnosed him diabetic. Got him started on medication and three shots in, he's returning to normal.

"The colors of your first impression paint the canvas others hold."…read more I've been aware of NAWS for years, but I've never had the privilege of visiting the shelter. I recently took in a stray cat and her three kittens. After keeping them for a month, I surrendered the adult cat (Willow, aka Mama) to NAWS. Regrettably, her babies went to Catnap From the Heart in LaGrange. IF I knew then what I know now, I would have taken the kittens to NAWS as well. I had a contact who knew Delonda (NAWS board member), so she arranged for Willow to be taken in by NAWS. Anyway, I dropped Willow (aka Mama) off on Sunday afternoon. There was a moderate wait, but Franny was gracious and friendly with all of us. She took the time to take my information and ask about Willow's preferences and personality. She also asked what type of home I thought might be suitable for Willow. (Catnap didn't do that, nor did they even seem interested in what might be best for the kittens I surrendered.) She also inquired about her medical history and her backstory. Having just come from Catnap, I was surprised (and happy) that the staff at NAWS took the time to note so many details. Franny asked us to wait around while Willow's cage was cleaned, so we took that time to calm her and try to make her more comfortable. Someone standing at the counter also asked why Catnap didn't take Willow since they took her kittens, and we said it was due to her having a history of biting. This person rolled their eyes and kinda smirked, which confirmed all the uneasy feelings I had when I visited there. Finally, it was time for them to take Willow to the back, and we said our goodbyes. My sister and I were in tears... we've never fostered before (this was on our dime, not through any organization), so the entire experience was new to us. We've had cats all our lives, but we had them from kittenhood through adulthood. We were raised that pets are a lifetime commitment, so we keep our pets for their entire lives. Giving up Willow (and the kittens) was heartbreaking. When Franny took Willow to the back, we couldn't hold back our tears. Kim was standing near the counter, and I asked her what would happen to Willow. She said Willow would undergo a medical assessment before being put on the adoption floor. If she was stressed at the shelter, then they would look for a foster for her. Kim was so sweet... She tried to console us by saying she knew how hard surrendering Willow must have been and that she would be okay. She said that we could call to check on Willow or come visit her anytime. Kim and Franny were wonderful. They were both friendly, helpful, and compassionate. The entire experience was positive and reassuring. I could sense that I was leaving Willow in good hands. That's not at all what I felt when I left Willow's litter at Catnap from the Heart. A few days later, I stopped by the shelter to pay Willow's adoption fee for her future owner whenever she's lucky enough to find her forever family. She's really a sweet and loving cat once she warms up to a person, so I'm hopeful that someone will see past her somewhat gruff exterior and give her a loving home. I also donated some paper towels and trash bags. The staff and volunteers were gracious and wonderful once again. They allowed me to visit Willow, and she stopped hissing long enough to allow me to pet her briefly. I believe she recognized my scent because she sniffed me and then laid down so I could touch her. They told me she'd be moved to the "angry bird" section of the shelter, where a group of dedicated volunteers would work with her before she's put on the adoption floor. I honestly can't say enough about the staff and volunteers at NAWS. It truly pains me that Willow's kittens didn't go with their mom because I genuinely feel as though they are suffering because of it. Catnap From the Heart pales in comparison to NAWS, and it's painfully obvious if you visit both shelters. Mokena/Frankfort residents are lucky to have such dedicated people looking after the homeless animals in the area.

I've been interacting with NAWS for about 4 months. What a great organization. The people involved…read moreabsolutely love animals and want the want the best for every one of them. I've seen them find fosters from out of the blue. I have seen them rearrange schedules to get a kitten taken care of. I have seen them making sure that it is a proper fit between animals and adopter. what's even better is that they have their own vets on staff and those vets are open to the public often at reasonable rates. I also know that they are very, very cautious with the donations that are desperately needed from the general public.

