"I absolutely love Healthy Paws Animal Hospital! I cannot say enough about the staff and Dr. Burgess. We came to them when they first opened up and have been with them ever since. From the time you walk in the door, to the time you leave, you feel very comfortable and you know your animal [ ...Continue Reading ]
Welcome
Healthy Paws Animal Hospital was purposely designed to deliver a client and patient experience like no other veterinary hospital. From the design of the facility to the customer’s experience Healthy Paws has redefined how high quality, convenient, and compassionate animal care is experienced by both our clients and their cherished pets. No waiting in the lobby, comfortable and pet relaxing exam rooms with floor to ceiling windows (shown to lower pet anxiety), all standard procedures performed in the exam room with the client present, in-room check-out, low vaccination protocol standards, and all technicians being certified or degreed are just a few examples of how by design we are different than all others! Healthy Paws Animal Hospital is a high quality, full-service, care practice.
Meet Dr. Burgess 
Dr. Karen Burgess is the head veterinarian at Healthy Paws Animal Hospital.
The professional and courteous staff at Healthy Paws Animal Hospital provides the best possible wellness, medical, surgical, dental, and behavioral care for their highly-valued clients and patients. Healthy Paws staff is committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care, and health-related educational information to our clients. Information and client communications is our cornerstone.
Veterinary Services:
- General Wellness Exams
- Puppy/Kitten Exams
- Senior Wellness Care
- Behavioral Recommendations
- Nutrition Counseling
- General and Emergency Surgery
- Spay, Neuter
- Vaccinations
- Pain Management
- Compassionate Euthanasia Services
- Digital Dental Radiography and Teeth Cleaning
- Radiography Services
Our site has an onsite laboratory, a modern animal surgery suite, and a comprehensive and well stocked pharmacy.
News
Happy Halloween! Due to trick or treat responsibilities at home we will be closed at 5pm on Tuesday, October 31. We will be open Wednesday, November 1, normal business hours, 8am-6pm. In an animal emergency please contact CASE at 815-479-9119 (located at Pingree and Rakow Rd In Crystal Lake). Happy holidays to you and your family.