Central Hospital For Animals - Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Appointment
- 24/7 care
- No
- Accepting new patients
- Yes
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Our Carbondale office offers yearly examinations and vaccinations, routine spay & neuter surgeries, dental cleanings, exotic pet care, and many other veterinary services. We also have a variety of pet foods, treats, shampoos, and flea/heartworm prevention for your dog, cat, or exotic pet. The Carbondale clinic contains a full laboratory & pharmacy and can provide basic triage for pets in need. In addition, our facility provides basic daycare and boarding services
Central Hospital For Animals was opened on November 18, 1975 by Doctors Blakely, Spears, and Rhine. The hospital was formed by combining Blakely Animal Hospital and Spears Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Rhine joined the corporation, fresh from his residency at the University of Illinois. The modern facility was built with the goal of providing comprehensive medical and surgical care for animal patients. Over the years, satellite clinics were added to neighboring towns in Carbondale, Marion, and Harrisburg
Mission — To our team, your pet is family. We provide kind and honest care that goes the extra-mile to ensure the health and happiness of your furry and feathered friend(s), anytime you need us. You can trust that our team of experts will provide respectful care, education and support for your pet's unique needs
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- 24/7 emergency
Team at a glance
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Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Mon - Fri: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Saturday: 8 AM - 1 PM, Closed Sundays
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Frequently asked
Is Central Hospital For Animals - Carbondale accepting new patients?+
Yes — Central Hospital For Animals - Carbondale is currently accepting new patients.
Does Central Hospital For Animals - Carbondale offer emergency or urgent care?+
Central Hospital For Animals - Carbondale provides 24/7 emergency care.
Does Central Hospital For Animals - Carbondale treat exotic pets?+
Yes — Central Hospital For Animals - Carbondale offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.
What services does Central Hospital For Animals - Carbondale offer?+
Central Hospital For Animals - Carbondale offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.
When was Central Hospital For Animals - Carbondale established?+
Central Hospital For Animals - Carbondale has served the Carbondale, IL community since 1975.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.