Kragness Animal Hospital
Chicago, IL
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Hospital
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Appointment
- 24/7 care
- No
- Accepting new patients
- Unknown
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Full-Service Animal Hospital providing excellent veterinary care for over 110 years
Kragness Animal Hospital was established in 1908 by Dr. Theodore Andrew Kragness (Craig's grandfather) at 6031 S Wentworth Ave., Chicago Il followed by Dr. Arthur Kragness (Craig's father) and Dr. Theodore Edward Kragness (Craig's uncle), and lastly, Dr. Craig Kragness, the third generation of doctors serving the south side of Chicago for 113 years. The beginning years at Kragness were dedicated to large animals, cows, and horses, gradually turning to small animal practice. In 1990 Dr. Craig Kragness closed the Wentworth location and relocated to 11332 So Doty Avenue to accommodate the growing number of clients. At this time, we are seeing third-generation clients who remember coming to the original hospital on Wentworth with their parents
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Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 4 PM Closed 12 PM - 1 PM for lunch Saturday: 8 AM - 12 PM Sunday: Closed
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Frequently asked
What services does Kragness Animal Hospital offer?+
Kragness Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.
When was Kragness Animal Hospital established?+
Kragness Animal Hospital has served the Chicago, IL community since 1908.
What reviewers say
Kragness Animal Hospital provides comprehensive veterinary care in Chicago with a long-standing community presence. The facility is clean and well-organized, offering routine wellness examinations, vaccinations, surgeries, grooming, and boarding services. The veterinary team is widely regarded as compassionate, knowledgeable, and patient, particularly with anxious or difficult pets. Practitioners take time to explain diagnoses thoroughly and provide attentive follow-up care. While many clients appreciate the traditional, family-oriented approach and gentle handling of animals, some note that costs have risen over time and administrative consistency can occasionally vary.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.