Brewer Animal Hospital

Springfield, IL

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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 Exotic Companion Mammal

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Our service begins with our people. Brewer’s doctors and staff are committed to treating each and every pet with compassion and care, while providing our clients with respect, patience and understanding. This human touch is backed by experience and expertise that is second to none. Brewer’s doctors and staff frequently attend continuing education seminars to stay informed on current techniques and practices. We also regularly update equipment, medications and diagnostics to remain at the cutting edge of veterinary medicine

Brewer Animal Hospital was founded in 1977 by Dr. Joseph Brewer, a long-time and esteemed Springfield veterinarian. It didn’t take long for this one-doctor practice to grow. Dr. Evan Kirk joined Brewer Animal Hospital in 1990. Dr. Kellie Guth joined our staff in June 2019. Dr. Thomas Thornburg (Emeritus) joined Brewer in 1980 and retired in the summer of 2014. Dr. Rina Ward (Emeritus) joined Brewer Animal Hospital in 1995 and retired in June 2024. Dr. Joseph Brewer passed away on June 8, 2008. The name of our clinic remains Brewer Animal Hospital to honor the man who started it all

Mission — Brewer’s mission is to serve the pet-owning public of Springfield and surrounding communities with progressive, high-quality, and compassionate care, while keeping our prices reasonable

Team at a glance

5
Veterinarians (DVM)
14
Support staff
19
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

state of the art equipment that tracks respiration, oxygen levels, EKG and blood pressuredigital X-rayultrasound unit

Services in detail

General SurgeryDentistryIn-House LaboratoryAllergies/Skin DiseaseHealth CertificatesMicrochipsDigital RadiologyUltrasoundSpaying and NeuteringBoardingPuppy and Kitten CareBathingPreventative MedicineVaccines

Appointments & hours

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MON-FRI 7:30AM - 6:00PM SAT 8:00AM - NOON SUNDAY - CLOSED

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Frequently asked

What services does Brewer Animal Hospital offer?+

Brewer Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was Brewer Animal Hospital established?+

Brewer Animal Hospital has served the Springfield, IL community since 1977.

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