Waterloo Animal Hospital
Waterloo, IL
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- Mixed
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Appointment
- 24/7 care
- No
- Accepting new patients
- Unknown
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
A full-service hospital on West Park with an in-house laboratory, digital X-ray and a surgical suite — plus farm calls for horses, cattle, pigs, sheep and goats when the trailer isn't an option. A mixed practice, in Monroe County, owned by the veterinarians who treat your animals. Full-service medical and surgical care for companion animals and livestock, in Waterloo, Illinois. Companion animals: Wellness exams and vaccination, dentistry under anesthesia, and routine and advanced surgery. Our in-house laboratory usually has results and a treatment plan the same day as the visit. Large animal & livestock: Preventative care and farm calls for sick or injured animals — horses, cattle, pigs, sheep and goats — handled at your farm or at our facility, whichever is safer for the animal. Three fully equipped mobile veterinary units go out to the farm, with mobile X-ray and ultrasound aboard
1988 — Liz joins the Waterloo Animal Clinic as Dr. Richard Shilliday retires, and marries Dwight the same year. 1990 — Liz and Dwight buy the clinic and rename it the Waterloo Animal Hospital. 1997 — Colleen joins as a veterinary technician. She is still here. 2000 — Sandy joins the technician team. 2015 — Sara joins, having grown up in Waterloo
Mission — Our staff is dedicated to providing the best veterinary medical care to our patients, and the best counsel and service to their owners. Our 128+ combined years of veterinary practice experience help us accomplish this goal. A mixed practice, in Monroe County, owned by the veterinarians who treat your animals
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- Urgent Care Only
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Services in detail
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Appointments & hours
Monday – Friday 8:00a – 6:00p; Saturday 8:00a – 12:00p; Sunday Closed. Small animal appointments are typically scheduled 10:00a – 12:00p and 2:00p – 5:30p, Monday through Friday
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Frequently asked
Does Waterloo Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+
Waterloo Animal Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).
What services does Waterloo Animal Hospital offer?+
Waterloo Animal Hospital offers Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Hospitalization, and more.
When was Waterloo Animal Hospital established?+
Waterloo Animal Hospital has served the Waterloo, IL community since 1990.
What reviewers say
Waterloo Animal Hospital provides dedicated veterinary care for both household pets and livestock in a welcoming environment. The experienced team is widely recognized for offering compassionate treatment, clear communication, and fair pricing. The facility successfully manages routine checkups, specialized procedures, and sensitive end-of-life care while accommodating anxious animals with patience.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.