Chicago Exotics Animal Hospital

Skokie, IL

At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
Specialty Referral
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
No

Species treated

Avian Exotic Companion Mammal Reptile Amphibian Aquatic Fish

Services

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

AVMA Specialties

Exotic & Avian Medicine Internal Medicine Radiology

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Chicago Exotics Animal Hospital provides veterinary care for all avian and exotic animals. We have a state-of-the-art facility designed specifically for avian and exotic animals! Exotic pets like rabbits, ferrets, reptiles, birds, fish, hedgehogs, and guinea pigs have special care needs and Chicago Exotics specializes in meeting those needs. We operate a full service avian and exotic animal hospital featuring Dr. Susan Horton, Dr. Melissa Giese, Dr. Stephanie Moy, Dr. Dana Varble, Dr. Deanne Strat-Zenoni, Dr. Ellen Boyd, Dr. Jessica Byerly, and Dr. Amelia Baldwin! Their extensive knowledge and expertise with exotic species combines the best of personal and clinical experience. Our location is in Skokie, Illinois. We provide service for the entire Chicago area as well as Southern Wisconsin and Western Indiana. Our hospital has the capability of serving all sorts of animals from the smallest fish to the largest reptiles. Our warm exotic ICU features avian incubators, reptilian incubators (aquatic and not), fish and amphibian ICU tanks, avian nebulizer units, and inline oxygen for all cages. Outside the warm room, we have comfortable cages for all the soft fuzzy and not so fuzzy mammals and marsupials. We are especially bird friendly! Our in-house diagnostic capability includes full blood and chemistry work, cytology, radiology, endoscopy, ultrasound, and surgery. We offer the opportunity for unique species to receive competent and compassionate veterinary care. Cases are seen by appointment, but emergency patients are gladly accepted as the need arises

Care capabilities

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

Team at a glance

8
Veterinarians (DVM)

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

Technology & equipment

Xoran Catscan (CT)Erchonia LaserEndoscopyUltrasoundAvian incubatorsReptilian incubatorsFish and amphibian ICU tanksAvian nebulizer unitsInline oxygen

Services in detail

Wellness examsVaccinationSpay/neuterDentistrySurgeryDiagnostic imagingIn-house labHospitalizationUrgent careEmergencyEnd-of-life careBoarding
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GroomingTelemedicineMicrochippingNutrition counselingAcupunctureChiropracticLaser therapy

Memberships

Association of Reptilian and Amphibian VeterinariansAssociation of Exotic Mammal VeterinariansAssociation of Avian Veterinarians

Appointments & hours

9 am - 6 pm Monday through Friday, 9 am - 2 pm Sat, Closed on Sunday

Connect

Frequently asked

Is Chicago Exotics Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Chicago Exotics Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does Chicago Exotics Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

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

Does Chicago Exotics Animal Hospital treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Chicago Exotics Animal Hospital offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Chicago Exotics Animal Hospital offer?+

Chicago Exotics Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, Hospitalization, and more.

What reviewers say

80% Positive sentiment
based on 470 reviews

This specialized veterinary practice provides exceptional medical care for exotic pets such as birds, reptiles, and small mammals. The veterinary team is widely recognized for deep clinical expertise, thorough explanations, and genuine compassion during both routine visits and difficult end-of-life moments. While the medical staff receives high praise, administrative interactions and scheduling policies occasionally present challenges for clients.

Frequently praised for

Knowledgeable VetsCompassionate StaffThorough ExplanationsGood With Anxious Pets

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