North Center Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital that has been serving the area for over 60 years. It has been our goal to ensure that your family pets live as long and comfortable a life as possible. It has always been our goal to ensure that your family pets live as long and comfortable a life as possible.
That is why we have designed our services and facilities to offer our patients the best in routine preventative care, early detection and prevention of disease as well as safe and comfortable surgical and dental procedures. North Center Animal Hospital is an AAHA accredited full-service veterinary hospital that has been serving the area for over 60 years.
That is why we have designed our services and facilities to offer our patients the best in routine preventative care, early detection and prevention of disease as well as safe and comfortable surgical and dental procedures. North Center Animal Hospital is an AAHA accredited full-service veterinary hospital that has been serving the area for over 60 years.
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Dr. Joan Burkhart began her veterinary career at North Center Animal Hospital immediately upon graduation from school in 1988. The neighborhood, Lake Michigan, and the Cubs drew her to the practice.
Dr. Castillo began his veterinary career at North Center Animal Hospital when he was in high school and worked his way up from a general cleaner to a technician over the next 7 years until he was accepted into the Veterinary school at the University of Illinois.
Dr. Castillo began his veterinary career at North Center Animal Hospital when he was in high school and worked his way up from a general cleaner to a technician over the next 7 years until he was accepted into the Veterinary school at the University of Illinois.
Since our pets have a shorter lifespan, we stress the importance of an annual to bi-annual physical examination. Though check-ups and preventative care can help alleviate serious health problems. We offer a wide range of veterinary services to keep your companions feeling their best. We utilize in-house as well as outside laboratory diagnostic tests to help determine the overall health status of your pets.
Please note that this is only a request, someone from our office will contact you shortly to confirm a date and time for your appointment. For New Patients, please allow an additional 10 to 15 minutes prior to your appointment to create a medical record and patient file. For your convenience, we are now offering "drop off" appointments for our patients that we have seen within the last year.
In order to maintain our high standard of service, we require that payment be made at the time services are rendered. We provide estimates for all surgeries and hospitalizations. If you have not received an estimate, you are welcome to request one at any time for your expected charges. North Center Animal Hospital is happy to accept Cash, Check, Major Credit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover), Scratchpay and CareCredit.
Put your knowledge and compassion into practice! From doctors to practice managers to support staff, we're looking for great people to help run our practice. We look for all levels of veterinarians and technicians. We offer excellent benefits like a competitive salary, development opportunities and other tools to help you thrive in your career.
Reviews (18)
Klara Jarolimova
Oct 21, 2021
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I was lucky to live close by this place, because it is my favorite animal care hospital. The staff is very professional and caring. They know and remember my cat Skippy well and she is very comfortable during our visits. They are also very responsive, always answer the phone and find the time to help and schedule something soon during their busy schedule. In addition, they have an easily accessible online pharmacy where I can schedule automatic medicine delivery, so I don't have to travel to pick new batch when one runs out. We have seen a few different doctors at North Center and they are all
Jamie Patsey
Sep 06, 2021
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This place is awesome!!!! I started off with another vet when we first adopted our puppy. Koda (puppy) had diarrhea I called our first vet we went could not fit us in. I called North Center Animal Hospital and they fit us in the same day!!! When we got there everyone was friendly and professional. When the Dr. came in she was wonderful. She ease my mind and gave me some training tips. I would highly recommend this place. I am switching my vet to North Center Animal Hospital immediately!!!!!! Thanks Everyone
Simon Emerson
Aug 25, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Reliability, Responsiveness, Value
I've never been to a better vet. The whole staff was kind and knowledgeable. Everything from scheduling to the actual appointment was easy to understand and you can tell they care. They gave me so much valueble information. I could go on all day and still not say enough to convey how great North Center is
I've never been to a better vet. The whole staff was kind and knowledgeable. Everything from scheduling to the actual appointment was easy to understand and you can tell they care. They gave me so much valueble information. I could go on all day and still not say enough to convey how great North Center is
Hannah Rae Kiefer
Jun 13, 2021
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I just want to give a special thank you to North Center Animal Hospital! They got my kitty in really quick when he wasn’t feeling well and I wasn’t sure what was going on. Their vets are extremely trustworthy… and knowledgeable, and the customer service was great.
