Welcoming New Pet Families to Oak Park Animal Hospital, Oak Park, IL
At Oak Park Animal Hospital, we warmly welcome new pet families from Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park, Elmwood Park, Berwyn, and the surrounding communities.
For more than 50 years, our hospital has been part of the Oak Park community — growing alongside the families and pets we serve. Today, we continue that tradition through a thoughtful, relationship-centered approach to veterinary medicine built around our Pawsitive Longevity® philosophy.
Your first visit is the beginning of a trusted partnership focused on your pet’s lifelong health, comfort, and quality of life.
Our team combines advanced veterinary medicine, personalized care, and genuine Hospawtality to create a welcoming experience for both pets and their people.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
Your first appointment helps us learn about your pet and begin building a long-term health plan tailored specifically to their needs.
During your visit, our team will:
• Review your pet’s medical history and lifestyle
• Discuss any current health concerns
• Perform a comprehensive physical examination
• Provide preventive care recommendations
• Develop a personalized wellness plan
This visit also gives you time to get to know our doctors, ask questions, and feel comfortable with our team.
Our goal is always to create a calm, respectful experience that reflects our Hospawtality approach to veterinary care.
Our Mission
At Oak Park Animal Hospital, our mission is to support the health, comfort, and well-being of companion animals through compassionate, individualized veterinary care.
Guided by Pawsitive Longevity®, our care focuses on:
• Preventive wellness care - Proactive Medicine vs Reactive Medicine
• Early disease detection
• Personalized treatment plans
• Supporting the human–animal bond
• Helping pets live longer, healthier, happier lives
We believe great medicine begins with strong relationships — between veterinarians, pets, and the families who love them.
New Client Forms
To help make your first visit smooth and efficient, we recommend completing your New Client Registration Form prior to your appointment.
Completing forms in advance allows our medical team to review your pet’s information so we can spend more time focusing on your pet during the visit.
Download Patient Forms
• New Client Registration Form
Veterinary Services for New Patients
Once established as a patient, your pet has access to our full range of veterinary services, including:
• Preventive & Wellness Care
• Diagnostic Testing and Imaging
• Surgery, Dentistry, and Anesthesia
• Laser Therapy and Pain Management
• Boarding, Medical Grooming and Comfort Care
Many of these services are part of our Paws & Relax comfort-focused care approach, designed to support healing while minimizing stress.
Directions & Parking
📍 Oak Park Animal Hospital
242 Madison Street
Oak Park, IL 60302
Our hospital is conveniently located in the heart of Oak Park and easily accessible from:
• River Forest, IL
• Forest Park, IL
• Elmwood Park, IL
• Berwyn, IL
• Chicago’s West Side neighborhoods
Use the map below for door-to-door directions.
Parking is available for your convenience.
Questions Before Your Visit?
Our team is happy to help.
📞 Call or Text: 708-383-5542
📧 Email: Contact our team anytime
We look forward to welcoming you and your pet to the Oak Park Animal Hospital family —
where compassion, prevention, and Pawsitive Longevity® come together.