VCA Blum Animal Hospital

"Haven’t gone in for our visit yet but just have to share how awesome Scott was over the phone. Super informative, very nice/polite, and gave us some awesome advice for our upcoming appointment. Thanks Scott!!"

"I recently had the pleasure of visiting Blum Animal Hospital with my beloved cat, Tygrys, and I must say, my experience exceeded all expectations. From the moment I walked through the doors, I felt welcomed and assured that my pet's well-being was in capable hands. Dr. Lindsay Creger, the attending veterinarian, immediately struck me as a remarkable professional. Her straightforward demeanor and extensive knowledge instilled confidence in me right from our first interaction. Despite my initial belief that Tygrys was suffering from an inflammation of his canine tooth, Dr. Creger wisely advised me to conduct a blood work for a comprehensive understanding of his condition. Regrettably, I didn't heed her advice initially, but I quickly realized the error of my judgment. As it turned out, Tygrys's ailment was not solely related to his tooth, as I had presumed. Dr. Creger's insight and expertise led to the identification of other underlying issues that could have gone undetected without her thorough examination. I am immensely grateful for her guidance and wish I had listened to her recommendation sooner. The dedication and genuine interest shown by the entire staff at Blum Animal Hospital toward Tygrys's health were truly commendable. They went above and beyond to ensure his well-being and provided me with regular updates on his progress. It's evident that they genuinely care about the pets they treat, and this level of compassion is invaluable to pet owners like myself. Based on my experience, I wholeheartedly recommend Blum Animal Hospital to anyone seeking exceptional veterinary care for their furry companions. Dr. Creger's professionalism, coupled with the hospital's commitment to providing comprehensive and compassionate service, has earned my complete trust. I am grateful for their outstanding care and wouldn't hesitate to entrust my pets health to them in the future."

"I do not recommend this vet at all. I adopted a dog from a shelter and they recommended this vet. I took the dog to the vet, and they couldn’t examine him cause he was acting aggressive and barking, I sent them his medical records that said he had to be sedated to examine him, yet they were not prepared to do that? You work with animals you’re supposed to know how to manage them. They told me I needed to bring him back with a muzzle. Dude you are a vet you have muzzles there just give me one I’ll put it. If his records said he needed to be sedated why don’t you have the meds ready??? Really bad service of course the dog is gonna be barking I just got him from a shelter!!!! They told me to take my dog there within the first 14 days of keeping him. They did nothing to my dog but of course they did charge me 280 dollars."

"Please go somewhere else. I took my dog in 3 or 4 months ago due to a cough and weird episodes of breathing. The doctor told me she was fine, even after showing her a video of the episodes. The only thing she said was a possible issue was this fistula which since this new heart murmur she detected said was going to be dangerous to fix but if I wanted to, I could try and we would start with $1000 dollar test to see if it was possible but it wasnt important to fix. $1000 + test ?! Other than that, she's fine according to her, just a new very little heart murmur I shouldn't be concerned about. I didnt have a good feeling but, she too had a dachshund so convinced myself she would be familiar with their health concerns and more... 4 months the cough is still there and I had been shopping for a new vet. A few had still recommended another doctor at this same vet, hesitant, I book. Before the next appointment l lost my dog with in 24 hours as her heart was huge and couldn't breath. New heart murmur, this cough I now know are all signs of this heart condition I was much too late to catch to try to manage. I feel I was neglected of this opportunity to help my sweet girl and its devastating. I will leave an extra star in good faith that there are other drs there that are more careful."

"Blum Vet is a great place to bring your pet. We’ve been going here for 6 years now after moving to Chicago and have watched their continued growth and enhancement. Scheduling the appointment online was a breeze. There’s a cat entrance and dog entrance, with half-walled waiting areas that eases any stress your pet might otherwise have from overstimulation. There are also hooks on the reception desk (see photo) to place leashes if you need them. As part of our visit, my cat received a complimentary toy and was given lots of treats. The care that Blum provides is stellar! The staff are extremely attentive. During our vaccination visit, they checked my cat’s weight, teeth, musculature, nails, ears, etc. and vocalized observations and status on his health. If you can, book your cat’s next visit with Dr. Hudson."