Companion Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital
Crystal Lake, IL
At a glance
- Facility type
- Emergency Specialty Hospital
- Practice tier
- Emergency
- Clinic type
- Hospital
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- Yes
- Accepting new patients
- Yes
Species treated
Services
AVMA Specialties
Accreditations
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
At Companion Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital, our vets provide specialty and 24/7 emergency veterinary services for Crystal Lake pets all week, including Saturdays and Sundays
Since opening our doors in 1997, Companion Animal Specialty and Emergency Hospital has been providing specialty and emergency veterinary care to patients in Crystal Lake, McHenry County, and beyond
Mission — It is our mission to provide state-of-the-art medical care with compassion and exceptional service to both our clients and referring veterinarians
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- 24/7 emergency
Team at a glance
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Monday: 24 hours, Tuesday: 24 hours, Wednesday: 24 hours, Thursday: 24 hours, Friday: 24 hours, Saturday: 24 hours, Sunday: 24 hours
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Frequently asked
Is Companion Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital accepting new patients?+
Yes — Companion Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital is currently accepting new patients.
Does Companion Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+
Companion Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital provides 24/7 emergency care.
Is Companion Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital AAHA-accredited?+
Yes — Companion Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital is an AAHA-accredited hospital.
What services does Companion Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital offer?+
Companion Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital offers Emergency, Urgent Care, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, Hospitalization, End Of Life, Surgery.
When was Companion Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital established?+
Companion Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital has served the Crystal Lake, IL community since 1997.
What reviewers say
This emergency and specialty veterinary hospital operates around the clock to provide urgent medical care, surgical services, and critical ICU monitoring. The facility is staffed by dedicated specialists and technicians who frequently guide families through difficult end-of-life decisions with empathy and gentleness. While many visitors report life-saving interventions and compassionate bedside manners during high-stress situations, others experience significant wait times in the lobby, variable front desk communication, high costs for emergency treatments, and occasional diagnostic oversights.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.