Stephanie @ Midwest Animal Hospital has Very Poor Customer Service Skills = I would never talk to a…read moreCustomer in the RUDE way she spoke to me. "Do you have an Appointment - No = We are an Appointment Vet & you need to make an Appointment" = Midwest use to be walk-in-only no appointments = The Face Remains - there was NO one there - maybe 1-2 waiting on the side but NO Lines. I told Stephanie = to check with the Techs and if they are busy I would gladly come back another time. ITS THE WAY SHE SAID IT = Very Rude and Unprofessional. Gina Block

I had a wonderful experience at Midwest Animal Hospital and honestly don't understand the negative…read morereviews. My cat sliced his paw and the bleeding would not stop. I called about an hour before closing, and they told me to bring him in right away. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted and taken into a room immediately. The entire staff was so pleasant and kind--I truly wish I had gotten everyone's names because they all made a stressful situation much easier. Dr. Strait was great. She gave me two treatment options and thoughtfully recommended the less invasive one, which I appreciated and agreed with. We were in and out within about 45 minutes. The charges were very fair, especially for an emergency visit. I had called another nearby animal hospital beforehand and was quoted $240 just for the exam. I'm so grateful for the care we received today and will definitely be back. Highly recommend.

Hello I called to try to make an appointment, after reading all the reviews but wow " my first…read moretime trying to bring my dog to the vet and since it's my first time, the receptionist said he's not taking no first time visits. I thought that was very rude. And that's not professional. Pushing away customers!! I'll find a good veteran for my baby dog I love my dog .

Extremely disappointed with the customer service (or lack thereof). In need of a new vet since our…read moreprevious vet for over twenty years retired. Our dog has been displaying some alarming behavior, and it's only getting worse, circling, circling, circling, unsettled, huffing and puffing. It could be neurological, she could have injured herself, vertebrae injury, leg injury, luxating patella (she is a 4.5 lb "jumper," she leaps and bounds all over the place). I called them to schedule an appointment based on the positive reviews of the doctor, Dr. Valenti. The woman who answered the phone was extremely indifferent and lacking any kind of compassion when I explained my dog's extremely unsettled behavior and urgent need to bring her in for an evaluation. I spent two to three minutes explaining my dog's symptomatology, only for the woman to curtly tell me "so, so, sorry, Dr. Valenti is no longer taking on new dog/cat patients." Their website does not state that Dr. Valenti is no longer accepting new animal patients, quite the contrary, so their website is quite misleading. If he doesn't want to take on any new animal patients then update your website, people, or don't have any website at all. The woman could have at least offered a referral to another vet clinic, or upon hearing my anxiety over what could be wrong with my precious fur baby talk to Dr. Valenti if he could see her. If Dr. Valenti and his office is as nice and customer friendly as the other Yelp reviews claim I would have expected more. Further, like human doctors, veterinary doctors take an oath upon graduation from veterinary college "to practice wisely, with compassion and concern for both human and animal welfare." Hmm, where is adherence to this oath? Total lack of compassion here. The other reviews are definitely canned, fake reviews and are not to be believed. Very unprofessional and unempathetic.

Sackman animal hospital uses choking leashes. I had an altercation regarding this where my dog was…read morebeing choked by one of their staff. Folks, make up your own mind. Our dog is an a 20 week old puppy (who just started training classes) that has a jumping and lunging habit. Now read the following from wagwalking.com and and determine for yourself if the Sackman Animal Hospital policy of using these chokers is one you want to subject your pet. The following is NOT MY opinion but taken from a published article from WagWalking .com *************************************************************** You can not refute facts: https://wagwalking.com/wellness/are-slip-leads-cruel-to-dogs Are slip leads cruel? When used in the right setting, a slip lead isn't necessarily cruel. However, slip leads can be harmful if used on an untrained dog. As a slip lead won't stop tightening, you could hurt your fur-baby if they're not trained to stop pulling on a leash. If you place a slip collar on your dog and they continue to pull, a slip lead essentially becomes a choke chain that could damage your dog's neck, throat, and spine. There have been reports of dogs getting severe whiplash from trying to run off while wearing a slip lead. Some people misuse slip leads as a training tool to stop pups from pulling. As they pull away, they'll be choked, creating negative reinforcement, which could make your dog fearful of future walkies. Generally, a slip lead is primarily useful when trying to move or catch a dog quickly. Most shelters, daycares, and veterinary practices advise against using slip leads due to the high potential for injury if a dog lunges suddenly. **************************************************************** BTW, Yelp list me as Ted from San Fran...I live in Frankfort IL. I am not a bot. I am a real upset ex-customer.

Dr. Sackman and her staff are wonderful... they are not only are so good with my dog, they've…read morehelped out my friends' dogs by either getting them in quickly as a new patient or recommending quality end-of-life services and guidance for my father-in-law's dog, who was in a desperate situation. The vet techs really seem to care, and I always feel like my pup is in the best hands. Can't recommend them enough!