VCA Franklin Park Animal Hospital

Our Story

At VCA Franklin Park Animal Hospital, we understand how deeply connected pet owners are to their pets. Due to that understanding, our main focus is to help pets live long, healthy and happy lives. We deliver the best medical care for pets while nurturing the human-animal bond.

VCA Franklin Park Animal Hospital has been an active member of the community since 1966. Proudly serving River Grove, Elmwood Park, Northlake, Melrose Park, Bensenville and beyond allows us to embody hometown care. Through VCA Charities, we are able to support pets across the country. Locally, we work closely with several rescues such as: Paws Chicago, Anti-Cruelty, and Tree House Humane Society.

Whether we are sharing the joy of a new puppy or kitten, nurturing the bond formed by years of ownership, or helping you navigate owning a senior pet. We are honored to provide world-class medicine wrapped in hometown compassion.   

Hometown Care at VCA Franklin Park Animal Hospital

A Wealth of Veterinary Experience at Your Service!

At VCA Franklin Park, you will be met with compassionate care tailored to fit you and your pet. Everyone on our staff believes that the better we get to know your pets, the better we can provide the best possible health care for them. In fact, when you come in, you'll see exactly why our veterinarians are praised for their kind and thorough care. We'll give you and your pet all the time you need, and never rush through an exam. We'll also carefully track the course of your pet's care, which is so important to your pet's long-term health.

In every case, you'll be served by experienced, knowledgeable members of our staff. Our veterinarians, veterinary assistants and other pet-friendly personnel are trained to the highest standards. Their knowledge of the latest veterinary medicines and procedures ensures that all our pet patients get the best in prevention and healing methods.

Accreditations & Affiliations
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Affiliations Partner AAHA
American Animal Hospital Association

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) sets the standard for quality veterinary care for companion animals. As an accredited hospital, we voluntarily uphold the Association's high standards in 18 different areas and are routinely evaluated on over 900 different standards of veterinary care. Not all animal hospitals are accredited, and we are proud to be amongst only 12-15% of veterinary hospitals that hold this honor.

Helpful Resources

Lionbridge provides over-the-phone and video interpretation services for non-English-speaking and American Sign Language (ASL) clients. In real time, veterinary providers can enlist an expert Lionbridge interpreter to facilitate a clear exchange of information between themselves and clients. Lionbridge’s on-demand, remote interpretation services enable effective and accurate communication with clients. This service empowers clients to be heard and spoken to in their own language, which in turn facilitates a deeper understanding of the care your pet needs.  

Learn more about Lionbridge’s interpretation services: https://www.lionbridge.com/content-transformation-services/interpretation-services/.

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