Essington Road Animal Hospital
Joliet, IL
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Hospital
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- Yes
- Accepting new patients
- Unknown
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Dr. Adam M. Abou-Youssef inherited his passion for helping animals at a very young age while working alongside his father. Since first established in 1987, Essington Road Animal Hospital has retained the same level of excellence and enthusiasm throughout the years by providing truly personalized and compassionate veterinary pet care in Joliet and the surrounding Will County communities
A dog and cat clinic established in 1987, Essington Road Animal Hospital has served the pets of Joliet and the surrounding area with care. Begun by Dr. Mamdouh H. Abou-Youssef, the current hospital was built in 1994 as demand grew. The hospital is now managed by his son Dr. Adam M. Abou-Youssef, BVM&S
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- Urgent Care Only
- End-of-life care
- In Clinic
Team at a glance
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
Show all 25 servicesShow fewer
Appointments & hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00AM -12:00PM & 2:00PM – 6:00PM Wednesday / Saturday 8:00AM – 12:00PM Saturday (1st and 3rd of the month only)
Connect
Frequently asked
Does Essington Road Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+
Essington Road Animal Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).
What services does Essington Road Animal Hospital offer?+
Essington Road Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Emergency, and more.
When was Essington Road Animal Hospital established?+
Essington Road Animal Hospital has served the Joliet, IL community since 1987.
What reviewers say
The veterinary practice is widely praised for providing exceptionally compassionate, thorough, and affordable medical care for pets. The veterinary team is described as deeply caring, knowledgeable, and patient, offering clear explanations and handling stressful situations with immense empathy. While the facility is well-regarded for routine wellness and compassionate end-of-life care, reachability by phone and appointment availability can occasionally present challenges for prospective or seeking clients.
Frequently praised for
Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.
Now hiring
Open roles aggregated from multiple sources; apply links go to the employer's own posting.
For businesses · Practice intel
For practice groups, buyers and suppliers: ownership, team and hiring detail on this practice. Looking for a vet? Everything above is free, with no sign-up.
Inside the full profile
-
Ownership & corporate structure -
Team & DVM count -
Hiring & expansion signals -
Key contacts — owner & medical director -
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.