Specialty Services

Each specialty service at the hospital is staffed by highly trained veterinarians and certified veterinary technicians (CVTs). Usually, clients are referred to a specialty service by their primary veterinarian. If a veterinarian referred you to our hospital, he or she will be kept informed about your animal’s condition and treatment to help ensure consistent future care.

Specialty Service Areas

Anesthesiology/Pain Management
We’re here to improve surgical and diagnostic outcomes by minimizing the stress and discomfort in animals. We also provide a range of pain management options for animals recovering from surgery or experiencing orthopedic or chronic pain.
Before any anesthetics are administered, we’ll ask for your consent and answer any questions you may have. Any time your animal is given anesthetic care, we perform a comprehensive pre-anesthetic work-up, tailor an anesthetic plan specifically for your animal, perform vigilant patient monitoring before, during, and after anesthesia, and provide pain-relieving medications.

Our Veterinarians
Stephanie Keating, DVM, DVSc, DACVAA
Felipe Martins, DVM, Intern
Adrianna Sage, DVM Resident
Danielle Strahl-Heldreth, DVM, Resident
Jacob Tupper, DVM, Intern
Read about pain management, anesthesia, and acupuncture in animals
Cancer Care Clinic
My guide dog, Bart, had osteosarcoma…. We were told that he would live only 1 to 3 months unless we had his leg amputated and then he may have an additional 3 months. When we met with the doctor at U of I, we were told about the study regarding Bart’s cancer and agreed to put Bart on the trial. Bart lived a very full life for an additional 13 months. … The doctors made sure that he was comfortable and relatively pain-free throughout his battle.
Jeremy S.
Many people hear the word “cancer” and think the worst, but it doesn’t have to be. Our oncology specialists are experts in the newest and best cancer treatments and are constantly developing new therapies.
Services
- Medical oncology such as chemotherapy and immunotherapy
- Surgical oncology
- Radiation therapy
- Clinical trials
- New therapies
Special Capabilities
- Advanced equipment to assess bone health
- Active clinical trials offering targeted cancer treatments
- Cooperating with the National Cancer Institute to evaluate novel anti-cancer drugs to treat tumor-bearing dogs and cats
- Computerized pressure-sensing gait analysis equipment to evaluate pain in dogs with appendicular osteosarcoma
Our Veterinarians
Timothy M. Fan, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Oncology, Small Animal Internal Medicine)
Laura D. Garrett, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)
Kimberly Selting, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology), DACVR (Radiation Oncology)
Alycen Lundberg, DVM, PhD Candidate
Molly Benner, DVM, Resident
Mark Byrum, DVM, Resident
Dana Connell, DVM, Resident
Matthew Dowling, DVM Resident
Additional Cancer Care Clinic Staff
Tara Bailey, CVT
Jenny Byrd, CVT
Becca Guess, CVT
Rebecca Kamerer, CVT
Current Clinical Trials
Learn more about chemotherapy.
Read about cancer care in animals
Cardiology
Thank you to Dr. Ryan Fries and his staff in the cardiology department for taking the time to confirm Bamboo’s diagnosis, which sadly is HCM. We are glad to at least have a better understanding of what is truly wrong with him. The staff was incredibly patient with him. We look forward to doing his future visits with you. Your program is wonderful.
Ashley B.
Our hospital offers the only interventional cardiology procedures for animals in the state of Illinois. We provide diagnosis and treatment of heart failure, heart murmurs, arrhythmia, hypertension, valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathies, congenital heart disease, and other cardiovascular diseases.
Services
- Cardiac ultrasound (echocardiogram including Color Flow Doppler) for non-invasive examination of the heart structure and function
- ECG for examination of electrical activity of the heart
- Holter and event monitoring for long-term evaluation of the heart rhythm in the home environment
- Radiographs to examine the size and shape of the heart and lungs
- Pacemaker implantation
- Interventional procedures (PDA, balloon valvuloplasty, diagnostic angiography, intrahepatic shunt, vascular anomalies)
Our Veterinarians
Ryan Fries, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)
Jordan Vitt, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)
Saki Kadotani, DVM, Resident
Jonathon Stack, DVM, Resident
Additional Cardiology Clinic Staff
Katie McConnell, CVT
Candice Simpson, CVT

