Essington Road Animal Hospital

Joliet, IL

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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

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Emergency Boarding End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment required
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

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

1
Veterinarian (DVM)

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

Technology & equipment

Advanced Digital X-raysLaser TherapyUltrasoundIn-House LaboratoryOnsite Diagnostics

Services in detail

Advanced Digital X-raysAllergy TestingBehavior ManagementC-SectionDental CareDermatologyGeriatric CareGroomingHealth CertificatesHospice and EuthanasiaIn-House LaboratoryLaser TherapyOnsite DiagnosticsMicrochippingNutritional CounselingOrthopedic SurgeryParasite PreventionPain ManagementPharmacyPreventative CarePuppy and Kitten CareSpay and NeuterUltrasoundVaccinationsWellness Exams

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)

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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

88% Positive sentiment
based on 289 reviews

Essington Road Animal Hospital provides compassionate and high-quality veterinary care known for fair pricing, thorough explanations, and strong emergency handling. The team is widely regarded as deeply caring and skilled with pets, offering a welcoming environment during both routine visits and difficult end-of-life moments. However, reaching the office by phone can sometimes be challenging, and new client availability is occasionally limited.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency Response

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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