Fox Lake Animal Hospital is a blessing for animal lovers, offering reasonable prices and a kind, caring staff. Dr. Rudawsky provides exceptional care, and the hospital is recognized for its outstanding service and unbeatable prices. With no hidden fees, pet owners can trust they are receiving honest and affordable care. The hospital even offers additional services like nail trimming. Walk-in appointments are available, making Fox Lake Animal Hospital a reliable choice for pet owners seeking quality care at an affordable price. Many customers appreciate the excellent care provided by both the doctors and staff, noting that the facility may not be beautiful, but the affordability and quality of care make it worthwhile.
Fox Lake Animal Hospital is a truly special place. When our dog needed mast cell tumor surgery, our animal hospital where we pay a membership quoted us $2,500 (also extra for x-rays and medications), with a month-long wait just to get on the schedule. We brought her to Fox Lake on a Friday and she was already booked for surgery the following Monday total cost just over $600.
What stood out most is that this practice puts your pet’s care ahead of sales/profits. Every staff member and doctor we met was kind, knowledgeable, and genuinely reassuring during a scary time.
A couple of small notes: it’s first-come-first-served, so expect a longer wait to be seen, and we… read full review
Sep 2026
4.0★★★★☆
I’ve seen guests, when checking in, ask how long the wait will be. The receptionist will tell them that it’ll be a while, maybe an hour. And I want to say something, but I don’t, because I wouldn’t want to undermine her.
So this is what the review is for. It’s not a good year for my dog. I’ve come by maybe 5-6 times, and waited somewhere between 3.5-5.5 hours to be seen every time. I once got to the clinic at 7am, before opening, waited in line to check in, and it still took 5 hours. But it does matter. If it’s after 12pm and you’re thinking of coming, you probably shouldn’t. Especially if there’s only two vets on the floor.
Great and super affordable place. I drive here from Chicago whenever something happens to my dogs. Yes, the wait time is long, but they do help animals with bad emergencies. 3 years ago my dog had a skin condition similar to eczema, the doctor told us the infection affected his testicles and they had to be removed ASAP so it doesn’t spread anywhere else. That same day, they performed the surgery, and gave us medicine to take home. The dog was great after the surgery, running around happily the next day! Yesterday I took my other 13 y.o dog to her dental surgery appointment, her teeth and breath were terrible. They ended up extracting 11 teeth! And cleaning the rest.… read full review
