Rosewood Pet Hospital

Wood River, 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
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

We Take Care Of Your Loving Pet

Rosewood Pet Hospital was established in 1965 by the late Dr. Lyndel Matthews. In 2014, after decades of proudly caring for thousands of pets, Dr. Matthews passed the torch to Dr. Rachel McPheters

Care capabilities

End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)
7
Support staff
8
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Digital X-Ray (Radiology)Ultrasonic Dentals

Services in detail

Spay and NeuterPreventative CarePet Wellness ExamsVaccinationsVeterinary Diagnostic LabsWellness/Senior VisitsUltrasonic DentalsSurgeryDigital X-Ray (Radiology)Euthanasia/Cremation

Appointments & hours

Monday: 8:30am-5pm; Tuesday: 7:30am-5pm; Wednesday: 8:30am-5pm; Thursday: 8:30am-5pm; Friday: CLOSED; Saturday: 8:30am-12pm; Sunday: CLOSED

Frequently asked

Is Rosewood Pet Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Rosewood Pet Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

What services does Rosewood Pet Hospital offer?+

Rosewood Pet Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

When was Rosewood Pet Hospital established?+

Rosewood Pet Hospital has served the Wood River, IL community since 1965.

What reviewers say

85% Positive sentiment
based on 153 reviews

Rosewood Pet Hospital is an independent veterinary practice offering comprehensive pet care, ranging from routine vaccinations and nail trims to minor and major surgeries. The facility is modern, clean, and spacious, featuring a welcoming environment where the veterinary team is widely recognized for being compassionate, patient, and highly accommodating with anxious animals. Services are generally regarded as affordable and fairly priced, with staff frequently praised for taking time to listen to owners and providing gentle, tender care. However, some visitors note occasional challenges with administrative organization, pricing consistency, and communication regarding paperwork and treatment estimates.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsEasy Scheduling

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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