Waterloo Animal Hospital
Waterloo, IL
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- Mixed
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Appointment
- 24/7 care
- No
- Accepting new patients
- Unknown
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
A full-service hospital on West Park with an in-house laboratory, digital X-ray and a surgical suite — plus farm calls for horses, cattle, pigs, sheep and goats when the trailer isn't an option. A mixed practice, in Monroe County, owned by the veterinarians who treat your animals. Full-service medical and surgical care for companion animals and livestock, in Waterloo, Illinois. Companion animals: Wellness exams and vaccination, dentistry under anesthesia, and routine and advanced surgery. Our in-house laboratory usually has results and a treatment plan the same day as the visit. Large animal & livestock: Preventative care and farm calls for sick or injured animals — horses, cattle, pigs, sheep and goats — handled at your farm or at our facility, whichever is safer for the animal. Three fully equipped mobile veterinary units go out to the farm, with mobile X-ray and ultrasound aboard
1988 — Liz joins the Waterloo Animal Clinic as Dr. Richard Shilliday retires, and marries Dwight the same year. 1990 — Liz and Dwight buy the clinic and rename it the Waterloo Animal Hospital. 1997 — Colleen joins as a veterinary technician. She is still here. 2000 — Sandy joins the technician team. 2015 — Sara joins, having grown up in Waterloo
Mission — Our staff is dedicated to providing the best veterinary medical care to our patients, and the best counsel and service to their owners. Our 128+ combined years of veterinary practice experience help us accomplish this goal. A mixed practice, in Monroe County, owned by the veterinarians who treat your animals
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- Urgent Care Only
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Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Monday – Friday 8:00a – 6:00p; Saturday 8:00a – 12:00p; Sunday Closed. Small animal appointments are typically scheduled 10:00a – 12:00p and 2:00p – 5:30p, Monday through Friday
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Frequently asked
Does Waterloo Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+
Waterloo Animal Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).
What services does Waterloo Animal Hospital offer?+
Waterloo Animal Hospital offers Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Hospitalization, and more.
When was Waterloo Animal Hospital established?+
Waterloo Animal Hospital has served the Waterloo, IL community since 1990.
What reviewers say
Waterloo Animal Hospital is an independent veterinary practice providing compassionate, affordable, and high-quality care for dogs, cats, and livestock. The facility is widely regarded for its knowledgeable veterinarians and gentle staff who handle anxious pets with exceptional patience. Services range from routine wellness exams and surgeries to livestock care and end-of-life support. While wait times and occasional communication challenges can occur during busy periods, the practice remains a trusted long-term choice for local pet owners.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.