Willow Ridge Animal Hospital

Loves Park, IL

At a glance

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

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Gender-neutral restroomRestroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Your Partner in Pet Care. Best-In-Class Care. Trusted Vets. Welcome New Clients! Our veterinary team welcomes you and your pet! Here at Willow Ridge Animal Hospital, we always welcome new clients and patients to our full-service veterinary hospital. We encourage you to explore our services and call with any questions

Mostly Cats Veterinary Clinic was established in 1992 by Dr. Sharon A. Schamberger. Her vision was to create a veterinary clinic that would focus on the needs of feline patients in a low stress environment. In 2022, Mostly Cats Veterinary Clinic changed their name to Willow Ridge Animal Hospital. Willow Ridge Animal Hospital is a leader in the latest veterinary technology for both feline and canine patients with a spacious facility that appeals to pets and their people. Our team stays up to date on the most current medical and surgical procedures so that we can provide the best care possible to your pet

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only
End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

2
Veterinarians (DVM)
1
Licensed technicians
6
Support staff
9
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

State-of-the-art radiology and ultrasoundAdvanced technology and monitoring systemsLatest anesthetic and monitoring technology

Services in detail

Wellness CareDental CareSurgical ServicesCat BoardingDiagnosticsEnd of Life CareLaboratoryMicrochippingNutritionPharmacyUrgent CareVaccinations
Show all 16 services
Parasite Prevention and ControlPuppy and Kitten CareSenior Pet CareDiet and Nutrition

Memberships

American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP)Veterinary Practitioners Information Network (VIN)American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)Northern Illinois Veterinary Medical Association (GRVMA)Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA)Greater Rockford Veterinary Medical Association (GRVMA)

Appointments & hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Saturday, Sunday: Closed

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Frequently asked

Does Willow Ridge Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Willow Ridge Animal Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does Willow Ridge Animal Hospital offer?+

Willow Ridge Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

When was Willow Ridge Animal Hospital established?+

Willow Ridge Animal Hospital has served the Loves Park, IL community since 1992.

What reviewers say

85% Positive sentiment
based on 336 reviews

The practice provides a clean, welcoming environment with a compassionate and knowledgeable team that is exceptionally skilled in feline care and handling anxious pets. Services include thorough examinations, clear explanations, and reliable boarding options, though appointment availability can be constrained and urgent walk-in care is limited.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsFair PricingStrong Followup

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2 open roles
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1 Veterinarian1 Technician

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