Best Friends Animal Hospital

Grayslake, IL

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Emergency

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Gender-neutral restroomRestroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Best Friends Animal Hospital provides comprehensive veterinary care to pets in the Grayslake community and beyond. As a full-service veterinary office, the practice offers top-quality veterinary care, state-of-the-art testing and diagnostics, an array of advanced care, routine and advanced surgical procedures, and many other services to provide your pet with the best possible care. The staff treats you like family and each pet like our own, and the practice holds that preventative care with wellness exams are the keys to your pet living a longer, healthier, and happier life

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only

Team at a glance

5
Veterinarians (DVM)
1
Licensed technicians
12
Support staff
18
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

state-of-the-art testing and diagnosticsstate-of-the-art equipment

Services in detail

Wellness & PreventionTesting & DiagnosticsAdvanced CareSurgical ProceduresEmergency CareOrder Food & MedsRoutine nose-to-tail wellness examsRoutine and advanced surgical procedures

Appointments & hours

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM; Sunday: Closed

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Frequently asked

Is Best Friends Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Best Friends Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does Best Friends Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Best Friends Animal Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does Best Friends Animal Hospital offer?+

Best Friends Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

What reviewers say

88% Positive sentiment
based on 436 reviews

Best Friends Animal Hospital in Grayslake, IL is a well-established veterinary practice known for providing compassionate, thorough, and highly competent care for both traditional household pets and exotic animals such as rabbits, bearded dragons, and ferrets. The veterinary team and support staff are widely regarded as warm, highly knowledgeable, and exceptionally patient, often taking ample time to explain treatment options, answer questions, and ease anxious animals. The facility is maintained in a clean condition and features modern medical technology, offering dependable scheduling and responsive communication including text messaging support. While some clients experience occasional delays or note that pricing can run high for specialized exotic care, the practice remains a trusted destination for comprehensive routine visits, chronic condition management, and sensitive end-of-life support.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitEasy SchedulingFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious Pets

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