Great Rivers Animal Hospital

Alton, IL

At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
No

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization End Of Life Telehealth

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

We believe in treating every patient as if they were our own pet, and give them the same loving attention and care. We are a group of highly trained, experienced animal lovers who are devoted to giving the pets of Alton the best care possible

Great Rivers Animal Hospital (formerly known as Pope Animal Hospital) is proud to continue serving Alton, IL and the surrounding communities of the Great Rivers region. After operating from our Broadway location for many years, we are excited to have relocated to a new state-of-the-art facility, across from the Alton Square Mall

Care capabilities

End-of-life care
In Clinic
Pet insurance
Accepted

Team at a glance

4
Veterinarians (DVM)
2
Licensed technicians
6
Support staff
12
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

RadiographyDiagnostic UltrasoundsFull mouth radiographs (x-rays)

Services in detail

VaccinationsDentalWellness CareDiet & NutritionSurgeryMicrochippingNutritional CounselingParasite Control (Fleas, Ticks & Heartworms)Senior CarePuppy and Kitten CareRadiographyDiagnostic Ultrasounds
Show all 17 services
AllergiesSpay & NeuterSoft Tissue SurgeryHospice CareEuthanasia

Appointments & hours

Mon 7:30am - 5:30pm, Tue 7:30am - 5:30pm, Wed 7:30am - 5:30pm, Thu 7:30am - 5:30pm, Fri 7:30am - 4:30pm, Sat Closed, Sun Closed

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Frequently asked

Is Great Rivers Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Great Rivers Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

What services does Great Rivers Animal Hospital offer?+

Great Rivers Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

What reviewers say

80% Positive sentiment
based on 769 reviews

The practice operates in a modern, clean facility equipped with on-site blood testing and X-ray capabilities. The veterinary team is widely recognized for being compassionate, highly knowledgeable, and particularly skilled at keeping anxious pets calm during visits. Services include routine wellness care, urgent medical appointments, surgery, and compassionate end-of-life support. While many clients experience prompt scheduling and thorough communication, some visitors note challenges with high service costs and occasional billing or diagnostic concerns.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitEasy SchedulingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency Response

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.