Downers Grove Animal Hospital & Bird Clinic

Downers Grove, IL

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Avian Exotic Companion Mammal

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

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

Overview

Our veterinarians specialize in pet care for dogs, cats, birds, and exotic animals. We are fully equipped to care for your pets when they are sick, but would prefer to keep them healthy! To that end, our primary focus is preventative health care. All of the services you need for your pet are available under one roof at Downers Grove Animal Hospital and Bird Clinic, preventative, medical care, surgery, dentistry, training, boarding, and grooming

Downers Grove Animal Hospital and Bird Clinic has been providing medical and surgical care for dogs, cats, birds and small mammals in the same location since 1947. Our facility is currently owned and operated by Dr. Graham Merkin and Dr. Max Merkin both third generation veterinarians

Mission — We strive to create an inviting, comfortable environment to nurture and strengthen the bond between you and your furry and feathered family members

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only

Team at a glance

4
Veterinarians (DVM)
1
Support staff
5
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Pulse oximetryDoppler blood pressure sensorPre-operative lab workECGIn house labUltrasoundDigital RadiologyTonometryVideo otoscopeDigital dental radiographyCold laser therapy

Services in detail

preventive pet carein-patient and out-patient serviceselective and non-elective surgeriesdiagnostic testingdental careexotic pet carespay/neutercancer excisionabdominal laparotomyorthopedic proceduresdigital dental radiographywellness examsvaccinationsheartworm testingdental cleaning for dogsboardinggroomingdog obedience trainingmicrochippinglaser therapynutrition counselingpain managementemergency careallergy testingbehavior servicescardiologydermatologydewormingdiagnostic imagingeye careflea & tick preventionheartworm preventionkitten carelaboratorymedicationssenior careultrasound

Appointments & hours

Monday - Friday: 8am - 7pm Saturday: 8am - 1pm Sunday: 3pm - 5pm

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Frequently asked

Does Downers Grove Animal Hospital & Bird Clinic offer emergency or urgent care?+

Downers Grove Animal Hospital & Bird Clinic offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

Does Downers Grove Animal Hospital & Bird Clinic treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Downers Grove Animal Hospital & Bird Clinic offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Downers Grove Animal Hospital & Bird Clinic offer?+

Downers Grove Animal Hospital & Bird Clinic offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was Downers Grove Animal Hospital & Bird Clinic established?+

Downers Grove Animal Hospital & Bird Clinic has served the Downers Grove, IL community since 1947.

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