Exotic Animal Vets in Morton Grove, IL

Morton Grove Animal Hospital is a full service facility offering superior care to our patients. Our staff is dedicated to helping you gain the knowledge you need to make informed decisions for a lifetime of wellness for your pet. We treat your pets as part of our family!

Morton Grove Animal Hospital has been at it’s present location since 1957 offering veterinary medical, surgical and dental care, well pet care, senior wellness, nutritional consultation, choosing the right pet counseling, behavior counseling and boarding. We want to be your pet’s family doctor for their entire life.

We are proud to be members of the following professional associations:
Chicago Veterinary Medical Assn.
Illinois State Veterinary Medical Assn.
American Veterinary Medical Assn.
Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce
Niles Chamber of Commerce

Mission Statement
Our mission is to enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets by providing the highest quality veterinary healthcare.

The Higgins Animal Clinic is a beautiful 3-story state of the art clinic in the heart of the Lakeview area. It has been a well-respected fixture in the community for over 50 years. The current owner, Dr. Roberts, is the son-in-law of the original owner, Dr. Higgins. Dr. Roberts has been with the practice since 1971.

Services available include complete veterinary diagnostics and treatment, surgery and dentistry of companion animals including dogs, cats, and exotics. However, we do not treat birds or fish.

For new clients, the first examination of one cat, dog or ferret is complimentary.

Coffee and hot chocolate is served in our bright, airy waiting area, where pet parents can see our photo display of the newest pet children to become patients of our clinic, look out of our large atrium style windows and enjoy the atmosphere of our caring, dedicated staff.

Please give us a call today. We'd love to have you partner with us for your pet care needs!

Downers Grove Animal Hospital & Bird Clinic is a full service animal hospital dedicated to nurturing the bond between you and your canine, feline, avian or exotic family member. We strive to not only care for your pet when (s)he is sick, but also to help you to learn how to keep your pet happy and healthy with preventative health care. In addition to standard medical, grooming, surgical, and dental veterinary care, we also offer boarding services for dogs, cats, and birds/exotics; as well as grooming services and dog training on-site. Our facility is currently owned and operated by Dr. Robert Merkin and his sons, Dr. Graham Merkin and Dr. Max Merkin.

Our family has been privileged to serve the Western Suburbs (including Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Lisle, Lombard, Oak Brook, Western Springs, Westmont, Willowbrook, and Woodridge) for over 60 years. It is the mission of each veterinarian at Downers Grove Animal Hospital & Bird Clinic to provide the best veterinary care to our patients and the highest attainable level of service to their owners in a friendly, informal environment. Our family would be honored to help you to care for your four-legged family member.

On behalf of our entire staff, welcome to the Animal Care Clinic. Our goal is to offer the highest quality veterinary care possible at affordable prices. We know people look upon their pets as members of the family. We feel the same. The Animal Care Clinic prides itself on being a complete animal hospital with both modern equipment and a caring, compassionate staff.

The Animal Care Clinic prides itself on being a complete fully accredited animal hospital with both modern equipment and a caring, compassionate staff. We provide all the services necessary to diagnose and treat your pet. We would like the opportunity to add you and your pet to our ever expanding family.

Call 24/7 to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced veterinarians.