I am a cat mom of two fur babies, and I am proud and grateful to be able to know that NCAH has their back! They offer great care and support.
Thank you to the team at North Center Animal Hospital! Keep it up!
I am a cat mom of two fur babies, and I am proud and grateful to be able to know that NCAH has their back! They offer great care and support.
Thank you to the team at North Center Animal Hospital! Keep it up!
Melinda Pacha
Apr 23, 2021
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Diana Manley
Mar 30, 2021
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Katie Truitt & Colleen Lynch
Feb 05, 2021
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We were in quite the perfect storm with our dog not feeling well a couple days before we were headed for vacation. NCAH was not our vet at the time, and we were calling around for anyone that had appointments available. Not only did they generously squeeze us in for an appointment that very day, but they processed our test results and sent us home with the necessary prescription within 2 hours of our appointment. NCAH was so kind and friendly and took time to speak with us at length and make our dog feel comfortable. Fantastic experience.
Sarah Magnuson
Feb 01, 2021
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Dr. Castillo and the entire team at North Center Animal Hospital has gone above and beyond to make my pup, Rodeo, and me feel supported and well cared for. In the first couple weeks of having my puppy, before we were able to get in with our original vet, she developed some digestive distress (to put it lightly) and her original vet was incredibly unhelpful. My friend recommended NCAH and they got us in immediately and made us feel right at home. If I call with questions, even if I feel I'm being just a little paranoid, they make me feel sane and heard. (Classic new dog-mom concerns!) I can't express
Erin Barber
Jan 25, 2021
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These guys really are the best. I've been up for almost a full 48 hours with a sick dog so I've been pretty irritable and impatient, but they've been so kind and understanding the entire time. They respond quickly and handle my anxiety filled dog so well every time even though I know he can be incredibly difficult. If you want really kind and understanding doctors and staff look no further.
Jill Arteman
Nov 26, 2020
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I have been going to North Center Animal Hospital since my dog was 10 weeks old and now he is 13. They take such good care of him and Doctor’s and staff go the extra mile for all of their customers. He has had a few health issues recently and Dr. Castillo recommended me to another hospital for more extensive testing and so I could get the answers I needed. He also recently removed mast cell tumor which I was terrified of putting him under due to his age. Dr. Castillo helped me understand the right procedure that was needed to effectively remove it and ensure my dog was monitored closely throughout
Patricia Boecher
Sep 13, 2020
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I appreciate the fact that they take a very proactive approach to Billy. He has a heart murmur now ( 10 lb toy poodle). They did an X-ray to see if his heart was enlarged( it isn’t). They made other suggestions ie: another x-ray in 6 mos, a referral to a cardiologist now or later. They are very attentive and loving.
Sara Davis
Jun 29, 2020
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Reliability, Responsiveness, Value
North Center Animal Hospital is the best. I have been bringing my dogs and cats here for over 35 years and I wouldn't think of going anywhere else. All the vets are great - friendly, thorough, gentle with scared pets, highly competent and willing to explain and listen. The support staff are excellent as well.
North Center Animal Hospital is the best. I have been bringing my dogs and cats here for over 35 years and I wouldn't think of going anywhere else. All the vets are great - friendly, thorough, gentle with scared pets, highly competent and willing to explain and listen. The support staff are excellent as well.
Gabriela Aguilar
Jun 14, 2020
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Molly Carey Falkenberg
Apr 29, 2020
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Josephine Martinez
Sep 30, 2019
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Jeanne Hawekotte
Sep 13, 2019
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Bryan Shoemaker
Aug 19, 2018
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Alex Klein
Jun 29, 2017
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We absolutely love this vet. We love Dr. Lynn as she has treated our dogs from the beginning. However, the entire staff is stellar. They treat you and your fur babies like family. The vets and vet techs are understanding for the most anxious/ overbearing of owners and nonjudgmental of the more laid back ones. One of the vet techs has even become our permanent house/ dog sitter when we leave for weekend or multi-week vacations. The only possible negative was the clinic was a bit older and outdated but their recent renovations have completely transformed the facility. Overall, I could not recommend