Read about cardiology in animals
Dentistry and Oral Surgery
Thanks to the dentistry and anesthesia departments! Zeke is feeling terrific after his root canal. I appreciated your attention to detail, including updates for me and great customer service.
Amy W.
Our dentistry service diagnoses and treats both simple and complicated dental and oral diseases. While we primarily see dogs and cats, we’re also trained and equipped for larger animals and exotics like chinchillas and ferrets. Dentistry services are available with or without a referral from your primary veterinarian.
In dogs and cats, periodontal disease (gum disease) is the number one diagnosed problem. By the age of just two, 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have some form of periodontal disease, and gum diseases lead to other problems throughout the body. For this reason, it’s very important for animals to have their teeth examined and cleaned.
Services
- Dental prophylaxis (teeth cleaning)
- Routine and advanced periodontal therapies
- Extractions, including closed, multi-rooted, and complicated surgical extractions
- Management for fractured or worn teeth (e.g., root canal, crowns)
- Jaw fracture repair
- Management of severe stomatitis
- Management of unusual oral lesions, including myositis, osteomyelitis, bone sequestra, dentigerous cysts, dental caries, malocclusions, and oronasal fistulas
- Oral tumor identification and treatment planning
Special Capabilities
- Digital radiography
- High-speed fiberoptic dental unit
- LightSpeed endodonic technology
- Osteoallograft, bone grafting for bone loss secondary to periodontal disease
Our Veterinarians
Katherine Kling, DVM
Amy Somrak, MBA, DVM, DAVDC
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Dermatology and Otology
After [Shadow’s] ear surgery he’s coming along wonderful again.
Betty E.
Does your pet shake his or her head? Have a head tilt? Stinky ears? Skin conditions are often the result of your animal’s body reacting to environmental and internal stimuli and may be caused by many different things. That’s why it’s important to see a board-certified specialist in veterinary dermatology to formulate a plan to help your animal. It’s better to treat the underlying disease now rather than wait till the symptoms turn into a serious disease with a poor or costly prognosis.
Services
We treat a wide range of dermatological issues. Common conditions include diseases such as:
- Allergic skin
- Blistering skin
- Ear
- Nail and nail bed
- Hormonal
- Immune-mediated
- Cushings
- Thyroid
- Parasitic skin
Other skin issues we treat include:
- Pruritus (itching, chewing)
- Excessive skin scaling or crusting
- Hair loss, alopecia
- Seborrhea (greasy skin)
- Skin cancers
- Bacterial skin infections
- Fungal and yeast skin infections
Special Capabilities
- Cryosurgery for treatment of small skin tumors
- Customized subcutaneous and sublingual allergen-specific immunotherapy
- Dermatoscopy to evaluate skin lesions
- Intradermal testing to better define environmental allergies
- Laser surgery to treat skin cancer and chronic skin alterations
- Team approach with pathologists in diagnoses requiring interpretation of skin biopsies
- Video-otoscopy to evaluate and treat ear diseases including laser therapy
Our Veterinarians
Jason Pieper, DVM, MS, DACVD
Lara Tomich, DVM, Resident
Trenton Ewing, DVM, Intern
Learn more about dermatology appointments.
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Equine Medicine and Surgery
I felt their surgeons were extraordinary. … I showed [Blondie] last year and we won almost all the classes I had her in.
Sandy B.
Our equine medicine and surgery service cares for pleasure horses, race horses, breeding horses, and more. We have two climate-controlled equine wards, two equine surgery suites with modern surgery tables and padded recovery rooms, and Illinois’ only Vet-MR Grande Unit MRI (machine that can image horses’ heads/brains, necks, and limbs). The service area is staffed by veterinarians 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for emergencies and by appointment for all other services, including annual wellness exams and vaccinations. Additionally, if your animal needs the expertise of a specialist in cardiology, dentistry, dermatology, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, anesthesiology, or imaging, our equine veterinarians can quickly and easily consult with one of our board-certified specialists.
