Wellness, General Medicine and Diagnostics
At Barnes Animal Hospital we are committed to “Helping your pet live life to the fullest.” We provide a variety of services to help us achieve this goal for you and your pet. We are honored to share in the journey of pet ownership from that first puppy visit through the golden years and everything in between.
Our services include:
-Comprehensive wellness and sick examinations
-Vaccinations
-Parasite testing
-Microchipping
-In house blood work
-Digital Radiography – full body and dental
-In house cytology review
-Glaucoma screening
-Full service pharmacy, including flea/tick and heartworm preventions
-Euthanasia
-Cremation services
Surgery
Surgery can be an unnerving time for both you and your pet. We take special care to provide your pet the best supportive care before, during and after surgery including a tailored anesthesia protocol best suited for you pet’s health and surgical procedure, one-on-one patient monitoring by an assistant along with ECG and blood pressure monitoring, external heat supplementation and intravenous fluids. We take pain control very seriously and all patients receive pain medications with their anesthesia, post-operatively and pain meds to go home.
Our surgical services include:
-Spays
-Neuters
-Dental cleanings and extractions
-Lump removals
-Cystotomies
-Exploratory Laparotomies
-Wound treatment and laceration repair
Emergencies
Emergencies are never planned and can be very stressful. If you suspect your pet experiencing a health emergency during business hours, please call 217-992-2508 so we can triage the situation and prepare for your arrival.
What if it’s after hours? We recommend the following emergency clinics located in Springfield and Urbana.
Springfield Animal Emergency Clinic ** 24 hour facility**
821 S. Durkin Drive
Springfield, IL 62704
217-698-0870
Click HERE for directions
University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital ** 24 hour facility**
1008 W Hazelwood Dr
Urbana, IL 61802
217-333-5300
Open 24 hours
https://vetmed.illinois.edu/animal-care/vth/emergency-services/
Click HERE for directions
Urgent Care Facilities
What if your pet becomes ill and needs seen while we are not in the office? We recommend the following urgent care facilities for non-life threatening illnesses such as vomiting, diarrhea, lameness or trouble waking, wounds or lacerations, urinary problems, eye conditions, seizures and or allergic reactions.
Five Star Veterinary Center
700 Corporate Ct
Springfield, IL 62703
217-241-2287
Hours: 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday
https://www.fivestarvetcenter.com/www.aecspringfield.com
Click HERE for directions
University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital – Urgent and Convenient Care
2100 South Goodwin Avenue
Urbana, IL 61802:
217-244-2555
Hours: 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Thursday
Click HERE for directions
ASPCA Poison Control Hotline
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) is your best resource for any animal poison-related emergency, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. These veterinary professionals are available when your pet has ingested a potentially poisonous substance such as OTC or prescriptions medications, plants or even other household foods or chemicals. A consultation fee may apply, but keep in mind, your HomeAgain microchip membership may result in a waived consultation fee.
888-426-4435
Hours: 24 hrs a day, 365 days a year