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Essington Road Animal Hospital

About Us

Essington Road Animal Hospital, in Joliet, IL, is the area's leading veterinarian serving Joliet, Crest Hill, Shorewood, Plainfield, and surrounding areas since 1987. We specialize in dentistry, surgeries, pharmacy services, grooming and more. We specialize in "fear-free" techniques. We are open the first and third Saturday of each month. For all your veterinarian needs, contact Essington Road Animal Hospital in Joliet.

Areas Served

What We Offer

Our Specialties include:

Veterinarian Medicine
Boarding and Grooming
Brand New Renovated Kennels
Preventative Medicine
Vaccines
Orthopedic Surgery
Dentistry
BRAND NEW Digital Radiology and Imaging (allows us to email your pets' imaging results)
BRAND NEW Urinalysis Machine (allows us to have Lab-Quality testing in-house)

Our Services include:

General Heath and Wellness
Class IV Laser Therapy
Dentistry - Cleaning and Extractions
Surgeries
In-House Blood Work
Radiology
Lab
Pharmacy Services
Grooming
Boarding
Anal Gland Expression - Small Breeds Only

Our Brands include:

Heartworm Preventative - HeartGuard and Revolution; Flea and Tick - Nexguard, Frontline, and Bravecto; Hill's Prescription Diets (Food and Compatible Treats); Merial's OraVet Chews

Our Products include:

Dog and Cat Food
Heartworm, Flea and Tick Prevention
Dental Hygiene - Toothpaste, Brushes, Dental Wipes

Testimonials

On 2/22/2026 Christopher Zitko had this to say:
You can tell the Dr really cares and he’s in it for the animals. They had even been acting as a rescue shelter during Covid if I remember right.

On 1/8/2026 Judy JR Suma had this to say:
Awesome place!!! Been going here for 20 years. Dr. Adam is running the hospital with expertise and care. He love all animals ❤️

On 12/1/2025 Pamela Bender had this to say:
This place is fantastic! Even better staff!!! Thank you all for your kindness!!

On 11/17/2025 Jerry Polykandriotis had this to say:
They have always taken great care of our dogs!

On 10/12/2025 Michelle Palya had this to say:
Dr. Adam and his staff are very compassionate and have the utmost concern for your pet. Dr. Adam saved our dogs life and really went the “extra mile” in making sure he explored all care options. He kept us informed and he and his staff showed compassion and care throughout his 5 day stay. They were also considerate of our feelings and let us come in and visit Arnie during this really hard time. Arnie is getting better and better every day and we are so grateful. I highly recommend Dr. Adam and his staff.

Contact Us

Essington Road Animal Hospital
1914 Essington Rd. Joliet, IL 60435
Phone: (815) 439-2323
Fax: (815) 439-8050

Where To Find Us

Our Hours

Holiday Hours May Vary. Please Call For Details.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM hours 8-12 hours 2-6
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM hours 8-12 hours 2-6
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM hours 8-12 hours 2-6
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM hours 8-12 hours 2-6
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM only open 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month