University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Urbana, IL
At a glance
- Facility type
- University Teaching Hospital
- Practice tier
- Specialty Referral
- Clinic type
- Hospital
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- Yes
- Accepting new patients
- Unknown
Species treated
Services
AVMA Specialties
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
The University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital is a full-service hospital that provides outstanding, compassionate treatment for dogs and cats, horses, zoological companion animals, and farm animals. The Veterinary Teaching Hospital offers emergency services 24/7/365, specialty services for cases when your veterinarian refers you to us, and primary care for routine veterinary appointments
Between 2016 and 2021, our full-service, 230,000 square-foot facility was extensively renovated and enlarged to provide comprehensive, compassionate care for all kinds of animals
Mission — Simply put, the hospital is dedicated to improving lives: by providing exceptional patient care, by serving animal owners and veterinarians, by advancing veterinary education, and by developing innovative health solutions
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- 24/7 emergency
- End-of-life care
- In Clinic
Team at a glance
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Services in detail
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Appointments & hours
Monday to Friday, 8 to 5 (appointments); Emergency services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; Urgent and Convenient Care: Mon-Fri, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m
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Frequently asked
Does University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+
University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital provides 24/7 emergency care.
Does University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital treat exotic pets?+
Yes — University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.
What services does University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital offer?+
University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.
What reviewers say
The teaching hospital provides comprehensive emergency and specialty veterinary care with access to advanced diagnostics and specialized clinical teams. The medical staff is frequently described as highly compassionate, knowledgeable, and thorough during critical situations and end-of-life care. However, operations face frequent challenges with extremely long wait times in the emergency room, high upfront fees, and communication gaps regarding treatment updates and billing. While many clients express deep gratitude for lifesaving interventions, others report frustration regarding high costs and variable consistency across different student and resident rotations.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.