Oak Elm Animal Hospital

★ 4.6 · 577 Google reviews·Animal hospital·Des Plaines, IL
Oak Elm Animal Hospital, Des Plaines
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.2 /10Excellent · 577 reviews · top 70% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 9.2
Reviews read
577 on Google
Average stars
4.60 ★
Rank
#254 of 386 in Chicago
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published0 of 27From their website, 2026-08-20

Oak Elm Animal Hospital is a animal hospital in Des Plaines, IL, offering boarding. It scores 9.2/10 (excellent) from 577 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars — #254 of 386 in Chicago. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 0.

Veterinary practiceA vet clinic that also offers boarding.

Key facts

Services
VeterinaryBoarding
Type
Veterinary practice
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Chicago
#254 of 386
Google rating
★4.6 (577)
From downtown
16.7 mi
Profile claimed on Google
No

Policies & requirements

0/27

0 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-08-20. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Show 27 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website

Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.

Score & reviews

9.2ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★471
4 ★44
3 ★20
2 ★13
1 ★29
★ 4.60Google average
577reviews behind the score
★ 4.65Chicago average

Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.

What reviewers mention most

dog care 30clean facility 10neutering 8wait time 7diagnosis explanation 5flexible scheduling 5blood work 5dental surgery 3

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Hours

Mon
9 AM–12 PM, 2–6 PM
Tue
9 AM–12 PM, 2–6 PM
Wed
9 AM–12 PM, 2–6 PM
Thu
9 AM–12 PM, 2–6 PM
Fri
9 AM–12 PM, 2–6 PM
Sat
9 AM–12 PM
Sun
9 AM–12 PM

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

For travelers

ORD · Chicago O'Hare
3.6 mi
MDW · Chicago Midway
17.8 mi
Weekday hours span
9 AM – 6 PM
Open Sunday
Yes

Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.

Location

1445 E Oakton St A, Des Plaines, IL 60018

16.7 miles from downtown Chicago · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomAppointment requiredAppointments recommended

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Oak Elm Animal Hospital

What services does Oak Elm Animal Hospital offer?
Oak Elm Animal Hospital is listed as a animal hospital in Des Plaines, IL, offering boarding.
How much does Oak Elm Animal Hospital charge?
We did not find a published rate on Oak Elm Animal Hospital's website when we checked it (2026-08-20); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the Chicago median published boarding rate is $60/night across 137 facilities.
Is someone on site overnight at Oak Elm Animal Hospital?
Oak Elm Animal Hospital's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-08-20). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Oak Elm Animal Hospital compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #254 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.2/10, excellent), based on 577 Google reviews averaging 4.6 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Oak Elm Animal Hospital, Des Plaines, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/oak-elm-animal-hospital/

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