Companion Norridge

Our staff treats clients like family and each pet like our own. The hospital is honored to be a partner in each pet's healthcare team.

Focus on preventive care

As pet owners themselves, the team at Companion Norridge believes that preventive care and regular wellness exams are key to helping pets live longer, healthier, and happier lives.

Full-service veterinary office

As a full-service veterinary office, Companion Norridge offers:

• State-of-the-art testing and diagnostics.
• An array of advanced care.
• Routine and advanced surgical procedures.
• Many other services to provide pets with the best possible care.

AAHA-accredited hospital

Companion Norridge is accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). The hospital regularly undergoes evaluations to ensure it meets or exceeds AAHA's standards of care.

These standards cover nearly every aspect of the hospital, including:

• Surgery
• Exam facilities
• Patient care
• Cleanliness
• Client service
• Emergency services
• Diagnostic imaging
• Anesthesiology

Only a minority of animal hospitals in the United States and Canada are accredited by AAHA, which is recognized worldwide as a benchmark for quality veterinary care.

Fear Free training

Companion Norridge focuses on Fear Free care. All team members undergo Fear Free Certified training.

The Fear Free mission is to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress in pets by inspiring and educating the people who care for them.

Welcoming new patients

Companion Norridge welcomes new patients and looks forward to meeting new pets and their owners.

According to the website:

• Grooming specialists are trained and experienced in bathing, trimming, and styling most breeds.

Grooming services are provided at the hospital's main location:

• Address: 4321 N Harlem Ave, Norridge, IL 60706
• Phone: (708) 457-0066

The website does not list detailed grooming packages or pricing on the pages reviewed here.

When to contact urgent care

If your pet is experiencing a medical emergency, the website instructs you to call Companion Norridge immediately for guidance from the trained veterinary team.

• Phone for urgent concerns: (708) 457-0066

Urgent care ("UC ONLY") hours

The website lists the following urgent care ("UC ONLY") hours:

• Saturday: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

During these times, the hospital is operating for urgent care services.

Location

Urgent care is provided at the main hospital location:

• Address: 4321 N Harlem Ave, Norridge, IL 60706

Wellness and preventive care

Companion Norridge emphasizes routine preventive care to keep pets healthy at every stage of life.

• Routine nose-to-tail wellness exams play a vital role in keeping pets healthy.
• Preventive care supports longer, healthier, and happier lives for pets.

Testing and diagnostics

The hospital uses diagnostic testing to give a complete picture of a pet's health.

According to the website:

• Early detection using diagnostic testing provides a more complete view of a pet's health.
• Diagnostic tests help improve outcomes and provide important baseline results for comparison over time.

Advanced medical care

Companion Norridge's experienced veterinary team provides comprehensive medical care for dogs and cats, including:

• Routine services
• Advanced diagnostics
• Advanced procedures and treatments

Surgical procedures

The hospital offers both routine and advanced surgical procedures.

• Uses state-of-the-art equipment.
• Follows best practices to provide safe and effective surgical options for pets.

Types of visits these services may cover

Examples of visits that may involve these services include:

• Wellness exams and preventive care visits.
• Diagnostic workups to investigate health concerns.
• Pre-surgical evaluations and post-surgical rechecks.
• Ongoing management of medical conditions for dogs and cats.

Specific diagnostic tests and procedures available are not detailed on the website pages reviewed here.

• Your First Visit
• Patient Forms
• Insurance and Payments
• FAQs
• Pet Owner Resources
• Pet Adoptions

Specific policies, insurance details, and forms are not listed on the pages reviewed here, but clients are directed to these sections of the Companion Norridge website for more information.

New patients

Companion Norridge welcomes new patients and invites new pet owners to learn about the hospital, complete any necessary forms, and prepare for their first visit using the online resources.

Client reviews and feedback

Client satisfaction is described as a top priority at Companion Norridge. The veterinarians and team state that they take great pride in:

• Providing each pet with high-quality veterinary care.
• Treating each pet as if they were their own.

The website invites clients to leave a review and highlights testimonials from local pet owners as one way to learn more about the practice and help others find quality veterinary care.

The website does not publish review scores or rating averages on the pages reviewed here.

Companion Norridge provides comprehensive veterinary care to pets in the Norridge community and surrounding areas.

General hospital hours

The website lists the following regular hours:

• Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Urgent care ("UC ONLY") hours

The website highlights dedicated urgent care ("UC ONLY") hours as:

• Saturday: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

During the times marked UC ONLY, the hospital is operating for urgent care services.

Languages spoken

The website notes:

• "MOWIMY PO POLSKU" – Polish spoken.
• "SE HABLA ESPAÑOL" – Spanish spoken.

English is also used throughout the website and at the clinic.

Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess.