Carlson Animal Hospital

Oak Park, IL

At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Exotic Companion Mammal Avian Reptile Amphibian

Services

Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Emergency Boarding End Of Life

Accreditations

Aaha

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotOn-site parkingPaid street parking
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespace
From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating

Overview

Carlson Animal Hospital is a veterinary practice in Oak Park, IL, serving cats, dogs, exotic companion mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. It offers wellness and preventive care, vaccinations, surgery, dental care, diagnostic imaging, in-house laboratory diagnostics, an in-house pharmacy, hospitalization, emergency care, boarding, and end-of-life care. The clinic sees patients by appointment, is open on weekends, and is AAHA-accredited

Services in detail

Wellness & preventive careVaccinationsSpay/neuterSurgeryDentistryDiagnostic imagingIn-house labPharmacyHospitalizationEmergency careBoardingEnd-of-life care

Frequently asked

Is Carlson Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Carlson Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Is Carlson Animal Hospital AAHA-accredited?+

Yes — Carlson Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited hospital.

What services does Carlson Animal Hospital offer?+

Carlson Animal Hospital offers Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

What reviewers say

90% Positive sentiment
based on 278 reviews

Carlson Animal Hospital provides exceptional veterinary care with a highly knowledgeable and compassionate team of doctors and technicians. The clinic maintains a clean, welcoming environment where pets—including anxious animals—are treated with immense patience, thoroughness, and genuine warmth. The staff excels at explaining medical conditions and treatment options in detail, ensuring pet owners feel supported through routine wellness checks, chronic conditions, and difficult end-of-life decisions. While costs can occasionally run high, the comprehensive care, low staff turnover, and personalized attention make this practice a trusted destination for generations of local pet owners.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsClean FacilityGood With Anxious Pets

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