Animal Hospital on Route 66
Cicero, 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
- Unknown
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Animal Hospital on Route 66 is a full-service veterinary hospital in Cicero, Illinois that provides comprehensive and compassionate care for cats and dogs, as well as wellness examinations for hamsters, rats, guinea pigs, reptiles and birds
Dr. Ernesto Perez is excited to bring his more than 20 years of veterinary experience and passion for pet medicine to the heart of Cicero, Illinois and to Berwyn, Stickney, North Riverside and Riverside. Before opening Animal Hospital on Route 66, Dr. Perez founded Brighton Park Animal Hospital, a flourishing practice that has been keeping pets healthy and clients happy since 2001
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- Urgent Care Only
Team at a glance
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
Memberships
Appointments & hours
Monday: 9am - 7pm, Tuesday: 9am - 7pm, Wednesday: 9am - 5pm, Thursday: 9am - 7pm, Friday: 9am - 6pm, Saturday: 9am - 5pm, Sunday: Closed
Connect
Frequently asked
Does Animal Hospital on Route 66 offer emergency or urgent care?+
Animal Hospital on Route 66 offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).
Does Animal Hospital on Route 66 treat exotic pets?+
Yes — Animal Hospital on Route 66 offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.
What services does Animal Hospital on Route 66 offer?+
Animal Hospital on Route 66 offers Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.
What reviewers say
The practice offers affordable and bilingual veterinary services with a clean facility and accommodating staff for scheduled appointments. Many clients appreciate the knowledgeable veterinary team, thorough explanations of treatment paths, and compassionate care provided during wellness visits and surgeries. However, some visitors experience challenges with appointment availability, long wait times, communication issues with the front desk, and policies that restrict owners from accompanying pets into exam rooms.
Frequently praised for
Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.
Practice Intel
Inside the full profile
-
Ownership & corporate structure -
Team & DVM count -
Hiring & expansion signals -
Key contacts — owner & medical director -
Practice history — ownership, pricing & quality shifts -
Capability signals — gaps & confirmed services -
Review intelligence — sentiment, pricing & named staff
Unlock the full profile
Free to unlock — takes a few seconds.
Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.