Across Illinois, of the 128 exotic pet vets we list, 128 give a phone number and 128 have a website.
Top 10 exotic pet vets in Illinois
Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play. Full 2026 ranking
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1Animal Hospital On Route 66Cicero
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2Bronzeville Animal ClinicChicago
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3Kohn Animal HospitalNorthbrook
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4Quality Care Animal HospitalHerrin
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5Brunswick Animal HospitalNormal
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6Schreiber Veterinary ServicesSorento
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7Hillsboro Advanced Veterinary CareHillsboro
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8Naperville Animal HospitalNaperville
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9Lake Street Animal HospitalRoselle
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10Red Barn Animal Hospital of HampshireHampshire
Cities
Largest first. Towns with a single clinic are listed further down this page.
- Chicago7
- Rockford4
- Aurora3
- Bloomington3
- Cary3
- Algonquin2
- Collinsville2
- Edwardsville2
- Elgin2
- Grayslake2
- Huntley2
- Lawrenceville2
- Lisle2
- Mokena2
- Naperville2
- Normal2
- Palatine2
- Peoria2
- Taylorville2
- Urbana2
Illinois, by feature
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Other towns in Illinois
One clinic each — too few for a page of their own, so they live here.
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Albion Veterinary ClinicAlbion
360 N 4th St, Albion, IL 62806-1261
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Vet Care AssociatesAlpha
502 S 1st St, Alpha, IL 61413
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Army Trail Animal HospitalBartlett
1095 W Army Trail Rd, Bartlett, IL 60103-3001
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Batavia Animal ClinicBatavia
135 First St, Batavia, IL 60510-2452
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Roger ClarkBenton
12733 Oddfellow Ln, Benton, IL 62812-6632
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Grove Animal Hospital & Holistic CenterBuffalo Grove
600 McHenry Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
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Scottsdale Animal ClinicBurbank
8528 S Cicero Ave, Burbank, IL 60459
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Blackhawk Veterinary Services, Ltd.Byron
5548 IL-72, Byron, IL 61010
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Spring Hill Veterinary ClinicCarpentersville
25 N Western Ave, Carpentersville, IL 60110-1730
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Countryside Veterinary CareCarthage
95 Buchanan St, Carthage, IL 62321-1201
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Dr ToddChampaign
1815 W Kirby Ave, Champaign, IL 61821-5410
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Peoria Area Veterinary Group of ChillicotheChillicothe
1310 W Truitt Ave, Chillicothe, IL 61523-1380
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Animal Hospital On Route 66Cicero
6045 W Ogden Ave, Cicero, IL 60804-3742
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Countryside Veterinary CenterCountryside
9823 W 55th St, Countryside, IL 60525-3304
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Crest Hill Animal HospitalCrest Hill
2400 Caton Farm Rd, Crest Hill, IL 60403-1386
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Northgate Pet ClinicDecatur
2800 N Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Decatur, IL 62526-2426
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Rising Sun Veterinary ClinicDes Plaines
635 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018-2035
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Dundee Animal HospitalEast Dundee
199 Penny Ave, East Dundee, IL 60118-1441
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Woodford County Veterinary ClinicEl Paso
333 S Fayette St, El Paso, IL 61738-1409
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Elk Grove Pet ClinicElk Grove Village
615 Meacham Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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Elmhurst Animal Care CenterElmhurst
850 S Riverside Dr, Elmhurst, IL 60126-4940
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Midwest Bird and Exotic Animal HospitalElmwood Park
7510 W North Ave, Elmwood Park, IL 60707-4140
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Galena Square Veterinary ClinicGalena
984 James St, Galena, IL 61036-1358
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Meadow View Veterinary ClinicGeneva
590 Lark St, Geneva, IL 60134-2527
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Gilberts Animal ClinicGilberts
141 E Higgins Rd, Gilberts, IL 60136-9659
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Glen Ellyn Animal HospitalGlen Ellyn
21 S Park Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-6203
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Glenwood Village Pet HospitalGlenwood
555 E Glenwood Lansing Rd, Glenwood, IL 60425-1790
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Red Barn Animal Hospital of HampshireHampshire
126 Park St, Hampshire, IL 60140
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Integrative Veterinary Rehabilitation and Sports MedicineHanover Park
1920 Ontarioville Rd, Hanover Park, IL 60133-4835
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Harrisburg Veterinary ClinicHarrisburg
1101 N Main St, Harrisburg, IL 62946-1076
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Quality Care Animal HospitalHerrin
100 Rushing Dr, Herrin, IL 62948-3714
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Hillsboro Advanced Veterinary CareHillsboro
8153 Illinois Route 127, Hillsboro, IL 62049-4110
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Hinsdale Animal HospitalHinsdale
724 N York Rd, Hinsdale, IL 60521-2114
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Animal Medical Center of ItascaItasca
220 Catalpa Ave, Itasca, IL 60143
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Cass Veterinary ServicesJacksonville
1101 W Walnut St, Jacksonville, IL 62650-1130
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Kewanee Veterinary ClinicKewanee
206 Townsedge Rd, Kewanee, IL 61443
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Marshall County Veterinary ClinicLacon
1445 Route 17, Lacon, IL 61540
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Archer Veterinary ClinicLemont
13731 Archer Ave, Lemont, IL 60439-4729
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Lena Veterinary ClinicLena
11002 W Goddard Rd, Lena, IL 61048
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Dogwood Pet ResortLoves Park