Services
- Lameness and lameness locator system
- High-speed treadmill examinations
- Minimally invasive and laser surgery
- Digital radiology, ultrasound, nuclear imaging and Computed Tomography
- Reproductive surgery
- Therapeutic shoeing
- Mare and stallion fertility evaluation
- Shock wave therapy
- Video endoscopy
Special Interests
- Arthroscopy
- Colic
- Critical care
- Emergency medicine and surgery
- Exercise physiology
- Forensic detection of drugs
- Infectious disease
- Lameness diagnosis and treatment
- Long-bone fracture repair
- Neonatal medicine
- Neurological disease
- Osteoarthritis
- Poor performance
- Respiratory disease
- Upper-airway surgery
Special Capabilities
- 24-hour emergency medicine and surgery care
- 24-hour equine adult and foal critical care
- CT imaging for neonatal foals without a requirement for general anesthesia in many cases
- Pulmonary function testing
- Acupuncture
- Over ground endoscopy
- Biologic therapies for orthopedic applications
Our Veterinarians
Scott Austin, DVM, MS, DACVIM-LA
Jonathan Foreman, DVM, MS, DACVIM-LA
Santiago Gutierrez-Nibeyro, DVM, MS, DACVS-LA, DACVSMR (Equine)
Ann Kemper, DVM
Lori Madsen, DVM
Annette McCoy, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS
Matthew Stewart, BVSc, MVetClinStud, PhD, Fellow ACVSc-LA (Equine Surgery), DACVSMR (Equine)
Pamela Wilkins, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM-LA, DACVECC
Ilana Glasberg, DVM, Resident
Sarah Gray, DVM, Resident
Christine Lopp, DVM, Resident
Hugh Duddy, DVM, Intern
Katheryn Johnson, DVM, Intern
Jessie McAfoos, DVM, Intern
Read about horse health issues
Farm Animal Reproduction, Medicine, and Surgery
Dr. Austin came out and explained my horse’s condition, “sweet itch,” which I had suspected with a realistic but sad prognosis. Came within a day of me calling and my horse was treated with vast improvement within 24 hours.
Betty U.
We offer in-house, ambulatory/on-farm, and emergency care for all agricultural/farm animals, including cervids and small ruminants.
In-House
Our in-house farm animal service provides care for cows, sheep, goats, llamas, pigs, and other agricultural animals. Veterinarians are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for emergencies and by appointment for all other services. If your animal needs specialty care, we have specialists to help. Plus, we’re able to provide quick answers with the help of our diagnostic laboratory and our large animal imaging equipment.
Ambulatory
Our Large Animal Clinic provides ambulatory medical services (field services) throughout east-central Illinois. Day or night (24 hours a day, 365 days a year), our veterinarians are available for emergency, routine, wellness care, and production medicine on your farm. Ambulatory services are available for all animals, including exotics.
Services
- Annual wellness examinations and vaccinations
- Assisted reproductive techniques (artificial insemination, embryo transfer)
- Breeding soundness examinations (male and female)
- Castration, dehorning, and routine production procedures
- Diagnosis and treatment of individual animal disease
- Herd performance evaluation and consultation
- Disease outbreak investigation
- Pregnancy diagnosis
Our Veterinarians
Brian Aldridge, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM-LA, MS, FRCVS
Scott Austin, DVM, MS, DACVIM-LA
Dennis French, DVM, DABVP (Equine Practice)
Edgar Garrett, DVM, MS
Fabio Lima, DVM, MS, PhD
Jim Lowe, DVM, MS, DABVP (Food Animal)
Thomas Lowery, DVM
Tessa Marshall, BVSc, MS, DABVP (Dairy Practice)
Clifford Shipley, DVM, DACT
Benjamin Blair, DVM, PhD Candidate
Daniele Milazzo, DVM, Resident
Farrier
All aspects of equine hoof care, including advanced therapeutic shoeing, are offered. Professional farrier services are offered at the hospital on Wednesdays; we visit horses primarily at farms/stables throughout west-central Indiana and east-central Illinois on other days.
Services
- Trimming
- Shoeing
- Therapeutic trimming with veterinarian
- Horse owner hoof care clinics
Download a copy of our price list for professional services.
Trimming and shoeing performed by Midwest Horseshoeing School students, and inspected by an AFA-certified farrier, are available at the hospital on Fridays at discounted rates.
Our Farriers
Diego Almeida, CJF
Jessica Byrne, CJF
Steve Sermersheim, CJF TE, AWCF
Ian Zollars, CJF
Read more about our farrier services
