Southwest Animal Care Center - Palos Hills, Illinois

Rhonda C.

This was my first time at Southwest animal care center. I was surprised I got in right away. Everyone was very personable and friendly. The doctor was really great with my kitten. I will do referrals, and I'll use the service again when needed..

Um A. K.

This is a long and sad review but it needed to be said. This place is beyond amazing. This wasn't my cats regular vet I take him too because his vet was all booked so I came here. My cat rocky wasn't feeling well for 4days. No eating or drinking. Was giving him water through at syringe. My cat tends to eat little pieces of paper, plastic that he finds on the floor then he will throw it up and feel better but this time was different. I took him in and the vet did an xray on him. She found a object in his small intestine. Sent us home with medicine to hopefully help him pass it. Brought him back the next day only to find out he didn't pass it and needed surgery. The surgery would cost thousands which at the time I can not pay. They gave me the option of insurance for pets but since it would be a credit pull I wouldn't be able to do it since I am closing on a home soon. This was the hardest decision of my life. The vet offered for me to surrender him and they would preform the surgery for him but he would no longer be mine so I did. They allowed me to be in a room alone with him to say my good byes and even called me the next day to let me know he made it out of surgery and what exactly it was they found in his intestine. This gave me some closure. So with all that being said I highly recommend this office for all of your pets needs. They're so compassionate and caring. They really love animals and do their best for them. And they try their best to help. If ever I get another pet in the future I would first get the insurance for them and only bring them here. I would give 10000 stars if I could. And to the vet that helped me and hugged me during this process, I hope all of your days are beautiful and you have the best life 💗

Jane L.

We've been taking our pets here for over 15 yrs. Dr. Dahl and her staff are amazing. From keeping our last two cats comfortable as they age. And for the excellent care of current two. Hemi and Dakota, thank you.

Mike S.

Great, caring Veterinarians. Highly recommended if you have a pet! I have been a client for the last 15 years, and I trust them implicitly. Dr. Dahl and her associates, in my experience, are absolutely second to none. When I had to put my last dog down last April- which was my 1st experience having to do so- they couldn't have been more kind.

Want a Veterinarian you can trust 100% with your pets care- from the start to finish? Look no further.

TMI- but an explanation for my high review: Now I have a new puppy... The seller gave me another Vet that I "had" to visit once to maintain a health guarantee. So I did. When I bought my new puppy, the seller sent me home with a 5-day antibiotic as a "preventative" because he was around other dogs... Seemed logical, although I didn't get that with my 1st dog. I went to THEIR Vet for the visit and they gave him a clean bill of health, yet sent me home with another 5 day antibiotic regimen, still "preventative." Well, turns out it wasn't likely preventative because when Dr. Dahl did a fecal, turns out my puppy had giardia, a fairly common intestinal parasite dogs/pets can get from other dogs in a kennel.

Dr. Dahl did tell me that if the "assigned" Vet only had 300x magnification equipment to check the 'sample' it could be missed. She looked under 600x and found it (the giardia). Still, I remain skeptical of the seller and assigned Veterinarian sending me home with more 'preventative' antibiotics... Dr. Dahl and her associates are top Docs in my book- and more TMI- that's coming from a multiple time Cancer survivor who's seen PLENTY of people Docs. You develop a sense of who's just doing their job and those who really CARE. If you want the absolute best for your pet, see Southwest Animal Care. The "CARE" is definitely here!!

Update - Sligo, my SCWT- just had his neuter surgery. 😬 Once more, Dr. Dahl & staff were wonderful.

Sonia W.

Dr Dahl is the best in the field. I took my dog there (even tho it’s located an hour from my neighborhood) because she was the only honest professional that actually helped me. Before that I took my dog to 3 different vets that would not help me figure out what was wrong with my puppy they just told me to neuter him to fix future issues and due to reproduction. Dr Dahl did my dog’s examination with me and explained me what was wrong with him and what to do. She actually gave me a reason why to neuter my dog and told me to change his diet as well. The front desk is polite in the beginning but if you ask too many questions they get rude and short fuse!

Mama M.

I have taken my pets to this vet for over 20 years. Very good service and very good care love Dr Dahl ❤️

Dominique G.

They are amazing to their clients. And super fast. Thanks for taking care of us. This is the third time coming here with sandy. My husband and I inherited here after my husband past away. He's been going there for over twenty years with all his dogs. If Walter Foody trust them, then I know we are in good hands.

Marianne S.

We got our cat here and everyone was extremely helpful and friendly!