University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital

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University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital

The state’s premier veterinary hospital, part of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, offers all kinds of veterinary care for all kinds of animals.
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Level 1 trauma center with round-the-clock service? Specialists that draw patients from miles around? State-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment facilities? The Veterinary Teaching Hospital has a lot in common with human medical centers, but our facility is here to help animal patients: anything from alpacas to zebra finches. As part of the University of Illinois and the state’s only College of Veterinary Medicine, the hospital also plays an important role in educating the veterinarians of tomorrow and expanding knowledge and treatments to improve animal lives. With more than 80 veterinarians on staff, including more than two dozen specialists as well as interns and residents, the hospital has experts in fields from anesthesia to zoo medicine. There are boarded specialists in both large and small animal internal medicine, surgery, cardiology, neurology, ophthalmology, anesthesiology, radiology, emergency and critical care, dermatology, oncology, theriogenology (animal reproduction), and more. Each year more than 20,000 animal patients from across Illinois and beyond visit the hospital. Most are referred by their primary care veterinarian for specialty care, but animal owners can also use our services for routine health care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency service and intensive care, or for on-farm animal care provided through an ambulatory service.

12/26/2025

If your dog occasionally vomits yellow bile early in the morning, it might be more common and less alarming than you think.

Dr. Canaan Shores from 's urgent and convenient care service explains bilious vomiting syndrome, a condition where pets vomit bile after not eating, such as in the early morning hours. Many pets improve with simple changes to feeding schedules, diets, or supportive medications.

Read the full story to learn when this condition may be the culprit:

Bilious vomiting syndrome may occur when bile moves backward from the intestines to the stomach. It usually happens early in the morning.

12/23/2025

Festive times, calls for festive measures and did not disappoint. Between fancy sweaters, a hot chocolate bar, and some creatively decorative doors the faculty, staff, and students are bringing the cheer. 🧡

12/22/2025

As the holidays approach, we want to remind you our hospital specialty services will be closed from Dec. 24 to 29, 2025, and January 1, 2026.

We know emergencies happen, and we are here for you if you need us. ☎ 217-333-5300

📢 Heading our way? Let us know, share important information for your account, and even pre-approve stabilization or set a CPR preference for your pet — all from your phone, without needing to call, with the WaitWell system.

Upon arrival, you can press “2” to reply to an SMS from us, or click “I’m here” in the app, then you will receive real-time updates on your pet’s status and estimated wait time based on triage priority.

👉 https://413601.waitwell.us/join/5

12/19/2025

WEIU TV Public Broadcasting Station stopped by to discuss how to properly care for our flat-faced furry friends! Dr. Heidi Philips educates on what brachycephalic is and what problems affect flat-faced pets.

👇 Tune in to the full episode

12/12/2025

Apply now to be a veterinary technician in the Zoological Medicine and Surgery service. Join our collegial team focused on delivering outstanding care, educating future veterinarians, & advancing zoological medicine.

⏰ Application Deadline Friday, January 2: https://bit.ly/4oRnLZI

12/11/2025

Meet Dr. Bridget Morton, a clinical assistant professor in the small animal surgery service.

"As I continued with my education and clinical experiences, I came to appreciate how surgery can restore function, resolve complex wounds, or help with cancer treatment. I also love the teaching side of surgery; helping students, interns, and residents develop confidence in the OR and understand the 'why' behind each decision."

Find out more about Dr. Morton: https://bit.ly/4ovr0Wo

12/09/2025

Curious whether CBD products are safe or effective for pets? Dr. Gene Pavlovsky, head of 's small animal primary care service, shares what current research really shows—and why he urges caution. While some early studies hint at benefits, many products lack consistency and regulation.

Read the full story to learn more:

CBD products marketed for pets have not been definitively proven to have health benefits, Dr. Gene Pavlovsky cautions.

12/05/2025

WEIU TV Public Broadcasting Station Dr. Joseph sat down with to discuss how you can spot respiratory issues and distress in our pets. Tune in to the full episode 👇

Dr. Joseph Bruner from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine explains that respiratory issues are just for humans, and goes over pet resp...

12/02/2025

During this season of giving, we hope you consider helping us extend care to animals in need through the Veterinary Medicine Hospital Friends of Community Medicine Fund. 🧡

Donations to this fund are used to support spay/neuter days where receive invaluable hands-on experience, vaccine clinics, community projects, and more.

Join the generous donors who help make it possible for us to continue to support community medicine efforts locally and throughout the state of Illinois.

go.illinois.edu/givetocommunitymed

12/01/2025

Kermit, an African clawed frog, came into the Zoological Medicine service for bloating and not eating. He had bloodwork done and an ultrasound, which showed fluid in his coelom. Veterinary resident, Dr. Vincent pulled 12 mls of fluid out of his coelom. Feel better Kermit!

11/27/2025

The holidays are quickly approaching. Keep your family pets happy and healthy throughout all of the joyful chaos. Dr. Jeanette Barragan, instructor at Medical District Veterinary Clinic at Illinois, shares tips and tricks to accomplish this feat. 👇

https://bit.ly/44zGy49

As many of you know, but others may not, in January I stepped into the role of interim director of the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Urbana, while continuing to serve as medical director of Medical District Veterinary Clinic here in Chicago. Unfortunately, a nationwide searc...

11/25/2025

Reminder: We understand that emergencies can happen, and we are here for you if you need us. 24/7/365.

📞 217-333-5300

Address

1008 W Hazelwood Drive
Urbana, IL
61802

Telephone

+12173335300

Website

http://illinoisvetmed.com/

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