Best Friends Animal Hospital & Pet Resources
Swansea, IL
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- No
- Accepting new patients
- Yes
Species treated
Services
Accreditations
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
We understand that pets aren’t just pets, they’re your best friends, they’re your family. Proud to be locally & privately owned in Swansea, Illinois, we are passionate about providing excellent medical, surgical, & dental care to our furry & scaled friends. So if you’re looking for a compassionate team driven to always advocate in your pet’s best interest, that’s exactly what we do, while building lasting relationships one pet at a time
From our beginnings in 2005, we aimed higher, determined to be a home base for everything you and your pet need to support their lifelong physical and emotional well-being
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- Urgent Care Only
- End-of-life care
- In Clinic
Team at a glance
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Technology & equipment
Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Monday & Friday: 7 AM – 5 PM Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday: 7 AM – 7 PM Saturday: 8 AM – 12PM Closed Mondays from 12 PM – 2 PM
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Frequently asked
Is Best Friends Animal Hospital & Pet Resources accepting new patients?+
Yes — Best Friends Animal Hospital & Pet Resources is currently accepting new patients.
Does Best Friends Animal Hospital & Pet Resources offer emergency or urgent care?+
Best Friends Animal Hospital & Pet Resources offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).
Is Best Friends Animal Hospital & Pet Resources AAHA-accredited?+
Yes — Best Friends Animal Hospital & Pet Resources is an AAHA-accredited hospital, and also Fear Free certified.
Does Best Friends Animal Hospital & Pet Resources treat exotic pets?+
Yes — Best Friends Animal Hospital & Pet Resources offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.
What services does Best Friends Animal Hospital & Pet Resources offer?+
Best Friends Animal Hospital & Pet Resources offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.
When was Best Friends Animal Hospital & Pet Resources established?+
Best Friends Animal Hospital & Pet Resources has served the Swansea, IL community since 2005.
What reviewers say
Best Friends Animal Hospital & Pet Resources is an independent veterinary practice offering comprehensive care for dogs, cats, and exotic species including reptiles, birds, and small mammals. The clinic provides routine wellness examinations, diagnostics, surgeries, and specialized end-of-life care in a clean and welcoming environment. The facility is widely regarded for its compassionate and knowledgeable veterinary team, thorough explanations of treatment plans, and exceptional handling of anxious or reactive pets.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.