Welcome to the Emergency and Critical Care Department's online check-in at
Veterinary Specialty Center.

If your primary care veterinarian is referring you for an ultrasound, please DO NOT use our "Get In Line" service as our Radiology Department performs them on a first come,
first served basis throughout the day for patients in our waiting room.

Please note that our radiologists are only available to perform ultrasounds from 9am-4:30pm Monday-Friday and 10am-3pm on Saturdays (excluding holidays)
and are subject to availability.

Please provide your information below and we’ll reserve your place in line, allowing you and your pet to wait more comfortably at home – or wherever is convenient – until your
estimated visit time.

Visit times are estimates only and may change based on caseload and severity of presenting cases. Please note that reservation times are estimates of when your pet will be seen by a doctor; however, your pet will be assessed by our team prior to seeing the doctor. For your convenience, you will receive text message updates letting you know when it’s time to come in. If your estimated visit time changes, we will text you to let you know.

If you believe your pet is in crisis and needs immediate care,
please call us or come in right away. 847-459-7535

Upon arrival, the severity of your pet’s condition will be assessed and if determined to be critical, your pet will be seen immediately. If your pet is determined to be stable, your place in line
will be sustained.

Here are a list of conditions that may require immediate care
and we recommend that you call or come in right away:
Abnormal behavior
Loss of consciousness or collapse
Abnormal urination
Bleeding
Infection or abscess
Weakness or lethargy
Pain
Pale gums
Bloody diarrhea
Toxin ingestion
Trauma
Breathing issues
Sudden, persistent vomiting
Non-productive vomiting or retching
Inability to stand or walk
Prolonged or repeated seizures
Distended abdomen/enlarged belly
Allergic/vaccine reaction

If you are more than 10 minutes late for your visit, you will lose your place in line and will need to secure a new estimated visit time.