Downers Grove Animal Hospital

Our veterinarians specialize in pet care for dogs, cats, birds, and exotic animals.

About Us
About Us

Welcome To Downers Grove Animal Hospital!

Downers Grove Animal Hospital and Bird Clinic has been providing medical and surgical care for dogs, cats, birds and small mammals in the same location since 1947.  We strive to create an inviting, comfortable environment to nurture and strengthen the bond between you and your furry and feathered family members.  We are fully equipped to care for your pets when they are sick, but would prefer to keep them healthy! To that end, our primary focus is preventative health care. All of the services you need for your pet are available under one roof at Downers Grove Animal Hospital and Bird Clinic, preventative, medical care, surgery, dentistry, training, boarding, and grooming. Our facility is currently owned and operated by Dr. Graham Merkin and Dr. Max Merkin both third generation veterinarians.

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Dedicated to Quality Medical and Surgical Care Since 1947

They Love Us

Everyone is treated with special care. They truly understand how much you love your furry baby.

Bridget H.

Best animal hospital ever!! Very friendly from the staff to the doctors!! Everybody treats you and your pet like family.

Albert D.

I’ve been coming to Downers Grove Animal Hospital for 30 years. I trust and love everyone there. They feel like family. Always kind.

Pam M.

Great practice! We always feel cared for and that our questions and concerns are welcomed. Entire staff is kind and pet/people centered.

Erin S.

We love the vets and staff at DG Animal Hospital. We have been using their services for over 25 years now because our pets have always gotten excellent care there.

Lisa S.

I couldn't imagine taking my babies anywhere else!! Dr. Sharon is the best vet I have encountered and she is great with all three of my babies.

Zashariya W.

Our dog Wrigley was treated by both senior Dr. Merkin and Dr. Max for over a period of 9 years. As he advanced in age both doctors walked us through all kinds of situations offering immediate help and suggestions to improve his lifestyle.

Ally L.

When I lived in Downers Grove, our family, the Marchese clan, took all of our pets here. Over the years Dr. Merkin treated us like a family. I wanted to be a vet because of him.

Rosemary O.

If you are a pet owner and in need of a fantastic animal hospital look no further. We rescued a wonderful lab mix puppy 3 months ago and found this amazing place.

Michael T.

We highly recommend this clinic! The staff and doctor was so caring and compassionate towards us and our senior dog.

Kary O.

We are a Full Service Pet Hospital

Our pet hospital offers the following services for dogs and cats of all breeds, ages, medical conditions and lifestyles:

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