Shelter Veterinary Solutions

Chicago, IL

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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
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Hospitalization End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Affordable and accessible veterinary services for the animal rescue and welfare community

Shelter Veterinary Solutions was established by Drs. Barbara Kompare and Jessica Von Waldau to provide affordable and accessible veterinary services for the animal rescue and welfare community. Both founding veterinarians have worked with multiple private, municipal, and non-profit organizations and are equipped to address the needs and challenges in this unmet area of veterinary healthcare. We have over 35 years of combined veterinary experience with over 22 years of experience in shelter medicine. Our newly designed full service hospital allows for efficient patient care and offers a wide variety of services. As an independent business, Shelter Veterinary Solutions proudly services multiple organizations allowing for more homeless patients to get the healthcare they need and deserve

Mission — Our mission is to provide quality veterinary care and solutions that incorporates shelter medicine best practices for animal rescue organizations

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only
End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

2
Veterinarians (DVM)
1
Licensed technicians
1
Support staff
4
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Digital X-rayDigital dental X-ray

Services in detail

Wellness, intake, and physical examsEmergency exams with prior approvalVaccinationsMicrochippingParasite treatment and preventativesHeartworm treatmentRingworm treatmentDiagnostics (in-house and reference laboratory testing)Rabies observation exams and quarantineHumane euthanasia and cremationDigital X-rayHospitalizationIntensive care and overnight hospitalization with prior approvalIsolation and quarantine wardsInterstate and international health certificatesSurgical services for trap, neuter, and release groups (TNR)High-quality, high-volume spay-neuter (HQHVSN)General soft tissue surgeryDental cleaningDigital dental X-rayShelter Consultations: Protocols, Facilities design, Infectious disease management, Sanitation, Animal care, Staff skills assessment, Mobile spay/neuter logisticsEducation and Training: Training of veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and other shelter staff in shelter medicine; Training in high volume spay/neuter, surgery/prep and related surgical topics; Training in protocol development

Appointments & hours

Monday: 7am - 5pm, Tuesday: 7am - 5pm, Wednesday: 9am - 5pm, Thursday: 7am - 5pm, Friday: 7am - 5pm, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed

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Frequently asked

Does Shelter Veterinary Solutions offer emergency or urgent care?+

Shelter Veterinary Solutions offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does Shelter Veterinary Solutions offer?+

Shelter Veterinary Solutions offers Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Hospitalization, and more.

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