Call us today to schedule your pet’s appointment and receive a First Exam for only $25! This exam for new clients includes Dental Check, Heart Check, Nutrition Check, Vaccine Overview. Each VCA hospital has health and safety protocols in place based on health care best practices as well as state and local guidance and regulations. These may include, but are not limited to, curbside check-in, health screenings, temperature checks and social distancing measures. Note, all persons entering our hospitals must wear a face covering. Please visit our website for more details about safety at VCA hospitals, and call us before your visit so we can discuss the necessary safety protocols.

Shorewood Animal Hospital was established in 1976. Since that time, our professional staff has been dedicated to providing the pets in the community with exceptional veterinary care. We offer complete diagnostic testing, nutritional consultation, dental care, preventative medicine, and full medical and surgical treatment.

Downers Grove Animal Hospital & Bird Clinic is a full service animal hospital dedicated to nurturing the bond between you and your canine, feline, avian or exotic family member. We strive to not only care for your pet when (s)he is sick, but also to help you to learn how to keep your pet happy and healthy with preventative health care. In addition to standard medical, grooming, surgical, and dental veterinary care, we also offer boarding services for dogs, cats, and birds/exotics; as well as grooming services and dog training on-site. Our facility is currently owned and operated by Dr. Robert Merkin and his sons, Dr. Graham Merkin and Dr. Max Merkin.

Our family has been privileged to serve the Western Suburbs (including Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Lisle, Lombard, Oak Brook, Western Springs, Westmont, Willowbrook, and Woodridge) for over 60 years. It is the mission of each veterinarian at Downers Grove Animal Hospital & Bird Clinic to provide the best veterinary care to our patients and the highest attainable level of service to their owners in a friendly, informal environment. Our family would be honored to help you to care for your four-legged family member.

Call 24/7 to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced veterinarians.