4100 N Mulford Rd, Loves Park, IL 61111-6910
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Creature Comforts Animal HospitalMahomet
1204 E Oak St, Mahomet, IL 61853-2794
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Animal Medical CenterMarion
909 N Court St, Marion, IL 62959-1631
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Animal Care ClinicMarshall
17275 N 1800th St, Marshall, IL 62441-3912
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Lincolnway Animal HospitalMatteson
6363 211th St, Matteson, IL 60443
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Albin Animal HospitalMattoon
504 Shelby Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938-3328
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Mendota Companion Animal CentreMendota
1701 13th Ave, Mendota, IL 61342-9500
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Midlothian Animal ClinicMidlothian
4554 147th St, Midlothian, IL 60445-2671
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Animal Hospital of MonticelloMonticello
719 W Bridge St, Monticello, IL 61856-1035
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Lakewood Animal HospitalMorris
1301 Lakewood Dr, Morris, IL 60450
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Mt Carroll Veterinary ClinicMt Carroll
405 N Main St, Mt Carroll, IL 61053
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Veterinary UltrasoundsMt Prospect
832 E Rand Rd, Mt Prospect, IL 60056-2565
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Gilmer Road Animal HospitalMundelein
21198 Commercial Dr, Mundelein, IL 60060-9401
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Niles Animal Hospital and Bird Medical CenterNiles
7278 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714-4334
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Kohn Animal HospitalNorthbrook
3113 Dundee Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062-2402
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Animal Medical Center Of Orland ParkOrland Park
16200 S LaGrange Rd, Orland Park, IL 60467-5512
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Chessie Lane Animal HospitalOttawa
1755 Chessie Ln, Ottawa, IL 61350-9687
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Pekin Animal HospitalPekin
221 Margaret St, Pekin, IL 61554-3180
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Griggsville-Pittsfield Veterinary ClinicPittsfield
1258 W Washington St, Pittsfield, IL 62363-1655
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Crossroads Animal HospitalPlainfield
7154 Caton Farm Rd, Plainfield, IL 60586
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Richmond Veterinary ClinicRichmond
9902 N Main St, Richmond, IL 60071-9472
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Rockton Veterinary HospitalRockton
1124 Cannell Ct, Rockton, IL 61072-1546
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Lake Street Animal HospitalRoselle
1400 W Lake St, Roselle, IL 60172-3329
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Chicago Exotics Animal HospitalSkokie
3757 Dempster St, Skokie, IL 60076-2261
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Schreiber Veterinary ServicesSorento
1397 Old Ripley Rd, Sorento, IL 62086
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St. Charles Veterinary ClinicSt. Charles
530 Dunham Rd, St. Charles, IL 60174
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Best Friends Animal Hospital & Pet ResourcesSwansea
202 Frank Scott Pkwy E, Swansea, IL 62226-7600
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Greater Chicago Cage Bird ClubVilla Park
204 S Villa Ave, Villa Park, IL 60181-2656
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Washington Veterinary Medical ClinicWashington
643 School St, Washington, IL 61571-1920
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Dr Jo's Pet ClinicWatseka
2218 N State Route 1, Watseka, IL 60970-6005
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Wenona VetCareWenona
138 N Chestnut St, Wenona, IL 61377-7527
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Giller Animal HospitalWest Chicago
27W120 North Ave, West Chicago, IL 60185-1720
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Animal Hospital of Western SpringsWestern Springs
905 55th St, Western Springs, IL 60558-2202
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Danada Veterinary HospitalWheaton
10 W Loop Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189-2013
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Arnett Animal HospitalWheeling
1924 S Wolf Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090-6518
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Winnetka Animal HospitalWinnetka
700 Oak St, Winnetka, IL 60093-2566
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Harbor Animal HospitalWinthrop Harbor
1915 9th St, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096-1615
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Gray Animal HospitalZion
4527 IL Route 173, Zion, IL 60099-4103
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Albin Animal Hospitalcharleston
18th street, charleston, IL 61920
Guides for clinic shoppers
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Good to know about exotic pet vets in Illinois
Can capybaras be pets?
Owning a capybara depends on regional wildlife and exotic animal regulations, as many areas require specialized permits or ban them entirely. In Illinois, there are 128 exotic animal veterinarians on ExoticVetAtlas who can guide you on health and legal care requirements.
Can you have a fennec fox as a pet?
Fennec foxes can be kept as pets in certain jurisdictions, but they often require specific captive wildlife permits and specialized enclosures. Check local wildlife regulations in Illinois, where 128 listed exotic veterinarians are available to assist with their unique care needs.
How to get an exotic pet license?
To obtain an exotic pet license, contact your state department of agriculture or fish and wildlife agency to submit an application and fee. Requirements in Illinois typically include proof of adequate housing, legal sourcing, and identification of a licensed exotic veterinarian, with 128 clinics available on ExoticVetAtlas.
How do you get an exotic animal license?
You can acquire an exotic animal license by applying through state or local environmental protection agencies and passing facility inspections. Across Illinois, owners must comply with specific containment rules and partner with one of the 128 qualified exotic vets registered in our database.
How to get a permit for exotic animals?
Research your state wildlife agency rules, complete the required permit application, and demonstrate suitable housing and safety precautions for the species. Owners in Illinois can connect with 128 specialized exotic animal veterinary practices listed on ExoticVetAtlas for health documentation.