Central Hospital For Animals - Herrin
Herrin, IL
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
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Our Herrin facility is the hub of all Central Hospital For Animals locations and offers comprehensive medical and surgical care for our animal patients. Services range from yearly examinations, vaccinations, and spaying & neutering to extensive surgical and hospitalizations options, such as orthopedics and cancer treatments. We also have a variety of pet foods, treats, shampoos, and flea/heartworm prevention for your dog, cat, or exotic pet
Central Hospital For Animals was opened on November 18, 1975 by Doctors Blakely, Spears, and Rhine. The hospital was formed by combining Blakely Animal Hospital and Spears Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Rhine joined the corporation, fresh from his residency at the University of Illinois. The modern facility was built with the goal of providing comprehensive medical and surgical care for animal patients. Over the years, satellite clinics were added to neighboring towns in Carbondale, Marion, and Harrisburg
Mission — Kindness is Our Priority. We provide kind and honest care that goes the extra-mile to ensure the health and happiness of your furry and feathered friend(s), anytime you need us
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- 24/7 emergency
- End-of-life care
- In Clinic
Team across the group
These counts come from centralvet.net, which lists one team for several locations. How many of them work at this location is not confirmed.
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
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Services in detail
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Appointments & hours
Mon & Weds: 7:30 AM — 8 PM; Tues: 7:30 AM — 6 PM; Thurs: 7:30 AM - 6 PM; Fri: 7:30 AM — 5 PM; Sat: 8 AM- 2 PM; Closed Sundays
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Frequently asked
Does Central Hospital For Animals - Herrin offer emergency or urgent care?+
Central Hospital For Animals - Herrin provides 24/7 emergency care.
Does Central Hospital For Animals - Herrin treat exotic pets?+
Yes — Central Hospital For Animals - Herrin offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.
What services does Central Hospital For Animals - Herrin offer?+
Central Hospital For Animals - Herrin offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, Hospitalization, and more.
When was Central Hospital For Animals - Herrin established?+
Central Hospital For Animals - Herrin has served the Herrin, IL community since 1975.
What reviewers say
The practice offers comprehensive veterinary care featuring knowledgeable practitioners and compassionate technicians who handle anxious pets gently and provide thorough explanations. The facility is exceptionally clean and well-organized, with structured wellness services and competent surgical capabilities. While many visitors experience prompt, attentive service and gentle end-of-life care, others encounter significant inconsistency in bedside manner among specific clinicians, occasional communication breakdowns, and extended wait times during busy periods.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.