Preiser Animal Hospital Urgent Care & Wellness Appointments

★ 4.7 · 331 Google reviews·Animal hospital·Northbrook, IL
Preiser Animal Hospital Urgent Care & Wellness Appointments, Northbrook
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 331 reviews · top 46% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 9.4
Reviews read
331 on Google
Average stars
4.70 ★
Rank
#168 of 386 in Chicago
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published5 of 27From their website, 2026-08-20

Preiser Animal Hospital Urgent Care & Wellness Appointments is a animal hospital in Northbrook, IL, offering boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 331 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #168 of 386 in Chicago. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 5.

Veterinary practiceA vet clinic that also offers boarding.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.

About this place

Located in Northbrook, IL, the veterinarians at Preiser Animal Hospital are committed to your pet’s health. Northbrook based Preiser Animal Hospital excels in the science of Veterinary medicine and was founded in 1965 by Dr. Herbert Preiser. In 2007 Dr. Herbert Preiser retired and his daughter, Kristine took over as the head veterinarian and medical director. Preiser Animal Hospital is a full-service animal hospital whose mission is to provide the highest standard of veterinary care for pets. W

From the business’s public profile.

Key facts

Services
VeterinaryBoarding
Type
Veterinary practice
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Chicago
#168 of 386
Google rating
★4.7 (331)
From downtown
20.0 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

5/27

5 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.

Admission requirements1 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza
Their words
“For your dog's health, State Law requires your pet to be current on vaccinations for Rabies; for your protection, and the protection of your pet it is also our kennel policy for your dog to be current on DHLPP (Distemper, Lepto Vaccine and Bordetella).”preiseranimalhospital.com/boarding/
Operations4 of 21 published
Staff certificationFear Free certified
Their words
“Fear Free Certified Professionals Some of our staff are Fear Free Certified!”preiseranimalhospital.com/about/
Time out of their room1-2x daily walks
Their words
“A boarding team member will walk each and every patient 1-2 times daily (depending on weather and conditions).”preiseranimalhospital.com/boarding/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Each dog enjoys the comfort of a separate sleeping space, and exterior outdoor play area.”preiseranimalhospital.com/boarding/
FeedingEither house or owner's food
Their words
“Please feel free to bring your pet's own food and toys to help make their transition easier. We do provide bowls, leashes, bedding and food for your convenience.”preiseranimalhospital.com/boarding/
Show 22 policies not 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
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot 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
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

9.4ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★291
4 ★16
3 ★4
2 ★2
1 ★18
★ 4.70Google average
331reviews 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

caring staff 38gentle care 8euthanasia 6affordable 6competent staff 6kind vet 3full explanations 3dog adoption 2

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

Hours

Mon
8 AM–5:30 PM
Tue
8 AM–5:30 PM
Wed
8 AM–5:30 PM
Thu
8 AM–5:30 PM
Fri
8 AM–5:30 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

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
8.7 mi
MDW · Chicago Midway
22.6 mi
Weekday hours span
8 AM – 5:30 PM
Open Sunday
No

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

Location

2975 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062

20.0 miles from downtown Chicago · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Preiser Animal Hospital Urgent Care & Wellness Appointments

What services does Preiser Animal Hospital Urgent Care & Wellness Appointments offer?
Preiser Animal Hospital Urgent Care & Wellness Appointments is listed as a animal hospital in Northbrook, IL, offering boarding.
How much does Preiser Animal Hospital Urgent Care & Wellness Appointments charge?
We did not find a published rate on Preiser Animal Hospital Urgent Care & Wellness Appointments'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.
What vaccines does Preiser Animal Hospital Urgent Care & Wellness Appointments require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, leptospirosis · Not mentioned: canine influenza.
Is someone on site overnight at Preiser Animal Hospital Urgent Care & Wellness Appointments?
Preiser Animal Hospital Urgent Care & Wellness Appointments'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 Preiser Animal Hospital Urgent Care & Wellness Appointments compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #168 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 331 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.

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Preiser Animal Hospital Urgent Care & Wellness Appointments, Northbrook, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/preiser-animal-hospital-urgent-care-and-wellness-appointment/

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