VCA Blum Animal Hospital

Chicago, IL

At a glance

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

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Exotic Companion Mammal Avian Reptile Amphibian

Services

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

Accreditations

Aaha

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Our Chicago animal hospital has your pet's veterinary care needs covered. You'll love our convenient location (on Clark, just north of Belmont in Lakeview), our FREE parking, and our variety of veterinary medical services (wellness care, dentistry, surgery, internal medicine, and diagnostics, to name a few). Chicago's pets will love visiting our team of passionate and friendly veterinary professionals, committed to making the veterinary experience a positive one. It's a difference you can feel the moment you walk through our doors

At VCA Blum, we've been helping pets live long, healthy and happy lives since 1952

Mission — help pets live long, healthy lives

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only

Team at a glance

8
Veterinarians (DVM)
29
Support staff
37
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Digital RadiologyUltrasound

Services in detail

Advanced Dental CareDermatologyDigital RadiologySoft Tissue SurgeryUltrasoundCanine and Feline DiabetesAdult and Senior WellnessFlea and Tick ControlImmunizationsMicrochippingNew Kitten and New Puppy VisitParasite Control
Show all 36 services
Preventive MedicineVaccinationsWellness ExamsWellness TestingAllergy and Itchy Skin ReliefAnesthesiaDental CareDental X RaysDentistryEar ChecksEmergency CareGeneral SurgeryGeriatric MedicineHealth ExamsIn House PharmacyIn Office Surgical SuiteInternal MedicineIsolation WardPain ManagementPeriodonticsRadiologyRoutine SurgeriesSpays and NeutersUrology

Memberships

AVMAISVMACVMA

Appointments & hours

Mon - Fri: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm, Sat: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Sun: Closed

Frequently asked

Is VCA Blum Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — VCA Blum Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does VCA Blum Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

VCA Blum Animal Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

Is VCA Blum Animal Hospital AAHA-accredited?+

Yes — VCA Blum Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited hospital.

What services does VCA Blum Animal Hospital offer?+

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

When was VCA Blum Animal Hospital established?+

VCA Blum Animal Hospital has served the Chicago, IL community since 1952.

What reviewers say

80% Positive sentiment
based on 498 reviews

The facility features a clean, well-designed environment with separate entrances and waiting areas for dogs and cats to help minimize anxiety. The veterinary team is widely regarded as compassionate, thorough, and highly skilled in handling nervous pets, offering thoughtful care plans and detailed explanations. While many appreciate the high quality of service and accommodating emergency handling, some visitors experience long wait times, high service costs, and occasional communication or diagnostic concerns.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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