Veterinary Specialty Center

Veterinary Specialty Center (VSC) is a privately owned, multidisciplinary animal hospital located in Bannockburn, Illinois. Established in 1976, VSC has been a pioneer in providing advanced veterinary care. It offers a comprehensive range of specialty and emergency services to ensure the health and well-being of companion animals.

In October 2022, VSC relocated to a state-of-the-art facility at 2051 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn, IL 60015, approximately 10 minutes east of their previous location in Buffalo Grove. This hospital consolidates specialty, rehabilitation, emergency, and critical care services under one roof. This enhances the efficiency and quality of care provided to patients.

Specialty Services

VSC offers a wide array of specialty services, including:

• Anesthesia and Pain Management
• Cardiology
• Dermatology
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Emergency and Critical Care
• Internal Medicine
• Medical and Radiation Oncology
• Neurology/Neurosurgery
• Ophthalmology
• Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine
• Surgery
• Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

These services are delivered by a team of board-certified specialists who collaborate with primary care veterinarians to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs.

Advanced Emergency Care

As a Certified Trauma Center, VSC provides 24-hour emergency and critical care, equipped with advanced diagnostic imaging tools:

• 64-slice CT scans
• 3T MRIs
• Multimodal pain management
• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
• In-house blood transfusions

This ensures immediate and effective care for emergency cases.

Commitment to Sustainability

VSC is committed to environmental sustainability and the well-being of its staff and patients. The new facility is in the process of becoming LEED-certified to improve its environmental impact. It is also pursuing WELL certification to ensure the health and well-being of team members, clients, and patients.

Locations

• Bannockburn, IL, USA - 2051 Waukegan Road, headquarters and main hospital
• Skokie, IL, USA