Imaging
I have nothing but excellent things to say about this place. From the office staff to the health care professionals, [all] have always been so caring, helpful, and thorough. My Scottie had cancer and was treated here. She had her MRI, surgery, chemo, and aftercare all at U of I.
Rebecca S.
Our diagnostic imaging service is an integral part of the hospital’s diagnostic capabilities. Through the use of state-of-the-art equipment, and imaging specialists, we’re able to provide the information needed to best identify and treat your animal’s condition.
Services
- Cobalt radiation therapy
- Computed Tomography (CT) for small and large animals
- Digital radiography
- 3T Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for small and large animals
- Nuclear medicine
- Ultrasonography
Special Capabilities
- CT equine sinus diseases, neurologic issues, orthopedic concerns, and foal thoracic pathologies
- Awake CT imaging of cats
- Ultrasound
- Picture Archival Capture System (PACS)
Our Veterinarian
Sharon Wagner, DVM, RDCS
Internal Medicine
My 12-year-old dog with Addison’s disease requires a lot of care, and my experience with internal medicine was awesome from start to finish. Emily, the vet student who worked with us, was outstanding. She had reviewed Wrigley’s chart thoroughly (not an easy feat!) and was compassionate and knowledgeable. Dr. Barko was also great, and I feel very comfortable having Wrigley’s care in his hands.
Amy C.
Our small animal medicine service is staffed by veterinarians who focus on the diseases of internal systems, including:
- Blastomycosis
- Chronic renal disease
- Diabetes mellitus
- Feline hyperthyroidism
- Lower urinary tract disorders
- Respiratory disease
- Small intestinal and pancreatic disease
We’re here to find the cause of your pet’s condition with the help from the hospital’s advanced diagnostic testing, veterinary pathology, and imaging capabilities, and to recommend or provide treatment.
Services
- Endocrinology
- Gastroenterology
- Hematology
- Rhinolaryngology and pulmonology
- Urology
Special Capabilities
- Blood component therapy
- Endoscopy
- Radioiodine therapy
- Tracheal stenting
- Urethral stenting
Our Veterinarians
Jennifer Reinhart, DVM
Marcella D. Ridgway, VMD, MS, DACVIM-SA
Stanley Rubin, DVM, MS, DACVIM-SA
David Williams, MA, VetMB, PhD, DACVIM-SA, DECVIM-CA
Patrick Barko, DVM, Resident
Carrie Cavett, DVM, Resident
Matthew Tonero, DVM, Resident
Lisa DiGiovanni, DVM, Rotating Intern
Lindsey Harvey, DVM, Rotating Intern
Morgan Helfrich, DVM, Rotating Intern
Valerie Korff, BVetMed, Rotating Intern
Karen Lin, DVM, Rotating Intern
Marianne Pan, DVM, Intern
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Neurology and Neurosurgery
The vet called and said, ‘Something’s not right.’ That’s when we decided she needed to go to the U of I. … We did not think [Mayzie] would ever walk again at all…. But we rushed her to the U of I and everyone up there was wonderful. They just took really good care of her and they talked us through everything.
Sharon S.
Compassionate care for neurological patients and their families is of the utmost importance to us. Our neurology service provides comprehensive diagnostics along with advanced medical and surgical treatment options for animals with disorders of the spinal cord, brain, and neuromuscular system.
If your pet is showing these symptoms, consult your veterinarian to see if your pet might benefit from an appointment with our neurology team:
- Head tilt
- Circling
- Falling over
- Dizzy
- Disorientation/behavior change/staring at wall
- Weakness
- Seizures
Services
We treat a variety of neurologic issues. Common conditions include:
- Disc disease
- Spinal cord disease
- Brain and spinal tumors
- Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis/encephalitis)
- Seizures
- Neuromuscular disorders
Special Capabilities
- Brain and spinal surgery
- Cerebrospinal fluid collection and analysis
- Computed tomography (CT)
- Electrodiagnostics, including electroencephalogram (EEG), brainstem auditory evoked reflex/potential (BAER), electromyography (EMG), nerve conduction velocity (NCV)
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Our Veterinarians
Kari Foss, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology)
Devon Wallis Hague, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)
Rachel Lampe, DVM, Resident
Samantha Vitale, DVM, Resident

Paige Cowell, CVT
Denise Weber, CVT

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Ophthalmology
We took our young lab-mix rescue that had an injured eye that wasn’t responding to two months of treatment. The U of I exam was so very thorough and gentle. Their care and knowledge was very detailed.
DeAnn R.
Our ophthalmology service offers comprehensive eye care for small animals, large animals, and exotic animals. We use state of the art equipment to diagnose and treat ocular diseases. Once we have made a diagnosis, we’ll work with you and your animal to treat the problem and help you learn to detect eye diseases in the early stages.
Services
We treat a wide variety of eye related issues. Common conditions include:
- Cataract and cataract surgery
- Dry-eye
- Glaucoma
- Eyelid diseases and defects
- Hereditary eye disease
Special Capabilities
- High-frequency ocular ultrasound
- Endolaser treatment for glaucoma
- Suprachoroidal cyclosporine implants in horses
Our Veterinarians
Bianca da Costa Martins, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVO
Kathryn Fleming, DVM, PhD, DACVO
Sophie Rajotte, DVM, Resident
Tatiane Villar, DVM, Intern
Kelli Zimmerman, DVM, Intern
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Rehabilitation
It’s been just phenomenal. It was practically an overnight turnaround. These people are so spectacular. They clearly love the animals, and the animals appear to absolutely love the team, too.
Rob G.
Our rehabilitation services are similar to the treatment approaches used in human physical therapy. Working with our rehabilitation specialists can help your animal with:
- Improved post-operative recovery
- Improved quality of life
- Restored activity level and function
If you or your veterinarian think rehabilitation might help your pet, contact us. All new patients will receive a full physical, neurologic, and orthopedic exams plus various baseline measurements to help us develop a personalized therapy plan. We offer a variety of appointment options including scheduling outpatient appointments, single-day drop-off appointments, and medical boarding with rehabilitation for extended therapy. No referral is needed, although one is helpful.
Services
- Aquatic therapy (swimming and underwater treadmill)
- Land treadmill exercise and acclimation
- Cart and/or wheelchair fitting/adjustment
- Electrical stimulation
- Local hot and cold therapy
- Passive range of motion exercises
- Pulsed signal therapy
- Soft tissue massage
- Tailored home exercises
- Therapeutic exercise
- Therapeutic laser
- Therapeutic ultrasound therapy
- Weight management
Special Capabilities
- Athletic conditioning
- Dogs with chronic or neurologic conditions
- Chronic DJD
- Post-operative patients
Our Veterinarian
Tisha A.M. Harper, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA, CCRP*
Rehabilitation Specialists
Carrie Chandler-Harrison, CVT, CCRP*
Kim Knap, BS, CVT, CCRP*
*Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner
Contact
For more information on Physical Rehabilitation or to schedule an appointment, please contact our rehabilitation specialists Kim Knap or Carrie Chandler directly at 217-265-5314 or vthrehab@vetmed.illinois.edu
Learn more about our rehabilitation treatment approaches.
Reproduction (Bovine, Equine, Small Animal Ruminant)
For large animals, we offer breeding services, also known as theriogenology.
Large Animal Services
- Artificial insemination using transcervical techniques and surgical deposition of all large animal species
- Breeding soundness examination of females and males
- Collection, freezing, storage, and shipment of semen and embryos, including epididymal semen collection and freezing
- Embryo transfer
- Post-partum, post-breeding and management of sub-fertile animals
- Routine reproduction examinations of all large animals (beef, camelids, cervids, dairy, goats, horses, sheep)
Bovine Services
- Herd reproduction record analysis and consultation, including nutritional and cow comfort
- Immunization schedules to maximize reproduction
- In vitro fertilization
- Ovum pick-up techniques
- Synchronized breeding programs
Equine Services
- Control of sexual behavior of mares and stallions
- Foaling monitoring
- High risk pregnancies
- Consult on abortion and outbreaks
- Stallion conditioning for breeding shed
Small Animal Ruminant Services (Sheep, Goats, and Deer)
- Laproscopic AI
- Herd health plans
- Fetal sexing and counting
- Pregnancy exams
- Sync programs
- Infertility workup
Our Veterinarians
Igor Canisso, DVM, MSc, PhD, DACT, DECAR (equine emphasis)
Fabio Lima, DVM, MS, PhD (bovine emphasis)
Clifford Shipley, DVM, DACT
Robyn Ellerbrock, DVM, DACT, Theriogenology Graduate Assistant
Jair Ferreira, DVM, PhD, Resident
Jamie Stewart, DVM, Resident
Surgery
Our dog suddenly fell ill. We brought him to our local vets; no one knew exactly what was wrong. We then brought him to the U of I animal clinic. They diagnosed him accurately that day and performed emergency surgery. Without them my dog would have died. I can’t thank them enough for their help and compassion.
Tricia H.
Our surgery area offers both orthopedic and soft tissue surgery for small animals. With the help of our diagnostic lab and imaging service, we’re able to diagnose your animal and offer state-of-the-art treatment options to improve your animal’s quality of life.
Orthopedic Surgery
This area focuses on surgical and medical treatments for orthopedic and neurological diseases.
Common orthopedic conditions include:
- Angular limb deformities
- Arthroscopic joint exploration
- Canine hip dysplasia
- Degenerative joint disease
- Diseases of the elbow and shoulder
- Fracture repair
- Joint replacement
- Patella luxation (dislocated knee)
Special Capabilities
- Arthroscopic joint exploration
- Circular rings and hybrid fixation
- Fluoroscopy-guided fracture repair
- Joint replacement
- Locking plate fracture fixation
- C-arm radiology during surgery
Learn more about orthopedic surgery. Read our FAQ page.
Soft Tissue/Oncologic Surgery
This area works extensively with all small animals in our cancer care clinic and provides surgical expertise for animals with soft-tissue diseases.
Services
- Advanced urinary tract surgery
- Craniectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Limb-sparing surgery
- Mandibulectomy
- Maxillectomy
- Microsurgery
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Thoracoscopy
Special Capabilities
- Circular rings and hybrid external fixation
- Fluoroscopically guided surgery
- Joint replacement
- Locking plate fracture fixation
- Minimally invasive surgery
Our Veterinarians
Tisha A.M. Harper, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA, CCRP*
Heidi Phillips, VMD, DACVS-SA
Jacqueline Cavalcanti, DVM, Resident
Kyle Chu, DVM, Resident
Christina Cocca, DVM, Resident
Hadley Gleason, DVM, Resident
Allison Putterman, DVM, Resident
Ava Song, DVM, Intern
*Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner
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Other Services

Grief Counseling
Client Counselor Specialist
Gail Wallis Hague
The Veterinary Teaching Hospital offers grief counseling to help clients through the process of healing. Gail Hague is a counseling psychologist with over 40 years of counseling experience. The special support of a therapeutic relationship can help anyone experiencing difficulty with the loss of a beloved animal to move forward. There is no charge for grief counseling for our clientele or for the clientele of our referring veterinarians. Please feel free to call for information about healing and support.
Hours:
Tuesday–Wednesday–Thursday
9 am–6 pm
(217) 300-3494
In addition, a list of pet loss help centers can be found on the American Veterinary Medical Association website. See AVMA Important Resources for Veterinarians, under “Pet Loss Support – Grief Counseling.”
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Pharmacy
We have a full-service pharmacy that dispenses medications, provides intravenous admixture service, formulates and prepares compounded medications, and advises on dosages and pharmacy calculations. As an Illinois licensed hospital pharmacy, it must comply with all relevant state and federal laws and regulations. Medications may be dispensed to clients only for conditions currently being treated by hospital clinicians.
Pharmacy hours:
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m.-noon
Pharmacists
Dianna Black, RPh, Coordinator of Pharmacy and Materials Management
Brian Korus, PharmD, FSVHP
Pharmacy Technicians
Linda Glynn, CPhT
Ashley Hess, CPhT
Kara Knox, CPhT
Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
The University of Illinois Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory provides diagnostic medical testing for infectious agents, toxins, and other causes of disease in animal diagnostic samples that are submitted by veterinary practitioners serving animal owners; public officials associated with public health, law, or wildlife management; and scientists with collaborative research projects. Faculty and staff are composed of pathologists, clinical pathologists, histotechnologists, microbiologists, virologists, immunologists, parasitologists, and serologists.
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Specialty Service Areas

Anesthesiology/Pain Management

Cancer Care Clinic

Cardiology

Dentistry and Oral Surgery

Dermatology and Otology

Equine Medicine and Surgery

Farm Animal Reproduction, Medicine, and Surgery

Farrier

Imaging

Internal Medicine

Neurology and Neurosurgery

Ophthalmology

Rehabilitation

Reproduction (Bovine, Equine, Small Animal Ruminant)

Surgery

Orthopedic Surgery

Soft Tissue/Oncologic Surgery

Other Services

Grief Counseling

Pharmacy

Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory